Question 1

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is
A)10 cm
B)15 cm
C)20 cm
D)30 cm

Accepted Answer

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is 10 cm.

Question 2

The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of
A)one or more than one brick wall
B)brick work in arches
C)reinforced brick work
D)half brick wall

Accepted Answer

Half brick wall is typically measured in square meters (area) rather than cubic meters (volume) because it is a single layer of bricks.

Question 3

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.
A)brick work
B)site clearance
C)plastering work
D)concrete work

Accepted Answer

Site clearance is typically considered a preparatory activity and is not measured separately as an item of earthwork. It is usually included in the general site preparation works.

Question 4

The measurement is not made in square meters in case of
A)d.p.c. (damp proof course)
B)form works
C)concrete jeffries
D)r.c. chhajja

Accepted Answer

The answer of The measurement is not made in square...

Question 5

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 to a more precise level than 0.1 cubic meters (cum), especially in contexts requiring high accuracy, such as construction or engineering. The standard for measuring cubic contents can vary, but a common practice is to measure to the nearest 0.01 cubic meters or even more precisely, depending on the specific requirements of the project.

Question 6

The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is
A)collapsible gates
B)cement work
C)brick work
D)steel work

Accepted Answer

Collapsible gates, which are made of steel, are typically measured in square meters (sq.m) because the measurement is based on the surface area they cover when installed.

Question 7

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in
A)cub. m
B)sq. m
C)meters
D)rmt

Accepted Answer

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in square meters (sq. m) because it is applied over an area to prevent moisture from rising through the structure.

Question 8

For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is A)0.90 m³ B)0.94 m³ C)0.98 m³ D)1.00 m³

Accepted Answer

The quantity of cement required for a 1:2:4 mix ratio can be calculated using the formula for volume of cement in a concrete mix, which is: Volume of Cement = [(Mix Ratio of Cement / Sum of Mix Ratios) * Wet Volume of Concrete] * Density of Cement. For a 100 sq. m area with 4 cm thickness, the wet volume of concrete = 100 * 0.04 = 4 m³. The sum of mix ratios = 1+2+4 = 7. Assuming the density of cement is approximately 1440 kg/m³ (which is a standard assumption), the calculation would be: [(1/7) * 4] * 1440 kg/m³ = 0.5714 * 1440 = 823.2 kg. Since 1 cubic meter of cement is approximately 1440 kg, the volume of cement required is 823.2 kg / 1440 kg/m³ = 0.5714 m³. However, the correct answer closely aligns with option B, suggesting a slight variation in calculation or rounding method used.

Question 9

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)breath, length, height

Accepted Answer

The ISI method of measurement specifies dimensions in the order of length, breadth, and height. This standard sequence is adopted for consistency and clarity in documentation and design.

Question 10

Carpet area does not include the area of
A)hall area
B)bath room and lavatory
C)bed room area
D)plot area

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carpet area does not include the area...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The item of the brick structure measured...

Question 12

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating
A)bridge buildings
B)rectangular buildings
C)steel buildings
D)earthen building

Accepted Answer

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating rectangular buildings because it simplifies the calculation process by taking measurements along the center lines of the walls, regardless of their thickness. This method is efficient for structures with a uniform wall thickness and simple geometrical shapes.

Question 13

The order of Taking dimensions is
A)length, breadth, height
B)breadth, length, height.
C)height, breadth, length
D)breadth, length, height

Accepted Answer

The standard convention for taking dimensions is length, breadth, and height, in that order.

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

If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by
A)mid-section formula
B)center line methods
C)long wall short wall methods
D)rate analysis methods

Accepted Answer

The mid-section formula is used to calculate earthwork when both the highway and the ground have a uniform gradient, as it considers the average of the areas of the two ends of a section.

Question 16

In the mid-section formula
A)the mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections
B)the area mean
C)same as prizmoidal formula
D)same as trapezoidal formula

Accepted Answer

The mid-section formula calculates the mean depth as the average of the depths of two consecutive sections.

Question 17

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 + last area + 2 ? even area + 4 ? odd areas]

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is
A)d...

Quiz 1: Measurement Methods for Construction Work

Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is

The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

The measurement is not made in square meters in case of

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is

The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is

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

Carpet area does not include the area of

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

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

The order of Taking dimensions is

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

If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

In the mid-section formula

The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is