A. setting time of cement
B. soundness of cement
C. tensile strength of cement
D. compressive strength of cement
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Building Materials and Construction MCQs
92. The nominal size of the modular brick is_______________?
A. 190 mm x 90mmx 80 mm
B. 190 mm x 190 mm x 90 mm
C. 200 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm
D. 200 mm x 200 mm x 100 mm
✅ The correct answer is option C.
93. The vehicle used in case of enamel paints is usually______________?
A. linseed oil
B. water
C. varnish
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
94. Advantage of a clamp compared to a kiln for burning bricks is that_______________?
A. it takes less time for burning
B. it gives more output of first class bricks
C. it has less initial cost
D. it is suitable when bricks are required in large numbers
✅ The correct answer is option C.
95. The internal size of mould used in brick preparation is__________________?
A. equal to the size of a fully burnt brick
B. smaller than the size of a fully burnt brick
C. greater than the size of a fully burnt brick
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
96. The normal consistency of ordinary Portland cement is about________________?
A. 10%
B. 20%
C. 30%
D. 40%
✅ The correct answer is option C.
97. Gypsum is a_________________?
A. mechanically formed sedimentary rock
B. igneous rock
C. chemically precipitated sedimentary rock
D. metamorphic rock
✅ The correct answer is option C.
98. The type of bond provided in brick masonry for carrying heavy loads is___________?
A. single flemish bond
B. double flemish bond
C. English bond
D. zigzag bond
✅ The correct answer is option C.
99. In the construction of arches, sand box method is used for________________?
A. centring
B. actual laying of arch work
C. striking of centring
D. none of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
100. Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of______________?
A. 2.5 m
B. 3.5 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 5.5 m
✅ The correct answer is option C.