FAQ’s for Site Engineering Jobs

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1. The maximum number of steps in a flight should generally be restricted to

1. 10

2. 12

3. 15

4. no limit

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2. Higher pitch of the roof{i) results in stronger roof, ii) results in weaker roof, iii) requires more covering material, iv) requires less covering material} The correct answer is

1. (i) and (iii)

2. (i) and (iv)

3. (ii) and (iii)

4. (ii) and (iv)

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3. The type of roof suitable in plains where rainfall is meagre and temperature is high is

1. pitched and sloping roof

2. flat roof

3. shell roof

4. none of the above

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4. The type of arch generally constructed over a wooden lintel or over a flat arch for the purpose of carrying the load of the wall above is

1. segmental arch

2. pointed arch

3. relieving arch

4. flat arch

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5. The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is

1. cork flooring

2. glass flooring

3. wooden flooring

4. linoleum flooring

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6. The bearing capacity of a water-logged soil can be improved by

1. compacting the soil

2. draining the soil

3. increasing the depth of foundation

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7. The type of pile which is driven at an inclination to resist inclined forces is known as

1. friction pile

2. sheet pile

3. batter pile

4. anchor pile

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8. As compared to stretcher course, the thickness of joints in header course should be

1. less

2. more

3. equal

4. equal or more

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9. The slenderness ratio for masonry walls should not be more than

1. By 10

2. By 20

3. By 30

4. By 40

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10. Minimum thickness of wall where single flemish bond can be used is

1. half brick thick

2. one brick thick

3. one and a half bricks thick

4. two bricks thick

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11. Which of the following should be used for hearting of thicker walls ?

1. headers

2. stretchers

3. brick bats

4. queen closer

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12. Which of the following is the purest form of iron ?

1. cast iron

2. wrought iron

3. mild steel

4. high carbon steel

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13. The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is

1. to increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

2. to decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete

3. to render the concrete more water tight

4. to improve the workability of concrete mix

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14. The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is

1. gypsum

2. calcium chloride

3. calcium carbonate

4. none of the above

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15. With increase in moisture content, the bulking of sand

1. increases

2. decreases

3. first increases to a certain maximum value and then decreases

4. first decreases to a certain minimum value and then increases

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16. The main constituent of cement which is responsible for initial setting of cement is

1. dicalcium silicate

2. tricalcium silicate

3. tricalcium aluminate

4. all of the above

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17. Le Chatelier’s device is used for determining the

1. setting time of cement

2. soundness of cement

3. tensile strength of cement

4. compressive strength of cement

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18. The main ingredients of Portland cement are

1. lime and silica

2. lime and alumina

3. silica and alumina

4. lime and iron

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19. The initial setting time for ordinary Portland cement as per IS specifications should not be less than

1. 10 minutes

2. 30 minutes

3. 60 minutes

4. 600 minutes

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20. Glazing is used to make earthenware

1. hard

2. soft

3. porous

4. impervious

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21. The internal size of mold used in brick preparation is

1. equal to the size of a fully burnt brick

2. smaller than the size of a fully burnt brick

3. greater than the size of a fully burnt brick

4. none of the above

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22. Crushing strength of a first-class brick should not be less than

1. 3.5 N/mm2

2. 7.0 N/mm2

3. 10.5 N/mm2

4. 14.0 N/mm2

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23. The practical limit of moisture content achieved in air drying of timber is

1. 5%

2. 15%

3. 0.25

4. 35%

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24. Specific gravity for most of the building stones lies between

1. 1.5 to 2.0

2. 2.0 to 2.5

3. 2.5 to 3.0

4. 3.0 to 3.5

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25. Which of the following sedimentary rocks changes into quartzite by metamorphic action?

1. sand stone

2. lime stone

3. shale

4. gypsum

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26. The window which is provided on a sloping roof of a building, is called

1. Lantern window

2. Dormer window

3. Louvered window

4. Rash window

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27. The type of bond in which every course contains both headers and stretchers, is called

1. English bond

2. Flemish bond

3. Russian bond

4. Mixed bond

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28. The type of ashlar masonry in which stones are finely chisel dressed and thickness of joints does not exceed 3 mm, is

1. Chamfered ashlar masonry

2. Ashlar facing masonry

3. Random coursed ashlar masonry

4. Coursed ashlar masonry

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29. The inclined support at the ends of treads and rises of a stair, is known as

1. Baluster

2. Header

3. String

4. Beam

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30. The angular steps used for changing direction of the stairs, are called

1. Round steps

2. Angular steps

3. Winders

4. Radial steps

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31. If (?) is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3, the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h meters per meter length of wall, is

1. wh × [(1 – sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]

2. (wh/2) × [(1 – sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]

3. wh × ?[(1 – sin ?)/(1 + sin ?)]

4. wh × ?[(1 + sin ?)/(1 – sin ?)]

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32. For constructing a terrazzo floor, Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

1. A base course is prepared as in cement concrete flooring

2. A 32 mm thick layer of cement concrete (1 : 2 : 4) is laid on the base course and the surface is made smooth by troweling

3. Glass strips are driven into the layer according to the pattern required

4. After final grinding is over, oxalic acid mixed with water is spread over and rubbed hard with soft material

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33. Nogging of a common wooden partition is

1. Upper horizontal wooden member

2. Lower horizontal wooden member

3. Intermediate horizontal wooden member

4. Vertical wooden member

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34. A pointed arch which forms isosceles or equilateral triangle, is generally known as

1. Three centered arch

2. Two centered arch

3. Lancet arch

4. Bull’s eye arch

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35. The width of the hollow space between two walls of a cavity wall should not exceed

1. 5 cm

2. 5 cm

3. 10 cm

4. 15 cm

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36. The process of working a flat for the finishing coat, is known

1. Dubbing out

2. Floating

3. Knitting

4. Blistering

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37. The arrangement of supporting an existing structure by providing supports underneath, is known as

1. Shoring

2. Underpinning

3. Jacking

4. Piling

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38. While designing a stair, the product of rise and going is approximately kept equal to

1. 350

2. 420

3. 450

4. 500

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39. The Auger boring method is not suitable for

1. Very hard soil

2. Cemented soil

3. Vary soft soil

4. All the above

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40. For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than

1. h/4

2. 1/2 h

3. h

4. 2 h

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41. During percussion drilling

1. Ground water observations are hindered due to entry of the slurry in the soil below the bottom of the hole

2. Caving or mixing of strata are caused in soft soils or cohesion-less soils

3. The soil to a considerable depth below the bottom of the hole gets disturbed

4. All the above

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42. A floor constructed with the 4 to 6 mm marble chips, is known

1. Reinforced marble floor

2. Terrazzo floor

3. Marble floor

4. Chip floor

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43. The bearing capacity of piles is determined by

1. Dynamic formula

2. Static formula

3. Pile load tests

4. All the above

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44. A temporary rigid structure having platforms to enable masons to work at different stages of a building, is known as

1. Scaffolding

2. Dead shore

3. Raking shore

4. Under pinning

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45. Dampness causes

1. Efflorescence

2. Bleaching of paints

3. Crumbling of plaster

4. Growth of termites

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46. The dimensions of a half queen closer, are

1. 9 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

2. 9 cm × 9 cm × 5 cm

3. 9 cm × 5 cm × 9 cm

4. 8 cm × 5 cm × 9 cm

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47. The concrete slump recommended for columns, is

1. 25 to 50 mm

2. 25 to 75 mm

3. 75 to 125 mm

4. 50 to 100 mm

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48. A roof which slopes in four directions, is called

1. Shed roof

2. Gable end roof

3. Hipped roof

4. Gambrel roof

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49. Pile foundation is generally provided if soil is

1. Compressible

2. Water logged

3. Made up

4. All the above

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50. what is the general shelf life of ordinary Portland cement

1. 3 weeks

2. 3 months

3. 30 months

4. 3 years

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