Question 1

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of
A)wall facing
B)columns, lintels, copings
C)building work
D)(a) and (d) of the above

Accepted Answer

The measurement for stone work in square metre is typically made for wall facing and other flat surfaces, which includes items like columns, lintels, and copings. Therefore, both A and B are correct, making D (which refers to both A and an incorrect option label "d") the correct choice.

Question 2

Carpet area does not include the area of
A)the walls along with doors and other openings
B)bath room and lavatory
C)kitchen and pantry
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Carpet area refers to the net usable area within the walls of an apartment or building, excluding the area covered by the walls, doors, and any other openings. Therefore, it does not include the areas mentioned in options A, B, and C.

Question 3

The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is
A)d [first area + last area + even area + 2 odd areas]
B)d/3 [first area + last area + 4 even area + 2 odd areas]
C)d/3 [first area + last area + 2 even area + 4 odd areas]
D)d/6 [first area + odd areas]

Accepted Answer

The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is given by $d/3 [ \text{first area} + \text{last area} + 4(\text{sum of areas of even stations}) + 2(\text{sum of areas of odd stations}) ]$, which matches choice B.

Question 4

In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes
A)setting and laying
B)bed concreting
C)connection to drains
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

The cost of laying gullies, siphons, and intercepting traps includes setting and laying, bed concreting, and connection to drains, encompassing all aspects of installation.

Question 5

The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system
A)at every change of direction
B)at every change of gradient
C)at every 30 m intervals
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Inspection pits or chambers are provided in a base drainage system at every change of direction, at every change of gradient, and at regular intervals (typically every 30 meters) to allow for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning of the drainage system.

Question 6

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A)dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m
B)areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m
C)cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum
D)weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes

Accepted Answer

Cubic contents are typically measured with more precision, often to the nearest 0.01 cubic meters (cum), not 0.1 cum, to ensure accuracy in volume calculations.

Question 7

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating
A)circular buildings
B)hexagonal buildings
C)octagonal buildings
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

The 'centre line method' is a versatile estimating technique suitable for buildings with various shapes, including circular, hexagonal, and octagonal structures. This method calculates the total center length of walls and multiplies it by the cross-sectional dimensions, making it applicable to all the options listed.

Question 8

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
A)the built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area
B)the usable covered area of the rooms of any storey of a building is called carpet area
C)the carpet area of a building along with area of its kitchen, pantry, store, lavatory, bath room and glazed veranda, is called floor area
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided are correct in the context of architectural and construction terminology, hence there is no incorrect statement among the options given.

Question 9

The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:
A)collapsible gates with rails
B)rolling shutters
C)expanded metal wire netting
D)m.s. reinforcement of r.c.c. works

Accepted Answer

M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works is typically measured in weight, and quintal is a unit of weight measurement.

Question 10

The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended
A)100 mm
B)150 mm
C)200 mm
D)175 mm

Accepted Answer

The recommended diameter for a domestic sewer pipe laid at a gradient of 1 in 100 is 150 mm. This size is considered adequate for most residential applications, ensuring efficient wastewater flow and reducing the risk of blockages.

Question 11

The order of booking dimensions is
A)length, breadth, height
B)breadth, length, height
C)height, breadth, length
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The standard order for dimensions is length, breadth (or width), and height, often abbreviated as L x W x H.

Question 12

Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:
A)it is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer
B)it is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap
C)the mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe
D)the water seal is less than that of ordinary traps

Accepted Answer

The water seal of a master trap is generally deeper than that of ordinary traps to ensure a better seal against the backflow of gases from the sewer into the house drainage system.

Question 13

The detention period in a septic tank is assumed
A)20 minutes
B)25 minutes
C)30 minutes
D)40 minutes

Accepted Answer

The detention period in a septic tank is typically assumed to be 24 hours (or 1440 minutes), not in the range of minutes as the options suggest. However, given the options provided, none directly match the standard assumption. The question seems to be flawed or based on a misunderstanding. In standard engineering practice, none of the provided options (20, 25, 30, 40 minutes) are correct for the detention time in a septic tank.

Question 14

Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate
A)wall thickness
B)room area
C)w.c. area
D)courtyard area

Accepted Answer

The plinth area estimate typically includes the area covered by the walls (wall thickness), the internal area of rooms (room area), and the area of water closets (w.c. area). However, it does not include the area of courtyards (courtyard area), as these are open spaces not covered by the plinth area.

Question 15

The minimum width of a septic tank is taken
A)70 cm
B)75 cm
C)80 cm
D)90 cm

Accepted Answer

The minimum width of a septic tank is taken as 75 cm. This is a standard dimension used to ensure proper functionality and maintenance access.

Question 16

Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is
A)cleats
B)brackets
C)bolts
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Cleats, brackets, and bolts are all items whose weight is typically added to the weight of the respective item they are used with, as they become integral parts of the assembly or structure.

Question 17

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is
A)1.00 cum
B)2.00 cum
C)3.00 cum
D)4.00 cum

Accepted Answer

The answer of The expected out turn for earth work...

Question 18

The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is A)1.00 m³ B)1.25 m³ C)1.50 m³ D)1.75 m³

Accepted Answer

The expected output for a mason working on brickwork in cement mortar in foundation and plinth is typically around 1.25 m³ per day. This is a standard productivity rate used in construction planning and estimation.

Question 19

The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of
A)honey comb brick work
B)brick flat soling
C)half brick walls or the partition
D)all the above

Accepted Answer

Brickwork is measured in square meters in all the mentioned cases: honeycomb brickwork, brick flat soling, and half brick walls or partitions, as these involve surface area coverage rather than volume.

Question 20

The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept
A)60 cm
B)70 cm
C)75 cm to 80 cm
D)80 cm

Accepted Answer

The height of the sink or wash basin above floor level is typically kept at 75 cm to 80 cm to accommodate comfortable use by most adults.

Quiz 3: Measurement and Estimation in Construction

The measurement is made for stone work in square metre in case of

Carpet area does not include the area of

The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is

In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes

The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:

The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

The order of booking dimensions is

Pick up the incorrect statement regarding a master trap from the following:

The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate

The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is

The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is

The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per day, is

The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of

The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept