Higher pitch of the roof (1) results in stronger roof (2) results in weaker roof (3) requires more covering material (4) requires less covering material The correct answer is___________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?

   A. two directions without break in the slope on each side
   B. two directions with break in the slope on each side
   C. four directions without break in the slope on each side
   D. four directions with break in the slope on each side

2. The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?

   A. hip
   B. gable
   C. ridge
   D. eaves

3. Which of the following represents a metamorphic rock? (1) slate (2) shale (3) quartzite . The correct answer is___________?

   A. only (3)
   B. both (1) and (3)
   C. both (2) and (3)
   D. all (1), (2) and (3)

4. Quick lime is (1) slow in setting (2) rapid in slacking (3) good in strength The correct answer is____________?

   A. only (1)
   B. only (2)
   C. both (1) and (2)
   D. both (2) and (3)

5. Study the following statements. (1) Hydraulic lime is suitable for white washing, (2) Fat lime is suitable for whitewashing, (3) Hydraulic lime is suitable for making mortar, (4) Fat lime is suitable for making mortar. The correct answer is______________?

   A. (1) and (4)
   B. (2) and (3)
   C. (1) and (2)
   D. (3) and (4)

6. Compared to mild steel, cast iron has (1) high compressive strength (2) high tensile strength (3) low compressive strength (4) low tensile strength The correct answer is_________________?

   A. (1) and (2)
   B. (2) and (3)
   C. (3) and (4)
   D. (1)and(4)

7. The type of flooring suitable for use in churches, theatres, public libraries and other places where noiseless floor covering is desired is____________________?

   A. cork flooring
   B. glass flooring
   C. wooden flooring
   D. linoleum flooring

8. The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?

   A. to support the common rafter
   B. to support purlins
   C. to prevent the purlins from tilting
   D. all of the above

9. The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?

   A. ridge board
   B. hip rafter
   C. eaves board
   D. valley rafter

10. The function of king post in a king post roof truss is_______________?

    A. to support the frame work of the roof
    B. to receive the ends of principal rafter
    C. to prevent the walls from spreading outward
    D. to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre