Test Quiz 1

which of the sentence is correct ?

• Estimate gives an idea of cost of the work

• Estimate is required to control the expenditure

• Estimate decides whether the proposed plan matches the funds available or not

• all of the above

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'all of the above' because each statement is true regarding estimates in the context of cost control and project planning.

Which is not required to Prepare an Estimate ?

• Drawings

• Specifications

• Tender Documents

• Rates

Answer explanation

Tender Documents are not required to prepare an estimate. Drawings, Specifications, and Rates are essential components for estimating.

The quantity has to be measured in Running Meters,

• whose length is very small when compared to its width

• whose thickness is very small when compared to its length

• whose width is very small when compared to its length

• None of these.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'whose thickness is very small when compared to its length' as running meters are typically measured in terms of length rather than width or thickness.

All Loading have to be taken in terms of Weight Measurement

• False

• True

Answer explanation

Loading must be taken in terms of Weight Measurement, therefore the statement is True.

As a thumb rule, for any item of work whose thickness is greater than _______ the quantity has to be measured in Cubic Measurement

• 10 mm

• 150 mm

• 15 mm

• 100 mm

Answer explanation

For any item of work whose thickness is greater than 100 mm, the quantity has to be measured in Cubic Measurement. Therefore, the correct choice is 100 mm.

Which is the correct item work considered under square meter unit measurement

• Brick work

• P.C.C.

• R.C.C.

• Plastering

Answer explanation

Plastering is the correct item work considered under square meter unit measurement.

The correct unit measurement for half brick wall is____

• Running Meter

• Square Meter

• Cubic Meter

• Kilogram

Answer explanation

The correct unit measurement for a half brick wall is Square Meter because it represents the area covered by the wall, not the length or volume.

Which of the following is does not form the same measuring unit category ?

• R.C.C

• P.C.C

• Flooring

• Excavation

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Flooring because it does not belong to the measuring unit category like R.C.C, P.C.C, and Excavation.

The full form of IS 1200 is________

• Methods Of Measurement Of Building And Civil Engineering Works

• Methods Of Measurement Of Building Works

• Methods Of Measurement Of Civil Engineering Works

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The full form of IS 1200 is 'Methods Of Measurement Of Building And Civil Engineering Works', which includes both building and civil engineering works.

SOR stands for_____

• System of Rates

• Schedule of Rates

• Standards of Rates

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Schedule of Rates' because SOR stands for Schedule of Rates.