Construction Materials Quiz

What is the traditional construction material used in the Malay timber houses in Peninsular Malaysia?

• Steel/metal

• Bricks

• Concrete

• Timber/lumber

Which type of wood is commonly used for building material?

• Stones/rocks

• Concrete

• Soft Wood

• Hard Woods

What are some examples of Malaysian Timber?

• Teak, Meranti, Chengal

• Oak, Pine, Maple

• Birch, Cedar, Mahogany

• Walnut, Ash, Cherry

Which type of rock is commonly used in construction?

• Ice

• Slate

• Quartz

• Marble

What is adobe?

• A type of composite

• A type of rock

• A type of brick

• A type of wood

What is the main component of adobe?

• Clay

• Concrete

• Glass

• Steel

Which construction technique is common in the Americas and Middle East?

• Adobe construction

• Concrete pouring

• Timber framing

• Bricklaying

What is the size of bricks that varies from country to country?

• 15cm x 10cm x 7.5cm

• 20cm x 10cm x 5cm

• 30cm x 15cm x 10cm

• 10cm x 10cm x 10cm

What is the main component of concrete?

• Glass

• Cement

• Steel

• Wood

Which material is commonly used in the construction of buildings?

• Glasses

• Concrete

• Ice

• Composites