Here are 1000 Construction and Building Materials MCQ (Chapterwise).
1. What are building materials?
a) Substance that which cannot be utilised in the construction of a structure
b) Substance that is utilised in the construction of a structure
c) Substance that is utilised in the manufacturing of construction materials
d) None of the mentioned
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Explanation: The term “building material” refers to any substance that is utilised in the construction of a structure. Many naturally existing materials have been used to construct buildings, including clay, pebbles, sand, and wood, as well as twigs and leaves.
2. Which of the following is/are basic building materials?
a) Wood
b) Cement
c) Brick
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: The most basic types of building materials used in construction include wood, cement, aggregates, metals, bricks, concrete, and clay. These were chosen for their cost-effectiveness in construction projects.
3. Which of the following is/are the classification of building materials?
a) Inorganic materials and Organic materials
b) Waterproofing compounds
c) Binders
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: Building materials may be classified as inorganic and organic building materials.
4. Which of the following is not a type of Inorganic building materials?
a) Mud
b) Gypsum
c) Wood
d) Lime
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Explanation: Inorganic materials consists of mud, cement, lime, gypsum, and steel where as organic materials such as wood and biomass.
5. Why building materials are required?
a) Building material signifies bonding between the construction materials
b) Building material signifies structural existence
c) Both a & b
d) All of the mentioned
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Explanation: The existence of a structure is denoted by the material used to construct it. It displays the presence of aesthetic sense in a design and, as a result, determines the structure’s practicability. It aids in the establishment of a link between architectural visual quality and structural stability.
6. Which of the following line is usually parallel to the plot boundaries and laid down in each case by the Authority, beyond which nothing can be constructed towards the site boundaries?
a) Property line
b) Building line
c) Plot line
d) Control line
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Explanation: Building line or Set-back is provided to avoid traffic congestion in front of the building. Buildings like mall, multi-complexes, factories, etc. which attract a large number of vehicles, should have be set-back a further distance apart from the building line. This line after this extra margin is called as Control Line.
7. Which of the following building material have high Seismic resistance and flexibility of nailed joints.
a) Husk
b) Bamboo
c) Timber
d) Ply
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Explanation: As long has materials and workmanship are of good quality, timber structures can perform very well in an earthquake. A wooden frame is usually considered to have medium to low vulnerability towards earthquake.
8. Construction of cavity walls as external walls to protect the building from the outside heat or cold as the hollow space between two walls act as an ________
a) Destructive material
b) Burning material
c) Building material
d) Insulating material
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Explanation: Properly insulated building cuts down the cost of electric burning in summer as well as in winter. Cavity walls are one of the types of thermal insulation which consists of two walls with cavity in between them.
9. Which of the following type of foundation is used for the construction of building on black cotton soil?
a) Grillage foundation
b) Inverted arch foundation
c) Floating foundation
d) Mat foundation
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Explanation: Black cotton soil is clay or loose type of soil and is considerably swells and shrinks by variation in moisture content. The variation in the volume of the soil is to the extent of 20 to 30% of the original volume. Hence, Raft Foundation or Mat Foundation plays important role in uniform distribution of a load of structure over black cotton soil.
10. Which organization specifies the distance between the wall ties placed in a cavity wall?
a) Building Regulations of Russia
b) Building Regulations of China
c) Building Regulations of India
d) Building Regulations of U.K.
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Explanation: Building Regulations of U.K. specifies that the wall ties should be placed at distances apart not exceeding 450 mm vertically and 900 mm horizontally. There should be at least 5 ties per square meter of the wall.
11. Which of the following is not a type of composite masonry?
a) Stone composite masonry
b) Cement concrete masonry
c) Glass block masonry
d) Brick composite masonry
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Explanation: Composite masonry is the one that is constructed out of two or more than two types of building units or in which different types of building materials are used for construction. It is of the following types – stone composite masonry, brick stone composite masonry, cement concrete masonry, hollow clay tile masonry, reinforced brick masonry, and glass block masonry.
12. The temporary framework is known as __________ and it is useful in construction demolition, maintenance or repair works.
a) Grouting
b) Scaffolding
c) Shoring
d) Underpinning
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Explanation: When the height above floor level exceeds about 1.5 m a temporary structure, usually of timber, is erected close to the work to provide a safe working platform for the workers and to provide limited space for the storage of plant and building materials. This temporary Framework is known as scaffolding or simply of scaffold.
13. In old times, the construction of superstructure was done by using which of the following building material?
a) Rubber
b) Timber
c) Bamboo
d) Mud
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Explanation: Timber floor consists of Plank of wood with 25 mm thickness which is supported by joist with size of 50 mm×75 mm to 100 mm. Timber was most preferred building material as compared to bamboo as Timber was cheap and easily available.
14. Which of the following is defined at the uppermost part of the building which is constructed in the form of a framework to give protection to the building against rain, heat, snow, wind, etc?
a) Lintels
b) Roof
c) Chajja
d) Truss
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Explanation: A roof basically consists of structural element provided at the top of building from the support of roof coverings. The structural element maybe trusses, portals, slabs, domes, etc. and the roof covering maybe AC sheets, GI sheets, etc.
15. Which of the following hazard is concerned with the damage or destruction of the building itself?
a) Surrounding hazard
b) Personal hazard
c) Building hazard
d) Internal hazard
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Explanation: Internal Hazard concerns damage or destruction of the building itself and it is directly related to the fire load which, in turn, enables the building to be graded when considered along with the duration of fire.
16. When the area to be enclosed is large, it becomes essential to provide the _________ construction so as to give stability to the cofferdam.
a) Cellular cofferdam
b) Single wall cofferdam
c) Suspended cofferdam
d) Double wall cofferdam
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Explanation: Double wall cofferdam was frequently used on the river Ohio in USA and hence, it derives its name as Ohio river type cofferdam. It is cheap and can be built up rapidly l. It is suitable for hard bed where there is no problem of erosion. This type of cofferdam is unsuitable for deep water.
17. Which of the following term is used to indicate the art of building the structures in stones?
a) Mortar
b) Brick
c) Bond
d) Masonry
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Explanation: The term Masonry is used to indicate the art of building the structures in either stone or bricks. The formal type is called the stone masonry and the latter type is called the brick masonry.
18. Which of the following is a metamorphic rock with compressive strength varies from 1.8 to 3.1 Newton per mm square?
a) Murum
b) Gneiss
c) Laterite
d) Chalk
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Explanation: Laterite posses porous and spongy structure which can be easily quarried in blocks and contains high percentage of oxide of iron and also available in different colours. It is mostly used as building stone, Road metal, rough stone masonry work, etc.
19. In which of the following type of construction, the square or rectangular blocks of stones are used?
a) Rubble masonry
b) Rock Masonry
c) Ashlar masonry
d) Brick masonry
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Explanation: In Ashlar masonry, the height of stone various from 250 mm to 300 mm. The length of stone should not exceed 3 times the height and the depth into the wall should be at least equal to half the height.
20. Which of the following tools is used for cutting soft bricks?
a) Jointer
b) Scutch
c) Spirit level
d) Trowel
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Explanation: Scutch is a tool that is used for cutting soft bricks. A trowel is used for laying the mortar. A jointer is used for pointing the joints while the spirit level is used for levelling.
21. A wall may be defined as that component of a building, whose width is _________ times its thickness.
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8
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Explanation: A wall is a vital component of the building whose function is to divide the space of the building. Generally, the width of a wall exceeds four times its thickness. There are basically two types of walls – load bearing and non-load bearing walls.
22. Which of the following types of walls is constructed to divide the space within the building?
a) Curtain wall
b) Party wall
c) Partition wall
d) Cavity wall
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Explanation: A partition wall is defined as either load-bearing or non-load bearing internal wall whose function is to divide the space within the building so as to make the building more productive and useful. A cavity wall consists of two leaves. A party wall is used to separate adjacent buildings occupied by different people. A curtain wall does not carry any vertical loads.
23. ___________ has presented the results of structural analysis based on calculated masonry method in the form of nomograms.
a) British Code CP. 3
b) Concrete Association of India
c) British Code CP. 11
d) National Building Code of India (SP: 7-2005
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Explanation: National Building Code of India (SP: 7-2005) has presented the results of structural analysis based on calculated masonry method in the form of nomograms. The nomograms that are given in the Code cover buildings up to 6 storeys.
24. Which of the following reasons is not a type of mortar?
a) Lime mortar
b) Lemon mortar
c) Cement-lime mortar
d) Cement mortar
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Explanation: A good mortar is an essential component required for masonry. Mortar is broadly classified into three types – cement mortar, lime mortar, and cement-lime mortar. Cement-lime mortar has qualities of both cement and lime mortar.
25. Cavity walls are usually the inner walls of the building.
a) False
b) True
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Explanation: Cavity walls are usually the outer walls of the building because they are constructed for providing thermal and sound insulation to the buildings. They also prevent the moisture from entering the building and hence prevent the formation of cracks in the building.
26. Which of the following is necessary to tie back the scaffolding with the building at suitable levels?
a) Raising
b) Loading
c) Tying-in
d) Spacing
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Explanation: Tying-in scaffold can be achieved in different ways: A vertical or horizontal tube, wedged by means of a rebel pn, may be provided in an opening and one of the ends of the Putlogs maybe coupled with this tube.
27. Which of the following is provided on the horizontal shores when one building is higher than the other?
a) Flying shore
b) Pile Underpinning
c) Pit Underpinning
d) Raking shore
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Explanation: Whereas, the flying shores are generally erected at a distance of about 3 m to 5 m in plan and horizontal Struts are introduced, if necessary, to act as a lateral bracing between the adjacent line shores.
28. Which of the following term in the buildings is used to mean the coming out of water from components like walls and floors of the buildings?
a) Water proofing
b) Dampness
c) Termite proofing
d) Damp proofing
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Explanation: The Water leakage in the buildings is the most common problem actually in all types of building such as the residential flats, hospitals, offices, School buildings, etc. It is observed in the building Industry that 99% of water leakage problems are concentrated on the terrace roofs and in the toilets.
29. Which of the following is a mixture of cement, sand, pebbles or crushed rock and water, which, when placed in the skeleton of forms and are allowed to cure, becomes hard like a stone?
a) Cement mortar
b) Cement grouting
c) Cement concrete
d) Cement slurry
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Explanation: The cement concrete has attained the status of major building material in all branches of the Modern construction because it can be readily moulded into durable structural items of various sizes and shapes as practically no considerable labour expenditure and many other reasons like this.
30. For ordinary building works, the ___________ is formed and the concrete is conveyed in pans from hand to hand.
a) Pump
b) Conveyor belt
c) Bucket
d) Human ladder
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Explanation: The type of equipment to be used for transport of concrete depends on the nature of work, height above the ground level and the distance between the points of preparation and placing of concrete. For important words, the various mechanical devices such as dumpers, truck mixer, conveyor belts, etc. may be used.
31. A window should be located on which of the following side of a room as seen from the point of view of fresh air?
a) Western
b) Eastern
c) Southern
d) Northern
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Explanation: A window should be located on the northern side of a room as seen from the point of fresh air. This would let the fresh air inside the building and will provide good ventilation.
32. Which of the following is a non combustible building material with low coefficient of expansion?
a) Glass
b) Asbestos cement
c) Brick
d) Sandstone
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Explanation: Asbestos cement possess high fire resistance. Hence, the asbestos cement products are widely used for the construction of fire resistant partition walls, roofs, etc. This material is also used as a protective covering against fire.
Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions on Construction and Building Materials
- Functional Planning of Buildings
- Important Building Components
- Site Investigation and Ground Techniques
- Foundations
- Deep Excavations, Pile Foundations and Caisson
- Stone and Brick Masonry
- Composite Masonry
- Load Bearing Walls
- Cavity Walls & Partition Walls
- Scaffolding, Shoring and Underpinning
- Damp Proofing, Water Proofing and Termite Proofing
- Cement Concrete Construction
- Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork
- Doors, Windows and Ventilators
- Fire Protection in Building, Carpentry and Joinery
- Floors and Flooring
- Roofing Materials
- Pointing and Plastering
- Painting, Varnishing, Distempering, etc
- Acoustics and Ventilation
- Air Conditioning, Thermal Insulation, Stones & Ferrous Metals
- Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys
- Glass, Lime, Clay Products & Bricks
- Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete
- Construction Equipments
- Plumbing for Building
- Earthquake Resistant Buildings
- Building Plans, PERT and CPM
- Rate Analysis, Estimation and Costing
1. Building Materials MCQ on Functional Planning of Buildings
The section contains Construction and Building Materials multiple choice questions and answers on planning essential factors and regulations, bye laws, climate and its effects.
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2. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Important Building Components
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3. Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Site Investigation and Ground Techniques
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4. Construction Materials MCQ on Foundations
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5. Construction & Building Materials MCQ on Deep Excavations, Pile Foundations and Caisson
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6. Building Materials MCQ on Stone and Brick Masonry
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7. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Composite Masonry
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8. Construction & Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Load Bearing Walls
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9. Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Cavity Walls & Partition Walls
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10. Construction Materials MCQ on Scaffolding, Shoring and Underpinning
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11. Building Materials MCQ on Damp Proofing, Water Proofing and Termite Proofing
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12. Construction & Building Materials MCQ on Cement Concrete Construction
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13. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Arches, Lintels, Stairs and Formwork
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14. Building Materials MCQ on Doors, Windows and Ventilators
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15. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Fire Protection in Building, Carpentry and Joinery
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16. Construction & Building Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Floors and Flooring
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17. Building Materials MCQ on Roofing Materials
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18. Construction Materials MCQ on Pointing and Plastering
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19. Construction & Building Materials MCQ on Painting, Varnishing, Distempering, etc
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20. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Acoustics and Ventilation
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21. Building Materials MCQ on Air Conditioning, Thermal Insulation, Stones & Ferrous Metals
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22. Construction Materials MCQ on Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys
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23. Construction & Building Materials MCQ on Glass, Lime, Clay Products & Bricks
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24. Construction Materials MCQ on Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete
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25. Multiple Choice Questions on Construction Equipments
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26. Construction & Building Materials MCQ on Plumbing for Buildings
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27. Construction Materials Multiple Choice Questions on Earthquake Resistant Buildings
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28. Construction Materials MCQ on Building Plans, PERT and CPM
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29. Construction Building Materials MCQ on Rate Analysis, Estimation and Costing
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