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Concrete Technology MCQ Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which compound in cement is responsible for early strength?

a)

C₃S

b)

C₂S

c)

C₃A

d)

C₄AF

2.

Which compound in cement is responsible for later strength?

a)

C₃S

b)

C₂S

c)

C₃A

d)

C₄AF

3.

Which compound generates less heat during hydration?

a)

C₃S

b)

C₂S

c)

C₃A

d)

C₄AF

4.

Which product of cement hydration contributes most to strength?

a)

Calcium Hydroxide

b)

Calcium Silicate Hydrate

c)

Calcium Aluminate Hydrate

d)

None of the above

5.

What is the typical range of lime (CaO) content in OPC?

a)

20-30%

b)

40-50%

c)

60-67%

d)

70-80%

6.

What is the minimum fineness of OPC as per IS code?

a)

150 m²/kg

b)

200 m²/kg

c)

225 m²/kg

d)

300 m²/kg

7.

What is the maximum expansion allowed in the soundness test for OPC?

a)

5 mm

b)

10 mm

c)

15 mm

d)

20 mm

8.

What is the initial setting time requirement for OPC?

a)

≥15 minutes

b)

≥30 minutes

c)

≥45 minutes

d)

≥60 minutes

9.

What is the main pozzolanic material in PPC?

a)

Lime

b)

Fly ash

c)

Gypsum

d)

Silica

10.

What is the apparatus used for determining the normal consistency of cement?

a)

Blaine Apparatus

b)

Vicat Apparatus

c)

Le Chatelier Apparatus

d)

Compression Testing Machine

11.

How is fineness of cement typically measured?

a)

By using a sieve analysis

b)

Using a standard plunger

c)

Measuring expansion in water

d)

By testing setting time

12.

What is the typical water-cement ratio used for determining consistency?

a)

0.4

b)

0.5

c)

Varies based on penetration depth

d)

None of the above

13.

The Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determine which property of cement?

a)

Strength

b)

Fineness

c)

Soundness

d)

Setting time

14.

What is the strength requirement for 43-grade OPC after 28 days?

a)

33 MPa

b)

43 MPa

c)

53 MPa

d)

None of the above

15.

What is the ideal environment for storing cement?

a)

Dry and ventilated

b)

Wet and covered

c)

Cool and humid

d)

Exposed to air

16.

How are compressive strength tests for cement conducted?

a)

Using 1:2 cement-sand ratio

b)

Using 1:3 cement-sand ratio

c)

Using pure cement paste

d)

Using pure sand

17.

How long is the curing period for 28-day compressive strength testing?

a)

7 days

b)

14 days

c)

21 days

d)

28 days

18.

What is used to measure the setting time of cement?

a)

Le Chatelier Molds

b)

Vicat Apparatus

c)

Blaine Apparatus

d)

Compression Testing Machine

19.

What is the primary function of gypsum in cement?

a)

Enhance strength

b)

Prevent flash setting

c)

Reduce setting time

d)

Improve soundness

20.

Which IS code specifies the requirements for OPC?

a)

IS 4031

b)

IS 8112

c)

IS 12269

d)

IS 456