1) What is IS code for 53 Grade ordinary Portland cement?

a) 8112
b) 269
c) 455
d) 8041
2) What should be the average thickness of gypsum plaster?
a) 5mm
b) 12mm
c) 18mm
d) 25mm
3) What should be the shelf life of Cement?
a) 8 week old
b) 12 week old
c) 3 week old
d) None of above
4) Before plastering, the surface has to be:
a) Rough
b) Smooth
c) Cemented
d) Watered
5) Which of the following is the correct mix proportion for the M15 grade of concrete?
a) 1: 3: 6
b) 1: 5: 3
c) 1: 2: 4
d) 1: 4: 8
6) The separation of water from the freshly mixed concrete is known as
a) Bleeding
b) Segregation
c) Harshness
d) Workability
7) What is concrete?
a) A mixture of homogenous materials
b) A mixture of material and hydrogen
c) A mixture of cement and hydrogen sulphide
d) A mixture of cement, water, and aggregates
8) After finishing concrete surface must be kept _________
a) Dry
b) First dry it and then wet it
c) First wet it and then dry it
d) Wet
9) Cement paints require a smooth surface to be applied on.
a) True
b) False
10) Dampness spreads upwards from the ground only.
a) True
b) False

11) Excess vibration during compacting can lead to:

a) Bleeding
b) Segregation
c) High strength
d) Air bubbles

12) What is the maximum height through which concrete can be poured?
a) 0.1-0.6 m
b) 1.5 m
c) 0.5 m
d) 2 m
13) Compacting is done to:
a) Place concrete on flat surface
b) Remove air bubbles
c) Place concrete on sloping surface
d) Introduce air bubbles
14) Before floor tiling work which activities to be done
a)Cement slurry to be spread on slab.
b) Damp proof coting to be applied
c) level checking for Bedding mortar
d) All of above
15) For wall, columns & vertical faces of all structural members the formwork is generally
removed after?
a) 16-24 hrs
b) 3days
c) 7days
d) 14 days