Construction Materials and Technology (Practice Test MCQs)

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1. The main ingredient of ordinary Portland cement is:





2. The initial setting time of ordinary Portland cement should not be less than:





3. The main purpose of adding gypsum to cement is to:





4. The standard consistency of cement is approximately:





5. The most common type of cement used for general construction is:





6. The main constituent of bricks responsible for red color after burning is:





7. The standard size of a modular brick is:





8. First-class bricks are used for:





9. The main ingredient of glass is:





10. The specific gravity of cement is approximately:





11. The compressive strength of first-class bricks after 28 days is:





12. Timber is seasoned to:





13. The moisture content of well-seasoned timber is:





14. Fly ash is primarily obtained from:





15. The most common type of lime used in construction is:





16. The term “ferrous metals” refers to metals containing:





17. Bitumen is obtained from:





18. Which is the most durable roofing material?





19. The main purpose of admixtures in concrete is to:





20. The standard test for determining the fineness of cement is:





21. Pozzolanic materials react with:





22. Slump test is used to measure:





23. The most common grade of concrete used for residential construction is:





24. Aggregates used in concrete are divided into:





25. The bulking of sand is caused by:





26. The water-cement ratio strongly affects:





27. Which type of cement is suitable for marine structures?





28. The main purpose of reinforcement in concrete is to:





29. Curing of concrete is done to:





30. The initial curing period for concrete is at least:





31. The density of steel is approximately:





32. Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?





33. The test used to determine the hardness of a metal is:





34. Which material has the highest compressive strength?





35. The most suitable flooring material for industrial floors is:





36. Thermoplastic materials:





37. Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic?





38. The main purpose of plastering is to:





39. The thickness of a single coat plaster is usually:





40. Which test is used for soundness of cement?





41. Which type of brick bond is the strongest?





42. The main function of scaffolding is:





43. Expansion joints in buildings are provided to:





44. The main advantage of prefabrication is:





45. The main ingredient in Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) is:





46. Which stone is most suitable for building foundations?





47. Which test determines the water absorption of bricks?





48. The main purpose of damp-proof course (DPC) is to:





49. Lightweight concrete is made using:





50. Which type of glass is used for safety purposes?





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