Deck 2: Mecasurement and Estimation in Construction Work

Question 1

Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in square metres for payment.

A)ordinary cuttings up to 1 m
B)surface dressing up to 15 cm depths
C)surface excavation up to 30 cm depths
D)both (b) and (c)

Answer 1

both (b) and (c)

Question 2

As per Indian Standard Specifications, the peak discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken

A)1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users
B)1.20 litres for 15 users
C)1.35 for 20 users
D)all the above

Answer 2

all the above

Question 3

In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and

A)breadth of the wall
B)half breadth of wall on each side
C)one fourth breadth of wall on each side
D)none of these

Answer 3

half breadth of wall on each side

Question 4

The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is

A)1.5 m³
B)2.5 m³
C)3.5 m³
D)5.0 m³

Question 5

The value of 'C' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:

A)400 mm
B)450 mm
C)500 mm
D)550 mm

Question 6

The area is measured correct to the nearest

A)0.01 sqm
B)0.02 sqm
C)0.03 sqm
D)0.04 sqm

Question 7

The measurement is not made in square metres in case of

A)d.p.c. (damp proof course)
B)form works
C)concrete jeffries
D)r.c. chhajja

Question 8

The value of 'A' of Indian type W.C. shown in the given figure is:

A)25 cm
B)30 cm
C)40 cm
D)45 cm

Question 9

The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called

A)master trap
B)intercepting trap
C)interception manhole
D)all the above

Question 10

Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

A)2.0 %
B)2.5 %
C)4.0 %
D)5.0 %

Question 11

The cost of the earthwork in excavation for the surface drain of cross-section shown in the given figure for a total length of 5 metres @ Rs. 450% cum, is

A)rs. 400
B)rs. 425
C)rs. 450
D)rs. 500

Question 12

The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day

A)2.5 sqm
B)5.0 sqm
C)7.5 sqm
D)10 sqm

Question 13

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A)the bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment
B)the bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force
C)the bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°
D)all the above

Question 14

While preparing a detailed estimate

A)dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m
B)area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm
C)volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum
D)all the above

Question 15

The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is

A)reinforced brick work
B)broken glass coping
C)brick edging
D)brick work in arches

Question 16

The most reliable estimate is

A)detailed estimate
B)preliminary estimate
C)plinth area estimate
D)cube rate estimate

Question 17

According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is

A)length, breadth, height
B)breadth, length, height
C)height, length, breadth
D)none of these

Question 18

Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to

A)main soil pipe
B)bottom of p trap w.c.
C)top of p trap w.c.
D)side of water closet

Question 19

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A)in a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided
B)the gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.
C)the gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system
D)the grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square

Question 20

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A)bricks are paid per thousand
B)cement is paid per 50 kg bag
C)lime is paid per quintal
D)all the above

Question 21

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A)all pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters
B)the diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore
C)all pipes are measured along the centre line of the pipes in metres
D)all the above

Question 22

Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

A)pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
B)cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
C)pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
D)all the above

Question 23

The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square metres

A)root slabs
B)floors
C)wall panels
D)all the above

Question 24

The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is

A)2.5 sq m
B)4.0 sq m
C)6.0 sq m
D)8.0 sq m

Question 25

The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective length L, is

A)l + 0.42 d
B)l + (2 × 0.42 d)
C)l - (0.42 d)
D)l - (2 × 0.4 d)