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Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Structures | Set 1
1. Process of maintaining different components of building so that it can provide proper service throughout its working life is known as__________
A. Building maintenance
B. Building management
C. Building service
D. Building repairs
Correct : A. Building maintenance
2. Which type of activity is carried out during the maintenance process?
A. Repair of plaster
B. Repair of cracks in walls and ceiling
C. Repair of flooring settlement
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
3. Which type of plaster defect generates a swelling in plaster surface?
A. Crazing
B. Blistering
C. Flaking
D. Popping
Correct : B. Blistering
4. Which type of plaster defect generates a series of hair cracks inside the plaster?
A. Crazing
B. Blistering
C. Flaking
D. Popping
Correct : A. Crazing
5. Which type of chemical is used for the anti-termite treatment of the soil?
A. Aldrin
B. Haptachlor
C. A & B both
D. None of the above
Correct : C. A & B both
6. Which type of maintenance work is taken to prevent a wear or decay of building?
A. Preventive maintenance
B. Remedial maintenance
C. Day to day maintenance
D. Special maintenance
Correct : A. Preventive maintenance
7. Which type of maintenance is known as a preventive maintenance?
A. Routine maintenance
B. Periodical maintenance
C. Pre & pose monsoon maintenance
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
8. Simplest method of identifying weak spots are_______
A. visual inspection
B. tapping the surface
C. chipping the weak concrete
D. both a & b
Correct : D. both a & b
9. Mortar or concrete conveyed through pressure hose and applied pneumatically at high velocity on to a surface is called
A. guniting
B. grouting
C. sealing
D. spraying
Correct : A. guniting
10. Which type of work is done in day to day repair?
A. Remove chokage in pipes
B. Cleaning of manholes
C. Lawn moving
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
11. White washing is done during________
A. Annual repair
B. Day to day repair
C. Special repair
D. Major repair
Correct : A. Annual repair
12. In which type of repair major concreting work is carried out?
A. Annual repair
B. Day to day repair
C. Special repair
D. Major repair
Correct : C. Special repair
13. A big crack is observed in the C I water mains suitable remedy is to
A. paint the crack with bitumen paint
B. use rich cement plaster to cover the crack
C. provide clamps to cover the crack
D. cut affected pipe length and replace it with another pipe
Correct : D. cut affected pipe length and replace it with another pipe
14. Honey combing is caused due to
A. inadequate compaction
B. chemical reaction
C. shock waves
D. lack of curing
Correct : A. inadequate compaction
15. Drying shrinkage can be reduced by__________
A. using practical amount of aggregate
B. lowest usable water content
C. using shrinkage compensating cement
D. all the above
Correct : D. all the above
16. Payment of annual repair is given based on the_________
A. work quality
B. work quantity
C. no. of required workers
D. location of the site
Correct : A. work quality
17. In general, electric wiring of the buildings are change at every ________ year.
A. 15-20
B. 20-30
C. 20-25
D. 30-45
Correct : C. 20-25
18. Adding water to improve workability has the effect of_________
A. reducing strength
B. increasing settlement
C. drying shrinkage
D. all the above
Correct : D. all the above
19. Which factors kept in mind during the building survey of the buildings?
A. time of last inspection
B. Who inspect the building?
C. level of deterioration in building parts
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
20. Moisture and temperature on timber causes
A. dimensional changes
B. shape changes
C. mould growth
D. all the above
Correct : D. all the above
21. Fungi are minute microscopic plant organism. They attack timber in the following condition
A. the moisture content in timber is above 20%
B. there is presence of air and warmth for the growth of fungi
C. the timber is continuously soaked in water
D. both a & b
Correct : D. both a & b
22. Which of the following materials can you use for checking minor leakages through CI pipe joints?
A. white lead.
B. cement
C. lead wool
D. grease
Correct : C. lead wool
23. Decay of timber may be caused by certain insects
A. beetles
B. marine borers
C. white ants
D. all the above
Correct : D. all the above
24. There is seepage of water on both sides of load bearing wall of a building with flat roof. What remedy will you suggest?
A. Remove plaster on the wall and replaster with rich mix.
B. Inspect the roof for cracks over the wall and seal the crack.
C. Paint both the surfaces of the wall with oil paint.
D. Plaster both the surface of wall with cement mortar mixed with water proofing compound.
Correct : B. Inspect the roof for cracks over the wall and seal the crack.
25. Which of the following is not a anti-termite Measure to protect wood work are
A. use only wood that is naturally durable
B. no under moisture accumulation about susceptible
C. painting of timber structures
D. creating poisoned soil
Correct : C. painting of timber structures
26. According to the CPWD guideline, schedule for the annual maintenance work should be complete on or before_______
A. 30th April
B. 31st January
C. 15th August
D. 1st March
Correct : A. 30th April
27. Termite make the timber
A. crack
B. porous
C. moist
D. wet and dry rot
Correct : B. porous
28. Which chemical is used for the removal of the fungus?
A. ammoniac copper solution
B. a & c
C. magnesium fluoride
D. none of the above
Correct : B. a & c
29. How much amount of sodium pentachlorophenates is used for fungus removal compound?
A. 2%
B. 2.5%
C. 3.5%
D. 5%
Correct : A. 2%
30. Code for painting on a concrete, masonry & plaster surface are given in ___________
A. IS : 2395 :1994
B. IS : 2399 :1994
C. IS : 2396 :1994
D. IS : 2395 :1995
Correct : A. IS : 2395 :1994
31. Deflection was noticed in a newly constructed properly designed R.C.C.beam. The defect may be due to____________
A. very longs pan.
B. diagonal cracks near edge of support
C. insufficient concrete cover.
D. early removal of form work.
Correct : D. early removal of form work.
32. Most suitable method of protecting steel columns of a multistoried building against rusting is to:
A. paint with aluminium paint.
B. paint with bitumen paint.
C. paint with redoxide.
D. encase in concrete
Correct : A. paint with aluminium paint.
33. Which one of the following methods will be the best method to make R.C.C slab leak proof?
A. Plaster the roof with cement mortar
B. Lime koba layer over R.C roof with proper slopes
C. soap solution to be sprinkled over the R.C roof
D. Bitumen paint on whole roof surface
Correct : B. Lime koba layer over R.C roof with proper slopes
34. Which one the following is used to protect the steel from rusting
A. Zinc oxide
B. White lead
C. Molten lead
D. Red lead
Correct : D. Red lead
35. The most appropriate cement for reparing cracks in R.C.C works is.
A. Port land cement
B. Expansive cement
C. Quick setting cement
D. Low heat cement
Correct : C. Quick setting cement
36. Steel structure is likely to come in contact with water. To prevent rusting.
A. Apply bitumen coat
B. Apply anti corrosive paint
C. varnish paint
D. slacked lime coat
Correct : B. Apply anti corrosive paint
37. The most effective method of removing old paint from structure is______
A. Washing with water
B. Scrubbing with gunny bag
C. Use of oxy-acetylene flame
D. Polishing with grinding stone
Correct : B. Scrubbing with gunny bag
38. Which type of paint affect generates, when water vapor is trapped inside paint?
A. Peeling
B. Blistering
C. Cracking
D. Flaking
Correct : B. Blistering
39. If paint is poor in adhesion than it causes_________.
A. Peeling
B. Blistering
C. Cracking
D. Flaking
Correct : D. Flaking
40. Creaking inside paint generates due to __________.
A. excessive use of putty
B. very thick coat of the paint
C. crack in plaster
D. All of the above
Correct : D. All of the above
41. Applying paint under high humidity causes ______________.
A. Blooming
B. Pin holes
C. Cracking
D. none of the above
Correct : A. Blooming
42. In a brick masonry structure the following defects are noticed during inspection. Which one of them requires immediate maintenance repair?
A. Dampness on wall
B. Growth of vegetation
C. Structure failure by settlement
D. Falling of plaster
Correct : C. Structure failure by settlement
43. Which type of paint is used for plaster walls?
A. while washing
B. Cement paints
C. Dry distemper
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
44. Paint for the white washing is made by__________.
A. lime and water
B. cement and water
C. oil and cement
D. oil and epoxy
Correct : A. lime and water
45. Which paint is made by the powder chalk?
A. while washing
B. Cement paints
C. Dry distemper
D. oil bound paint
Correct : C. Dry distemper
46. Filler coat is applies over a _________.
A. prime coat
B. final coat
C. paint coat
D. finishing coat
Correct : A. prime coat
47. Which type of paint allows a free movement of the air through its layer?
A. non-breathing paints
B. breathing paints
C. plastic paints
D. none of the above
Correct : B. breathing paints
48. Interior walls of a building have developed cracks. Remedial measures adopted will be to
A. Fill cracks by port land cement mortar
B. Fill cracks with bitumen.
C. Use expansive cement mortar for filling cracks.
D. Use water proofing compound to fill cracks
Correct : A. Fill cracks by port land cement mortar
49. The main aim of maintaining any structures is to
A. Improve its appearance
B. Utilize the funds provided
C. Stabilize the structure so as to enable it carry the functions for which it is constructed
D. Utilize services of in charge maintenance
Correct : C. Stabilize the structure so as to enable it carry the functions for which it is constructed
50. Which of the following jobs will you classify as special maintenance
A. Replacing door frame damaged by white ants
B. Renewal coat to W.B.M road surface
C. White washing and colour washing of buildings
D. Painting of steel roof trusses of a workshop
Correct : B. Renewal coat to W.B.M road surface
51. The high pH of the fresh concrete make a thin oxide film around the reinforcement steel
A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Correct : A. true
52. The pH value of fresh concrete is around
A. 10
B. 11
C. 11.5
D. 12.5
Correct : D. 12.5
53. If the cracks width is less than 0.1 mm then they are called
A. fine
B. thin
C. medium
D. wide
Correct : A. fine
54. Surface coating is also one of the methods of treating cracks.
A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Correct : A. true
55. Painting work should be start after 3 to 6 month of plastering on new walls.
A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Correct : A. true
56. How much time required for curing of cement paints?
A. 2 – 3 hr
B. 4 – 10 hr
C. 6 – 7 hr
D. 1 – 2 hr
Correct : B. 4 – 10 hr
57. Use of electricity is measured in ____________ for home electric system.
A. V
B. W
C. kWh
D. mA
Correct : C. kWh
58. How much load is acceptable on one circuit in home electric system?
A. 4 KW
B. 5 KW
C. 3 KW
D. 10 KW
Correct : C. 3 KW
59. How much maximum current is allow in single circuit for home electric system?
A. 20A
B. 10A
C. 25A
D. 15A
Correct : D. 15A
60. What is functions of home water supply system?
A. to provide a fresh water
B. distribute the water thought out a home
C. store the water inside the home
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
61. Flushing is one of the method of cleaning
A. water pipe
B. sewer pipe
C. steam pipe
D. drain pipe
Correct : B. sewer pipe
62. The approaches made for inspection & cleaning of sewers is called
A. trap
B. cover
C. manhole
D. drain
Correct : C. manhole
63. The process of supplying fresh air into a closed space for removal of foul smell is called
A. airing
B. venting
C. proving
D. ventilation
Correct : D. ventilation
64. Ventilation depends on
A. humidity
B. temperature
C. air change
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
65. Stains caused by paints & varnish can be removed by
A. carbon tetrachloride
B. water
C. oil
D. grease
Correct : A. carbon tetrachloride
66. While preparing the maintenance estimate the capital cost of building is deducted.
A. true
B. false
C. none
D. all
Correct : A. true
67. Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________
A. Maintenance engineer
B. Design engineer
C. Surface engineer
D. Structural engineer
Correct : A. Maintenance engineer
68. The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by ____________
A. Internal bonding
B. External bonding
C. Stress bonding
D. Layered bonding
Correct : B. External bonding
69. Blistering and peeling is one of the defect seen in
A. concrete
B. walling
C. painting
D. plumbing
Correct : C. painting
70. Rehabilitation of structures may be required due to several reasons. Choose the correct reason.
A. Environmental effects
B. Tensile effects
C. Compressive effects
D. Range effects
Correct : A. Environmental effects
71. What is the problem of rehabilitation?
A. Unique
B. Submerged
C. Lined
D. Layered
Correct : A. Unique
72. The repair and rehabilitation of damaged or spelled concrete is done by removing the _____
A. Loose concrete
B. Collapsing
C. Breakage
D. Bonding
Correct : A. Loose concrete
73. In restoration of strength by adding external reinforced concrete the damages concrete is first repaired by applying ____________
A. Preload
B. Tensile load
C. Compressive load
D. Overload
Correct : A. Preload
74. The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in _
A. Dry conditions
B. Costal zones
C. Regional zones
D. Hot condition
Correct : B. Costal zones
75. The repair procedure in severe damage includes ____________
A. Grouting
B. Collapse
C. Shortcrete
D. Mud
Correct : C. Shortcrete
76. Which pipe is used for carrying a human waste?
A. soil pipe
B. vent pipe
C. waste pipe
D. rainwater pipe
Correct : A. soil pipe
77. Which pipe is used for maintain a ventilation is sewage system?
A. soil pipe
B. vent pipe
C. anti-siphonage pipe
D. rainwater pipe
Correct : C. anti-siphonage pipe
78. Main causes of failure of the structure?
A. design error
B. materials
C. inspection
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
79. What is unpredictable factors of failure of structure?
A. earthquake
B. bomb blast
C. natural disaster
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
80. What is main causes of horizontal cracks in concrete?
A. plastic shrinkage
B. settlement cracking
C. early removal of the formwork
D. all of the above
Correct : A. plastic shrinkage
81. Causes of distress of concrete is _____
A. high load
B. accident
C. corrosion
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
82. In how many layers is oil paint applied to a surface?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
Correct : A. 3
83. Emulsion Paints contain:
A. Nitro cotton
B. Zinc white
C. White lead
D. Polyvinyl acetate
Correct : D. Polyvinyl acetate
84. Anticorrosive paint is ___________ in color
A. Blue
B. White
C. Black
D. Yellow
Correct : B. White
85. In which of the below, it is not necessary to remove existing paint to apply a new one?
A. Aluminum paints
B. Cement paints
C. Oil paints
D. Enamel paints
Correct : C. Oil paints
86. Synthetic rubber paints are prepared from:
A. Resin
B. Rubber
C. Synthetic fibers
D. Polyvinyl Chloride
Correct : A. Resin
87. What is used to make paints odorless to an extent?
A. Flat latex
B. Celluloid sheets
C. Acrylic compound
D. Plioway resins
Correct : D. Plioway resins
88. Spray painting is used to:
A. Apply paint without touching surface
B. Apply large amount of paint
C. Reach high areas
D. Get textured paint
Correct : A. Apply paint without touching surface
89. At roof slab level over the DPC, __________ are provided.
A. Tiles
B. Concrete
C. P.C.C
D. Rubber sheet
Correct : A. Tiles
90. DPM stands for:
A. Damp Proof Material
B. Damp Proof Mix
C. Damp Proof Member
D. Damp Proof Membrane
Correct : D. Damp Proof Membrane
91. Which of the below is an example of semi rigid DPC material?
A. Plastic sheeting
B. Cement concrete
C. Asphalt
D. Stone
Correct : C. Asphalt
92. For DPC at plinth level, which grade of concrete is used?
A. M10
B. M20
C. M25
D. M15
Correct : D. M15
93. In a white wash, after how many hours is dissolved gum added to the solution?
A. 24 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 1 hour
Correct : A. 24 hours
94. The appearance of glossy patches on the painted surface is called:
A. Flashing
B. Blooming
C. Running
D. Blistering
Correct : A. Flashing
95. Which document used for note down the data during the structure assessments?
A. work sheet
B. site book
C. work book
D. data book
Correct : A. work sheet
96. There are _____ stages in condition survey.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 2
Correct : B. 4
97. Which test used for identifying the corrosion in RCC beam?
A. resistivity test
B. Halfcell potential
C. a & b both
D. none of the above
Correct : C. a & b both
98. Which test used for identifying the integrity of RCC beam?
A. tapping
B. pulse-echo
C. radar test
D. all of the above
Correct : D. all of the above
99. Wood surface requires _________ coats of plastering.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 1
D. none of the above
Correct : B. 3
100. Which admixture is used to improve workability?
A. Plasticizers
B. Metakaolin
C. Reducers
D. Accelerators
Correct : A. Plasticizers