Basic Civil Engineering MCQs
1. Which of the following is NOT a type of cement?
A) Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC)
B) Rapid Hardening Cement
C) Stainless Steel Cement
D) Sulphate Resisting Cement
Answer: C) Stainless Steel Cement
2. The ability of a material to absorb energy before failure is known as?
A) Elasticity
B) Toughness
C) Ductility
D) Hardness
Answer: B) Toughness
3. Which test is used to determine the consistency of cement?
A) Slump Test
B) Vicat Apparatus Test
C) Compressive Strength Test
D) Fineness Test
Answer: B) Vicat Apparatus Test
4. In surveying, a benchmark is used for measuring?
A) Distance
B) Elevation
C) Slope
D) Angle
Answer: B) Elevation
5. The most commonly used material for damp proofing in buildings is?
A) Sand
B) Bitumen
C) Cement
D) Brick
Answer: B) Bitumen
6. Which of the following is NOT a component of concrete?
A) Cement
B) Sand
C) Water
D) Fiber
Answer: D) Fiber
7. The property of a material to regain its original shape after deformation is called?
A) Plasticity
B) Elasticity
C) Ductility
D) Brittleness
Answer: B) Elasticity
8. In a cantilever beam, where does the maximum bending moment occur?
A) At the free end
B) At the midpoint
C) At the fixed support
D) Uniformly throughout
Answer: C) At the fixed support
9. The foundation which covers the entire area beneath a structure is called?
A) Pile Foundation
B) Raft Foundation
C) Strip Foundation
D) Pad Foundation
Answer: B) Raft Foundation
10. The slump test is used to determine?
A) Workability of concrete
B) Strength of concrete
C) Density of concrete
D) Hardness of concrete
Answer: A) Workability of concrete
1. Concrete gains its full strength within 7 days of curing. (False)
2. Bitumen is commonly used for road construction due to its waterproofing
properties. (True)
3. A beam is a vertical structural element used to support loads. (False – A beam is
horizontal)
4. Slump test is performed to determine the workability of concrete. (True)
5. The unit of force in the SI system is Newton (N). (True)
6. A column is always subjected to bending stress only. (False – It mainly resists
compression but can experience bending too)
7. Surveying is essential in construction to determine land elevation and boundaries.
(True)
8. The strength of concrete increases as the water-cement ratio increases. (False – A
higher water-cement ratio weakens concrete)
9. A raft foundation is used when soil bearing capacity is very high. (False – It is used
when soil bearing capacity is low)
10. Reinforced cement concrete (RCC) is stronger in tension than compression. (False –
RCC is strong in compression but weak in tension, requiring reinforcement)
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3. – The weight or force applied to a structure. 1. – The top layer of the earth where
foundations are built.
4. – A small rectangular block used in building
construction. 2. – Essential for mixing concrete and curing.
6. – A representation of land features and 5. – A binding material used in concrete and
boundaries. mortar.
10. – A vertical structural element that carries 7. – A detailed drawing of a building before
loads. construction.
12. – An underground passage for roads, trains, 8. – A paved path for vehicles and pedestrians.
or utilities.
9. – The process of measuring land and
13. – A horizontal structural element that structures.
supports loads.
11. – A flat, horizontal surface, usually made of
concrete.
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