Unit - 2
31. In the cubical contents method, the cost of a structure is computed by the multiplication of total cubic contents and
a. Local cubic rate
b. Volume of building
c. Area of building
d. Length of building
32. As per IS 3861-1966, which of the following areas should not be included while calculating the plinth area of a building?
a. Area of walls at terrace level
b. Area of barsati at terrace level
c. Area of walls of at floor level
d. Area of lofts
33. For the preparation of approximate estimates, cubical contents method is more accurate than the unit base method and plinth area method.
a. True
b. False
34. In the plinth area method, the cost of construction is computed by the multiplication of
a. Plinth breadth and rate
b. Plinth area and plinth area rate
c. Plinth length and rate
d. Plinth volume and plinth length rate
35. Estimating is the technique of calculating the various quantities and is needed for controlling the expenditure during the execution of the work.
a. False
b. True
36. Which of the following is not a method used for preparing approximate estimates?
a. Cylindrical base method
b. Unit base method
c. Cubical contents method
d. None of the above
37. While fixing rate per unit of an item, the quantity materials and While fixing rate per unit of an item, the quantity materials and While fixing rate per unit of an item, the quantity materials
a. False
b. True
38. Which of the following data is not required to prepare an estimate?
a. Rates
b. Drawing
c. Amplitude
d. Specifications
39. In the case of works which require some special types of equipment, an amount of _ % of the estimated cost is given.
a. 1-2
b. 3-4
c. 5-6
d. 7-8
40. The process of working out the cost per unit of each item is known as
a. Data
b. Analysis
c. Sheet
d. Work
41. The round off value of 78.25m to the nearest 10m is 41. The round off value of 78.25m to the nearest 10m is41.
a. 70m
b. 75m
c. 77m
d. 78m
42. Pick up the item of work not included in the plinth area estimate
a. Courtyard area
b. Room area
c. Varandah area
d. Wall thickness
43. Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds 5.0%.
a. True
b. False
44. The built up covered area at the floor level of any storey of a building is called plinth area.
a. False
b. True
45. For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are
a. All
b. Earthwork, concrete work, brick work
c. Brick work, stone work, roofing
d. Wood work, steel work
46. The plinth area of a building includes?
a. None of above
b. area of the wall at the floor level
c. area of stair cover
d. area of cantilevered porch
a. True
b. False
48. Carpet area does not include the area of?
a. Passage
b. Corridor
c. Bathroom and lavatory
d. All of above
49. The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to a. 100%
b. 25%
c. 75%
d. 50%
50. While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is
a. Square meters for volume
b. Cubic meter for area
c. Meter for length
d. Litre for capacity
51. According-Indian Standards Institute, the actual -Size of modulni- bricks is
a. 15cm x 5cm x 5cm
b. 30cm x 20cm x 20cm
c. 20cm x 10cm x 10cm
d. 19cm x 9cm x 9cm
52. The actual expenditure involved to complete a work including incidental, establishment and travelling charges is called actual cost.
a. True
b. False
53. The estimated value of work excluding the amount for contingencies, work charge establishment tool and plants, is called work value.
a. True
b. False
54. The order of booking dimensions is
a. Length, height, breadth
b. Height, breadth, length
c. Length, breadth, height
d. None of the above
55. The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of half brick wall.
a. True
b. False
56. The rate of payment is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of
a. Earth work in excavation
b. Excavation in trenches for foundation
c. Rock cutting
d. All of above
57. Bricks are paid per thousand. Bricks are paid per thousand.
a. False
b. True
58. The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest
a. 0.15 kg
b. 0.50 kg
c. 2.00 kg
d. 1.00 kg
59. The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in?
a. Sq m
b. Cub m
c. Meters
d. None of above
60. Cement is paid per 50 kg bag.
a. True
b. False
61. Lime is paid per quintal.
a. False
b. True
62. If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter D4s 1400 kg/cm2 and bond stress is 6 kg/cm2, the required bond length of the rod is 59D.
a. True
b. False
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