Building Construction MCQ Solved Paper for SBI PO

1. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structure over a large bearing area
B. No timbering is required for shallow trenches
C. Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soil
D. Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed
Answer : D

2. The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trusses is
A. Mortise and tenon joint
B. Oblique mortise and tenon joint
C. Butt joint
D. Mitred joint
Answer : B

3. Auger boring
A. Is the most primitive method for making a hole in the ground
B. Is generally employed in cohesive and other self soils above water table
C. Is most economical upto a depth of 5 metres
D. All the above
Answer : D

4. Rotary drilling is the fastest method in case of
A. Rocky soils
B. Clay soils
C. Sandy soil
D. All of these
Answer : D

5. The foundation which consists of a thick reinforced cement slab covering whole area to support heavy concentrated structural loads, is known as
A. Combined footing
B. Strap footing
C. Raft footing
D. None of these
Answer : C

6. In flat roof of reinforced cement concrete, the recommended angle of slope, is
A. Zero
B. A few degrees
C. 10°
D. 200°
Answer : B

7. Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion
B. A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile
C. In pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile
D. The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing
Answer : D

8. The method of moving each brick through a small horizontal distance before it is finally laid in any brick wall and pressing it by means of brick hammer, is known as
A. Trowelling
B. Laying
C. Grouting
D. Placing
Answer : B

9. The depth of an arch is the distance between
A. Ground level and springing line
B. Crown and springing line
C. Crown and ground level
D. Intrados and extrados
Answer : D

10. The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as
A. Hip
B. Gable
C. Ridge
D. Eaves
Answer : D

11. The line of intersection of two surfaces of a sloping roof forming an internal angle less than 180°, is known as
A. Ridge
B. Hip
C. Valley
D. None of these
Answer : C

12. 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

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

14. As compared to English bond, double Flemish bond is
A. Stronger
B. More compact
C. Costly
D. None of the above
Answer : B

15. You are asked to design and supervise a truss for a factory to have spans 6 m to 9 m. The type of the truss you will use, is
A. Mansard truss
B. Queen post truss
C. King post truss
D. Collar truss
Answer : C

16. The depth of concrete bed of the foundation depends upon
A. The projection of the concrete block beyond the footing over it
B. The upward soil pressure
C. The mix of the concrete
D. All the above
Answer : D

17. For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A. A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring
B. A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by trowelling
C. Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required
D. After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material
Answer : B

18. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The first coat of stucco plaster is called scratch coat
B. The second coat of stucco plaster is called brown coat
C. The third coat of stucco plaster is called white coat
D. All the above
Answer : D

19. The number of steps in a flight generally should not be less than
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. No limit
Answer : B

20. The concrete slump recommended for foundations, is
A. 25 to 50 mm
B. 30 to 125 mm
C. 50 to 100 mm
D. 75 to 125 mm
Answer : C

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

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

23. A roof which slopes in four directions, is called
A. Shed roof
B. Gable end roof
C. Hipped roof
D. Gambrel roof
Answer : C

24. In clay soil
A. Swelling and shrinkage characteristics prevail
B. Consolidation continues even after several years of construction
C. Differential settlement is generally prevalent
D. All the above
Answer : D

25. The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called
A. Ridge board
B. Hip rafter
C. Eaves board
D. Valley rafter
Answer : A

26. Cavity wall is generally provided for
A. Heat insulation
B. Sound insulation
C. Prevention of dampness
D. All the above
Answer : D

27. The art of bringing the floor to a true level surface by means of screeds, is called
A. Topping
B. Bedding
C. Screeding
D. None of these
Answer : C

28. In high mountainous region, the type of roof generally recommended for buildings, is
A. Shed type
B. Gable type
C. Gambrel type
D. Mansard type
Answer : C

29. A concrete structure is set on fire and the temperature raises to 1000°C. The strength of concrete as compared to original strength reduces to
A. 10 %
B. 15 %
C. 20 %
D. 25 %
Answer : C

30. In which of the following directions, the strength of timber is maximum?
A. Parallel to grains
B. 45° to grains
C. Perpendicular to grains
D. Same in all directions
Answer : A

31. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Lime mortar with cement in the ratio of in 10 is cheaper and better for outside plaster
B. For very cold or very hot climate, a compact and closed plan should be provided
C. On the sea coast, an exposed and open house is generally preferred
D. All the above
Answer : D

32. The line of intersection of the surfaces of a sloping roof forming an external angle exceeding 180°, is
A. Ridge
B. Hip
C. Valley
D. None of these
Answer : B

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. A stair should not have pitch more than
A. 25°
B. 30°
C. 40°
D. 50°
Answer : C

37. Which of the following metal sheets is most effective in preventing dampness?
A. Copper sheets
B. Lead sheets
C. Aluminium sheets
D. All the above
Answer : D

38. 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

39. During percussion drilling
A. Ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom of the hole
B. Caving or mixing of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesionless soils
C. The soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed
D. All the above
Answer : D

40. For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A. h/4
B. 1/2 h
C. h
D. 2 h
Answer : D

41. The maximum bearing capacity of soil is that of
A. Black cotton soil
B. Loose fine sandy soil
C. Dry coarse sandy soil
D. Hard rocks
Answer : D

42. An arch constructed with finely dressed stones, is known
A. Ashlar arch
B. Rubble arch
C. Gauged arch
D. Axed arch
Answer : A

43. Gravels
A. Are cohesionless aggregates
B. Vary in size between 2 to 20 mm
C. Never swell when they come into contact with water
D. All the above
Answer : D

44. For effective drainage, the finished surface of flat roof should have a minimum slope of
A. 1 in 20
B. 1 to 50
C. 1 in 10
D. 1 in 5
Answer : A

45. 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

46. 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

47. To obtain good bonding in brick masonry
A. First class bricks are used
B. Vertical joints in alternate courses are kept in plumb line
C. Bats are used where necessary
D. All the above
Answer : D

48. In grillage foundations, distance between flanges of grillage beams, is kept
A. 40 cm
B. Equal to flange width
C. Twice the flange width
D. Maximum of (a), (b) and (c)
Answer : C

49. Black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because its
A. Bearing capacity is low
B. Permeability is uncertain
C. Particles are cohesive
D. Property to undergo a volumetric change due to variation of moisture content
Answer : D

50. 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