Construction Test 5

Question 1

_______ is the style of arch utilized in high-end structures where aesthetics are crucial.

Accepted Answer

Ashlar arch

Answer

Gauged brick arch

Answer

Axed brick arch

Answer

Rubble arch

Question 2

A mansard roof has a slope in ________.

Accepted Answer

Four orientations with a slope break in each direction

Answer

There is no break in the slope in any of the four directions.

Answer

Two directions, each with a side slope break

Answer

There is no break in the slope in either of the two directions.

Question 3

______ is the process of maintaining moisture in finished concrete for a set amount of time.

Accepted Answer

Curing of concrete

Answer

Placing of concrete

Answer

Finishing of concrete

Answer

Compaction of concrete

Question 4

The term "_________"  typically refers to the inside portion of a cavity wall.

Accepted Answer

Leaf wall

Answer

Pilaster

Answer

Pillar

Answer

Buttress

Question 5

Cavity walls are typically offered for

Accepted Answer

All of the options are correct

Answer

Prevention of dampness

Answer

Sound insulation

Answer

Heat insulation

Question 6

For a single-story building, the minimum thickness of cement mortar (1: 6) walls is _______.

Accepted Answer

20 cm

Answer

25 cm

Answer

30 cm

Answer

35 cm

Question 7

Choose two of the following to represent the widely used geophysical approach in civil engineering:

Accepted Answer

The seismic method

Answer

Gravitational method

Answer

Wave method

Question 8

Dado is typically offered in _______.

Accepted Answer

Bath rooms

Answer

Living rooms

Answer

Garage

Answer

Balcony

Question 9

_______ have four different orientations of slope.

Accepted Answer

Hipped roof

Answer

Gambrel roof

Answer

Shed roof

Answer

Gable end roof

Question 10

_______ are the vertical components that are fixed between a handrail and steps.

Accepted Answer

Balusters

Answer

Strings

Answer

Soffits

Answer

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