Question 1

In a ventilator, top edge of shutter opens,
A)outside
B)inside
C)sideways
D)does not open

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Which of the below doors is generally used in residential and office buildings?
A)flush door
B)rotating door
C)louvered door
D)hinged door

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

The middle horizontal member of the shutter is called:
A)median rail
B)mid rail
C)sill rail
D)lock rail

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

Which type of floor is used for residential buildings?
A)ground timber floor
B)single joist timber floor
C)double joist timber floor
D)framed timber floor

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which type of floor is used for...

Question 5

Floor under the flooring is called:
A)plinth
B)sunken floor
C)sub floor
D)hind floor

Accepted Answer

The floor under the flooring is referred to as the sub floor. It provides a stable and level surface upon which the flooring material, such as wood, tile, or carpet, is installed.

Question 6

A ________ floor makes noise when an intruder walks on it.
A)glass
B)chirping
C)sound
D)nightingale

Accepted Answer

A nightingale floor is designed to make noise when walked upon, serving as a security measure to alert of intruders. This term comes from the chirping sound the floorboards make, reminiscent of a nightingale's song.

Question 7

_________ floor is used for spans of more than 7.5m.
A)framed timber
B)stone
C)glass
D)double joist timber

Accepted Answer

Framed timber floors are suitable for spans of more than 7.5m due to their structural capabilities and the ability to support larger spans with the help of framing techniques.

Question 8

Distribution of loads on the wall is not uniform in single joist timber floor.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which of the below is a problem with floors?
A)cracks
B)stains
C)vibration
D)projections

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the below utility cannot be provided underneath a floor?
A)plumbing
B)sound proofing
C)air-conditioning
D)gas lines

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The upper floors are floating floors.

Accepted Answer

Floating floors refer to a method of floor installation where the flooring material is not nailed or glued to the subfloor beneath it. The term does not describe the physical location of the floors within a building, such as upper or lower floors.

Question 12

In suspended concrete floors, _________ beams are used.
A)t shaped
B)inverted l shaped
C)inverted t shaped
D)i shaped

Accepted Answer

Inverted T-shaped beams are commonly used in suspended concrete floors due to their structural efficiency and ability to support significant loads.

Question 13

The flat, segmental, semicircular, horse-shoe and Stilted arches are __________
A)two centred arch
B)three centred arch
C)five centred arch
D)one centred arch

Accepted Answer

The flat, segmental, semicircular, horse-shoe, and stilted arches are all variations of the one-centred arch, which is defined by having a single center point from which the arch's curve is struck.

Question 14

Identify the type of Arch given below.
A)semi circular arch
B)inverted arch
C)segmented arch
D)flat arch

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A)semi...

Question 15

Identify the type of Arch given below
A)horse shoe arch
B)pointed arch
C)relieving arch
D)stilted arch

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A)horse...

Question 16

A _________ is a horizontal member which is placed across an opening to support the position of the structure above it.
A)door
B)window
C)sill
D)lintel

Accepted Answer

A lintel is a structural horizontal block that spans the space or opening between two vertical supports. It is often found over portals, doors, windows, and fireplaces to support the load from the structure above.

Question 17

At present, the lentils of _________ are widely used to span the openings for doors, windows, etc. in a structure.
A)timber
B)wood
C)rcc
D)cement

Accepted Answer

Lentils made of RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) are widely used to span the openings for doors, windows, etc., in a structure due to their strength, durability, and ability to bear loads.

Question 18

_________ lintels consist of pieces of timber which are placed across the opening.
A)timber
B)rcc
C)steel
D)brick

Accepted Answer

Timber lintels consist of pieces of timber placed across openings, such as doors or windows, to support the structure above.

Question 19

In Wood or Timber lintels, the depth of lintel should be about __________ to __________ of the span with the minimum value of 80 mm.
A)1/6,1/4
B)1/12,1/4
C)1/12,1/8
D)1/6,1/8

Accepted Answer

The depth of a timber lintel is typically between 1/12 to 1/8 of the span, with a minimum depth of 80 mm to ensure structural integrity.

Question 20

___________ consist of slabs of Stones which are placed across the opening.
A)stone lintels
B)brick lintels
C)steel lintels
D)wood lintels

Accepted Answer

Stone lintels consist of slabs of stones placed across openings, such as doors or windows, to support the structure above.

Quiz 3: Construction and Structure: Floors and Lintels

In a ventilator, top edge of shutter opens,

Which of the below doors is generally used in residential and office buildings?

The middle horizontal member of the shutter is called:

Which type of floor is used for residential buildings?

Floor under the flooring is called:

A ________ floor makes noise when an intruder walks on it.

_________ floor is used for spans of more than 7.5m.

Distribution of loads on the wall is not uniform in single joist timber floor.

Which of the below is a problem with floors?

Which of the below utility cannot be provided underneath a floor?

The upper floors are floating floors.

In suspended concrete floors, _________ beams are used.

The flat, segmental, semicircular, horse-shoe and Stilted arches are __________

Identify the type of Arch given below.

Identify the type of Arch given below

A _________ is a horizontal member which is placed across an opening to support the position of the structure above it.

At present, the lentils of _________ are widely used to span the openings for doors, windows, etc. in a structure.

_________ lintels consist of pieces of timber which are placed across the opening.

In Wood or Timber lintels, the depth of lintel should be about to of the span with the minimum value of 80 mm.

___________ consist of slabs of Stones which are placed across the opening.