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CPU in a computer stands for:
Centre Processor Use case
Control Processor Use case
Control Processor Unit
Central Processing Unit
Correct answer
Centre Processor Use case
Bond is easy to obtain in which of the following types of masonry?
Brick masonry
Stone masonry
Rubble masonry
Ashlar masonry
Correct answer
Brick masonry
The line that is not parallel to any plane of projection is called ___________ surface.
covered
oblique
hidden
curved
Correct answer
covered
In the preparation of clay for manufacturing of a good brick, what is the height of heap of clay?
60 cm to 120 cm
30 m to 45 m
60 m to 120 m
50 cm to 100 cm
Correct answer
60 cm to 120 cm
Gunite is a mixture of following ingredients:
1 cement : 3 sand mix
4 cement : 1 sand mix
2 cement : 1 sand mix
3 cement : 1 sand mix
Correct answer
1 cement : 3 sand mix
When the magnetic needle points north direction, the reading under the prism should be:
270
90
0
180
Correct answer
270
Weakest bond in brick masonry wall is:
Flemish bond
English bond
Double English bond
Double Flemish bond
Correct answer
Flemish bond
In-plane tabling, the instrument used to measure vertical and horizontal distances directly, is known as:
Plane alidade
Tacheometer
Clinometer
Telescopic alidade
Correct answer
Plane alidade
Which of the following is an example of personal safety?
Don’t touch or handle any equipment /machine unless authorized to do so.
Know everything about the machine before you start it.
Do not attempt operating the machine until you know how to operate it properly.
Wear safety shoes or boots or belt.
Correct answer
Don’t touch or handle any equipment /machine unless authorized to do so.
Lime terracing is provided with how much slope to drain off rainwater from roof to gutters?
1:60 to 1:100
1:10 to 1:20
1:6 to 1:10
1:20 to 1:60
Correct answer
1:60 to 1:100
The second 20 year development plan conference was held in which city?
Lucknow
Nagpur
Delhi
Bombay
Correct answer
Lucknow
Which of the following commands is used for closing the active window?
Alt + F4
Alt + F1
Shift + F4
Ctrl + F4
Correct answer
Alt + F4
Cylinder and bushing as an object in projection have how many views?
One
Five
Two
Three
Correct answer
One
The current Highway development works in India are undertaken by :
NHDP
Government of India
NHAI
CRRI
Correct answer
NHDP
Which factors are improved in drawing lettering?
Systematic and real
Workable and ornamental
Appearance and legibility
Aesthetic and reliability
Correct answer
Systematic and real
In four quadrants, the planes of projection are extended beyond the line of intersection and the four right angles are obtained in this way is called __________ angle.
obtuse
reflex
complete
dihedral
Correct answer
obtuse
Which of the following canals is not classified based on alignment of the canal?
Watershed or ridge canal
Side slope canal
Main canal
Contour canal
Correct answer
Watershed or ridge canal
When was the first modern Planimeter built?
1800
1854
1909
1887
Correct answer
1800
What special attention is required in Centre Line method?
For each junction meeting points of cross walls with main walls, one breadth of item is to be deducted from the centre line length
For each junction meeting points of cross walls with main walls, one breadth of item is to be added to the centre line length
For each junction meeting points of cross walls with main walls, half breadth of item is to be deducted from the centre line length
For each junction meeting points of cross walls with main walls, half breadth of item is to be added to the centre line length
Correct answer
For each junction meeting points of cross walls with main walls, one breadth of item is to be deducted from the centre line length
In a riveted joint minimum pitch should not be:
More than 200 mm
Less than 2.5 times the gross diameter
More than 2.5 times the gross diameter
Less than 200 mm
Correct answer
More than 200 mm
The clay used for making stoneware consists of:
25% Silica and 75% Alumina
75% Silica and 25% Alumina
80% Silica and 10% Alumina
10% Silica and 80% Alumina
Correct answer
25% Silica and 75% Alumina
A simple way of achieving a '3-D' appearance using 2-D drawing methods is called
geo rendering
isoplexic
render
isometric
Correct answer
geo rendering
What is the size of ballast used in points and crossings under the Indian railways?
10 mm
40 mm
25 mm
5 mm
Correct answer
10 mm
Standard schedules of rates of the _________ are to be considered for estimation.
average of last 10 years
average of last 15 years
average of last 5 years
current year
Correct answer
average of last 10 years
Which type of levelling is best suitable to determine the accurate relative elevations of two widely separated invisible points?
Reciprocal levelling
Check levelling
Differential levelling
Fly levelling
Correct answer
Reciprocal levelling
Plane table is a ___________ method of surveying.
Mathmetical
None of these
Analytical
Graphical
Correct answer
Mathmetical
When there is excess water flow in the river, the water can be stored for later irrigation through ___________.
basin headworks
canal
channel headworks
storage headworks
Correct answer
basin headworks
The time period from the instant of first watering to the instant of the last watering for a given crop is called:
Duty
Base period
Consumptive use
Crop period
Correct answer
Duty
Crops coinciding mostly with the south-western monsoon are called __________.
Rabi and Zaid
Zaid
Kharif
Rabi
Correct answer
Rabi and Zaid
As per BIS, what is the correct formula applicable for lettering A and B?
Lettering A (d=h/14) and B (d=h/14)
Lettering A (d=h/10) and B (d=h/12)
Lettering A (d=h/12) and B (d=h/10)
Lettering A (d=h/14) and B (d=h/10)
Correct answer
Lettering A (d=h/14) and B (d=h/14)
_______ is the simplest form of joint.
Lapped joint
Widening joint
Oblique joint
Framing joint
Correct answer
Lapped joint
What is the minimum height of the Mezzanine floor?
1.2 m
2.2 m
4.2 m
3.2 m
Correct answer
1.2 m
Isometric projection is the types of ___________ projections.
orthographic
stereographic
omnimax
pictorial
Correct answer
orthographic
The east - west corridor of national highway connects which of the following cities ?
Kolkata - Vadodara
Bombay - Madras
Delhi - Bombay
Porbandar - Silichar
Correct answer
Kolkata - Vadodara
The other floors of each storey about the ground level are known as the ___________
Roofing
Lower floor
Roof Floor
Upper floor
Correct answer
Roofing
What is the fundamental principle of surveying?
Ignore the whole just work on the parts
Work from whole to the part
Ignore the parts just work overall
Work from part to the whole
Correct answer
Ignore the whole just work on the parts
Which direction aspect is best suitable for Gallery or Verandah?
North or North-East
South or South-East
North or North-West
West or South-West
Correct answer
North or North-East
A good blast with a good yield is obtained if the cut hole is :
Normal to face
Inclined at 15° to face
Inclined at 45° to face
Inclined at 35° to face
Correct answer
Normal to face
Parallelogram bars are the basic part of which instrument?
Drafting board
Protractor
Drafting chair
Mini drafter
Correct answer
Drafting board
How the rate of item of work is related to quantity of material required?
For small work small quantity of material is required which can be purchased at cheaper rate.
For large work large quantity of material is required which can be purchased at costlier rate.
There is no relation between rate of work and quantity of work.
For large work large quantity of material is required which can be purchased at cheaper rate.
Correct answer
For small work small quantity of material is required which can be purchased at cheaper rate.
While folding of prints, how title block needs to be placed?
The title block of all the folded prints appears in topmost position and visible on top after folding
The title block of all the folded prints appears in bottommost position and visible on bottom after folding
The title block of all the folded prints appears in topmost position and visible on bottom after folding
The title block of all the folded prints appears in bottommost position and visible on top after folding
Correct answer
The title block of all the folded prints appears in topmost position and visible on top after folding
__________ refers to the whole period of cultivation from the time when irrigation water is first issued for preparation of the ground for planting the crop, to its last watering before harvesting.
Irrigation Period
Duty Period
Base Period
Delta Period
Correct answer
Irrigation Period
What should be the minimum floor area in sq.m. for bathroom cum water closet?
2.4
1.8
1.2
2.8
Correct answer
2.4
Which of the following commands is used for making a polyline in the AutoCAD drawing?
POL
PL
POLY
P
Correct answer
POL
Which of the following lengthening joint types is used for rough and temporary structure such as scaffolding?
Fished joint
Tabled joint
Scarified joint
Lapped joint
Correct answer
Fished joint
Which window provides free passage of air and sufficient light even when closed?
Double hung window
Sliding window
Louvered window
Pivoted window
Correct answer
Double hung window
The inclination of the slope of inclined lettering in single stroke letter with respect to horizontal is _________.
75°
35°
55°
95°
Correct answer
75°
Which one of the following is used as extra rail to prevent derailment?
Stock rail
Guard rail
Tongue rail
Wing rail
Correct answer
Stock rail
_____ is required for preliminary studies of various aspects of a work project.
Plinth area estimate
Supplementry estimate
Abstract estimate
Revised estimate
Correct answer
Plinth area estimate
Which of the following is not the ARRAY type in AutoCAD?
Polar
Path
Circular
Rectangular
Correct answer
Polar
What is the recommended height of a lower case having no Stem and Tail?
2.5, 3.5, 5, 7, 10 and 14 mm
1.5, 2.5, 5, 7, 9 and 10 mm
2.5, 5.5, 5, 7, 9 and 10 mm
1.5, 3.5, 5, 7, 10 and 12 mm
Correct answer
2.5, 3.5, 5, 7, 10 and 14 mm
When a protractor is not available then which scale is used to set out or measure angles?
Scales of chords
Plain scales
Circular vernier
Comparative scales
Correct answer
Scales of chords
A diagonal tension reinforcement is provided in a beam as:
90° bend at the bend of main bars
Transverse reinforcement
Bent up bars
Longitudinal bars
Correct answer
90° bend at the bend of main bars
Inner and outer curve of arch is called:
Voussoirs, Springer respectively
Crown, Intrados respectively
Springer, Crown respectively
Intrados, Extrados respectively
Correct answer
Voussoirs, Springer respectively
The designation of scale recommended by BIS for reduction scale is __________.
1 ∶ 1
1 ∶ X
1 ∶ 5
X ∶ 1
Correct answer
1 ∶ 1
In case of syphon aqueduct, the H.F.L of the drain is:
Lower than the underside of the trough carrying drainage water
In level with the canal bed
In level with the drainage trough
Much higher above the canal bed
Correct answer
Lower than the underside of the trough carrying drainage water
Which perspective projection is generally used to present the interior details of a room, interior features of various components?
Two point
Four point
Single point
Three point
Correct answer
Two point
Colouring commences in which sequential order out of the following options?
From the bottom left-hand corner of the surface working from left to right and upwards
From the top right-hand corner of the surface working from right to left and down wards
From the bottom right-hand corner of the surface working from right to left and upwards
From the top left-hand corner of the surface working from left to right and down wards
Correct answer
From the bottom left-hand corner of the surface working from left to right and upwards
Spread foundation is a type of :
Shallow foundation
Pile foundation
Raft foundation
Depth foundation
Correct answer
Shallow foundation
The process of kneading brick earth is called:
Pugging
Blending
Ramming
Tamping
Correct answer
Pugging
Electric wires for building electric systems are usually made of ________.
tin
steel
copper
iron
Correct answer
tin
The highest point of the extrados is called:
Voussoirs
Springer
Intrados
Crown
Correct answer
Voussoirs
The main rail to which the tongue rail fits is called ______ rail.
Tongue
Wing
Stock
flange
Correct answer
Tongue
Which of the following commands represents the icon shown in given figure?
Offset
Trim
Line
Move
Correct answer
Offset
As per Khosla’s theory, the exit gradient of surface flow depends upon:
Temperature of water
Width/depth ratio
Viscosity of water
Surface of cut-off falls
Correct answer
Temperature of water
Which of the following processes is the most commonly used for setting the tangent?
Rankines method
Two theodolite method
Trial and error method
Tachometer method
Correct answer
Rankines method
You are not constrained by the XY plane when you ________ through a model.
rotate
fly
move forward
walk
Correct answer
rotate
What shall be the thickness of the vertical damp proof course of cement plaster (1:3)?
20 mm
40 mm
4 mm
80 mm
Correct answer
20 mm
Which type of compass can be used without a tripod?
Optical square
Prism square
Surveyor compass
Prismatic compass
Correct answer
Optical square
1 tonne is equal to:
10 Kg
2000 Kg
1000 Kg
100 Kg
Correct answer
10 Kg
What does Ctrl-Break do?
It will stop the execution of the current program
It will shut down the computer
It will format the hard drive
It will reboot the computer
Correct answer
It will stop the execution of the current program
The "Dir" Command is used to:
Delete the directory
Display a list of files and folders
Open the directory
Clear the directory
Correct answer
Delete the directory
Which of the following formworks consists of rows of the vertical post which carry small wooden beams at their tops?
RCC slab
RCC beam
RCC floors
RCC column
Correct answer
RCC slab
The outer projection on the tread of a stair is :
Bulge
Nosing
Going
Out crop
Correct answer
Bulge
The level up to which the reservoir should be full of water is termed as:
Pool level
Surface level
High level
Maximum level
Correct answer
Pool level
What is the recommended size (height h) of letters/numerals of "Sub Titles"?
5 mm, 7 mm
5.5 mm, 5 mm
3.5 mm, 5 mm
2.5 mm, 3.5 mm
Correct answer
5 mm, 7 mm
Which door is recommended when privacy combined with natural ventilation is desired?
Collapsible steel door
Louvered door
Revolving door
Rolling steel shutter door
Correct answer
Collapsible steel door
According to IS Code, a good aggregate should not be:
Chemically inert
Organic
Sufficiently hard and durable
Sufficiently strong
Correct answer
Chemically inert
Bituminous macadam construction is a type of:
Grouted construction
Interface treatment
Surface dressing
Premix
Correct answer
Grouted construction
What happens to the roughness of the wall with plaster coating?
It makes the plaster bond better.
It can cause cracking later.
It makes the plaster loose.
It does not make any difference if the wall is clean.
Correct answer
It makes the plaster bond better.
Indian Standard IS 8043-1991 and IS 6909-1990 stand for which type of cement?
Portland slag cement and High alumina cement
Super sulphated cement and Rapid hardening cement
Hydrophobic cement and Super sulphated cement
White Portland cement and Hydrophobic cement
Correct answer
Portland slag cement and High alumina cement
Which type of mechanical pencil draws construction lines, dimension lines and center lines?
HB
2HB
H
2H
Correct answer
HB
What is the formula of the length of the scale?
Length of scale= R.F x minimum length required to be measured
Length of scale= R.F x equal to the length to be measured
Length of scale= R.F x Actual length of the object
Length of scale= R.F x maximum length required to be measured
Correct answer
Length of scale= R.F x minimum length required to be measured
Which of the following is used for skinning the insulation of cables and cleaning the wire surface?
Electrician’s Knife (Double blade)
Neon tester BIS 5579 -1985
Hammer ball Pein
Screwdriver BIS 844
Correct answer
Electrician’s Knife (Double blade)
Porous Terracotta is used for:
Sound Insulation
Sanitary Wares
Containers
Wash basins
Correct answer
Sound Insulation
In a riveted joints, when the number of rivets decrease from the innermost to outermost row, the joint is said to be:
Diamond rivetted
Chain rivetted
Zig - Zag rivetted
None of these
Correct answer
Diamond rivetted
In which type of foundations, the length is cosiderably greater than its width?
Footing
Pile foundation
Raft foundation
Strip foundation
Correct answer
Footing
Which one of the following methods of taking out quantities is most commonly used in India?
P.W.D. method
English method
W.R.D. method
I.R.C. method
Correct answer
P.W.D. method
Which of the following departments issues Eco mark certificate?
Bureau of Indian Standards
Ministry of Environment
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of Consumer Affairs
Correct answer
Bureau of Indian Standards
Which of the following is not a Deck slab buttress dam?
Fixed Deck Slab
Free Deck Slab
Cantilever Type
Double Beam Type
Correct answer
Fixed Deck Slab
Scales used to represent objects such as large machine parts and buildings are called _________ scales.
diagonal
full size
reducing
enlarging
Correct answer
diagonal
Substructure at the ends of a bridge span is called:
Sub Structure
Span
Superstructure
Abutment
Correct answer
Sub Structure
What is the range of permissible error in chain length of every 20 m chain?
-10 to 10 mm
-2 to 2 mm
-20 to 20 mm
-5 to 5 mm
Correct answer
-10 to 10 mm
The exterior angle between outer faces of wall, is known as:
Turn
Quion
None of these
Junction
Correct answer
Turn
While turning on the computer it will check the files:
Command.com, io.sys, msdos.sys
Chkdsk.exe
Command.com, dir.com, date.com
Command.com, date.com, io.sys
Correct answer
Command.com, io.sys, msdos.sys
Which of the following drawings is an axonometric and has three axis that are divided in equal angles?
Dimetric
Isometric
Trimetric
Orthographic
Correct answer
Dimetric
How many kgs of bitumen will be required for the vertical damp proof course on 10 sq.m. area?
165
16.5
1.65
33
Correct answer
165
If the degree of workability of concrete is MEDIUM then the value of slump is:
75 - 100 mm
25 - 75 mm
50 - 100 mm
25 - 50 mm
Correct answer
75 - 100 mm
To obtain ceramic/polished terracotta, the articles are burnt at a lower temperature. This first burning is known as:
Glazing
Biscuiting
Porcelain
Enamelling
Correct answer
Glazing
What is the general application of line shown below?
Cutting planes
Hidden edges
Extension
Projection
Correct answer
Cutting planes
In building modelling, WCS stands for:
Wide co-ordinate system
Western co-ordinate system
Wrong co-ordinate system
World coordinate system
Correct answer
Wide co-ordinate system
Choose the correct sequence on the basis of size of units for (TB: Terabyte, GB: Gigabyte, MB: Megabyte, KB: Kilobyte).
TB > MB > GB > KB
KB > MB > GB >TB
TB > GB > KB > MB
TB > GB > MB > KB
Correct answer
TB > MB > GB > KB
Composite dams are a combination of __________ and ___________ dams.
buttress, embankment
concrete, embankment
concrete, buttress
gravity, buttress
Correct answer
buttress, embankment
Multiple arch dam comes in the category of:
Overflow dam
Arch dam
Buttress dams
Coffer dam
Correct answer
Overflow dam
Which of the following is used as relieving arches over wooden lintel?
Concrete arch
Brick arch
Ashlar arch
Rubble masonry arch
Correct answer
Concrete arch
Which of the following is the effect of slope of roof truss?
Flatter the slope greater are effect of rain leakage while steeper the slope lesser are effect of wind action.
Flatter the slope lesser are effect of rain leakage while steeper the slope greater are effect of wind action.
Flatter the slope lesser are effect of rain leakage while steeper the slope lesser are effect of wind action.
Flatter the slope greater are effect of rain leakage while steeper the slope greater are effect of wind action.
Correct answer
Flatter the slope greater are effect of rain leakage while steeper the slope lesser are effect of wind action.
Which of the following stair types is light in weight?
Brick
Stone
RCC
Wooden
Correct answer
Brick
How is Single point perspective different than other types?
The three mutually perpendicular principal faces of the object viewed, are inclined to the picture plane.
The principal face of the object viewed, is parallel to the picture plane.
The principal face of the object viewed, is perpendicular to the picture plane.
The two principal faces of the object viewed, are inclined to the picture plane.
Correct answer
The three mutually perpendicular principal faces of the object viewed, are inclined to the picture plane.
________ is the simplest instrument used for setting out perpendicular i.e. taking offsets from a chain line.
Surveyors Chain
Prismatic Compass
Theodolite
Cross Staff
Correct answer
Surveyors Chain
Removal of soluble material by the passage of water through the soil is called __________.
adsorption
leaching
percolation
absorbtion
Correct answer
adsorption
A dam constructed of concrete and/or masonry, which relies on its weight and internal strength for stability is called _________ dam.
ricochet
gravity
stability
earthen
Correct answer
ricochet
What is flight of a stair?
Flight of a stair is a series of steps with one platform or landing or break in their direction.
Flight of a stair is a series of steps without any platform or landing or break in their direction.
Flight of a stair is a series of steps with three platforms or landings or breaks in their direction.
Flight of a stair is a series of steps with two platforms or landings or breaks in their direction.
Correct answer
Flight of a stair is a series of steps with one platform or landing or break in their direction.
______ are used to fix rails to wooden sleepers.
Fasteners
Rivets
Nails
Spikes
Correct answer
Fasteners
What is the full form of SOR?
Schematic Overflow Rate
Schedule of Rate
Sequence of Rate
Systematic Overflow Rate
Correct answer
Schematic Overflow Rate
The ratio of height to width 10:6 is used for ___________.
capital letters
numerals
spacing
lower case letters
Correct answer
capital letters
In king post truss ____________ prevent the purlins from tilting.
Purlins
Pole plates
Cleats
Rafters
Correct answer
Purlins
_______ is the composition of good brick Earth and also harmful ingredients of it.
Iron pyrites
Alkalis
Lime
Oxides of iron
Correct answer
Iron pyrites
IS: 4745 -1968 is followed to design which type of canal?
Non–alluvial canal
Unlined canal
Lined canal
Alluvial canal
Correct answer
Non–alluvial canal
_____ is a method of orientation employed when the table occupies a position not yet located on the drawing sheet.
Traverse
Radiation
Intersection
Resection
Correct answer
Traverse
The construction of engineering drawing means line, line segments, points, planes, circles, and polygons by using a compass and straight edge called:
Architecture drawing
Geometric construction
Structural drawing construction
Infrastructural construction
Correct answer
Architecture drawing
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