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Construction Knowledge Quiz_01

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of site clearance?

a)

Decoration

b)

Soil testing

c)

To remove obstacles

d)

To build a wall

2.

Which tool is commonly used in setting out building corners?

a)

Paintbrush

b)

Trowel

c)

Theodolite

d)

Level tube

3.

Which soil type has the highest bearing capacity?

a)

Sandy soil

b)

Peat

c)

Black cotton soil

d)

Rock

4.

What is timbering used for in trenches?

a)

Decorative purpose

b)

Wall construction

c)

Preventing trench collapse

d)

Lighting

5.

Which type of foundation is suitable for low-rise buildings?

a)

Pile foundation

b)

Strip foundation

c)

Well foundation

d)

Caisson

6.

What is the role of DPC in construction?

a)

Increase strength

b)

Prevent corrosion

c)

Prevent dampness

d)

Attract moisture

7.

Bitumen is used in which type of damp proofing?

a)

Integral

b)

Membrane

c)

Surface treatment

d)

Mechanical

8.

Which of the following is a partition wall?

a)

External wall

b)

Load-bearing wall

c)

Wall between two rooms

d)

Compound wall

9.

Which wall carries the load of the building?

a)

Partition wall

b)

Load-bearing wall

c)

Panel wall

d)

Curtain wall

10.

Which is a non-load-bearing element?

a)

Beam

b)

Column

c)

Partition wall

d)

Foundation

11.

Cavity walls help in:

a)

Decoration

b)

Thermal insulation

c)

Electrical wiring

d)

Roof ventilation

12.

Which of these is a method of soil exploration?

a)

Excavation

b)

Test pit

c)

Scaffolding

d)

Shoring

13.

Which tool is used to transfer levels?

a)

Plumb bob

b)

Dumpy level

c)

Trowel

d)

Pickaxe

14.

Under-reamed piles are suitable for:

a)

Dry soils

b)

Expansive clay

c)

Rocky sites

d)

Sandy deserts

15.

Which material is commonly used in partition walls?

a)

Steel

b)

Brick

c)

Reinforced concrete

d)

Sand

16.

Which method is used to prevent water from rising through walls?

a)

Painting

b)

Waterproof tiles

c)

Damp proof course

d)

Concrete plaster

17.

Which excavation method is cheapest for shallow depths?

a)

Auger boring

b)

Rotary drilling

c)

Percussion drilling

d)

Wash boring

18.

Which wall type divides internal space without bearing load?

a)

Retaining wall

b)

Partition wall

c)

Load-bearing wall

d)

External wall

19.

Glass blocks are used in partitions for:

a)

Strength

b)

Privacy

c)

Light transmission

d)

Moisture absorption

20.

What is used in surface damp proofing treatment?

a)

Paint

b)

Cement

c)

Metal sheets

d)

Plastic foam

21.

Timbering of trenches is needed when:

a)

Trench depth < 1m

b)

Soil is stable

c)

Trench is deep and soil is loose

d)

Excavation is temporary

22.

Which wall is exposed to weather and needs protection?

a)

Internal wall

b)

Partition wall

c)

External wall

d)

Core wall

23.

The air gap in a cavity wall acts as:

a)

Foundation

b)

Insulation

c)

Load-bearing element

d)

Decorative feature

24.

Which wall is most suitable for privacy in interior design?

a)

Load-bearing

b)

Cavity

c)

Partition

d)

Shear

25.

Partition walls are usually made of:

a)

RCC

b)

Sand

c)

Lightweight material

d)

Clay