STES’S SINHGAD COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, PUNE 411041

SUBJECT: Specification Writing II (2015 PATTERN)

Fourth Year B.Arch. Semester VIII

IN-SEM EXAM QUESTION BANK MCQ QUESTIONS FOR PART A:

UNIT 1:

1. What comes after site clearance in check list of excavation? Setting out centre line layout and
establishing Bench Marks and other reference marks.

2. Plain cement concrete in foundation and plinth mixing shall not be done for less than 1.5 minutes.

3. First-class Bricks shall have a frog of 10mm depth on one of their flat faces.

4. The brick work shall continuously be kept well-watered for how many days after laying? 14 days

5. Mode of measurement and payment for stone masonry is in number of cubic metres of the
completed work.

6. Cement mortar in plastering is a uniform mixture of Dry sand and Cement.

7. Patches of plaster 15 cm. x 15 cm. shall be put on about 3 m apart as gauges in cement plastering.

8. During R.C.C. work the; concrete shall be placed into its final position, compacted and finished
within 30 minutes of mixing the water and before setting commences.

9. Binding wire of what diameter shall be used in R.C.C work? 1.63 mm or 1.22 mm

10. What is used for footing and column compaction? Needle Vibrator

UNIT 2:

1. In water supply systems, distribution of water to the consumers is done by Pipe network.

2. The water is supplied with the help of pumps from the UGWT to the Over Head Water Tank
(OHWT).

3. The pipes are available in several types and sizes. They may be mainly classified into three groups
according to the material used in their manufacturing as Metallic pipes, Cement pipes and Plastic
pipes.

4. Which pipes are best suitable for long distance pipe lines of high pressure and provide satisfactory
performance during service? Steel pipes

5. Which pipes are not suitable for the area which is very hot? Un-plasticized PVC (UPVC) Pipes

6. A pipe fitting for connecting a service pipe to a water main is called as Ferrule Connection.

7. For fixing ferrule the empty main shall be drilled and tapped at 45 degree to the vertical and the
ferrule screwed in.
8. Which device measures the volume of water used by residential and commercial building units
that are supplied with water by a public water supply system. They are also used to determine flow
through a particular portion of the system? Water Meter

9. A Non-return Valve allows a medium to flow in only one direction and is fitted to ensure that the
medium flows through a pipe in the right direction, where pressure conditions may otherwise cause
reversed flow.

10. A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disc., fitting against machine-
smoothed faces, at right angles to the direction of flow, is known as Sluice valve or Gate valve.

11. A bib tap is a draw off tap with a horizontal inlet and free outlet and a stop valve is a valve with
suitable means of connections for insertion in a pipe line for controlling or stopping the flow.

12. A ball valve is a form of quarter-turn valve which uses a hollow, perforated and pivoting ball to
control flow through it. It is open when the ball's hole is in line with the flow and closed when it is
pivoted 90 degrees by the valve handle.

13. SW pipes generally have 100-450 cm internal dia. Or 60,75,90 cm in length.

14. Cement concrete pipes have 150mm dia. Or 4 inches to 17 feet dia.

15. Cement concrete pipes are generally not available in this shape (they are generally available in
circular, horizontal elliptical, vertical elliptical, arch, and rectangular shapes.)

16. Septic tank is a part of Septic system (Sewage system)

17. Septic tanks are a must in sewage system

18. In septic tanks, the sludge is collected at (Covered pit)

19. Soak pit is also known as Soak way or Leach pit.

20. Soak pit is covered , porous-walled chamber that allows water to slowly soak into the ground.

21. For maintenance purpose, Soak pit should be…

22. An inspection chamber is generally installed at the property line of the building.

23. Manholes are generally seen at urban areas, in streets and occasionally under sidewalks.

24. Which is the most common type of wiring used in domestic appliances?

25. A bedroom may require one lamp at dressing table controlled by a switch and one lamp just
above the bed which may require dual control by

26. In cleat wiring, cleats shall be fixed at distances not greater than 30 cm apart and at regular
intervals.

27. Cleat or temporary Wiring is recommended only for temporary installations

28. For surface wiring system, electrical work should begin after which phase of finishing work?

29. Incandescent lamps have 60 watts rating

30. Load in light circuit of 2, 5A (100 watt) 1 Lamp (60 watt) and 1 ceiling fan (60 watt) is ___

31. Electrification of a building includes: a] Service connection including meter box

b] Main fuse board, earthing and electric wiring

c] Supply of bulbs , fans

32. Which of the following is a commonly adopted system of wiring for building electrification:

33. Which of the following aspects is not valid for earthing design:

34. Ammonia is….

35. One ton of refrigeration is….

36. Which of the following is not a component of packaged air conditioners?

37. In which component of the chilled water system, the return air and the fresh air mixture is
filtered?

38. One example of the distribution component for a central AC plant:

39. Preferred location for the opening of air-conditioner

40. Property of material used in HVAC installation