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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Civil Engineering .
| 1. |
Process of maintaining different components of building so that it can provide proper service throughout its working life is known as__________ |
| A. | Building maintenance |
| B. | Building management |
| C. | Building service |
| D. | Building repairs |
| Answer» A. Building maintenance | |
| 2. |
Which type of activity is carried out during the maintenance process? |
| A. | Repair of plaster |
| B. | Repair of cracks in walls and ceiling |
| C. | Repair of flooring settlement |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 3. |
Which type of plaster defect generates a swelling in plaster surface? |
| A. | Crazing |
| B. | Blistering |
| C. | Flaking |
| D. | Popping |
| Answer» B. Blistering | |
| 4. |
Which type of plaster defect generates a series of hair cracks inside the plaster? |
| A. | Crazing |
| B. | Blistering |
| C. | Flaking |
| D. | Popping |
| Answer» A. Crazing | |
| 5. |
Which type of chemical is used for the anti-termite treatment of the soil? |
| A. | Aldrin |
| B. | Haptachlor |
| C. | A & B both |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. A & B both | |
| 6. |
Which type of maintenance work is taken to prevent a wear or decay of building? |
| A. | Preventive maintenance |
| B. | Remedial maintenance |
| C. | Day to day maintenance |
| D. | Special maintenance |
| Answer» A. Preventive maintenance | |
| 7. |
Which type of maintenance is known as a preventive maintenance? |
| A. | Routine maintenance |
| B. | Periodical maintenance |
| C. | Pre & pose monsoon maintenance |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 8. |
Simplest method of identifying weak spots are_______ |
| A. | visual inspection |
| B. | tapping the surface |
| C. | chipping the weak concrete |
| D. | both a & b |
| Answer» D. both a & b | |
| 9. |
Mortar or concrete conveyed through pressure hose and applied pneumatically at high velocity on to a surface is called |
| A. | guniting |
| B. | grouting |
| C. | sealing |
| D. | spraying |
| Answer» A. guniting | |
| 10. |
Which type of work is done in day to day repair? |
| A. | Remove chokage in pipes |
| B. | Cleaning of manholes |
| C. | Lawn moving |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 11. |
White washing is done during________ |
| A. | Annual repair |
| B. | Day to day repair |
| C. | Special repair |
| D. | Major repair |
| Answer» A. Annual repair | |
| 12. |
In which type of repair major concreting work is carried out? |
| A. | Annual repair |
| B. | Day to day repair |
| C. | Special repair |
| D. | Major repair |
| Answer» C. Special repair | |
| 13. |
A big crack is observed in the C I water mains suitable remedy is to |
| A. | paint the crack with bitumen paint |
| B. | use rich cement plaster to cover the crack |
| C. | provide clamps to cover the crack |
| D. | cut affected pipe length and replace it with another pipe |
| Answer» D. cut affected pipe length and replace it with another pipe | |
| 14. |
Honey combing is caused due to |
| A. | inadequate compaction |
| B. | chemical reaction |
| C. | shock waves |
| D. | lack of curing |
| Answer» A. inadequate compaction | |
| 15. |
Drying shrinkage can be reduced by__________ |
| A. | using practical amount of aggregate |
| B. | lowest usable water content |
| C. | using shrinkage compensating cement |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 16. |
Payment of annual repair is given based on the_________ |
| A. | work quality |
| B. | work quantity |
| C. | no. of required workers |
| D. | location of the site |
| Answer» A. work quality | |
| 17. |
In general, electric wiring of the buildings are change at every ________ year. |
| A. | 15-20 |
| B. | 20-30 |
| C. | 20-25 |
| D. | 30-45 |
| Answer» C. 20-25 | |
| 18. |
Adding water to improve workability has the effect of_________ |
| A. | reducing strength |
| B. | increasing settlement |
| C. | drying shrinkage |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 19. |
Which factors kept in mind during the building survey of the buildings? |
| A. | time of last inspection |
| B. | Who inspect the building? |
| C. | level of deterioration in building parts |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 20. |
Moisture and temperature on timber causes |
| A. | dimensional changes |
| B. | shape changes |
| C. | mould growth |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 21. |
Fungi are minute microscopic plant organism. They attack timber in the following condition |
| A. | the moisture content in timber is above 20% |
| B. | there is presence of air and warmth for the growth of fungi |
| C. | the timber is continuously soaked in water |
| D. | both a & b |
| Answer» D. both a & b | |
| 22. |
Which of the following materials can you use for checking minor leakages through CI pipe joints? |
| A. | white lead. |
| B. | cement |
| C. | lead wool |
| D. | grease |
| Answer» C. lead wool | |
| 23. |
Decay of timber may be caused by certain insects |
| A. | beetles |
| B. | marine borers |
| C. | white ants |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» D. all the above | |
| 24. |
There is seepage of water on both sides of load bearing wall of a building with flat roof. What remedy will you suggest? |
| A. | Remove plaster on the wall and replaster with rich mix. |
| B. | Inspect the roof for cracks over the wall and seal the crack. |
| C. | Paint both the surfaces of the wall with oil paint. |
| D. | Plaster both the surface of wall with cement mortar mixed with water proofing compound. |
| Answer» B. Inspect the roof for cracks over the wall and seal the crack. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following is not a anti-termite Measure to protect wood work are |
| A. | use only wood that is naturally durable |
| B. | no under moisture accumulation about susceptible |
| C. | painting of timber structures |
| D. | creating poisoned soil |
| Answer» C. painting of timber structures | |
| 26. |
According to the CPWD guideline, schedule for the annual maintenance work should be complete on or before_______ |
| A. | 30th April |
| B. | 31st January |
| C. | 15th August |
| D. | 1st March |
| Answer» A. 30th April | |
| 27. |
Termite make the timber |
| A. | crack |
| B. | porous |
| C. | moist |
| D. | wet and dry rot |
| Answer» B. porous | |
| 28. |
Which chemical is used for the removal of the fungus? |
| A. | ammoniac copper solution |
| B. | a & c |
| C. | magnesium fluoride |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. a & c | |
| 29. |
How much amount of sodium pentachlorophenates is used for fungus removal compound? |
| A. | 2% |
| B. | 2.5% |
| C. | 3.5% |
| D. | 5% |
| Answer» A. 2% | |
| 30. |
Code for painting on a concrete, masonry & plaster surface are given in ___________ |
| A. | IS : 2395 :1994 |
| B. | IS : 2399 :1994 |
| C. | IS : 2396 :1994 |
| D. | IS : 2395 :1995 |
| Answer» A. IS : 2395 :1994 | |
| 31. |
Deflection was noticed in a newly constructed properly designed R.C.C.beam. The defect may be due to____________ |
| A. | very longs pan. |
| B. | diagonal cracks near edge of support |
| C. | insufficient concrete cover. |
| D. | early removal of form work. |
| Answer» D. early removal of form work. | |
| 32. |
Most suitable method of protecting steel columns of a multistoried building against rusting is to: |
| A. | paint with aluminium paint. |
| B. | paint with bitumen paint. |
| C. | paint with redoxide. |
| D. | encase in concrete |
| Answer» A. paint with aluminium paint. | |
| 33. |
Which one of the following methods will be the best method to make R.C.C slab leak proof? |
| A. | Plaster the roof with cement mortar |
| B. | Lime koba layer over R.C roof with proper slopes |
| C. | soap solution to be sprinkled over the R.C roof |
| D. | Bitumen paint on whole roof surface |
| Answer» B. Lime koba layer over R.C roof with proper slopes | |
| 34. |
Which one the following is used to protect the steel from rusting |
| A. | Zinc oxide |
| B. | White lead |
| C. | Molten lead |
| D. | Red lead |
| Answer» D. Red lead | |
| 35. |
The most appropriate cement for reparing cracks in R.C.C works is. |
| A. | Port land cement |
| B. | Expansive cement |
| C. | Quick setting cement |
| D. | Low heat cement |
| Answer» C. Quick setting cement | |
| 36. |
Steel structure is likely to come in contact with water. To prevent rusting. |
| A. | Apply bitumen coat |
| B. | Apply anti corrosive paint |
| C. | varnish paint |
| D. | slacked lime coat |
| Answer» B. Apply anti corrosive paint | |
| 37. |
The most effective method of removing old paint from structure is______ |
| A. | Washing with water |
| B. | Scrubbing with gunny bag |
| C. | Use of oxy-acetylene flame |
| D. | Polishing with grinding stone |
| Answer» B. Scrubbing with gunny bag | |
| 38. |
Which type of paint affect generates, when water vapor is trapped inside paint? |
| A. | Peeling |
| B. | Blistering |
| C. | Cracking |
| D. | Flaking |
| Answer» B. Blistering | |
| 39. |
If paint is poor in adhesion than it causes_________. |
| A. | Peeling |
| B. | Blistering |
| C. | Cracking |
| D. | Flaking |
| Answer» D. Flaking | |
| 40. |
Creaking inside paint generates due to __________. |
| A. | excessive use of putty |
| B. | very thick coat of the paint |
| C. | crack in plaster |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 41. |
Applying paint under high humidity causes ______________. |
| A. | Blooming |
| B. | Pin holes |
| C. | Cracking |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. Blooming | |
| 42. |
In a brick masonry structure the following defects are noticed during inspection. Which one of them requires immediate maintenance repair? |
| A. | Dampness on wall |
| B. | Growth of vegetation |
| C. | Structure failure by settlement |
| D. | Falling of plaster |
| Answer» C. Structure failure by settlement | |
| 43. |
Which type of paint is used for plaster walls? |
| A. | while washing |
| B. | Cement paints |
| C. | Dry distemper |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» D. all of the above | |
| 44. |
Paint for the white washing is made by__________. |
| A. | lime and water |
| B. | cement and water |
| C. | oil and cement |
| D. | oil and epoxy |
| Answer» A. lime and water | |
| 45. |
Which paint is made by the powder chalk? |
| A. | while washing |
| B. | Cement paints |
| C. | Dry distemper |
| D. | oil bound paint |
| Answer» C. Dry distemper | |
| 46. |
Filler coat is applies over a _________. |
| A. | prime coat |
| B. | final coat |
| C. | paint coat |
| D. | finishing coat |
| Answer» A. prime coat | |
| 47. |
Which type of paint allows a free movement of the air through its layer? |
| A. | non-breathing paints |
| B. | breathing paints |
| C. | plastic paints |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. breathing paints | |
| 48. |
Interior walls of a building have developed cracks. Remedial measures adopted will be to |
| A. | Fill cracks by port land cement mortar |
| B. | Fill cracks with bitumen. |
| C. | Use expansive cement mortar for filling cracks. |
| D. | Use water proofing compound to fill cracks |
| Answer» A. Fill cracks by port land cement mortar | |
| 49. |
The main aim of maintaining any structures is to |
| A. | Improve its appearance |
| B. | Utilize the funds provided |
| C. | Stabilize the structure so as to enable it carry the functions for which it is constructed |
| D. | Utilize services of in charge maintenance |
| Answer» C. Stabilize the structure so as to enable it carry the functions for which it is constructed | |
| 50. |
Which of the following jobs will you classify as special maintenance |
| A. | Replacing door frame damaged by white ants |
| B. | Renewal coat to W.B.M road surface |
| C. | White washing and colour washing of buildings |
| D. | Painting of steel roof trusses of a workshop |
| Answer» B. Renewal coat to W.B.M road surface | |
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