ESTIMATION AND COSTING QUIZ

 

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Q): Working out the exact quantities of a various item of work is known as

 A) estimation 
 B) mensuration 
 C) quantity surveying 
 D) valuation 
Answer (C)

Q): An estimate is
 A) cost of the structure using thumb Rule 
 B) random guess of cost of the structure 
 C) probable cost arrived at before construction 
 D) actual cost of construction 
Answer (C)
 
Q):The most reliable estimate is
 A) plinth area estimate 
 B) detailed estimate 
 C) preliminary estimate 
 D) cube rate estimate 
Answer (B)

Q): Which of the following is the most correct estimate
 A) plinth area estimate 
 B) cube rate estimate 
 C) detailed estimate 
 D) building cost index estimate 
Answer (C)
 
Q): For building project estimate which method is generally used P.W.D
 A) long wall and short wall method 
 B) center line method 
 C) crossing method 
 D) short wall method 
Answer (A)

Q): Which one of the following methods is used for approximate estimation
 A) item rate 
 B) central line method 
 C) plinth area method 
 D) short wall and longwall method 
Answer (C)
 
Q): Which one of the following methods is used to prepare the approximate estimate method
 A) cubical contents method 
 B) plinth area method 
 C) unit base method 
 D) all options are correct 
Answer (D)

Q): Which of the following estimate is carried out if the sanctioned estimate exceeds 5% due to the change in the price
 A) detailed estimate 
 B) plinth area estimate 
 C) preliminary estimate 
 D) revised estimate 
Answer (D)

Q): In long wall and short wall method the length of the short wall is equal to the center to center length of the wall minus
 A) half of the width of the wall 
 B) one-fourth of the width of wall 
 C) twice the width of wall 
 D) width of wall 
Answer (D)
 
Q): Which of the following is the correct statement for the length of the wall long wall as one move from earthwork to brickwork in the superstructure in long and short wall method
 A) its value decrease 
 B) its value depends upon the length of the wall 
 C) its value increase 
 D) its value remains the same 
Answer (A)

Q):What percentage of the cost of the estimate is provided for the tools and plants
 A) 0.02 
 B) 0.05 
 C) 0.1 
 D) 0.15 
Answer (A)
 
Q): Calculate the cost of plastering required for a wall of 4m long 3.5m height and 300mm thick if the rate of plastering is Rs.12 per sq. m
 A) 101 
 B) 168 
 C) 336 
 D) 423 
Answer (C)

Q): What is the total cost of Rs. According to the approximate estimate of hostel building with a capacity of 75 beds, the altogether cost per bed is given as Rs 20K
 A) 500000 
 B) 850000 
 C) 1500000 
 D) 5500000 
Answer (C)

Q): The length width and height of a wall are given as 800cm 500cm and 50cm respectively. What will be the total cost Rs of brickwork if the rate is Rs 320 per cubic meter
 A) 4000 
 B) 6400 
 C) 10500 
 D) 12860 
Answer (B)

Q): The plinth area rate and plinth area of a building are Rs.5500 per sq. m and 150sq m respectively. What is the total cost Rs of the building considering the cost of electrification as 7% cost of sanitary fitting as 16% cost of road and lawns as 6.5% and cost of contingencies as 4.5%
 A) 50000 
 B) 825000 
 C) 982860 
 D) 1105500 
Answer (D)

Q):The cross-section of a strip footing is shown below the quantity of 150 thick PCC (1:3:6)
 A) 0.0625 sq. m 
 B) 0.0625 cum 
 C) 0.094 sq. m 
 D) 0.094 cum 
Answer (D)
 
Q): The figure given below represents the plan and section of an excavation layout. The volume of earthwork in the excavation of foundation trench is
 A) 6.528 cu m 
 B) 8.64 cu m 
 C) 8.832 cu m 
 D) 9.600 cu m 
Answer (B)

Q): Calculate the primary estimate is including contractor profit in rupees for the building having a plinth area of 1500sq m and a rate of Rs-2000 per sq.m
 A) 3000000 
 B) 3150000 
 C) 3300000 
 D) 350000 
Answer (C)
  
Q): Calculate the quantity (cubic meter) of the concrete used in a pier of 1.2m diameter and 6m length. The pier is reinforcement with 8 bars of 25mm diameter
 A) 6.5 
 B) 6.78 
 C) 8.64 
 D) 9.3 
Answer (B)
 
Q):Estimate expected to be least accurate is
 A) supplimenrty estimate 
 B) plinth area estimate 
 C) detailed estimate 
 D) revised estimate 
Answer (D)

Q):One cubic meter of mild steel weight about
 A) 12560kg 
 B) 1000kg 
 C) 3625kg 
 D) 7850kg 
Answer (D)

Q):The density of cement is taken to be
 A) 1000kg/m3 
 B) 1250kg/m3 
 C) 1440kg/m3 
 D) 1800kg/m3 
Answer (C)
 
Q):Revised estimate is prepare if the original sanctional exceeds by
 A) 20% 
 B) 15% 
 C) 10% 
 D) 5% 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The centerline method is specially adapted for estimating
 A) octagonal building 
 B) hexagonal building 
 C) circular building 
 D) all 
Answer (D)

Q):The volume is measured correct to the nearest
 A) 0.01cum 
 B) 0.02cum 
 C) 0.03cum 
 D) 0.04cum 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest
 A) 0.25kg 
 B) 0.50kg 
 C) 0.75kg 
 D) 1.00kg 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate is
 A) quantity of materials 
 B) availability of materials 
 C) location of the site and local labour charges 
 D) all 
Answer (D)

Q):While preparing a detailed estimate
 A) dimension should be measured correct to 0.01m 
 B) area should be measured correct to 0.01sq.m 
 C) 10% 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
  
Q): For opening exceeding 3 sq.m in plastering the deduction is made for
 A) one face only 
 B) both face 
 C) three times of one face 
 D) half face only 
Answer (B)
  
Q): After submitting the original estimate of work it was noticed that one item is missing in the estimate the detailed estimate for the missing item is named as
 A) original estimate 
 B) supplementary estimate 
 C) revised estimate 
 D) addition and alteration estimate 
Answer (B)
  
Q): The primary object of stage estimate is
 A) to know the actual cost of work 
 B) to know beforehand the probable cost of work 
 C) to know the cost during construction of work 
 D) to know the cost of work after its completion 
Answer (B)
  
Q): The following item of earthwork is not measured separately
 A) setting out of works 
 B) site clearance 
 C) dead men 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in square meter
 A) roof slab 
 B) floors 
 C) d.p.c 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
 
Q): The item of steelwork which is measured in square meter
 A) collapsible gate 
 B) rolling shutters 
 C) steel doors 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
 
Q): The quantity of cement concrete damp-proofing course is measured in items of
 A) meter 
 B) sq. m 
 C) cubic meter 
 D) lump-sum 
Answer (B)
 
Q):The unit weight of (R.C.C) in kg/m3
 A) 1200 
 B) 1800 
 C) 2400 
 D) 3000 
Answer (C)
  
Q): The brickwork is measured in square meter in case of
 A) honeycomb brickwork 
 B) brick flat soling 
 C) half brick wall of the partition 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
  
Q):Brick walls are measured in square meter if the thickness of the wall is
 A) 10cm 
 B) 15cm 
 C) 20cm 
 D) all 
Answer (A)
  
Q):In case of steel rolling shutters for estimation of painted area is multiplied by
 A) 2% 
 B) 1.10% 
 C) 15% 
 D) 5% 
Answer (B)
 
Q):One cubic feet of water is equal to
 A) 35 liters 
 B) 28.32 liters 
 C) 1000 liters 
 D) none of these 
Answer (B)
    
Q):For one sq. m single brick flat soling (conventional size) the number of brick required is
 A) 32 
 B) 44 
 C) 54 
 D) 62 
Answer (A)
  
Q):The wood works should be measured to nearest
 A) 0.001m 
 B) 0.002m 
 C) 0.004m 
 D) revised estimate 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The number of brick (conventional size) required for one sq. m of brick on edge soling is
 A) 34 
 B) 44 
 C) 54 
 D) 64 
Answer (C)
  
Q):The quantity of brick work in foundation and plinth per day per mason should be
 A) 1.0 cum 
 B) 1.25 cum 
 C) 1.75 cum 
 D) 2.5 cum 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The volume of one bag cement is
 A) 0.0214 cum 
 B) 0.0347 cum 
 C) 0.347 cum 
 D) 0.00347 cum 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The quantity of dry distemper required for single coat over an area 100 sq m is
 A) 6.5kg 
 B) 8.0kg 
 C) 5.0kg estimate 
 D) 7.5kg estimate 
Answer (A)

Q): A work costing RS-20000 is termed as
 A) petty work 
 B) minor work 
 C) major work 
 D) minor project 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The gradual reduction is value with age of a property is known as
 A) revaluation 
 B) appreciation 
 C) depreciation 
 D) devaluation 
Answer (C)
 
Q): Which of the following methods is used for estimating cost depreciation
 A) sinking fund method 
 B) straight-line method 
 C) constant percentage method 
 D) all 
Answer (D)
 
Q):Annual rent is generally fixed at value of building
 A) 5%-10% 
 B) 1%-2% 
 C) 10%-25% 
 D) 2%-5% 
Answer (A)

Q): The technique of finding the fair price of an existing building or property is known as
 A) estimation 
 B) valuation 
 C) pricing 
 D) costing 
Answer (B)
  
Q): The actual amount incurred in producing a commodity that has some value is called as
 A) supplementary cost 
 B) price 
 C) prime cost 
 D) cost 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The cost of a machine is Rs.10000 with a useful life of 10 years its depreciation cost after 5 years if the salvage value is Rs.1000 on straight-line basis will be
 A) Rs.1500 
 B) Rs.7500 
 C) Rs.3500 
 D) Rs.5500 
Answer (D)
  
Q): Find the plinth area of the building if a building has a built-up area of 250 m2 with a courtyard of 5m x 6m inside the building
 A) 223 m2 
 B) 222 m2 
 C) 221 m2 
 D) 220 m2 
Answer (D)

Q): Determine the % value of the building if the plinth area is 150 sq. m and rate of plinth area Rs.2500 per sq. m assume line method of depreciation
 A) 375000 
 B) 365000 
 C) 355000 
 D) 356000 
Answer (A)
 
Q): The value of the property which can be received at any particular point if its is put foe sale
 A) market value 
 B) current value 
 C) book value 
 D) ready value 
Answer (A)
 
Q): Which of the following Tax generally not applicable to the residential building is
 A) wealth tax 
 B) municipal tax 
 C) property tax 
 D) sale tax 
Answer (D)
    
Q):Original cost of property minus depreciation is
 A) book value 
 B) salvage value 
 C) ratable value 
 D) scrap value 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The value of property during its useful life based on purchase value and depreciation etc.is known as
 A) scrap value 
 B) book value 
 C) junk value 
 D) salvage value 
Answer (B)
  
Q): Which of the following is NOT a lump-sum item
 A) architectural features 
 B) contingencies and unforeseen item 
 C) electric installation 
 D) plastering of wall 
Answer (D)
 
Q): Which of the following area is NOT included in the plinth area of the building
 A) area of the lofts 
 B) area of barsati at terrace level 
 C) area of wall at floor level 
 D) porches of non-cantilever type 
Answer (A)

Q): A layer of dry bricks put below the foundation concrete in the case of soft soils is called
 A) soling 
 B) shoring 
 C) d.p.c 
 D) none of these 
Answer (A)

Q): The plan of a building is in the form of a rectangle with centerline dimensions of the outer wall as 14.7m x 9.7m. The thickness of the wall in the superstructure is 0.30m what is the approximate floor area of the building
 A) 142.59 m2 
 B) 139 m2 
 C) 128.31 m2 
 D) 135.36 m2 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The building plan of a building is in form of a square with centerline dimensions of outer wall as 14.7m x 14.7m if the thickness of the wall in super-structure is 0.30m then its plinth area is
 A) 234 m2 
 B) 150 m2 
 C) 216 m2 
 D) 225 m2 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The covered area of a proposed building is 150m2 and it includes a rear courtyard of 5m x 4m if the prevailing plinth area rate for the similar building is Rs1250/m2 what is its cost in Rs
 A) 187500 
 B) 212500 
 C) 162500 
 D) 375000 
Answer (C)
  
Q):The total estimated cost of a building electrification usually accounts for
 A) 0.01 
 B) 0.02 
 C) 0.08 
 D) 0.15 
Answer (C)

Q):Capacity of building cistern is usually
 A) 10 liter 
 B) 25 liter 
 C) 12-15 liter 
 D) 20-25 liter 
Answer (C)
  
Q): find the estimated cost of a single-story building in rupees by taking the following data built up area available 150m2 and courtyard area 15m2 area of supported porch 10m2 the plinth area rate Rs.4000/m2
 A) 540000 
 B) 600000 
 C) 500000 
 D) 660000 
Answer (C)
  
Q):In a detailed estimate the provision for estimate for contingencies is usually
 A) 1% 
 B) 3% to 5% 
 C) 10% 
 D) 6% to 8% 
Answer (B)
 
Q):A hostel building for a Medical college is comes under its
 A) sub-head tax 
 B) sub-work 
 C) an item 
 D) all 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The floor area includes the area of the balcony up-to
 A) 25% 
 B) 35% 
 C) 50% 
 D) 8% 
Answer (C)
 
Q):Generally the provision for supervision
 A) 8% 
 B) 2% 
 C) 3% 
 D) 5% to 10% 
Answer (D)
  
Q): Carpet area does not include the area of
 A) the walls along with doors and other openings 
 B) verandah corridor and passage 
 C) kitchen and pantry 
 D) all option is correct 
Answer (D)
 
Q):Find the carpet area of a single storey building having plinth area 200m2 .Assume wall area and circulation area of the building are 12% & 15% respectively
 A) 200 m2 
 B) 176 m2 
 C) 170 m2 
 D) 146 m2 
Answer (D)
 
Q): The unit of measurement is per quintal for
 A) collapsible gate with rails 
 B) rolling shutters 
 C) expanded metal wire netting 
 D) r.c.c work 
Answer (D)

Q):The damp proof course is measured in
 A) length 
 B) area 
 C) volume 
 D) weight 
Answer (B)
  
Q): The quantity of wood for the shutters of doors and window is calculated in
 A) m2 
 B) lump-sum 
 C) meter 
 D) m2 
Answer (D)
  
Q): Estimate for electrical wiring is prepared on the basis of
 A) voltage 
 B) power 
 C) number 
 D) number of points 
Answer (D)
  
Q):The standard width of asbestos cement corrugated sheet is
 A) 0.9 m 
 B) 1.0 m 
 C) 1.05 m 
 D) 1.25 m 
Answer (C)
   
Q):For supply lime is measured in
 A) kg 
 B) cubic meter 
 C) per bag 
 D) quintals 
Answer (D)

Q): Which of the following unit is used for estimation of D.P.C work
 A) number 
 B) cubic meter 
 C) running meter 
 D) square meter 
Answer (D)
  
Q): Which of the following is the unit of measurement for Rivets
 A) bags 
 B) cubic meter 
 C) number 
 D) quintal 
Answer (D)

Q): What is the unit of measuring CORNICE
 A) cubic meter 
 B) m2 
 C) running meter 
 D) square meter 
Answer (C)

Q): Administrative head of the PUBLIC WORKS department who is directly responsible to the government is
 A) superintending engineer 
 B) chief engineer 
 C) assistant engineer m 
 D) executive engineer 
Answer (B)

Q):The height of the sink of WASH BASIN above floor level is
 A) 60 CM 
 B) 70 CM 
 C) 75 CM to 80 CM 
 D) 1 METER 
Answer (C)
 
Q):The slope of p-trap below the horizontal
 A) 8 degree 
 B) 10 degree 
 C) 12 degree 
 D) 14 degree 
Answer (D)
 
Q): Anti siphonage pipe is connected to
 A) main soil pipe 
 B) bottom of p-trap WC 
 C) top of p-trap WC 
 D) side of the water closet 
Answer (C)
  
Q):Explosive required for BLASTING is measured in
 A) cubic meter 
 B) explosive powder 
 C) kilogram 
 D) all option are correct 
Answer (C)
 
Q): Which of the following is not measured in a cubic meter
 A) brickwork 
 B) concrete work 
 C) excavation work 
 D) plinth 
Answer (D)

Q):Threading in the iron is measured in
 A) centimeter 
 B) kilogram 
 C) number 
 D) all 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The minimum width of a septic tank is taken
 A) 70 cm 
 B) 75 cm 
 C) 80 cm 
 D) 90 cm 
Answer (B)
 
Q):The value of (C) of Indian type W.C shown in the figure given below is
 A) 400 mm 
 B) 450 mm 
 C) 500 mm 
 D) 550 mm 
Answer (C)
 
Q):Total depreciation during first five year of a cement concrete structure is
 A) 0% 
 B) 0.5% 
 C) 1% 
 D) 1.2% 
Answer (A)

Q): Which of the following is not measured in square meter
 A) drip course 
 B) pointing 
 C) shuttering 
 D) damp-proof course 
Answer (A)
 
Q): Cleaning and fixing of glass panel measured in
 A) cubic meter 
 B) meter 
 C) number 
 D) square meter 
Answer (C)
 
Q):Specification for the hold fasts are given in terms of
 A) number 
 B) weight 
 C) volume 
 D) length 
Answer (B)
 
Q): In a residential building kitchen is most preferred on the corner of the building
 A) N-E 
 B) S-E 
 C) S-W 
 D) W-S 
Answer (B)

Q):Minimum window area in any habitable rooms is of room area
 A) 100% 
 B) 56% 
 C) 10% 
 D) 50% 
Answer (C)
   
Q):What percentage of the total cost i added in the cost of construction for contingencies
 A) 2% 
 B) 5% 
 C) 1% 
 D) 15% 
Answer (B)

Q):The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mason per day
 A) 2.5 sqm 
 B) 5.0 sqm 
 C) 7.5 sqm 
 D) 10 sqm 
Answer (C)
 
Q): The volume of the cement required for 10 m3 of brickwork in 1:6 cement mortar is approximately equal to
 A) 3/7 m3 
 B) 3/6 m3 
 C) 3/4 m3 
 D) 3/5 m3 
Answer (A)
 
Q):Calculate the volume (cubic meter) of the dry mortar required for one cubic meter brick work
 A) 0.18 
 B) 0.23 
 C) 0.3 
 D) 0.45 
Answer (C)

Q):In the analysis of rates the profit for the contractor is generally taken
 A) 20% 
 B) 15% 
 C) 10% 
 D) 5% 
Answer (C)
 
Q):For 12mm thick cement plastering 1:6 on 100 sq. m new brick work the quality of cement required is
 A) 0.200 m3 
 B) 0.217 m3 
 C) 0.340 m3 
 D) none of these 
Answer (D)
  
Q):In building works cost of labour is about cost of whole cost
 A) 20% to 25% 
 B) 30% to 35% 
 C) 40% to 45% 
 D) 50% to 55% 
Answer (B)
  
Q):Number of bricks of size 20cm x 10cm x 10cm required for 50 cubic meters of masonry wall is
 A) 500 
 B) 5000 
 C) 1500 
 D) 7500 
Answer (D)
  
Q): While doing analysis of rate the number of bricks taken into account per cubic meter is
 A) 500 
 B) 450 
 C) 13 
 D) 750 
Answer (A)

Q):The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mason per day
 A) 2.5 sqm 
 B) 5.0 sqm 
 C) 7.5 sqm 
 D) 10 sqm 
Answer (C)
  
Q):The expected out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is
 A) 1.5 m3 
 B) 2.0 m3 
 C) 4.0 m3 
 D) 5.0 m3 
Answer (D)
  
Q): How many mazdoors will be required for the disposal of 30 cum of surplus earth within a lead on 30 m in one day
 A) one 
 B) five 
 C) ten 
 D) none of these 
Answer (C)
 
Q): While mixing cement mortar by volume, the volume of a cement bag is specified as
 A) 50 liters 
 B) 35 liters 
 C) 10 liters 
 D) 34 liters 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The duration required by a mason to construct half brick partition wall of size 10m x 3m as per
 A) 3 days113% 
 B) 56% 
 C) 10% 
 D) 50% 
Answer (C)
  
Q): A fixed stipulated sum of penalty payable by the contractor has no relationship with real damage is known as
 A) compensatory payment 
 B) liquidated damage 
 C) fixed penalty 
 D) damage charge 
Answer (B)
 
Q):Area between wall is
 A) carpet area 
 B) circulation area 
 C) plinth area 
 D) floor area 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The process of arriving at the rough cost of a project is called
 A) detailed cost 
 B) estimation 
 C) abstract cost 
 D) rough cost 
Answer (B)
 
Q): The first stage of construction is
 A) preparation of estimate 
 B) survey of the site 
 C) initiation of the proposal 
 D) allotment of funds 
Answer (C)

Q):According to By Laws what is the minimum plinth height of an ordinary building
 A) 150 cm 
 B) 30 cm 
 C) 100 cm 
 D) 60 cm 
Answer (B)

Q):According to IS 1200 the formwork shall be measured in
 A) tonnage 
 B) cubic meter 
 C) square meter 
 D) linear length 
Answer (C)
  
Q):Volume of sand carried in a truck is approximately
 A) 4 cum 
 B) 6 cum 
 C) 8 cum 
 D) 10 cum 
Answer (A)
 
Q): Pick up the items of work not included in the plinth area estimate
 A) wall thickness 
 B) room area 
 C) verandah area 
 D) courtyard area 
Answer (D)
  
Q): In a detailed estimate the provision for contingencies is usually
 A) 1 percent 
 B) 3 to 5 percent 
 C) 10 percent 
 D) 6 to 8 percent 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The quantity cement concrete damp-proofing course is measured in terms of
 A) m 
 B) m2 
 C) m3 
 D) lump-sum 
Answer (B)
 
Q): The unit measurement for earth-work in the excavation in ordinary soils earthwork in mixed soil with kankar, bajri, etc. when the depth of excavation does not exceed 30 cm is
 A) per meter 
 B) cu m 
 C) sq. m 
 D) 100 sq. m 
Answer (C)
 
Q):The unit measurement for concrete work in R.C.C is in
 A) sq. m 
 B) cu m 
 C) cum 
 D) 10 cu m 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The unit of payment for road side brick edging is in
 A) cu m 
 B) meter 
 C) sq. m 
 D) kg 
Answer (B)

Q): The of payment for excavation in trenches for pipes,cables, etc. up to 1.5 m depth in ordinary rock/hard rock is in
 A) cu m 
 B) sq. m 
 C) meter 
 D) tons 
Answer (C)
  
Q): Generally the unit of measurement for partition wall is
 A) cu m 
 B) sq. m 
 C) running meter 
 D) numbers 
Answer (B)
 
Q): The unit of payment for AC sheet roofing is in
 A) cu m 
 B) sq. m 
 C) meter 
 D) quintal 
Answer (B)

Q): The measurement is made in square meter in case of
 A) cement concrete in the foundation 
 B) R.C.C structure 
 C) hollow concrete block wall 
 D) none of these 
Answer (D)
  
Q): The item of the brick structure measured in sq. m is
 A) reinforced brickwork 
 B) broken glass coping 
 C) brick edging 
 D) brickwork in arches 
Answer (B)
 
Q):A 16 gauge steel sheet will roughly have thickness equal to
 A) 2.55 mm 
 B) 2.65 mm 
 C) 1.52 mm 
 D) 1.7 mm 
Answer (C)
 
Q): Unit of measurement for payment of door and window
 A) cubic meter 
 B) meter 
 C) m2 
 D) None of these 
Answer (C)
  
Q):The order of booking dimensions in standard measurement book is
 A) Length, breadth, height 
 B) breadth ,length, height 
 C) height, breadth, length 
 D) none of these 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The size of modular brick is
 A) 10 x10 x 9 cm 
 B) 19 x 9 x 9 cm 
 C) 22.5 x 10 x 8.5 cm 
 D) none of these 
Answer (B)
 
Q): Quantity of 1m x 1m x 1m inside dimensions of water tank is
 A) 1000 liters 
 B) 500 liters 
 C) 750 liters 
 D) 1250 liters 
Answer (A)
  
Q): For one cubic meter of brick masonry the number of modular bricks needed is
 A) 400 or less 
 B) 400 to 450 
 C) 500 to 550 
 D) 600 to 650 
Answer (C)

Q): The value of the dismantled material less the cost of dismantling is called
 A) scrap value 
 B) salvation value 
 C) ratable value 
 D) None of these 
Answer (A)

Q): In a construction project the time corresponding to the minimum total project cost is
 A) normal time 
 B) crash time 
 C) between normal and crash time 
 D) None of these 
Answer (C)
 
Q): According to the ISI method of measurement the order of the sequence is
 A) Length, breadth, height 
 B) breadth, height, Length 
 C) height, Length, breadth 
 D) all option is correct 
Answer (A)
  
Q): Due to end of circulation of shape or design of the property is known as
 A) un-circulation 
 B) distress 
 C) salvage value 
 D) scrap value 
Answer (A)
  
Q): Orientation of building means
 A) originating the building from another building 
 B) fixing the direction of building for maximum benefit from sun air and nature 
 C) fixing the building at the center of the site/plot 
 D) none of the above 
Answer (B)
 
Q): Which of the following does not represent an activity
 A) site located 
 B) foundation is being dug 
 C) the office area is being cleaned 
 D) the invitations are being 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The minimum width to be provided for a stair case for educational building is
 A) 3 M 
 B) 1.5 M 
 C) 1 M 
 D) 0.8 M 
Answer (B)

Q): When the actual cost of construction plus certain profit is paid to the contractor then such a contract is known as
 A) Unscheduled contract 
 B) Nominated contract 
 C) Cost plus percentage contract 
 D) Work order 
Answer (C)
  
Q): What is the approximate cost of the labour as a percentage of the total cost of the building
 A) 01 
 B) 0.25 
 C) 0.4 
 D) 0.05 
Answer (B)

Q):Per mason per day the expected out turn of cement concrete 1:2:4 will be
 A) 5.0 m3 
 B) 1.5 m3 
 C) 2.5 m3 
 D) 3.5 m3 
Answer (A)
 
Q):The no. of bags of cement required for 50 m3 of brickwork in 1:6 cement mortar is approximately
 A) 75 bags 
 B) 62 bags 
 C) 82 bags 
 D) 92 bags 
Answer (B)
 
Q): For sanitary and water supply works what percentage of the estimated cost of the building works are usually provided in an estimate 
 A) 8% for sanitary work and 7% for water supply work 
 B) 8% for sanitary work and 8% for water supply work 
 C) 7% for sanitary work and 8% for supply work 
 D) None of these 
Answer (B)
  
Q):The expected out turn (cubic meter) of reinforced and plinth or day per mason should be
 A) 1 
 B) 3 
 C) 5 
 D) 10 
Answer (A)

Q):The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mason per day
 A) 3.5 sq. m 
 B) 5.0 sq. m 
 C) 7.5 sq. m 
 D) 10 sq. m 
Answer (C)

Q): The number of the bricks delivered by unskilled labour to a distance of 10 m in a working day is approximately
 A) 1500 
 B) 12200 
 C) 4200 
 D) 5500 
Answer (C)
 
Q):Calculate the volume (cubic meter) of the day mortar required for 1 cubic meter brick work
 A) 0.18 
 B) 0.23 
 C) 0.3 
 D) 0.45 
Answer (C)

Q):Calculate the quantity (cubic meter) of the cement required for 1 cubic meter of brick work with cement mortar (1:4)
 A) 0.05 
 B) 0.06 
 C) 0.2 
 D) 0.24 
Answer (B)
  
Q): The volume (in m3) of coarse aggregate required to make 100 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete is
 A) 84 m3 
 B) 88 m3 
 C) 92 m3 
 D) 96 m3 
Answer (A)
  
Q): Calculate the quantity (cubic meter) of fine aggregate required for the construction of a circular water tank of 3.5 m diameter and 5 m height if M 25 cement concrete is used
 A) 12 
 B) 18.5 
 C) 37 
 D) 48 
Answer (C)
  
Q): Calculate the quantity of the cement required in cubic meter for 10 sq. m of cement plaster 12 mm thick using cement mortar of 1:6
 A) 0.015 
 B) 0.0175 
 C) 0.0205 
 D) 0.0325 
Answer (C)

Q): The inside wall of a septic tank is finished with 12 mm cement plaster with 1:4 cement mortar calculate the quantity of the cement required if the size of the septic tank is 6 m x 4 m 2 m
 A) 0.096 cubic meter 
 B) 0.115 cubic meter 
 C) 0.147 cubic meter 
 D) 0.165 cubic meter 
Answer (B)
 
Q): For 1 sq. m of 7.5 cm thick lime terracing in roof with brick khoa, surkhi, lime (2:2:7) including finishing the quantity of surkhi required
 A) 0.019 cu m 
 B) 0.022 cu m 
 C) 0.023 cu m 
 D) 0.025 cu m 
Answer (B)
 
Q):Which of the following multiplying factor is used for the estimation or lead for Cartze tracks
 A) 0.8 
 B) 1 
 C) 1.1 
 D) 1.2 
Answer (C)

Q): Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds
 A) 2.00% 
 B) 2.50% 
 C) 4.0% 
 D) 5.0% 
Answer (D)
 
Q): For the construction of the building the subheads of the estimate are
 A) Earthwork concrete work brickwork 
 B) Brickwork stonework roofing 
 C) Brickwork flooring woodwork steelwork 
 D) All the above 
Answer (D)
 
Q):According indian standard the actual size of modular brick is
 A) 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm 
 B) 25 cm x 13 cm x 7.5 cm 
 C) 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm 
 D) 20 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm 
Answer (C)
 
Q): The rate of payment is made for 100 cum (per % cum) in case of
 A) Earthwork in excavation 
 B) Rock cutting 
 C) Excavation in trenches for the foundation 
 D) All the above 
Answer (D)
  
Q):The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at in case of a beam of effective length L is 
 A) L + 0.42 d 
 B) L + 2 x 0.42 d 
 C) L - 0.42 d 
 D) L - 2 x 0.4 d 
 Answer (B)
  
Q):Size, capacity and materials need be specified for
 A) Bib-cocks 
 B) Stop-cock 
 C) Ferrules 
 D) All the above 
Answer (D)

Q): In the case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps the cost includes
 A) Setting and laying 
 B) Bed concreting 
 C) Connection to drains 
 D) All of these 
Answer (D)

Q): The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer is called
 A) Master trap 
 B) Interception trap 
 C) Interception manhole 
 D) All option is correct 
Answer (D)

Q):Which of the following multiplying factor is used for the estimation or lead for Cartze tracks
 A) 0.8 
 B) 1 
 C) 1.1 
 D) 1.2 
Answer (C)

Q): The multiplying factor as applied to obtain the maximum daily water demand in relation to the average is
 A) 1.5 
 B) 1.8 
 C) 2.0 
 D) 2.7 
Answer is (B) 

Q):Plywood is identified by
 A) Thickness 
 B) Area
 C) volume 
 D) Weight
Answer is (A) 

Q): During estimation and costing which of this deduction are not made
 A) Electrification work 
 B) Lintels over the opening
 C) Bearing of roof slabs 
 D) Cornice
Answer is (C) 

Q): The term by which a contractor is paid for specifically instructed work on the basis of the cost of labour material and plant plus a markup for overheads and profit is known as
 A) Capital cost
 B) Hour work
 C) Item rate
 D) Day work
Answer is (D) 

Q): 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 the road crust is
 A) 500 m3
 B) 1000 m3
 C) 1500 m3
 D) 2000 m3
Answer is (D) 

Q): For the construction of buildings the sub-heads of the estimate are
 A) earthwork, concrete work, and brickwork
 B) brickwork, stonework, and roofing
 C) brickwork, flooring, woodwork, and steelwork
 D) all of the above
Answer is (D) 

Q): If the diameter of a reinforcement bar is d, the anchorage value of the hook is
 A) 4d
 B) 8d
 C) 12d
 D) 16d
Answer is (D) 

Q): One of the reasons for valuation is (UKSSSC JE 2020 SHIFT-II EVG.)
 A) Collection of rents
 B) Checking the quality
 C) Decoration
 D) Taxation
Answer is (D) 

Q): If the height of the first story of the building is 3.2 m and the riser is 13 cm, the number of treads required is
 A) 12
 B) 18
 C) 30
 D) 38
Answer is (C) 

Q): The quantity of steel is calculated in 
 A) Lump sum
 B) Kilogram

 C) Linear meter
 D) Square meter
Answer is (B) 

Q): A calculation of the quantities of various items of work, and the expenses likely incurred there on, is called
 A) A design
 B) An estimate

 C) A valuation
 D) A payment
Answer is (B) 

Q): The purpose of a valuation is
 A) To estimate the life of the structure 
 B) To buy or sell a property

 C) To pay the income tax
 D) To design a structure
Answer is (B)