Site Investigate

1. What is the primary purpose of a site investigation?

• A. To reduce construction material costs

• B. To determine soil color

• C. To provide data for risk assessment

• D. To avoid fieldwork

2. What is typically done during the "Desk Study" phase of site investigation?

• A. Conducting Standard Penetration Tests

• B. Laboratory analysis of soil samples

• C. Collecting information such as maps and drawings

• D. Digging trial pits

3. Disturbed soil samples are mainly used to test:

• A. Shear strength of soil

• B. Groundwater chemistry

• C. Soil index properties like grain size

• D. Soil structural integrity

4. Methods such as Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Cone Penetration Test (CPT) are classified as:

• A. Laboratory tests

• B. Surface observations

• C. Field or in-situ tests

• D. Visual inspections

5. Undisturbed soil samples are typically collected using:

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  A. Hand trowels

• B. Piston samplers

• C. Cooking spoons

• D. Open core barrels

6. Which of the following is not a general objective of site investigation?

• A. Assessing site suitability for construction

• B. Preparing landscape design

• C. Determining groundwater levels

• D. Understanding engineering properties of soil

7. The “Site Reconnaissance” phase involves:

• A. Determining soil index values

• B. Preliminary site visits by experts

• C. Water pressure testing

• D. Writing the final report

8. Undisturbed soil samples are essential for determining:

• A. Erosion rates

• B. Soil color

• C. Compressibility and strength

• D. Mineral content only

9. Which of the following is not a stage in site investigation?

• A. Field assessment

• B. Fire resistance testing

• C. Laboratory testing

• D. Report writing

10. The main difference between disturbed and undisturbed soil samples is:

• A. Water content

• B. Presence of sand

• C. Preservation of structural integrity during sampling

• D. Sampling depth