FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, CIVIL ENGG. DEPT.

, FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, PARUL UNIVERSITY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(1) Identify the correct sequence of documents as per chronological order
required for approval of residential building project.
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

APPROVED BUILDING PLAN AND LAYOUT

PERMISSION NOTE (RAJACHITTHI)
PLINTH CHECK CERTIFICATE
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
BUILDING USE PERMISSION (OCCUPANCY PERMIT)

a) i,ii,iii,iv,v
b) ii,i,iii,iv,v c) i,iii,ii,iv,v d) v,iv,iii,ii,i
(2) Identify the first and foremost important task of site engineer after receipt
of execution drawingsa) Preparation of bar bending schedule
b) Preparation of detailed estimate
c) Verifying dimensions and orientation of elements in different views
like plan, elevation and section released for construction
d) Checking MOC of different elements
(3) Following is the minimum grade of concrete permissible for residential
construction by IS 456: 2000?
a) M25 b) M20
c) M15 d) M30
(4) How will you permit hand mixing at site in case of unavoidable
circumstances?
a) Never
b) Yes but with 10% additional cement and only in metal
tray

c) Yes

d) Yes but on specially prepared

impervious surface
(5) The best choice of instruments to be used for setting out of a building area) Theodolite and tape b) Different taps of varying lengths c) Auto
level and tape d) Compass and tape
(6) Which is the best and simplest method for attaining proper compaction and
curing in case of isolated footings backfilling?
a) Flooding with water
b) Vibrocompactor

c) Tamping

d)

Ramming
(7) The right choice of bond for brickwork in load bearing wall is
________________.
a) English Bond b) Flemish Bond

c) Header Bond

d)

Stretcher Bond
(8) In case you want to speed up superstructure construction and do not have
time to wait for attaining proper compaction below GL, which material you
will choose for backfilling?
a) Good yellow soil b) Sand
c) Black cotton soil d) Murrum
(9) Can we maintain brick masonry in exact plumb on both faces during regular
residential construction?
a) Yes b) No
c) Cant say

d) Yes but with skilled labour only

(10) Which is the essential activity must be completed before laying G.F. Slab?
a) Layout of sanitary pipes and fittings
b) Electrical conduits
c) Earthing pits
d) Pressure injection by Antitermite Treatment
(11) The most prevalent types of windows used in high rise buildings now a
day area) Aluminium sliding sash windows
b) Metallic windows
c) Wooden casement windows
d) Double hung windows
(12) The most critical factor for proper strength achievement of concrete slab
is
a) Sealing the cracks and fissures in formwork
b) Smooth finishing of concrete
c) Painting the formwork with oil
d) Proper volume batching
(13) The use of chicken mesh in brick masonry wall is fora) Earthquake resistance
b) Crack resistance
c) Improving elevation
d) Economy
(14) Why plastering is done on brick masonry walls?
a) To increase durability
b) To increase weathering resistance
c) To improve aesthetics due to compromised brickwork
d) To reduce microbial attack
(15) Which is the single main reason to use OPC 53 grade in all buildings
recently constructed at Parul University campus irrespective of type or size
of work?
a) Longer and bit uncertain time period for strength development
b) To increase economy
c) To improve elevation
d) Due to short supply of blended cements