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ACT Assessment Quiz 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The technique of applying concrete pneumatically with high velocity is called

(a)  

2.

________ is the first product of hydration

a)

C-S-H gel

b)

Ettringite

c)

Calcium hydroxide

d)

Monosulphoaluminate

3.

Calcium silicate hydrate is a product with definite stochiometry

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Capillary voids of size >50 nm is called ________

a)

Interlayer Space in C-S-H

b)

Macropores

c)

Air voids

d)

None of these

5.

The void with maximum size present in the microstructure is

a)

Micropore

b)

Macropore

c)

Entrapped air voids

d)

Entrained air voids

6.

The accumulation of water on the outer surface of the concrete is

a)

Ponding

b)

Guttation

c)

Segregation

d)

Bleeding

7.

The process of mixing, transporting, placing and compacting concrete using Ordinary Portland Cement should not take more than

a)

20 mins

b)

45 mins

c)

30 mins

d)

60 mins

8.

_________ is the most dominant constituent of cement

a)

Silica

b)

Alumina

c)

Lime

d)

Alkalis

9.

What effect does calcium sulfate have on cement?

a)

increases strength

b)

accelerates setting action

c)

imparts color

d)

None of these

10.

Coarse aggregate is mainly retained on a sieve of

a)

3 mm

b)

4 mm

c)

5 mm

d)

6 mm

11.

The cement particles in the vicinity of aggregates cannot be held together due to the presence of (a)  

12.

Find the odd one out

a)

Haematite

b)

Vermiculite

c)

Magnetite

d)

Magnetite

13.

The phenomenon which occurs when C3A is high and gypsum present is less than required

a)

Flash Set

b)

Quick Set

c)

False Set

14.

From the options given, identify the material responsible for the durability concerns of concrete

a)

Magnesia

b)

Silica

c)

Alkalis

d)

Iron oxide

15.

__________ is responsible for the eventual ultimate strength of concrete

a)

C2S

b)

C3S

c)

C3A

d)

C4AF

16.

The total amount of moisture required to bring an aggregate from the oven-dry to the SSD condition is?

a)

Apparent specific gravity

b)

Surface moisture

c)

Effective Absorption

d)

Absorption capacity

17.

Los Angles machine is used to test the aggregate for

a)

Crushing Strength

b)

Water absorption

c)

Abrasion Resistance

d)

Impact Value

18.

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

a)

C3S generates more heat of hydration

b)

C3S hydrates rapidly

c)

C3S develops early strength

d)

C3S has more resistance to sulphate attack

19.

Which of the following option doesn’t come in mineral admixtures

a)

Fly ash

b)

Set retarders

c)

Volcanic glass

d)

Silica Fume

20.

1. The final setting time of OPC is (a)   mins