1. The pointing which is extensively used in brick work and stone masonry face work, is ?

flush pointing

struck pointing

V-grooved pointing

tuck pointing

Answer: flush pointing

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2. The brick laid with its length parallel to the face of the wall is called a ?

course

stretcher

header

closer

Answer: stretcher

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3. The vertical distance between the springing line and the highest point on the intrados is called ............. of the arch ?

depth

rise

haunch

extrados

Answer: rise

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4. A bat is the portion of a ?

wall not exposed to weather

brick cut across the width

wall between facing and backing

brick cut in such a manner that its one long face remains uncut

Answer: brick cut across the width

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5. The type of masonry in which the stones of irregular size and shapes are used and there are no regular courses, is known as ?

uncoursed rubble masonry

coursed rubble masonry

random rubble masonry

dry rubble masonry

Answer: uncoursed rubble masonry

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6. In a brick nogging type of partition wall, the vertical wooden members are called ?

noggings

studs

sills

templates

Answer: studs

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7. The slump commonly adopted for concrete for road works is ?

12 to 25

20 to 28

25 to 50

50 to 100

Answer: 20 to 28

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8. In a public building, the stairs should be located near the ................. of building ?

entrance

centre

end

toilet

Answer: entrance

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9. The vertical distance between the wall plate and top of the ridge is called .......... of roof ?

rise

pitch

template

gable

Answer: rise

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10. King closers are related to ?

king post truss

queen post truss

brick masonry

doors and windows

Answer: brick masonry

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