Building Construction 3 First Quiz
45 Questions
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Building construction 3 first quiz done by laith bani younis #Archi_Group #Aspire_To_Inspire
Questions and Answers
- 1.Finishes form the interface between building users and the building and hence affect the way in which we interact and perceive our built environment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Materials give off scent and this too will influence our internal environment and may affect our health.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.Many materials such as timber, stone, brick and glass provide a natural finish without any need for further work is an _______________________
- 4.Carefully chosen, materials with an inherent finish may help to reduce construction time and initial construction costs
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Application of materials to existing backgrounds, such as plaster to a wall or paint to timber, is an inherent finish
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.The durability of the finish will depend upon the material properties of the finish and the material it is applied to, as well as the bond between the two materials
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.The primary function of a surface finish is to provide a durable, visually attractive and low maintenance surface to floors, walls and ceilings.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Functional requirements for materials to use in external finshings
- A.
Aesthetic appeal
- B.
Durability
- C.
Strong mechanical or chemical bond
- D.
Natural
- E.
Flexibility
- F.
Economic
- G.
Health and safety considerations
- 9.Functional requirements for materials to use in internal finshings
- A.
Aesthetics
- B.
Durability and flexible
- C.
Ease of maintenance and cleaning
- D.
Strong mechanical or chemical bond
- E.
Expel water from the surface that forms as condensation
- F.
Prevent and resist mould growth or insect attack
- G.
Provide visual finish
- H.
Tactile or touch sensitive finish as an aid to those with visual difficulties
- 10._____________ can be defined as the process of covering rough surfaces with thin coat of plastic material to form a smooth durable and jointless surface
- 11.The coating of plastic material is termed as “plaster”
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 12.The main binding agent in “Rendering” is portland lime
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Nowadays in modern construction the application of plastering is reduced and replaced by various types of dry lining on interior surfaces and cladding on exterior surfaces.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.The plaster mixes and application techniques on outside surface should be same in interior application
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 15.Sand used in the plaster mixes can be obtained from the rivers, from the sea or by crushing stones.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.It is important that the aggregate shouldn't be clean
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.All admixtures should be free from dirt and chemicals harmful to the mortar
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 18.To prevent cracking natural or synthetic fibers are used in lime pilaster
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.Lime plaster hardens fastly
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 20.Lime pilaster has the ability of absorbing humidity in the air giving better comfort to the occupants
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.Portland Cement or other types of cements are used as binder in plaster mortars
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.Generally a mix proportion of 1 volume cement to 6 or 7 volume of sand is used
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.The rapid evaporation of water from the surface cause irregular surface cracks known as____________
- 24.Internal plasters shall be 20 mm.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.The advantages of Gypsum is that it expands slightly on setting and drying prevents cracking
- A.
True
- B.
False
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