1000+ Building Construction Multiple Choice Question Answer [Solved]

1. Slate
A. Is a metamorphic rock
B. Splits into thin sheets along its bedding planes
C. Has a smooth surface and contains alumina and silica
D. Possesses good water absorption capacity
Answer : A

2. The minimum strength of the mortar used in load bearing brick masonry, is
A. 50 N/cm²
B. 100 N/cm²
C. 150 N/cm²
D. 200 N/cm²
Answer : B

3. The entrained concrete is used in lining walls and roofs for making
A. Heat insulated
B. Sound insulated
C. Neither (a) nor (b)
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer : D

4. Pick up the consideration to the taken while designing a hospital from the following:
A. The operation theatre unit to be detached as it requires sterilized zone but near the ward for the patients and doctor
B. The mortuary should be detached from the main circulation with a post-mortem room
C. Casualty unit should be provided a separate entrance
D. All the above
Answer : D

5. In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for
A. Centring
B. Actual laying of arch work
C. Striking of centring
D. None of the above
Answer : C

6. The piece of a brick cut along the centre of width in such a way that its length is equal to that of full brick, is called
A. Half brick
B. Queen closer
C. King closer
D. Bevelled closer
Answer : B

7. The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
A. 25 mm
B. 40 mm
C. 65 mm
D. 100 mm
Answer : C

8. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. English bond is used for brick masonry to support heavy loads
B. Double-Flemish bond is suitable for brick masonry to give uniform face appearance
C. The stretcher bond is used for the construction of half brick masonry brick
D. All the above
Answer : D

9. Safe bearing capacity of black cotton soil varies from
A. 2 to 3 t/m²
B. 5 to 7.5 t/m²
C. 8 to 10 t/m²
D. 10 to 12 t/m²
Answer : B

10. A wooden block hinged on post outside a door, is known
A. Cleat
B. Stop
C. Horn
D. None of these
Answer : A

11. Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for
A. Coastal regions
B. Plain regions
C. Covering large areas
D. All of the above
Answer : A

12. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called
A. Round steps
B. Angular steps
C. Winders
D. Radial steps
Answer : C

13. Herringbone bond is used for
A. Walls having thickness more than 4 bricks
B. Architectural finish to the face work
C. Ornamental panels in brick flooring
D. All the above
Answer : D

14. The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as
A. Friction pile
B. Sheet pile
C. Batter pile
D. Anchor pile
Answer : C

15. Stud(s) of a common wooden partition
A. Are vertical wooden members
B. Is the upper horizontal wooden member
C. Is the lower horizontal wooden member
D. Are the intermediate horizontal wooden members
Answer : A

16. A floor constructed with 3 mm marble chips, is known
A. Mosaic floor
B. Terrazzo floor
C. Chips floor
D. Marble floor
Answer : B

17. The service area in a building means the area occupied by
A. Stairs
B. Toilets
C. Light and shafts
D. All the above
Answer : D

18. The members which support covering material of a sloping roof, are
A. Rafters
B. Purlins
C. Battens
D. Struts
Answer : A

19. The platform at the end of a series of steps, is known as
A. Platform
B. Relief
C. Rest
D. Landing
Answer : D

20. The pile which supports the load partly by friction and partly by resting on hard stratum, is called
A. Friction pile
B. Bearing pile
C. Friction bearing pile
D. Rough pile
Answer : C

21. The steel pile which is generally sunk in soft clay or loose sand of low bearing capacity, is
A. H-pile
B. Pipe pile
C. Screw pile
D. Disc pile
Answer : C

22. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of
A. 2.5 m
B. 3.5 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 5.5 m
Answer : C

23. The local swelling of a finished plaster, is termed
A. Cracking
B. Dubbing
C. Blistering
D. Hacking
Answer : C

24. The ceiling height of a building is
A. Between ceiling and ground level
B. Between ceiling and floor level
C. Upto roof above ground level
D. Upto ceiling from the ground level
Answer : B

25. The arrangement made to support an unsafe structure temporarily, is known as
A. Shoring
B. Scaffolding
C. Underpinning
D. Jacking
Answer : A

26. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. Cement is added to lime mortar to increase its hydraulic properties only
B. Lime surkhi mortar is used for pointing the walls
C. Lime should be slaked before preparing lime mortar
D. High early strength concrete is generally used in cold weather
Answer : A

27. The wedge shaped bricks forming an arch ring, are called
A. Soffits
B. Voussoirs
C. Haunches
D. Spandrils
Answer : B

28. Dado is usually provided in
A. Dining halls
B. Bath rooms
C. Living rooms
D. Verandah
Answer : B

29. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The bearing capacity of a pile is defined as the load which can be sustained by the pile without producing excessive settlement
B. The safe bearing capacity of a pile is obtained by dividing the ultimate bearing capacity with a suitable factor of safety
C. The factor of safety for piles is taken as 6
D. All the above
Answer : D

30. Brick nogging type of partition wall, is constructed by
A. Laying bricks as stretchers in cement mortar
B. Laying bricks as headers in cement mortar
C. Reinforcing brick wall with iron straps
D. Constructing brick work within a wooden framework
Answer : D

31. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in
A. Two directions without break in the slope on each side
B. Two directions with break in the slope on each side
C. Four directions without break in the slope on each side
D. Four directions with break in the slope on each side
Answer : D

32. Depth of lean concrete bed placed at the bottom of a wall footing, is kept
A. 10 cm
B. 15 cm
C. Equal to its projection beyond wall base
D. Less than its projection beyond wall base
Answer : C

33. For a wall carrying heavy load on low bearing capacity soil,
A. Lean concrete bed is provided
B. Thick concrete bed is provided
C. Reinforced concrete bed is provided
D. Both (a) and (c) of the above
Answer : D

34. The triangular portion between any two adjacent arches and the tangent to their crowns, is
A. Haunch
B. Spandril
C. Soffit
D. Rise
Answer : B

35. If (?) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is
A. wh × [(1 - sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]
B. (wh/2) × [(1 - sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]
C. wh × ?[(1 - sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]
D. wh × ?[(1 + sin ?)/(1 - sin ?)]
Answer : A

36. The 9 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A. Stretcher
B. Face
C. Front
D. Header
Answer : D

37. A wall constructed with stones to protect slopes of cuttings in natural ground from the action of weathering agents, is called
A. Retaining wall
B. Breast wall
C. Buttress
D. Parapet wall
Answer : B

38. For different layers of cement concrete floor. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The lowest layer consists of consolidated ground
B. A 10 cm thick clean sand is laid on consolidated ground
C. A 10 cm lime concrete (1 : 4 : 8) is laid on clean sand
D. A 10 cm thick cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on top layer
Answer : D

39. Couple roof is used for spans
A. 3.5 m or less
B. 3.5 m but less than 5 m
C. 5 m but less than 6.5 m
D. 6.5 m but less than 8 m
Answer : A

40. Queen closer may be placed
A. In header course
B. In stretcher course
C. In header course next to first brick
D. In stretcher course next to first brick
Answer : C

41. The sound which continues even after its source is cut off, is called
A. Reverberation
B. Echo
C. Intensity of sound
D. Interference
Answer : A

42. The process of filling hollow spaces of walls before plastering, is known
A. Hacking
B. Dubbing out
C. Blistering
D. Peeling
Answer : B

43. Rotary drilling
A. Is not suitable for deposits containing very coarse gravel
B. Hinders the ground water observations and permeability test
C. Is not economical for holes of less than 10 cm
D. All the above
Answer : D

44. While investigating the site, a thick layer of fairly firm clay over a deep layer of soft clay is encountered. In such a situation, the following type of foundation is useful:
A. Pile formation
B. Raft foundation
C. Grillage foundation
D. None of these
Answer : B

45. To stagger vertical joints in successive courses of a wall, a piece of brick is generally used at the end of the course, which is known as
A. Bat
B. Header
C. Stretcher
D. Closer
Answer : D

46. The bearing capacity of a water logged soil can be improved by
A. Compacting the soil
B. Draining the soil
C. Increasing the depth of foundation
D. Grouting
Answer : B

47. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. D.P.C. should be continuous
B. D.P.C. should be of good impervious material
C. D.P.C. may be horizontal or vertical
D. All the above
Answer : D

48. The 19 cm × 9 cm side of a brick as seen in the wall face, is generally known as
A. Stretcher
B. Face
C. Front
D. Header
Answer : A

49. As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be
A. Less
B. More
C. Equal
D. Equal or more
Answer : A

50. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. In a king post truss, principal rafter and tie beams are jointed together with a bridle joint
B. Joint between the principal rafter and the king post is made by making tenon and mortise respectively
C. Joint between strut and king post, is generally of mortise and tenon type
D. All the above
Answer : D