Question 1

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

Accepted Answer

A)  cub. m
B)  sq. m
C)  metres
D)  none of these B

Question 2

The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of

Accepted Answer

A)  honey comb brick work
B)  brick flat soling
C)  half brick walls or the partition
D)  all the above D

Question 3

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of

Accepted Answer

A)  wall facing
B)  columns, lintels, copings
C)  building work
D)  (a)  and (d)  of the above D

Question 4

Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is

Accepted Answer

A)  cleats
B)  brackets
C)  bolts
D)  all the above

Question 5

The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept

Accepted Answer

A)  60 cm
B)  70 cm
C)  75 cm to 80 cm
D)  80 cm

Question 6

The order of booking dimensions is

Accepted Answer

A)  length, breadth, height
B)  breadth, length, height
C)  height, breadth, length
D)  none of these

Question 7

The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is

Accepted Answer

A)  d [first area + last area + even area + 2 odd areas]
B)  d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas]
C)  d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas]
D)  d/6 [first area + odd areas]

Question 8

Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
B)  it is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
C)  the mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
D)  the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps

Question 9

For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is

Accepted Answer

A)  0.200 m3
B)  0.247 m3
C)  0.274 m3
D)  0.295 m3

Question 10

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

Accepted Answer

A)  circular buildings
B)  hexagonal buildings
C)  octagonal buildings
D)  all the above

Question 11

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is

Accepted Answer

A)  1.00 cum
B)  2.00 cum
C)  3.00 cum
D)  4.00 cum

Question 12

Carpet area does not include the area of

Accepted Answer

A)  the walls along with doors and other openings
B)  bath room and lavatory
C)  kitchen and pantry
D)  all the above

Question 13

Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate

Accepted Answer

A)  wall thickness
B)  room area
C)  w.c. area
D)  courtyard area

Question 14

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  the built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area
B)  the usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area
C)  the carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room and glazed veranda, is called floor area
D)  none of these

Question 15

The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

Accepted Answer

A)  20 minutes
B)  25 minutes
C)  30 minutes
D)  40 minutes

Question 16

The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  collapsible gates with rails
B)  rolling shutters
C)  expanded metal wire netting
D)  m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works

Question 17

The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

Accepted Answer

A)  100 mm
B)  150 mm
C)  200 mm
D)  175 mm

Question 18

The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system

Accepted Answer

A)  at every change of direction
B)  at every change of gradient
C)  at every 30 m intervals
D)  all the above

Question 19

The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is

Accepted Answer

A)  1.00 m3
B)  1.25 m3
C)  1.50 m3
D)  1.75 m3

Question 20

The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

Accepted Answer

A)  collapsible gates
B)  rolling shutters
C)  ventilators and glazing
D)  all the above

Exam 3: Measurement and Estimation in Construction