WorksheetsBuilding Construction Quiz 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which method is most suitable for accurate deep soil investigation?
Test pit
Auger boring
Percussion drilling
Hand auger
Profile boards used in setting out are placed at what distance from trench edges?
On the trench
Right beside the trench
At least 1 meter away
No fixed distance
The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) gives information about:
Soil color
Soil compressibility
Soil bearing capacity
Moisture content
What is the main function of a retaining wall?
Divide rooms
Retain earth at different levels
Provide thermal insulation
Prevent water seepage
A raft foundation is preferred when:
Soil is very hard
Load is concentrated
Soil bearing capacity is low
For load-bearing walls only
Which of the following is NOT a cause of foundation failure?
Unequal settlement
Poor drainage
Proper soil compaction
Tree roots near foundation
Which material is most durable for DPC?
Plastic
Lime
Bitumen
Concrete with waterproofing agent
In which condition is under-reamed pile most useful?
Wet sandy soil
Expansive black cotton soil
Gravel
Rock
Which is a benefit of cavity walls?
Load distribution
Increase cost
Improved thermal performance
Reduced sound insulation
What is the key difference between a load-bearing and non-load-bearing wall?
Location
Thickness
Structural function
Material
Poling board system is used in:
Pile foundations
Damp proofing
Timbering of trenches
Soil compaction
Brick-on-edge DPC is used when:
Low budget construction
Brick is better than concrete
Dampness is severe
Floor is raised above plinth
Why is sand used under DPC?
For decoration
To raise the DPC
As a leveling course
Moisture retention
In cavity wall construction, wall ties are used to:
Separate walls
Tie outer and inner leaves
Increase strength
Provide space for insulation
What is the main function of shoring in excavation?
Increase speed
Beautify site
Prevent collapse of side walls
Prevent waterlogging
A trench that is 2 meters deep in sandy soil will likely require:
No support
Minimal support
Full timbering
Cement grouting
The thickness of a DPC layer is generally:
5–10 mm
10–20 mm
20–25 mm
30–50 mm
Which is used to check horizontal alignment in setting out?
Plumb bob
Water level
Spirit level
Measuring tape
The cavity in a wall should be at least:
25 mm
40 mm
50 mm
100 mm
Which is most suitable for interior partitions in modern offices?
Brick
Timber
Glass panels
Stone
Which of the following increases the load on foundation the most?
Partition walls
Curtain walls
Load-bearing walls
Compound walls
The main purpose of cross-bracing in timbering is to:
Stop leakage
Hold water
Resist earth pressure
Drain water
How does dampness affect brickwork?
Increases strength
Has no effect
Leads to efflorescence and damage
Makes it waterproof
Which of the following is considered temporary construction?
Load-bearing wall
Partition wall
RCC foundation
Cavity wall
Which of the following is NOT a component of a cavity wall?
Inner leaf
Wall ties
DPC
Underpinning
