WorksheetsD35 FACE THE CHALLENGE
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A slope has a rise of 1.5 m for a horizontal distance of 30 m. What is the gradient?
a)
1 in 10
b)
1 in 15
c)
1 in 20
d)
1 in 30
2.
The term 'efflorescence' in bricks means:
a)
Color fading
b)
White salt deposits
c)
Surface cracks
d)
Water absorption
3.
A detailed drawing showing the arrangement of reinforcement in a beam is called:
a)
Bar bending schedule
b)
Sectional elevation
c)
Plan
d)
Isometric view
4.
Which of the following is not a defect in timber?
a)
Knot
b)
Warp
c)
Shrinkage
d)
Glazing
5.
Which is the most common method of curing concrete?
a)
Steam curing
b)
Membrane curing
c)
Ponding
d)
Air curing
6.
The topmost horizontal member of a door frame is:
a)
Sill
b)
Head
c)
Jamb
d)
Mullion
7.
What is the function of a lintel?
a)
Support the roof
b)
Support the load above openings
c)
Provide ventilation
d)
Prevent dampness
8.
Which IS code is used for brickwork?
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 1077
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 383
9.
The process of applying mortar to the surface of brickwork is called:
a)
Rendering
b)
Plastering
c)
Pointing
d)
Painting
10.
Which is most suitable for temporary structures?
a)
RCC
b)
Steel
c)
Timber
d)
Stone
11.
The IS code for steel structures is:
a)
IS 456
b)
IS 800
c)
IS 383
d)
IS 1077
12.
Which is not a common roofing material?
a)
Asbestos
b)
Bitumen felt
c)
Glass
d)
Polycarbonate
13.
The process of joining two rods end to end is called:
a)
Lapping
b)
Welding
c)
Riveting
d)
Bolting
14.
Which stone is best for damp locations?
a)
Granite
b)
Sandstone
c)
Laterite
d)
Limestone
15.
The minimum thickness of DPC in residential buildings is:
a)
10 mm
b)
20 mm
c)
25 mm
d)
40 mm
16.
Which is a non-load bearing wall?
a)
Partition wall
b)
Retaining wall
c)
Compound wall
d)
Parapet wall
17.
The IS code for building drawing symbols is:
a)
IS 962
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 1077
18.
Which material is best for sound insulation?
a)
Glass wool
b)
Concrete
c)
Brick
d)
Steel
19.
The process of providing slope to roof for drainage is called:
a)
Grading
b)
Screeding
c)
Pitching
d)
Sloping
20.
The IS code for specification of coarse and fine aggregates is:
a)
IS 383
b)
IS 456
c)
IS 800
d)
IS 1077
21.
The most important property of good building stone is:
a)
Hardness
b)
Porosity
c)
Weight
d)
Color
22.
Which is used as a waterproofing admixture in concrete?
a)
Lime
b)
Fly ash
c)
Calcium chloride
d)
Sodium silicate
23.
The standard rise of a step in residential buildings is:
a)
100 mm
b)
150 mm
c)
200 mm
d)
250 mm
24.
Which material is preferred for damp proof course?
a)
Sand
b)
Timber
c)
Bitumen
d)
Lime
25.
A plan drawn at a reduced scale showing the position of a building on a site is:
a)
Key plan
b)
Site plan
c)
Layout plan
d)
Floor plan
26.
The main purpose of curing concrete is to:
a)
Reduce cost
b)
Prevent cracks
c)
Ensure proper hydration
d)
Improve color
27.
Which is not a type of foundation?
a)
Spread footing
b)
Pile
c)
Well
d)
Beam
28.
Which is the hardest natural building material?
a)
Marble
b)
Granite
c)
Sandstone
d)
Slate
29.
Which is an example of a composite material?
a)
Cement
b)
Concrete
c)
Brick
d)
Stone
30.
The symbol for center line in building drawings is:
a)
Dashed line
b)
Chain line
c)
Long dash-short dash
d)
Continuous thick line
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