D2 - CHECK YOUR LEVEL - LAYOUT OF DRAWING SHEET & TYPES OF LINES

Front

Are the following statements true or false?
Statement 1: Seasoned timber is less prone to fungal attacks.
Statement 2: High moisture content in timber promotes fungal growth.​

Back

Both statements are true.

Answer explanation

Lower moisture content in seasoned timber reduces the risk of fungal attacks, which thrive in moist conditions.

Front

Assertion A: The load factor for live load is greater than that for dead load. Reason R: The live loads are more uncertain than dead loads.

Back

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Front

Which IS code is followed for designing medium tensile conforming bars? Options: IS 456, IS 3320, IS 432, IS 1139

Back

IS 432

Front

Which among the following statement is right about plugged joint: Used in some portions of ashlar masonry, Used for coping and cornice works, Have the capacity to withstand lateral pressure, Used for arch works?

Back

Used for coping and cornice works

Front

What type of joint prevents the tendency of stone joint to pull apart? Options: Cramped joint, Tabled joint, Saddle joint, Plugged joint

Back

Cramped joint

Front

Cramped joint can be used instead of ........ joint

Back

Dowelled joint

Front

In which of the following scenarios would the direct distance measurement method be most effective? Options: Measuring distances in an area with thick forests and obstacles., Conducting a survey of a small, flat plot of land for construction., Determining the horizontal distance across a deep valley., Mapping large-scale topographical features with high precision.

Back

Conducting a survey of a small, flat plot of land for construction.

Front

How does an odometer measure distance in automobiles?

Back

It counts the number of wheel revolutions and multiplies it by the circumference of the wheel.

Front

Why are steel bands sometimes used instead of chains in chaining surveys?

Back

They have greater durability and do not suffer from elongation or contraction like chains.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of timber preservation?
Applying creosote oil,
Painting,
Galvanizing,
Applying water-repellent preservatives

Back

Galvanizing

Answer explanation

Galvanizing is a method of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, not timber.