Civil Engineering Estimating and Costing Quiz (or) MCQ

1 .

According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is

A)

19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

B)

20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm

C)

23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm

D)

25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm

Correct Answer : 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm

2 .

While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

A)

Metre for length

B)

Cubic metre for area

C)

Litre for capacity

D)

Square metres for volume

Correct Answer : Litre for capacity

3 .

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)

Correct Answer : Both (B) and (C)

4 .

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

A)

10 sqm

B)

7.5 sqm

C)

5.0 sqm

D)

2.5 sqm

Correct Answer : 7.5 sqm

5 .

Pick up the correct statement in case of water supply.

A)

Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item

B)

Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality

C)

Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item
* Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality
* Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately
* In laying pipes, the method of jointing and fixing is specifically specified

6 .

The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of

A)

Rock cutting

B)

Earth work in excavation

C)

Excavation in trenches for foundati

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Rock cutting
* Earth work in excavation
* Excavation in trenches for foundation
* Earth work in filling the plinth

7 .

In the mid-section formula

A)

The area of mid-sections is calculated by using mean depth

B)

The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections

C)

The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section area by the distance between the two sections

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

8 .

The most reliable estiamte is

A)

Detailed estimate

B)

Cube rate estimate

C)

Preliminary estimate

D)

Plinth area estimate

Correct Answer : Detailed estimate

9 .

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

A)

4.0 sq m

B)

6.0 sq m

C)

8.0 sq m

D)

10 sq m

Correct Answer : 8.0 sq m

10 .

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

A)

It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap

B)

The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps

C)

The height of fresh air inlet pipe fixed vertically with wall is 3 m

D)

The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe

Correct Answer : The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps

11 .

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

A)

Floors

B)

D.P.C.

C)

Root slabs

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Floors
* D.P.C.
* Root slabs
* Wall panels

12 .

The area is measured correct to the nearest

A)

0.01 sqm

B)

0.02 sqm

C)

0.03 sqm

D)

0.04 sqm

Correct Answer : 0.01 sqm

13 .

Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings

A)

Sinks

B)

Water closets

C)

Flushing pipes

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Sinks
* Water closets
* Flushing pipes
* Lavatary basins

14 .

The volume is measured correct to the nearest

A)

0.01 cum

B)

0.02 cum

C)

0.03 cum

D)

0.04 cum

Correct Answer : 0.01 cum

15 .

The ground surface slopes 1 in 50 along a proposed railway embankment 150 m in length. The height of the embankment at zero chainage is 0.5 m, the width is 11 m and side slopes 2:1. If the falling gradient of the embankment is 1 in 150, the quantity of the earthwork calculated by prismoidal formula, is

A)

3275 m³

B)

3225 m³

C)

3250 m³

D)

3300 m³

Correct Answer : 3225 m³

16 .

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)

250 mm

Correct Answer : 150 mm

17 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A)

The earthwork calculation in excavation is made from the difference in levels obtained with a level

B)

In order to check up the average depth of excavation, 'Dead mans' are left at the mid-widths of borrow pits

C)

The earth work in excavation to form the road embankment includes the formation of correct profile and depositing the soil in layers

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

18 .

The measurement is not made in square metres in case of

A)

Form works

B)

R.C. Chhajja

C)

Concrete Jaffries

D)

D.P.C. (Damp proof course)

Correct Answer : R.C. Chhajja

19 .

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

A)

Breadth, length, height

B)

Height, length, breadth

C)

Length, breadth, height

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Length, breadth, height

20 .

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

A)

L + 2 x 0.42 d

B)

L + 0.42 d

C)

L - 0.42 d

D)

L - 2 x 0.4 d

Correct Answer : L + 2 x 0.42 d

21 .

While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed

A)

in thin slabs, 12 mm minimum or diameter of the bar whichever is more

B)

at the end of reminforcing bar, not less than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar

C)

for reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the largest bar which is more

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

22 .

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%

Correct Answer : 5.0%

23 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment

B)

Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used for a particular item

C)

The cost per unit at which the article can be procured, from the open market at a given time, is called 'market rate'

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * Additional supervising staff engaged at work site, is called work charged establishment
* Detailed specifications specify qualities, quantities and the proportions of materials to be used for a particular item
* The cost per unit at which the article can be procured, from the open market at a given time, is called 'market rate'
* The incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character which could not be predicted during preparation of the estimate, is called contingencies

24 .

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

A)

0.90 mÂ³

B)

0.94 mÂ³

C)

0.98 mÂ³

D)

1.00 mÂ³

Correct Answer : 0.94 mÂ³

25 .

For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are

A)

Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing

B)

Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work

C)

Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing
* Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work
* Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work
* Plastering or pointing, finishing, water supply and sanitary work

26 .

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

A)

Wall facing

B)

Dressed stones in Chajjas

C)

Both (A) and (B)

D)

Columns, lintels, copings

Correct Answer : Both (A) and (B)

27 .

Referring of given figure, pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

Length of short walls in-to-in is 3.20 m

B)

Length of long wall out-to-out is 6.80 m

C)

The total length of centre line of four walls is 20 m

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

28 .

Size, capacity and materials need be specified for

A)

Ferrules

B)

Bib-cocks

C)

Stop-cocks

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

29 .

A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The box cutting in road crust is

A)

1500 mÂ³

B)

1000 mÂ³

C)

500 mÂ³

D)

200 mÂ³

Correct Answer : 1500 mÂ³

30 .

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

A)

4.00 cubic meter

B)

3.00 cubic meter

C)

2.00 cubic meter

D)

1.00 cubic meter

Correct Answer : 3.00 cubic meter

31 .

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

Correct Answer : Top of P trap W.C.

32 .

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

A)

1.35 for 20 users

B)

1.20 litres for 15 users

C)

1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

33 .

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

A)

Room area

B)

Verandah area

C)

Courtyard area

D)

Wall thickness

Correct Answer : Courtyard area

34 .

Carpet area does not include the area of

A)

kitchen and pantry

B)

bath room and lavatory

C)

verandah, corridor and passage

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

35 .

The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is

A)

2.0 mÂ³

B)

1.5 mÂ³

C)

4.0 mÂ²

D)

5.0 mÂ²

Correct Answer : 2.0 mÂ³

36 .

If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is

A)

B + d + Sd

B)

Bd + SdÂ²

C)

B x d - SdÂ½

D)

1/2 (Bd + SdÂ²)

Correct Answer : Bd + SdÂ²

37 .

The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

A)

25%

B)

50%

C)

75%

D)

100%

Correct Answer : 50%

38 .

The plinth area of a building not includes

A)

area of stair cover

B)

lift and wall including landing

C)

area of cantilevered porch

D)

area of the walls at the floor level

Correct Answer : area of cantilevered porch

39 .

For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement required, is

A)

0.200 mÂ³

B)

0.247 mÂ³

C)

0.295 mÂ³

D)

0.274 mÂ³

Correct Answer : 0.274 mÂ³

40 .

The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

A)

75 cm

B)

80 cm

C)

90 cm

D)

95 cm

Correct Answer : 75 cm

41 .

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

A)

Brick work in arches

B)

Reinforced brick work

C)

Half brick wall

D)

One or more than one brick wall

Correct Answer : Half brick wall

42 .

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

A)

30 cm

B)

45 cm

C)

50 cm

D)

70 cm

Correct Answer : 45 cm

43 .

The rate of an item of work depends on

A)

Specifications of works

B)

Proportion of mortar

C)

Method of construction

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Specifications of works
* Proportion of mortar
* Method of construction
* Specifications of materials

44 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

Lead caulked joints are enumerated separately

B)

All pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters

C)

The diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * Lead caulked joints are enumerated separately
* All pipes and fittings are classified according to their diameters
* The diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore
* All pipes are measured along the centre line of the pipes in metres

45 .

The slope of the oultet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept

A)

12Â°

B)

14Â°

C)

8Â°

D)

10Â°

Correct Answer : 14Â°

46 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm square

B)

The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.

C)

In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided

D)

The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system

Correct Answer : The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, etc.

47 .

The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following :

A)

Rolling shutters

B)

Expanded metal wire netting

C)

Collapsible gates with rails

D)

M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works

Correct Answer : M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works

48 .

A portion of an embankment having a uniform up-gradient 1 in 500 is circular with radius 1000 m of the centre line. It subtends 180° at the centre. If the height of the bank is 1 m at the lower end, and side slopes 2:1, the earth work involved.

A)

27, 500 m³

B)

27, 000 m³

C)

26, 500 m³

D)

26, 000 m³

Correct Answer : 27, 500 m³

49 .

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 + 2 ∑ Even area + 4 ∑ odd areas]

C)

D/3 [first area + last area + 4 ∑ Even area + 2 ∑ odd areas]

D)

D/6 [first area + last area + 2 ∑ Even area + 4 ∑ odd areas]

Correct Answer : D/3 [first area + last area + 4 ∑ Even area + 2 ∑ odd areas]

50 .

The order of booking dimensions is

A)

Length, breadth, height

B)

Breadth, length, height

C)

Height, breadth, length

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Length, breadth, height

51 .

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

A)

Bed concreting

B)

Setting and laying

C)

Connection to drains

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

52 .

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 the above

Correct Answer : half breadth of wall on each side

53 .

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

A)

60 cm

B)

70 cm

C)

80 cm

D)

75 cm to 80 cm

Correct Answer : 75 cm to 80 cm

54 .

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

Correct Answer : Rs. 450

55 .

Berms are provided in canals if these are

A)

fully in excavation

B)

fully in embankment

C)

partly in excavtion and partly in embankment

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

56 .

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

A)

Steel doors

B)

Collapsible gates

C)

Rolling shutters

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Steel doors
* Collapsible gates
* Rolling shutters
* Ventilators and glazing

57 .

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

A)

550 mm

B)

500 mm

C)

450 mm

D)

400 mm

Correct Answer : 500 mm

58 .

The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is

A)

Quantity of the materials

B)

Availability of materials

C)

Transportation of materials

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Quantity of the materials
* Availability of materials
* Transportation of materials
* Location of site and local labour charges

59 .

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

A)

Sq m

B)

Cub.m

C)

Metres

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : Sq m

60 .

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

A)

2.5 mÂ³

B)

3.5 mÂ³

C)

5.0 mÂ³

D)

None of the above

Correct Answer : 5.0 mÂ³

61 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost

B)

The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contigencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value

C)

The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges, is called actual cost
* The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contigencies, work charged establishment, tool and plants, is called work value
* The formal acceptance by the administrative department for incurring an expenditure on the work, is called administrative approval
* The order of a competent authority sanctioning a properly detailed estimate of the cost of a work of construction or repair is called technical sanction

62 .

The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest

A)

0.25 kg

B)

5 kg

C)

1.00 kg

D)

2.00 kg

Correct Answer : 5 kg

63 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

Lime is paid per quintal

B)

Bricks are paid per thousand

C)

Cement is paid per 50 kg bag

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * Lime is paid per quintal
* Bricks are paid per thousand
* Cement is paid per 50 kg bag
* Brick aggregates is paid per cum

64 .

The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

A)

20 minutes

B)

25 minutes

C)

30 minutes

D)

40 minutes

Correct Answer : 30 minutes

65 .

The cross-sections for a highway is taken at

A)

30 metres apart

B)

right angle to the centre line

C)

intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * 30 metres apart
* right angle to the centre line
* intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient
* the starting end points of the curves

66 .

The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as

A)

Surface excavation

B)

Cutting

C)

Excavation

D)

Surface dressing

Correct Answer : Surface excavation

67 .

If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter D is 1400 kg/cmÂ² and bond stress is 6 kg/cmÂ², the required bond length of the rod is

A)

50 D

B)

59 D

C)

30 D

D)

40 D

Correct Answer : 59 D

68 .

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

A)

Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m

B)

Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m

C)

Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cm m

D)

Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes

Correct Answer : Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cm m

69 .

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

A)

1.00 mÂ³

B)

1.25 mÂ³

C)

1.50 mÂ³

D)

1.75 mÂ³

Correct Answer : 1.25 mÂ³

70 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

Area of canal in cutting = BD + Sd² where B = bed width, d = depth of cutting and S is the side slope

B)

Area of the bank of canal = B₁d₁ + Sd₂ where B₁, d₁ and S are the width of bank, height of the bank above N.S.L. and side slope respectively

C)

If F.S.L. is above N.S.L the canal is called partly in cutting and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * Area of canal in cutting = BD + Sd² where B = bed width, d = depth of cutting and S is the side slope
* Area of the bank of canal = B₁d₁ + Sd₂ where B₁, d₁ and S are the width of bank, height of the bank above N.S.L. and side slope respectively
* If F.S.L. is above N.S.L the canal is called partly in cutting and partly in filling and berms are designed as 2d where d is full supply depth
* If the bed level is above N.S.L. the canal is called fully in baking and the berms are designed as 3 d where d is full supply depth of water (F.S.D.)

71 .

The following item of earth work is not measured separately.

A)

dead men

B)

Setting out of works

C)

Site clearence

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * dead men
* Setting out of works
* Site clearence
* Steps in deep exavaction

72 .

The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

A)

Circular buildings

B)

Hexagonal buildings

C)

Octagonal buildings

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Circular buildings
* Hexagonal buildings
* Octagonal buildings
* Other geometrical shaped buildings

73 .

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

A)

30 cm

B)

40 cm

C)

45 cm

D)

50 cm

Correct Answer : 30 cm

74 .

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

A)

5 cm

B)

10 cm

C)

15 cm

D)

20 cm

Correct Answer : 10 cm

75 .

Pick up the correct statement from the following :

A)

The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°

B)

The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment

C)

The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explaination : * The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45°
* The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment
* The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force

76 .

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

A)

Brick flat soling

B)

Honey comb brick work

C)

Half brick walls or the partition

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

77 .

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

A)

Broken glass coping

B)

Brick edging

C)

Reinforced brick work

D)

Brick work in arches

Correct Answer : Broken glass coping

78 .

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

A)

at every 30 m intervals

B)

at every change of gradient

C)

at every change of direction

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

79 .

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following :

A)

The unit of lead is 50 m for a distance upto 500 m

B)

The lead is calculated for each block of the excavated area

C)

The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km

D)

Lead is the average horizontal straight distance between the borrow pit and the place of spreading soil

Correct Answer : The unit of lead is 1 km where the lead exceeds 2 km

80 .

Pick up the correct statement regarding the centre line method of estimating a building

A)

The centre line is worked out separately for different sections of walls of a building

B)

The centre line length is reduced by half the layer of main wall joining the partition wall

C)

Product of the centre line of the walls and area of cross-section of any item, gives total quantity of the item

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

81 .

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 of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : * Master trap
* Intercepting trap
* Interception manhole
* Intercepterchamber

82 .

While preparing a detailed estimate

A)

Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm

B)

Volume should be measured correct to O.Olcum

C)

Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

83 .

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)

Prismoidal formula

B)

Trapezoidal formula

C)

Mid-section formula

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

84 .

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

A)

Bolts

B)

Cleats

C)

Brackets

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

85 .

The assumption on which the trapezoidal formula for volumes is based, is

A)

The end sections are parallel planes

B)

The mid-area of a pyramid is half the average area of the ends

C)

The volume of the prismoidal is over-es-timted and hence a prismoidal correction is applied

D)

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above