Properties and Uses of Engineering Materials

1. Which material exhibits high plasticity and is used extensively in brick

manufacturing?

(a) Sand (b) Clay (c) Gravel (d) Cement

2. Which of these is NOT a desirable property of good quality bricks?

(a) Strength (b) Durability (c) High porosity (d) Uniform size and shape

3. Which type of timber is known for its strength and durability and is often
used in furniture making?

(a) Softwood (b) Hardwood (c) Plywood (d) Particleboard

4. Which stone is commonly used for countertops due to its resistance to

scratching and staining?

(a) Limestone (b) Granite (c) Marble (d) Sandstone

5. What is the primary function of aggregates in concrete?

(a) To increase workability (b) To provide bulk and reduce shrinkage (c) To
improve the aesthetic appeal (d) To enhance the chemical resistance

6. Which component is responsible for the binding action in cement?

(a) Silica (b) Alumina (c) Calcium Silicates (d) Iron Oxide

7. What is the typical ratio of cement, sand, and aggregate in a 1:2:4 concrete
mix?

(a) 1:1:2 (b) 1:2:4 (c) 1:3:6 (d) 1:4:8

8. Which type of steel is commonly used for reinforcing concrete structures?

(a) Mild steel (b) Deformed steel bars (rebar) (c) Stainless steel (d) High-strength
steel alloys

9. What is the primary use of bitumen in road construction?

(a) To increase skid resistance (b) To bind aggregates together and provide a
waterproof layer (c) To improve drainage (d) To enhance visibility

10. Which property of glass makes it suitable for windows and windshields?

(a) High strength (b) Transparency (c) Thermal conductivity (d) Electrical
conductivity
11. FRP stands for:

(a) Fiber Reinforced Polymer (b) Fiber Reinforced Plastic (c) Flexible Reinforced
Plastic (d) Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer

12. Which of the following is an example of a composite material?

(a) Aluminum (b) Steel (c) Fiberglass (d) Copper

13. Which branch of civil engineering deals with the design and construction of
bridges and dams?

(a) Geotechnical Engineering (b) Structural Engineering (c) Transportation

Engineering (d) Environmental Engineering

14. Which branch of civil engineering focuses on the study of soil and its
properties?

(a) Hydraulic Engineering (b) Geotechnical Engineering (c) Structural Engineering

(d) Transportation Engineering

15. Which branch of civil engineering is concerned with the planning, design,
and operation of transportation systems?

(a) Environmental Engineering (b) Transportation Engineering (c) Water Resources

Engineering (d) Construction Engineering

16. Which material is a mixture of cement, sand, and water?

(a) Concrete (b) Mortar (c) Grout (d) Plaster

17. Which test is commonly used to determine the workability of concrete?

(a) Compression test (b) Slump test (c) Tensile test (d) Impact test

18. Which property of steel makes it suitable for reinforcement in concrete?

(a) High compressive strength (b) High tensile strength (c) Low thermal expansion
(d) Good corrosion resistance

19. Which type of glass is strengthened by rapid cooling?

(a) Annealed glass (b) Tempered glass (c) Laminated glass (d) Insulated glass

20. Which material is used as a waterproofing agent in construction?

(a) Cement (b) Bitumen (c) Sand (d) Aggregate

21. Which of the following is a natural building material?

(a) Steel (b) Stone (c) Concrete (d) Plastic

22. Which type of aggregate is preferred for high-strength concrete?

(a) Rounded aggregate (b) Angular aggregate (c) Fine aggregate (d) Lightweight
aggregate

23. Which property of a material indicates its resistance to indentation?

(a) Tensile strength (b) Hardness (c) Ductility (d) Brittleness

24. Which material is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio?

(a) Steel (b) Aluminum (c) Concrete (d) Timber

25. Which type of cement is used for underwater construction?

(a) Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) (b) Hydrophobic cement (c) Rapid hardening
cement (d) Low heat cement

26. Which defect in timber is caused by uneven shrinkage?

(a) Knots (b) Checks (c) Shakes (d) Decay

27. Which material is a good conductor of heat and electricity?

(a) Glass (b) Copper (c) Wood (d) Plastic

28. Which type of composite material is commonly used in aircraft construction?

(a) Concrete (b) Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) (c) Fiberglass (d)
Plywood

29. Which branch of civil engineering deals with the design and construction of
water supply and sewage systems?

(a) Structural Engineering (b) Environmental Engineering (c) Transportation

Engineering (d) Geotechnical Engineering

30. Which surveying instrument is used to measure horizontal and vertical

angles?

(a) Level (b) Theodolite (c) Chain (d) Compass

Answers:

1. (b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16.
(b) 17. (b) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (b) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (b) 30.
(b)
Foundations, Superstructures, and Building Components

1. Which type of foundation is suitable for expansive soils?

(a) Shallow foundation (b) Deep foundation (c) Mat foundation (d) Combined
footing

2. Which of the following is a type of shallow foundation?

(a) Pile foundation (b) Spread footing (c) Caisson foundation (d) Well foundation

3. The portion of the structure above the ground level is known as:

(a) Foundation (b) Superstructure (c) Plinth (d) Basement

4. What is the purpose of the plinth in a building?

(a) To provide stability to the foundation (b) To raise the building above the
ground level and protect it from dampness (c) To enhance the aesthetic appearance
of the building (d) To provide insulation to the building

5. Which structural member primarily resists bending moments?

(a) Beam (b) Column (c) Slab (d) Wall

6. Which structural element transfers loads from beams and slabs to the
foundation?

(a) Beam (b) Column (c) Wall (d) Slab

7. A flat, reinforced concrete element that forms the floor or roof of a building
is called:

(a) Beam (b) Column (c) Slab (d) Lintel

8. Which type of roof is commonly used in areas with heavy rainfall?

(a) Flat roof (b) Sloped roof (c) Dome roof (d) Shell roof

9. A series of steps with landings that connect different floors in a building is

known as:

(a) Ramp (b) Staircase (c) Elevator (d) Escalator

10. The horizontal division of a building is known as:

(a) Wall (b) Floor (c) Roof (d) Ceiling

11. Which building component provides openings for light and ventilation?

(a) Window (b) Door (c) Wall (d) Column

12. Which building component provides access to a room or building?

(a) Window (b) Door (c) Wall (d) Column

13. The bottom horizontal part of a window frame is called:

(a) Jamb (b) Sill (c) Head (d) Mullion

14. Which system is responsible for the circulation of fresh air in a building?

(a) Plumbing system (b) Ventilation system (c) Electrical system (d) HVAC system

15. Which system is responsible for the supply of water and drainage of
wastewater in a building?

(a) Electrical system (b) Plumbing system (c) HVAC system (d) Firefighting system

16. Which type of foundation is suitable for waterlogged areas?

(a) Spread footing (b) Pile foundation (c) Mat foundation (d) Combined footing

17. Which material is commonly used for making walls?

(a) Brick (b) Stone (c) Concrete (d) All of the above

18. Which type of beam is supported at both ends?

(a) Cantilever beam (b) Simply supported beam (c) Overhanging beam (d)
Continuous beam

19. Which type of slab spans in one direction only?

(a) Two-way slab (b) One-way slab (c) Flat slab (d) Waffle slab

20. Which type of roof is flat and easily accessible?

(a) Flat roof (b) Pitched roof (c) Gable roof (d) Hip roof

21. The vertical part of a staircase is called:

(a) Tread (b) Riser (c) Landing (d) Handrail

22. The top-most floor of a building is often referred to as:

(a) Basement (b) Roof (c) Mezzanine (d) Attic

23. Which type of window projects outward from the wall?

(a) Casement window (b) Bay window (c) Sliding window (d) Fixed window

24. Which component of a door frame is fixed to the wall?

(a) Shutter (b) Jamb (c) Sill (d) Head

25. Which type of ventilation relies on natural forces like wind and buoyancy?

(a) Mechanical ventilation (b) Natural ventilation (c) Balanced ventilation (d)
Supply ventilation

26. Which pipe carries wastewater from toilets and bathrooms?

(a) Supply pipe (b) Drain pipe (c) Vent pipe (d) Riser pipe

27. A lintel beam is provided above:

(a) Foundation (b) Openings like doors and windows (c) Roof (d) Floor

28. Which type of foundation is a combination of spread footings?

(a) Pile foundation (b) Mat foundation (c) Combined footing (d) Strap footing

29. Which material is commonly used for making doors and windows?

(a) Wood (b) Metal (c) UPVC (d) All of the above

30. Which component of a plumbing system prevents back flow of wastewater?

(a) Trap (b) Valve (c) Faucet (d) Pipe

Answers:

1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (b)
16. (b) 17. (d) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (a) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (b) 25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b)
29. (d) 30. (a)

Study of Building Plans

1. A building plan is a:

(a) 3D representation of a building (b) 2D representation of a building as seen from

above (c) Perspective drawing of a building (d) Cross-sectional view of a building

2. Which of the following is NOT typically shown on a floor plan?

(a) Room dimensions (b) Wall thicknesses (c) Electrical wiring layout (usually a
separate plan) (d) Door and window locations

3. What does "RL" stand for in a building plan?

(a) Room Length (b) Reduced Level (c) Roof Line (d) Retaining Limit

4. A section drawing shows:

(a) The exterior appearance of the building (b) The building as if it were cut
vertically (c) The layout of rooms on a floor (d) The foundation details

5. Which plan shows the location of plumbing fixtures?

(a) Floor plan (b) Plumbing plan (c) Electrical plan (d) Site plan

6. The scale of a building plan indicates:

(a) The total area of the building (b) The ratio between the size of the drawing and
the actual size of the building (c) The cost of construction (d) The number of rooms
in the building

7. What are elevations in a building plan?

(a) Views of the building from above (b) Views of the building from the front,
sides, and rear (c) Cross-sectional views of the building (d) Detailed drawings of
building components

8. Which plan shows the boundaries of the property and the location of the
building on the site?

(a) Floor plan (b) Site plan (c) Landscape plan (d) Foundation plan

9. "North point" on a building plan indicates:

(a) The highest point of the building (b) The direction of north (c) The location of
the main entrance (d) The prevailing wind direction

10. Which drawing provides details about the foundation of the building?

(a) Floor plan (b) Foundation plan (c) Site plan (d) Elevation

11. A schedule in a building plan typically lists:

(a) The names of the architects and engineers (b) Details about doors, windows,
and other fixtures (c) The cost of materials (d) The construction timeline

12. What is the purpose of cross-sections in a building plan?

 (a) To show the exterior appearance of the building (b) To show the internal
construction details of walls, floors, and roofs (c) To show the layout of rooms on a
floor (d) To show the location of the building on the site

13. Which of these is NOT a common symbol used in building plans?

(a) Door swing (b) Window location (c) Soil type (usually on site plans or
geotechnical reports) (d) Plumbing fixture

14. A detail drawing in a building plan shows:

(a) The overall layout of the building (b) A close-up view of a specific part of the
building (c) The electrical wiring layout (d) The plumbing layout

15. What does "FFL" stand for in a building plan?

(a) Finished Floor Length (b) Finished Floor Level (c) First Floor Line (d)
Foundation Floor Level

Answer

(b) 2. (c) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (c) 14.
(b) 15. (b)

Surveying

1. Surveying is primarily concerned with:

(a) Designing structures (b) Measuring and representing the earth's surface (c)
Analyzing soil properties (d) Planning transportation systems

2. Which type of surveying is used to establish control points for larger surveys?

(a) Cadastral surveying (b) Geodetic surveying (c) Topographic surveying (d)
Engineering surveying

3. Which type of surveying is used to determine property boundaries?

(a) Topographic surveying (b) Cadastral surveying (c) Engineering surveying (d)
Hydrographic surveying

4. Which principle of surveying states that measurements should be made from

the whole to the part?
 (a) Working from the known to the unknown (b) Establishing a framework of
control points (c) Independent check measurements (d) Maintaining well-defined
standards

5. Which instrument is used to measure horizontal angles with high precision?

(a) Compass (b) Theodolite (c) Chain (d) Level

6. Which instrument is used to measure distances directly on the ground?

(a) Theodolite (b) Level (c) Chain or tape (d) Compass

7.Which instrument is used to measure vertical angles?

(a) Compass (b) Theodolite (c) Level (d) Clinometer

8.Which type of surveying uses electromagnetic waves to measure distances?

(a) Chain surveying (b) Compass surveying (c) Electronic Distance Measurement
(EDM) (d) Plane table surveying

9.Leveling is the process of determining:

(a) Horizontal distances (b) Elevations of points (c) Angles between lines (d) Areas
of land

10.Which instrument is used for leveling?

(a) Theodolite (b) Level (c) Compass (d) Chain

11.The difference in elevation between two consecutive contour lines is called:

(a) Contour interval (b) Contour gradient (c) Contour line (d) Benchmark

12.Contour lines that are close together indicate:

(a) A flat surface (b) A steep slope (c) A gentle slope (d) A valley

13. Plane table surveying is a method of surveying in which:

(a) Measurements are taken using a plane table and alidade (b) Fieldwork and
plotting are done simultaneously (c) Theodolite is used to measure angles (d) Levels
are used to determine elevations

14. Which instrument is used to sight the staff in leveling?

(a) Chain (b) Compass (c) Level (d) Theodolite

15. Backsight is a:
(a) Reading taken on a point of unknown elevation (b) Reading taken on a point of
known elevation (c) Reading taken on an intermediate point (d) Reading taken as the
last observation

16. Foresight is a:

(a) Reading taken on a point of known elevation (b) Reading taken on an

intermediate point (c) Reading taken on a point whose elevation is to be
determined (d) Reading taken as the first observation

17. Which of the following is a temporary benchmark?

(a) GTS benchmark (b) Local benchmark (c) Permanent benchmark (d) Arbitrary
benchmark

18. Which method of leveling is most accurate?

(a) Simple leveling (b) Fly leveling (c) Differential leveling (d) Profile leveling

19. Which type of surveying is used for setting out center lines for roads and
railways?

(a) Topographic surveying (b) Cadastral surveying (c) Engineering surveying (d)
Hydrographic surveying

20. Which surveying instrument is used to measure magnetic bearing?

(a) Theodolite (b) Level (c) Compass (d) Chain

21. The line running along the magnetic meridian is known as:

(a) True meridian (b) Magnetic meridian (c) Grid meridian (d) Arbitrary meridian

22. The horizontal angle between the true meridian and the magnetic meridian
is called:

(a) Bearing (b) Declination (c) Azimuth (d) Dip

23. Which type of surveying is used to determine the depth of water bodies?

(a) Topographic surveying (b) Cadastral surveying (c) Engineering surveying (d)
Hydrographic surveying

24. Which instrument is used in plane table surveying for drawing lines parallel
to a given line?

(a) Alidade (b) Trough compass (c) Spirit level (d) Plumb bob

25. Radiation method is a:

 (a) Method of leveling (b) Method of plane table surveying (c) Method of
traversing (d) Method of contouring

26. Which of the following is a graphical method of surveying?

(a) Chain surveying (b) Compass surveying (c) Plane table surveying (d) Theodolite
traversing

27. Which type of contour line represents a ridge?

(a) Closely spaced contour lines (b) Contour lines with higher values inside the
loop (c) Contour lines with lower values inside the loop (d) Equally spaced contour
lines

28. Which type of contour line represents a valley?

(a) Closely spaced contour lines (b) Contour lines with higher values inside the loop
(c) Contour lines with lower values inside the loop (d) Equally spaced contour lines

29. The process of establishing a network of control points is called:

(a) Leveling (b) Triangulation or traversing (c) Contouring (d) Setting out

30. Which of the following is a disadvantage of plane table surveying?

(a) It is a rapid method (b) It is less accurate than other methods (c) Fieldwork and
plotting are done simultaneously (d) It is suitable for small areas

1.

Answers:

1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (c) 9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (a) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (c) 15. (b) 16.
(c) 17. (b) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (c) 21. (b) 22. (b) 23. (d) 24. (b) 25. (b) 26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (c) 29. (b)
30. (b)