1. Elastomers can extend up to (Source: https://www.indiabix.

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a. five times their original dimensions
b. seven times their original dimensions
c. ten times their original dimensions
d. three times their original dimensions
Explanation: The elasticity is derived from the ability of the long chains to reconfigure themselves to distribute an
applied stress. Covalent cross-linkages, in particular, ensure that the elastomer will return to its original
configuration when the stress is removed. As a result of this extreme flexibility, elastomers can reversibly extend
from 5 to 700 percent, depending on the specific material.
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2. The initial setting time of lime-pozzolana, is

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a. 30 minutes
b. 45 minutes
c. 90 minutes
d. 120 minutes
Explanation: The activated lime pozzolana mixtures are rapid setting, the initial sets being obtained in 1-2 hr and the
final within 24 hr. (Source: http://www.techno-preneur.net)

3. The rocks in which argil (or clay) predominates, are called?

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a. Sillicious rocks
b. Argillaceous rocks
c. Calcareous rocks
d. Igneous rocks
a. Sillicious rocks Siliceous rock, any of a group of sedimentary rocks that consist largely or almost entirely of silicon
dioxide (SiO2), either as quartz or as amorphous silica and cristobalite.
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b. Argillaceous rocks Argillaceous rocks are those with argil or clay as its principle constituent. These rocks are hard
and durable but are brittle. (Source: Basic Civil Engineering by Dr. B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kr. Jain)
c. Calcareous rocks a rock consisting of calcium carbonate, generally with a high pH (pH > 7), usually (vigorously)
bubbling when treated with a strong acid.(Source: http://www.glossary.lias.net)
d. Igneous rocks Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and hardening of molten material called magma.
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4. Knots in timber are:

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a. Defects caused by crushing fibres
 b. Splits radiating from the centre
c. Speckled strains
d. Signs of branches cut off
Explanation: In the sawn pieces of timber the stump of fallen branches appear as knots. Knots are dark and hard
pieces. (Source: http://www.civilengineeringx.com/traditional-materials/defects-in-timber/)

5. Refers to a pit for the reception or detention of sewage. (Source: http://philarchreview.blogspot.com)

a. Cesspool
b. Catch Basin
c. Oakum
d. Leach
a. Cesspool an underground container for the temporary storage of liquid waste and sewage.
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b. Catch Basin a cistern located at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer and designed to catch
and retain matter that would not pass readily through the sewer.(Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
c. Oakum a loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams
and packing joints. (Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
d. Leach In the case of plumbing systems, leaching refers to the process of dissolving a soluble component out of a
constituent material at a wetted surface. Materials commonly leached into drinking water from water distribution
systems include copper, lead, and nickel.(Source: https://www.safeplumbing.org)

6. What is a Gooseneck? (Source: http://philarchreview.blogspot.com)

a. A return bend of small-sized pipe one end of which is about one (1) foot long and the other end is
about three (3) inches long. It is commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink. Also, the lead
connection between a service pipe and a water main.
b. A piece of sheet metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is
expected to run.
c. A metallic sleeve, called or otherwise, joined to an opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed
that can be removed for the purpose of cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.
d. A water closet consisting of a continuous though containing water. The trough extends under two
(2) or more adjacent seats. Prohibited by most authorities for permanent installations
a. Gooseneck a return bend of small-sized pipe one end of which is about one (1) foot long and the other end is
about three (3) inches long. It is commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink. Also, the lead connection between a
service pipe and a water main. (Source: http://philarchreview.blogspot.com)
b. Flashing a piece of sheet metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is expected to
run. (Source: http://philarchreview.blogspot.com)
c. Ferrule a metallic sleeve, called or otherwise, joined to an opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed that
can be removed for the purpose of cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.
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d. Latrine a water closet consisting of a continuous though containing water. The trough extends under two (2) or
more adjacent seats. Prohibited by most authorities for permanent installations.
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7. A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits against the valve seat.
The plane of movement of the disk is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water, which is turned
through a tortuous passage to direct the flow normal to the face of the disk.
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a. Swing Check Valve
b. Flush Valve
c. Globe Valve
d. Gate Valve
a. Swing Check Valve The swing check valve is used to prevent back flow in the line. Flow is in a straight line
through the valve resulting in minimal pressure drop. The disc swings into the open position as the media flows
through the line. Back pressure in the line holds the disc in the closed position.
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b. Flush Valve a ball valve in a water-closet flush tank (Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
c. Globe Valve the globe valve is used for throttling flow control. Shut off is accomplished by moving the disc
against the flow stream rather than across it as in the case with a gate valve. The flow pattern through a globe
valve involves changes in direction, resulting in greater resistance to flow, causing high pressure drop.
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d. Gate Valve The gate valve is the most commonly used valve in industry. They are intended for onoff flow
control and should only be used in the fully open or fully closed position. (Source: http://www.ladishvalves.com)

8. A fitting or device so constructed as to prevent the passage of air, gas, and some vermin through a
pipe without materially affecting the flow of sewage or waste water through it.
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a. Latrine
b. Oakum
c. Trap
d. Clean-Out Ferrule
a. Latrine a water closet consisting of a continuous though containing water. The trough extends under two (2) or
more adjacent seats. Prohibited by most authorities for permanent installations.
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b. Oakum a loosely twisted hemp or jute fiber impregnated with tar or a tar derivative and used in caulking seams
and packing joints. (Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
c. Trap A fitting or device so constructed as to prevent the passage of air, gas and materially affecting the flow of
sewage or waste water through it. (Source: https://www.quizlet.com/)
d. Clean-Out Ferrule A metallic sleeve calked (to fill the gaps , to seal or to waterproof) or otherwise, joined to an
opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for the purpose of cleaning or examining the
interior of the pipe. (Source: https://www.quizlet.com)

9. Water plus human waste, solid and liquid, urine that is flushed out of toilets and urinals.
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a. Grey Water
b. White Water
 c. Black Water
d. Potable Water
a. Grey Water household wastewater (as from a sink or bath) that does not contain serious contaminants (as from
toilets or diapers) (Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
b. N/A
c. Black Water Blackwater is any wastewater that is contaminated with water discharged from a toilet.
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d. Potable Water a water fit for drinking, being free from contamination and not containing a sufficient quantity of
saline material to be regarded as a mineral water. (Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)

10. An opening or space to accommodate a group of pipes. (Source: https://www.quizlet.com)

a. Pipe Chase
b. Gooseneck
c. Catch Basin
d. Coagulation-Flocculation
a. Pipe Chase household wastewater (as from a sink or bath) that does not contain serious contaminants (as from
toilets or diapers) (Source: http://www.dictionaryofconstruction.com)
b. Gooseneck a return bend of small-sized pipe one end of which is about one (1) foot long and the other end is
about three (3) inches long. It is commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink. Also, the lead connection between a
service pipe and a water main. (Source: http://philarchreview.blogspot.com)
c. Catch Basin a cistern located at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer and designed to catch
and retain matter that would not pass readily through the sewer.(Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com)
d. Coagulation-Flocculation adds chemicals which lump together suspended particles for filtration or separation.
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