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This document contains a collection of multiple choice questions related to construction materials. It covers topics like the manufacturing process of bricks, properties and uses of various materials like aggregates, cement, tiles, paints etc. It also includes true/false statements regarding materials like sand, quarrying, lime production and moulding processes. The document serves as a practice test for the subject of construction materials.

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Construction Materials Mcqs With Answers PDF

This document contains a collection of multiple choice questions related to construction materials. It covers topics like the manufacturing process of bricks, properties and uses of various materials like aggregates, cement, tiles, paints etc. It also includes true/false statements regarding materials like sand, quarrying, lime production and moulding processes. The document serves as a practice test for the subject of construction materials.

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22204 Construction Materials Mcq


Test papers

various operations involved in manufacturing burnt clay bricks?


(a) Preparation of clay
(b) Drying
(c) Moulding
(d) All of the above Answer

Field tests performed on bricks for its suitability


(a) Shape and size
(b) Soundness
(c) Structure
(d) Hardness
(e) All of the above Answer

classification of materials.
(a) Natural materials
(b) Recycled materials
(c) Artificial materials
(d) Special materials
(e) All of the above Answer

applications of soils as a construction material.


(a) The structure is glassy.
(b) Not affected by chemicals.
(c) Less expansion & contraction.
(d) It is used for making earthen dams, canals, embankments. Answer

Coarse Aggregate
(a) Artificial crushed stone sand
(b) Sea sand
(c) Crushed stone particles
(d) None of the above Answer

Fine Aggregate
(a) Brickbats
(b) River sand
(c) Pit sand
(d) Both (b) & (c) Answer
properties of tar
(a) contains more carbon content. Answer
(b) It should have good dimensional stability.
(c) It should have average abrasion about 3mm
(d) Easy to handle and fix

properties of precast pavement blocks


(a) It should be fire resistance
(b) It has high viscosity
(c) It should have a non-skid surface. Answer
(d) It should have low density and porous texture

properties of sound insulating materials


(a) The setting time is less.
(b) It should be resistant to attack termite and insect Answer
(c) It becomes more fluid when heated.
(d) It should have very low water absorption about 5%

Properties of ceramic materials in construction.


(a) It should stick easily to the surface.
(b) It should render the surface glossy.
(c) It should dry rapidly / quickly
(d) It is insulator thermally & electrically Answer

need of agro and industrial waste as a construction material.


(a) To maintain ecosystem
(b) To conserve the natural resources.
(c) To reduce / control pollution.
(d) All of the above Answer

situations where oil paint are used


(a) To enhance the appearance of plaster.
(b) Used on wall boards
(c) To protect the metals works from corrosion Answer
(d) To increase life of plaster

situations where distempers are used


(a) To increase the life of material.
(b) Commonly used for interior works of buildings on plastered surfaces Answer
(c) To protect the wood works from attack by termites.
(d) To prevent the wood works from humidity.

properties of an ideal varnish


(a) It should not be affected by atmospheric action.
(b) It should form a hard, durable, flexible film on painted surfaces.
(c) It is bristle.
(d) Both (a) & (b) Answer
Properties of POP
(a) Sound insulating boards
(b) Used in artwork, pottery
(c) Ornamental work on a plastered surface.
(d) Not affected by bacteria Answer

Uses of POP
(a) Can be molded to any shape
(b) As an insulation material from heat action Answer
(c) It is hard after molding
(d) Light in weight

Uses of rice husk


(a) Used for geotextile.
(b) To make high grade concrete & mortar. Answer
(c) To make floor tiles
(d) Used for thermal insulation.

Uses of coir fibre


(a) To make door mats, brushes, mattresses Answer
(b) Used in manufacturing of clay bricks
(c) Used as fuel in boilers & for power generation.
(d) To make sound insulating material.

uses of granite & marble polishing waste


(a) Used in the manufacturing of bricks.
(b) Used in manufacturing of paving blocks
(c) Used as fine aggregate in mortar & concrete.
(d) All of the above Answer

Uses of Glass Fibres


(a) Used as a filter in air conditioners.Answer
(b) For manufacturing the roofing sheet used with cement.
(c) Used in electrical insulation work.
(d) Used to make pipe

Uses of Asbestos Fibres


(a) Used as fine aggregate for finishing plaster to reduce cracking.
(b) Used in manufacturing of water tanks
(c) It is used for thermal insulation work for pipe line.Answer
(d) Used with plastic to produce glass reinforced plastic (GRP), for waterproofing of roofs.

materials used for waterproofing


(a) Mastics…. Hot and Cold Mastics
(b) Emulsions and pastes
(c) Sealing materials
(d) All of the above Answer
Enlist the types of paints.
(a) Oil paint
(b) Water Paint
(c) Cement Paint
(d) Plastic Paint
(e) All of the above Answer

Natural construction materials


(a) Bricks
(b) Tiles
(c) Lime Answer
(d) Aggregate

Artificial Construction Materials


(a) Timber
(b) Cement Answer
(c) Soil
(d) Stone

State the requirements of a good building stone


(a) It should have high durability.
(b) It should be easy for cutting and dressing
(c) It should have good fire resistance.
(d) All of the above Answer

Uses of Veneers
(a) It is used in kitchen and office furniture
(b) It is used for making false ceiling
(c) They are used for making plywood Answer
(d) It is used to prepare table tops and door wardrobes

Uses of Laminated boards


(a) They are used for making particle boards
(b) They are used for making decorative laminates.
(c) They are used for making sunmica and formica
(d) It is used for wall cladding Answer

Methods of Quarrying of Stones


(a) Wedging
(b) Heating
(c) Digging
(d) All of the above Answer

Ordinary Portland Cement


(a) It is used for plastering.
(b) It is used for drainage & water supply works.Answer
(c) It is used for floor finishing
(d) It is used in repairing as well as maintenance work.
White Cement
(a) It is used for drainage & water supply works.
(b) It is used in underwater concreting work.
(c) It is used in important structures, where great strength is required such as heavy
buildings and bridges etc.
(d) It is used for ornamental works. Answer

State whether the following statements are True or False

The sand which is obtained from stone crusher after crushing the natural stone
(a) True Answer
(b) False

The process of taking out stones from natural rock beds is known as quarrying of Stones.
(a) True Answer
(b) False

lime is obtained from limestone by process of Distillation in which Nitrogen and moisture is
removed
(a) True
(b) False Answer
Reason: lime is obtained from limestone by process of calcination in which carbon dioxide
and moisture is removed

Moulding is the process of giving required shape & size to the plastic material (like concrete /
clay) till it hardens by external surface support.
(a) True Answer
(b) False

Wall Cladding or tiling is a process of finishing the surface with tiles.


(a) True Answer
(b) False

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