D32 quiz of the day

What is the measuring unit for site clearance?

• m³
• m²
• Running meter
• Each

Answer explanation

Site clearance is measured in square meters (m²) as it involves clearing area on the ground.

How many modular bricks are required for 1 m³ of brickwork?

• 400
• 500
• 600
• 550

Answer explanation

As per data book, 500 modular bricks are needed for 1 m³ of brickwork.

How many laterite stones are required for 1 m³ of wall?

• 50
• 55
• 60
• 65

Answer explanation

According to the data book, 60 laterite stones are needed for 1 m³ of masonry.

What is the painting coefficient for a panelled door per side?

• 1.3
• 1.2
• 0.5
• 2.0

Answer explanation

Painting coefficient for a panelled door is 1.3 for each side.

What is the dry volume of mortar for 1 m³ of brick masonry?

• 0.25 m³
• 0.30 m³
• 0.45 m³
• 0.15 m³

Answer explanation

Dry volume of mortar required is 0.30 m³ for every 1 m³ of brick masonry.

What is the weight of cement needed for 1 m³ of PCC in 1:3:6 mix?

• 228 kg
• 330 kg
• 137 kg
• 432 kg

Answer explanation

228 kg of cement is required for 1 m³ of PCC in 1:3:6 mix.

What is the standard deduction rule for plastering openings up to 0.5 m²?

• No deduction
• One side deducted
• Both sides deducted
• Double area deducted

Answer explanation

Openings up to 0.5 m² are not deducted from plastering measurement.

What is the dry volume factor used for converting wet concrete volume?

• 1.25
• 1.52–1.54
• 1.40
• 1.66

Answer explanation

To convert wet to dry volume of concrete, factor 1.52–1.54 is used.

Which unit is used for measuring felling of trees?

• m²
• m³
• Each
• Lump Sum

Answer explanation

Felling trees is measured per tree, so the unit is 'Each'.

What is the volume of coarse aggregate in 1 m³ of PCC (1:3:6)?

• 0.90 m³
• 0.85 m³
• 0.95 m³
• 0.80 m³

Answer explanation

For 1 m³ of PCC in 1:3:6 mix, 0.95 m³ of coarse aggregate is required.