1. For 100 sq.

m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is

(A) 0.90 m3

(B) 0.94 m3

(C) 0.98 m3

(D) 1.00 m3

Answer: Option B

2.The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is

(A) Quantity of the materials

(B) Availability of materials

(C) Transportation of materials

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

3.Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is

(A) 10 cm

(B) 15 cm

(C) 20 cm

(D) None of these

Answer: Option A

4.If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular length, and the ground is

also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by

(A) Mid-section formula

(B) Trapezoidal formula

(C) Prismoidal formula

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

5.A cement concrete road is 1000 m long, 8 m wide and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick

gravel. The box cutting in road crust is

(A) 500 m3

(B) 1000 m3

(C) 1500 m3
(D) 2000 m3

Answer: Option C

6.While estimating the quantities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is

(A) Metre for length

(B) Cubic metre for area

(C) Square metres for volume

(D) Litre for capacity

Answer: Option D

7.The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of

(A) One or more than one brick wall

(B) Brick work in arches

(C) Reinforced brick work

(D) Half brick wall

Answer: Option D

8.The cross-sections for a highway is taken at

(A) Right angle to the centre line

(B) 30 metres apart

(C) Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

9.According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual size of modular bricks is

(A) 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm

(B) 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm

(C) 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm

(D) 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm

Answer: Option C

11.The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30

cm, is termed as

(A) Excavation

(B) Surface dressing

(C) Cutting
(D) Surface excavation

Answer: Option D

12.In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre

distance between the walls and

(A) Breadth of the wall

(B) Half breadth of wall on each side

(C) One fourth breadth of wall on each side

(D) None of these

Answer: Option B

13.The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is

(A) 1.5 m3

(B) 2.5 m3

(C) 3.5 m3

(D) 5.0 m3

Answer: Option D

14.The area is measured correct to the nearest

(A) 0.01 sqm

(B) 0.02 sqm

(C) 0.03 sqm

(D) 0.04 sqm

Answer: Option A

15.The measurement is not made in square metres in case of

(A) D.P.C. (Damp proof course)

(B) Form works

(C) Concrete Jeffries

(D) R.C. Chhajja

Answer: Option D

16.Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds

(A) 2.0 %

(B) 2.5 %

(C) 4.0 %
(D) 5.0 %

Answer: Option D

17.The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day

(A) 2.5 sqm

(B) 5.0 sqm

(C) 7.5 sqm

(D) 10 sqm

Answer: Option C

18.While preparing a detailed estimate

(A) Dimension should be measured correct to 0.01 m

(B) Area should be measured correct to 0.01 sqm

(C) Volume should be measured correct to 0.01 cum

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

19.The most reliable estimate is

(A) Detailed estimate

(B) Preliminary estimate

(C) Plinth area estimate

(D) Cube rate estimate

Answer: Option A

20.According to ISI method of measurement, the order of the sequence is

(A) Length, breadth, height

(B) Breadth, length, height

(C) Height, length, breadth

(D) None of these

Answer: Option A

21.Anti-siphonage pipe is connected to

(A) Main soil pipe

(B) Bottom of P trap W.C.

(C) Top of P trap W.C.

(D) Side of water closet

Answer: Option C

Question No. 51

22.The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is

(A) 2.5 sq m

(B) 4.0 sq m

(C) 6.0 sq m

(D) 8.0 sq m

Answer: Option D

23.The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of effective

length L, is

(A) L + 0.42 d

(B) L + (2 × 0.42 d)

(C) L - (0.42 d)

(D) L - (2 × 0.4 d)

Answer: Option B

Question No. 59

24.The correct Prismoidal formula for volume is

(A) D [first area + last area + Even area + 2 odd areas]

(B) D/3 [first area + last area + 4 Even area + 2 odd areas]

(C) D/3 [first area + last area + 2 Even area + 4 odd areas]

(D) D/6 [first area + odd areas]

Answer: Option B

25.The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole provided in a base drainage system

(A) At every change of direction

(B) At every change of gradient

(C) At every 30 m intervals

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

26.The 'centre line method' is specially adopted for estimating

(A) Circular buildings

(B) Hexagonal buildings

(C) Octagonal buildings

(D) All the above

Answer: Option D

26.The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following:

(A) Collapsible gates with rails

(B) Rolling shutters

(C) Expanded metal wire netting

(D) M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works

Answer: Option D

27.The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended

(A) 100 mm

(B) 150 mm

(C) 200 mm

(D) 175 mm

Answer: Option B

28.The order of booking dimensions is

(A) Length, breadth, height

(B) Breadth, length, height

(C) Height, breadth, length

(D) None of these

Answer: Option A

27.The detention period in a septic tank is assumed

(A) 20 minutes

(B) 25 minutes

(C) 30 minutes

(D) 40 minutes

Answer: Option C

28.If B is the width of formation, d is the height of the embankment, side slope S : 1, for a highway

with no transverse slope, the area of cross-section is

(A) B + d + Sd

(B) Bd + Sd2
(C) B × d - Sd1/2

(D) ½ (Bd + Sd2)

Answer: Option B

29.The minimum width of a septic tank is taken

(A) 70 cm

(B) 75 cm

(C) 80 cm

(D) 90 cm

Answer: Option B

30.The expected out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is

(A) 1.00 cum

(B) 2.00 cum

(C) 3.00 cum

(D) 4.00 cum

Answer: Option C

31.The expected out turn of brick work in cement mortar in foundation and plinth per mason per
day, is

(A) 1.00 m3

(B) 1.25 m3

(C) 1.50 m3

(D) 1.75 m3

Answer: Option B

32.The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept

(A) 60 cm

(B) 70 cm

(C) 75 cm to 80 cm

(D) 80 cm

Answer: Option C

33.For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the quantity of cement

required, is

(A) 0.200 m3
(B) 0.247 m3

(C) 0.274 m3

(D) 0.295 m3

Answer: Option C

34.The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in

(A) Cub. m

(B) Sq. m

(C) Metres

(D) None of these

Answer: Option B

35.The volume is measured correct to the nearest

(A) 0.01 cum

(B) 0.02 cum

(C) 0.03 cum

(D) 0.04 cum

Answer: Option A

35.For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the quantity of cement required, is

(A) 0.90 m3

(B) 0.94 m3

(C) 0.98 m3

(D) 1.00 m3

Answer: Option B

36.The floor area includes the area of the balcony up to

(A) 100 %

(B) 75 %

(C) 50 %

(D) 25 %

Answer: Option C

36.The weight of an item is measured correct to nearest

(A) 0.25 kg

(B) 0.50 kg
(C) 0.75 kg

(D) 1.00 kg

Answer: Option D

37.Berms are provided in canals if these are

(A) Fully in excavation

(B) Partly in excavation and partly in embankment

(C) Fully in embankment

(D) All the above

Answer: Option B

38.A document containing detailed description

of all the items of work together with their

current rates is called [TSSPSCL-AE-2018].

1. schedule of rates

2. tender

3. analysis of rates

4. cubic rate estimate

Correct Answer: A

39.Working out the exact quantities of various

items of work is known as [TSPSC

HMWS&SB 2020]

1. mensuration

2. quantity surveying

3. valuation

4. estimating

Correct Answer: B

40.The form work which is used for vertical

structural member such as columns, RCC

walls etc known as[TSPSC HMWS&SB

2020]

1. centering
2. formwork

3. shuttering

4. staging

Correct Answer: C

41.The following are related to units of

measurements for various items and

materials.Identify the WRONG pair[TSPSC

HMWS&SB 2020]

1. sand filling m3

2. rock excavation m3

3. damp proof course m3

4. thin partition wall m2

Correct Answer: C

42.Estimate the cost of brick work for a wall 4

m long, 3 m high and 30 cm thick. The rate

of brick work is rupees 320/m3 (in rupees)

[TSPSC HMWS&SB 2020]

1. 11,520

2. 115.2

3. 1,152

4. 1,15,200

Correct Answer: C

43.Read the following statements : [TSPSC

HMWS&SB 2020]

A. lead is the average horizontal

distance between site of earth work

and the area of disposal

B. lift is the average vertical distance

between level of excavation to the

place of spreading or heaping

C. lift is the average horizontal

distance between site of earth work

and the area of disposal

D. lead is the average vertical

distance between level of

excavation to the place of

spreading or heaping

Identify the correct statement :

1. C and D only

2. A and C only

3. A and D only

4. A and B only

Correct Answer: D

44.P, Q, R and S are four points at the corners

of an excavation. The heights of the

excavation at the four points are 3.21 m,

1.47 m, 2.15 m and 3.51 m. PS and QR are

parallel sides of lengths 3 m and 7.5 m

respectively. The vertical distance between

PS and QR is 6 m. Fluid the volume of the

excavation[TSPSC HMWS&SB 2020]

1. 8.142 m3

2. 81.42 m3

3. 814.2 m3

4. 8142 m3

Correct Answer: B

45.The quantity of wood for the shutters of

doors and windows is measured in[TSPSC

HMWS&SB 2020]

1. m2

2. m3

3. lumpsum
4. m

Correct Answer: A

46.The standard schedule of rates(SSR) is

revised once in[TSPSC Deputy surveyor

2017]

A. 3 years

B. 2 years

C. Every year

D. None of the above

47.Quantities of iron works are computed in

terms of[TSPSC Deputy surveyor 2017]

1. Numbers

2. Area in sq.m

3. Volume in cu.m

4. Weight in kgs

Correct Answer: D

48.The order of booking dimensions in

estimating quantities[TSPSC Deputy

surveyor 2017]

1. Length, Breadth, Height

2. Breadth, Length, Height

3. Height, Breadth, Length

4. None of the above

Correct Answer: A

49.F.A.R refers to[TSPSC Deputy surveyor

2017]

1. Floor Advantage Ratio

2. Floor Acre Ratio

3. Floor Actual Ratio

4. Floor Area Ratio

Correct Answer: D
49.Which of the following gives full description

of item of construction of work? [TSPSC

Deputy surveyor 2017]

1. Estimate

2. Specification

3. Rates

4. None of the above

Correct Answer: B

50.An accurate estimate in which each item of

work is worked out separately is[TSPSC

Deputy surveyor 2017]

1. Approximate estimate

2. Detailed estimate

3. Abstract estimate

4. None of the above

Correct Answer: B

51.The process of determining the unit rate of

a finished item of work is known as[TSPSC

Deputy surveyor 2017]

1. Analysis of rate

2. Rate at source

3. Standard schedule of rates

4. Local rates

Correct Answer: A

52.The process of improving the existing

condition of the slum is[TSPSC Deputy

surveyor 2017]

1. Clearance

2. Upgradation and rehabilitation

3. Sites and services

4. Conservation
Correct Answer: B

53.the plinth area of a building NOT includes

(TSPSC-AEE-2018)

(a) area of cantileverd porch

(b) are of the walls at the floor level

(c) area of stair cover

(d) lift and wall including landing

Correct Answer: A

54.The technique for establishing and

maintaining priorities among various jobs

of a project is known as(TS TRANSCO

AE-2018)

(1) Event flow scheduling technique

(2) Short interval scheduling

(3) Critical ratio scheduling

(4) Slotting technique for scheduling

Correct Answer: C

55.The difference between the time available

to do a job and the time required to do it is

called (TS TRANSCO AE-2018)

(1) duration

(2) constraint

(3) float

(4) event

Correct Answer: C

56.Slack time in PERT analysis[TS GENCO

2015]

1. Can never be greater than zero

2. Is always zero for critical activities

3. Can never be less than zero

4. Is minimum for critical events

Correct Answer: B

57.A document containing detailed description

of all the items of work together with their

current rates is called [TSPSC AEE

2015]

1.Analysis of rates

2.Tender

3.Schedule of Rates

4.Cubic rate estimate

Correct Answer: C

58.The optimistic, most likely and pessimistic

time estimates for an activity are 6, 16 and

22 days, what could be the probabilistic

time estimate[TSPSC AEE 2015]

A.15.33 days

B.30.66 days

C.14.66 days

D.29.33 days

Correct Answer: A

59..How much percentage of the estimated

cost of the building works are usually

provided in the estimate for electrification

works [TSPSC AEE 2015]

A.10% of the estimated cost of the

building

B.5% of the estimated cost of the

building

C.8% of the estimated cost of the

building

D.12% of the estimated cost of the building

Correct Answer: C
60.Which one of the following is relatively

more accurate estimating method for

building[TSPSC AEE 2015]

1.service unit

2.square meter of floor area

3.cubic meter of the building

4.elemental bill method

Correct Answer: D

61.When additional works were found

necessary during construction, which were

not contemplated at the beginning, the

estimate prepared for such items is known

as[TSPSC AEE 2017]

(1) Preliminary estimate

(2) Complementary estimate

(3) Supplementary estimate

(4) Revised estimate

Correct Answer: C

62.The most commonly used cranes in high

rise construction sites where concentration

of work is in a limited area of the

site[TSPSC AEE 2017]

(1) Tower cranes

(2) Overhead cranes

(3) Crawler cranes

(4) Goliat cranes

Correct Answer: A

63.The system in which the owner acquires

land, prepare drawings & estimation and

the contractor execute the work, operate

and collect fee from the users till the full

cost is realized, is known as[TSPSC AEE

2017]

(1) Rate Contract

(2) BOT

(3) Lumpsum contract

(4) Turnkey

Correct Answer: B

64.A fund which is gradually accumulated and

set aside to reconstruct the property after

the expiry of its period of utility is known

as[TSPSC AEE 2017]

(1) Annuity

(2) Dividend

(3) Mutual fund

(4) Sinking fund

Correct Answer: D

70.In earth work excavation, normally lead

and lift is considered for preparation of

road estimate [TSPSC HMWS&SB 2015]

(1) 30 m and 1.5 m

(2) 20 m and 1.5 m

(3) 20 m and 2.0 m

(4) 30 m and 2.0 m

Correct Answer: A

71.Cornice and coping is measured

in____________[TSPSC HMWS&SB 2015]

(1) Running meter & Square meter

(2) Running meter & Running meter

(3) Square meter & Square meter

(4) Square meter & Running meter

Correct Answer: B
72.Detailed specifications includes[TSPSC AE

2015]

1. Rates of various items of work

2. Measurements taken after

execution of work

3. Quantities of items dumped at site

4. Quantities and qualities of

materials

Correct Answer: D

73.Abstract estimate is[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. Estimation of quantities of various

items of work

2. Estimation of unit rates of various

items of work

3. Estimation of cost of various items

of work

4. Estimation of leads of various items

of work

Correct Answer: C

74.If 'b' is the width of formation, 'd' is the

height of the embankment, of length 'L'

and side slope n : 1 for a road, the quantity

of earth work is[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. (b/d+nd2)L

2. (bd+nd2)L

3. (bd-n√d)L2

4. L/2 ( bd+ nd2)

Correct Answer: B

75.Estimate the rate of metal at site per Cu.m,

whose rate at source is Rs. 800 /

Cu.m(including loading & unloading) and

lead of 35 KM @ a rate of Rs.

20/Km[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. Rs. 800=00

2. Rs. 700 = 00

3. Rs.1500=00

4. Rs. 2000= 00

Correct Answer: C

76.As per IS 3861:2002, in the detailed

estimate the volumes are worked out to

the nearest of[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. 0.01 Cu.m

2. 0.05 Cu.m

3. 0.005 Cu.m

4. 0.001 Cu.m

Correct Answer: A

76.Calculate the quantity of earth work by midordinate method, for 200 m length of a

portion of road in a uniform ground. The

heights of banks at the two ends being

1.00 m and 2.00 m. The formation width is

10 m and side slope 2:1.[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. 3800 Cu.m

2. 3900 Cu.m

3. 3950 Cu.m

4. 4000 Cu.m

Correct Answer: B

77.Estimate the cost of brick work for a wall of

4 m long, 3 m high and 30 cm thick, the

rate of brick work is Rs. 1,500 = 00 per

Cu.m[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. Rs. 5,40,000

2. Rs. 54,000
3. Rs.18,000

4. Rs.5,400

Correct Answer: D

78.The quantities and unit rate of certain

items of work of building are

a. Brick work of 20 and Rs. 2529/-

per m3

b. Plastering of 150 and Rs.1250/-

per m2

Calculate the total total cost of the items

given[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. Rs. 50,400=00

2. Rs. 1,87,500=00

3. Rs. 1,37,100=00

4. Rs. 2,37,900=00

Correct Answer: D

79.As per NBC 2005, institutional buildings

comes under[TSPSC AE 2015]

1. Group-A

2. Group-B

3. Group-C

4. Group-D

Correct Answer: C

80. No deduction is made in the quantity

estimation for brick work in cement mortar

for opening having size up to. [SSC JE

11-12-2020 AN]

1. 0.1 m2

2. 0.5 m2

3. 0.01 m2

4. 1.0 m2
Correct Answer: A

81. In an earth work construction, a mass haul

diagram is a diagram showing. [SSC JE

11-12-2020 AN]

1. the amount of cutting and filling

along the length

2. the longitudinal section of the site

3. the cross section of the site

4. the cumulative volume of the earth

work and the haulage

Correct Answer: D

82. Estimate the quantity of concrete required

for a 175 mm thick RCC slab over a room of

external dimension 4 m × 5 m (including

30 cm wall thickness). Consider 0.2 m

projection of slab all around the room.

[SSC JE 30-10-2020 AN]

1. 4,875 m3

2. 3. 452 m3

3. 4.158 m3

4. 7.656 m3

Correct Answer: C

83. The unit of payment for the earthwork for

embankment is: [SSC JE 30-10-2020 AN]

1. per m2

2. per m3

3. per metre

4. per number

Correct Answer: B

84. In the construction industry, contractor’s

profit is included in ________. [SSC JE

30-10-2020 AN]

1. unit rate of items

2. specifications

3. work charged establishments

4. contingencies

Correct Answer: A

85. the carpet area of a residential building is

generally _____ of its plinth area [SSC JE

30-10-2020 FN]

1. 80% - 95%

2. 50% - 65%

3. 65% - 80%

4. 35% - 50%

Correct Answer: B
86. The unit of measurement for a half brick

walls [SSC JE 30-10-2020 FN]

1. square meter

2. cubic meter

3. meter

4. cubic foot

Correct Answer: A

87.The most accurate cost for a building

project is arrived at through [SSC JE

30-10-2020 FN]

1. cube rate estimate

2. detailed estimate

3. plinth area estimate

4. preliminary estimate

Correct Answer: B

88. A certain fixed amount from the gross rent

or income is set aside annually to

accumulate the cost of construction when

the building life is over is called: [SSC JE

29-10-2020 FN]

1. insurance

2. bad debts

3. sinking fund

4. repairs fund

Correct Answer: C

89. When the duration of lease is 99 years, it is

called: [SSC JE 29-10-2020 FN]

1. long term lease

2. short term lease

3. Intermediate term lease

4. lease in perpetuity

Correct Answer: A

90.‘Deadman’ is a term related to calculating

quantities of: [SSC JE 29-10-2020 FN]

1. cladding / roof covering

2. formwork

3. excavation / earthwork

4. brickwork in manholes

Correct Answer: C

91.Which of the following quantities is NOT

measured in square meter? [SSC JE

29-10-2020 FN]

1. Damp proof course

2. Leaf of doors and windows in wood

3. RCC work for staircase

4. Painting on walls and underside of

slab

Correct Answer: C
92. Which of the following methods is an initial

cost-based valuation? [SSC JE

28-10-2020 AN]

1. Quantity survey method

2. Straight line method

3. Centre line method

4. Cube rate estimate method

Correct Answer: D

93.Which of the following is NOT considered a

plinth area estimate method? [SSC JE

28-10-2020 AN]

1. Corridor

2. Courtyard

3. Verandah

4. Foyer

Correct Answer: B

94. As per IRC, what shall be the maximum

length of truck and trailer combination of

road vehicle? [SSC JE 28-10-2020 AN]

1. 12 m

2. 16 m

3. 18 m

4. 11 m

Correct Answer: C

95. Which of the following method is NOT used

for estimating brick work of a building?

[SSC JE 28-10-2020 AN]

1. Crossing method

2. Mid-Section method

3. Long and short wall method

4. Centre line method

Correct Answer: B

96. Which of the following methods is NOT in

use for earthwork estimation? [SSC JE

28-10-2020 AN]

1. Trapezoidal method

2. Prismoidal method

3. Mid-section method

4. Crossing method

Correct Answer: D
97. the estimate prepared on the basis of the

built-up covered area at the floor level of

any storey of a building is known as (SSC

JE 25-09-2019 FN)

(a) building cost index estimate

(b) cubical content method

(c) unit base method

(d) plinth area method

Correct Answer: D

98. the gradual reduction in the value of the

property due to structural deterioration,

wear and tear or decay is (SSC JE

25-09-2019 FN)

(a) revaluation

(b) devaluation

(c) amortisation

(d) depreciation

Correct Answer: D
99. the unit of measurement is square metre in

case of (SSC JE 23-09-2019- AN)

(a) hollow concrete block wall

(b) cement concrete in foundation

(c) R.C.C. structure

(d) pointing work

Correct Answer: D

100. what is the formula to calculate floor area

ratio (FAR)? (SSC JE 23-09-2019- FN)

(a) total covered area/ built up area

(b) (total covered area × plot area)/(plotarea)

(c) (total covered area + plot area)/(plotarea)

(d) total covered area/plot area

Correct Answer: D

101.what do you mean by contingencies in

deposit works (SSC JE 23-09-2019- FN)

(a) the allowment of the funds to the

department for a particular work

(b) the re-allotment of the funds from one

work to another work in the same division

(c) the incidental of miscellaneous

character that cannot be classified under

any subhead, but the cost is added

(d) the completed supply or work done at

the time of measurement

Correct Answer: C

102. a method in which the plinth area of a

building is measured and then multiplied

by the current plinth area rate is (SSC JE

23-09-2019- FN)

(a) cost from detailed items

(b) cubic rate estimate

(c) estimated from the plinth area basis

(d) estimated cost from accounts

Correct Answer: C

103. the art of assessing the present fair value

of a property at a stated time is known as

(SSC JE 23-09-2019- FN)

(a) valuation

(b) salvage value

(c) book value

(d) rateable value

Correct Answer: A

104. The item of steel work which is measured

in sq. m is . [SSC JE 04-03-2017 AN]

1) Collapsible gates

2) Rolling shutters

3) Steel doors

4) All options are correct

Correct Answer: D

105. For batching 1:3:6 concrete mix by volume,

which of the following are the ingredients

required per bag of 50kg cement? [SSC JE

24-01-2018 FN]

1) 70 liters of sand and 120 liters of

aggregates

2) 70 kg of sand and 140 liters of

aggregates

3) 105 liters of sand and 140 liters of

aggregates

4) 105 liters of sand and 210 liters of

aggregates

Correct Answer: D
106. The volume of an embankment having a

total length of L and cross section areas of

four sections at an interval of H are

A1,A2,A3, A4 using the trapezoidal method

is . [SSC JE 24-01-2018 FN]

1)H[(A1+A4)/2+A2+A3]

2) H[(A2+A4)/4+A2+A3]

3) L[(A1+A4)/2-A2+A3]

4) L/3[(A1+A4)+2(A2+A3)]

Correct Answer: A

107. Which of the following is measured in cubic

meter? [SSC JE 24-01-2018 FN]

1) Brick work

2) Concrete work

3) Excavation work

4) Plinth

Correct Answer: D

108. Which of the following estimate is carried

out if the sectioned estimate exceeds 5%

due to the change in the price? [SSC JE

24-01-2018 FN]

1) Detailed estimate

2) Plinth area estimate

3) Preliminary estimate

4) Revised estimate

Correct Answer: D
109. The expected out turn (cubic metre) of

reinforced brickwork per mason per day

is _____ . [SSC JE 27-01-2018 FN]

1)1

2) 3

3) 5

4) 10

Correct Answer: A

110. For estimation of painting area of

corrugated sheets, percentage increase in

area above the plain area is[SSC

JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)10%

2)14%

3)20%

4)25%

Correct Answer: C

111.What percentage of total cost is added to

the schedule of rates of the public work

department for over-head cost? [SSC

JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)10%

2)15%

3)18%

4)21.5%

Correct Answer: D

112.What percentage of the total cost is added

in the cost of construction for

contingencies? [SSC JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)2%

2)5%

3)1 %

4)15%

Correct Answer: B

113.What is the weight (in kg)per meter length

for 12 mm diameter steel bar? [SSC

JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)0.8

2)0.89

3)1.1
4)1.4

Correct Answer: B

114.What is the unit of measurement for steel

reinforcement? [SSC JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)Number

2)Kilograms

3)Running meter

4)Quintal

Correct Answer: D

115.How many bricks are required for 1 cubic

meter of brick masonry work? [SSC

JE 29-01-2018 AN]

1)300

2)500

3)1000

4)1500

Correct Answer: B

116.The objective of creating the sinking fund is

to accumulate the sufficient money to[SSC

JE 29-01-2018 FN]

1) meet cost of construction and

replacement after its useful life.

2) pay taxes

3) recover the cost of construction

4) save money for future

Correct Answer: A

117.What is the unit of measurement of

pointing? [SSC JE 29-01-2018 FN]

1) Meter

2) Cubic meter

3) Kilograms
4) Square meter

Correct Answer: D

118. Calculate the volume of earth work for an

embankment of length L and width B. The

mean depth of the embankment is D and

side slope is S : 1.Using mid-sectional area

method. [SSC JE 25-01-2018 FN]

A.B xD x L

B.(B+B+sD)xDxL

C.(B+B+sD)xDxL/2

D.(BD+SD2)xL

Correct Answer: D

119. Which of the following is estimated by

using a bar bending schedule? [SSC

JE 25-01-2018 FN]

1) Brick work

2) Concrete work

3) Earthwork

4) Steel work

Correct Answer: D

120. if one cement bag has 0.035 m3

volume ofcement ,the number of bags required for

one tonne of cement is ___[SSC

JE 25-01-2018 FN]

1) 10

2) 12

3) 15

4) 20

Correct Answer: D(1000/50=20)

121. Which of the following method is used to

prepare the approximate estimate? [SSC

JE 23-01-2018 AN]

1) Cubical contents method

2) Plinth area method

3) Unit base method

4) All option are correct

Correct Answer: D

122. Which of the following method estimates

the best volume of earthwork of an

irregular embankment?

[SSC JE 22-01-2018 FN]

1)Average ordinate method

2)Mid-ordinate method

3)Simpson's method

4)Trapezoidal method

Correct Answer: C

123. Which of the following is the unit of

measurement for rivets? [SSC

JE 22-01-2018 FN]

1)Bags

2)Cubic meter

3)Numbers

4)Quintal

Correct Answer: D

124. What percentage of the cost of the

estimate is provided for the work charged

establishment? [SSC JE 27-01-2018 AN]

1) 2%

2) 8%

3) 10%

4) 15%

Correct Answer: A
125. Which of the following area is included in

the plinth area of the building? [SSC JE

24-01-2018 AN]

1)Area of the lofts.

2)Area of barsati at terrace level.

3)Cornices

4)Tower projecting above terrace level.

Correct Answer: B
126. Explosive required for blasting is measured

in_____________ . [SSC JE 24-01-2018 AN]

1)cubic meter

2)explosive power

3)energy released

4)kilograms

Correct Answer: D

127. In the mid-section formula__ . [SSC JE

04-03-2017 FN]

1)The mean depth is the average of depths

of two consecutive sections

2)The area of mid-sections is calculated by

using mean depth

3)The volume of the earth work is

calculated by multiplying the mid-section

area by the distance between the two

sections

4)All of the above

Correct Answer: D

128.If B is the width of formation, d is the

height of the embankment, side slope S:1,

for a highway with no transverse slope, the

area of cross- section is [SSC JE

04-03-2017 FN]

1)B/d + Sd

2)Bd + Sd2

3)Bxd-Sd1/2

4)1/2(Bd+Sd2)

Correct Answer: B
129. When not specified, the volume of steel in

R.C.C. work is taken as:- [SSC JE

22-01-2018 AN]

1)1% to 1.6% of R.C.C. volume

2)2% to 4% of R.C.C. volume

3)4% to 6% of R.C.C. volume

4)0.6% to 1% of R.C.C. volume

Correct Answer: D
130. The nominal lead and lift allowed for the

earthwork in the excavations of the

foundations are [SSC JE 03-03-2017 FN]

1)50 m and 2 m

2)30 m and 2 m

3)30 m and 1.5 m

4)20 m and 1 m

Correct Answer: C

131. The volume (in m3) of coarse aggregate

required to make 100 m3 of 1 :2 : 4concrete is__

1)84

2)88

3)92

4)96

Correct Answer: B

132. Working out the exact quantities of various

items of work is known as [SSC JE

03-03-2017 FN]
1)Estimation

2)Mensuration

3)Quantity Surveying

4)Valuation

Correct Answer: C

133.What is the approximate cost of the

complete labour as a percentage of the

total cost of the building? [SSC JE

03-03-2017 FN]

1)0.1

2)0.25

3)0.4

4)0.05

Correct Answer: B(25%)

134.The time by which the completion of an

activity can be delayed without affecting

the start of succeeding activities is called

[SSC JE 03-03-2017 FN]

1)Total floaty

2)Interfering float

3)Independent float

4)Free float

Correct Answer: D

135.Which of the following is a dummy

activity? [SSC JE 03-03-2017 FN]

Options:

1)Excavate the foundations

2)Waiting for the arrival of concrete

materials

3)Lay the foundation concrete

4)Cure the foundation concrete

Correct Answer: B

136. .the unit weight of RCC (in kg/m3) is

A.1200

B.1800

C.2400

D.3000

Correct Answer: C

137. a document containing detailed description

of all the items of work (but their quantities

are not mentioned)together with their

current rates is called___[SSC JE

01-03-2017 FN]

A.tender

B.schedule of rates

C.analysis of rate

D.abstact estimate

Correct Answer: B

138. The correct prismoidal formula for volume

calculation is SSC JE 2014 (M)

(a)D/6[first section area + Last section

areas+ 2∑ Even numbered section area+4

∑ odd numbered section area]

(b)D[first section area + Last section area+

∑ Even numbered section area+2 ∑ odd

numbered section area]

(c)D/3[first section area +Last section

area+ 4∑ Even numbered section area+2 ∑

odd numbered section area]

(d)D/3[first section area +Last section

area+ 2∑ Even numbered section area+4 ∑

odd numbered section area]

Correct Answer: C

139.Thickness of Plastering is

usually SSC JE 2014 (M)

(a) 40 mm

(b) 6 mm

(c) 12 mm

(d)25 mm

Correct Answer: C

140.The value of property during its useful life

based on purchase value and depreciations

etc, is called

SSC JE 2014 (M)

(a) Junk value

(b) salvage value

(c) scrap value

(d) book value

Correct Answer: D

141. The density of cement is taken to be[SSC

JE 2014 AN]

(A) 1000 kg/m3

.(B) 1250 kg/m3

.(C) 1440 kg/m3

(D) 1800 kg/m3

Correct Answer: C

142.A work costing rupees 20,000 is termed

as[SSC JE 2014 AN]

a) Petty work

b) Minor work

c) Major work

d) Minor project

Correct Answer: A
143. The weight of 10 mm diameter mild steel

rod per metre length is equal to[SSC JE

01-03-2017 AN]

1)0.22 kg

2)0.32 kg

3)0.42 kg

4)0.62 kg

Correct Answer: D

144. In the analysis of rates, the profit for the

contractor is generally taken as[SSC JE

01-03-2017 AN]

1) 20%

2) 15%

3) 10%

4) 5%

Correct Answer: C

145. One cubic metre of mild steel weighs

about:[SSC JE 2015]

(a) 1000 kg

(b) 3625 kg

(c) 7850 kg

(d) 12560 kg

Correct Answer: C

146.The value of demolished material is known

as:[SSC JE 2015]

(a)Scrap value

(b) Salvage value

(c) Resultant value

(d) Material value

Correct Answer: A

147. Estimate for electrical wiring is prepared on

the basis of:[SSC JE 2015]

(a)Voltage

(b) Power

(c) Number of appliances

(d) Number of points

Correct Answer: D

148.