Identify the primary function of a building's foundation.

• To decorate the exterior walls

• To absorb rainwater

• To evenly distribute the building load

• To store construction materials

Choose the correct statement about shallow foundations.

• They are always deeper than they are wide

• They are ideal for soft clay soils

• They are cost-effective and simple

• They use piles for support

Identify the type of shallow foundation used to support single columns.

• Combined footing

• Raft foundation

• Individual footing

• Pile foundation

Select the correct application of raft foundations.

• Where columns are spaced far apart

• Where only one column exists

• Where soil has low bearing capacity

• On rocky terrain

Choose the condition that typically requires a deep foundation.

• High-strength surface soil

• Moderate rainfall areas

• Very low bearing capacity soil

• High groundwater table

Identify the main load transfer mechanism of a bearing pile.

• Skin friction

• Gravity only

• End bearing

• Lateral bracing

Choose the pile type that transfers load through skin friction.

• Bearing pile

• Friction pile

• Tension pile

• Sheet pile

Identify the minimum thickness for load-bearing brick walls.

• 50 mm

• 100 mm

• 150 mm

• 200 mm

Choose the brick type known for eco-friendliness and smooth finish.

• Fly ash brick

• Concrete brick

• Burnt clay brick

• Fire brick

Select the brick bond where only stretchers are visible on the wall face.

• Header bond

• Flemish bond

• English bond

• Stretcher bond