Question 1

The vertical distance between the upper surface of the successive treads is known as 'going of step'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The arch consisting of fully dressed stones, is called

Accepted Answer

A) axed arch 
B) gauged arch 
C) ashlar arch 
D) roubble arch 
A) axed arch 
B) gauged arch 
C) ashlar arch 
D) roubble arch

Question 3

The horizontal members of wood or steel used to support the common rafter of a sloping roof, are called

Accepted Answer

A) purlins 
B) cleats 
C) hip rafters 
D) valley rafters 
A) purlins 
B) cleats 
C) hip rafters 
D) valley rafters

Question 4

A black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because it

Accepted Answer

A) undergoes volumetric changes with the change of atmospheric conditions 
B) swells excessively when wet 
C) shrinks excessively when dry 
D) all of the above 
A) undergoes volumetric changes with the change of atmospheric conditions 
B) swells excessively when wet 
C) shrinks excessively when dry 
D) all of the above

Question 5

The vibro-expanded pile

Accepted Answer

A) increases 
B) decreases 
A) increases 
B) decreases

The vertical distance between the upper surface of the successive treads is known as 'going of step'.

The arch consisting of fully dressed stones, is called

The horizontal members of wood or steel used to support the common rafter of a sloping roof, are called

A black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because it

The vibro-expanded pile

Construction and Design

Construction Terminology: Window Frames, Footings, and Building Materials

Construction Terminology: Walls, Roofs, Piles, and More

Building Foundation and Construction Terminology

Construction and Building Terminology

Construction and Building Foundations

Construction Terminology and Techniques

Foundations and Masonry Techniques: Exploring Depth, Loads, and Materials

Filters

Exam 7: Various Terminologies in Construction and Architecture

The vertical distance between the upper surface of the successive treads is known as 'going of step'.

The arch consisting of fully dressed stones, is called

The horizontal members of wood or steel used to support the common rafter of a sloping roof, are called

A black cotton soil is unsuitable for foundations because it

The vibro-expanded pile

Construction and Design

Construction Terminology: Window Frames, Footings, and Building Materials

Construction Terminology: Walls, Roofs, Piles, and More

Building Foundation and Construction Terminology

Construction and Building Terminology

Construction and Building Foundations

Construction Terminology and Techniques

Foundations and Masonry Techniques: Exploring Depth, Loads, and Materials

Filters