Question 1

A structure that carries water above land is known as an _____________      
A)aqueduct
B)aquedant
C)over surface
D)outland

Accepted Answer

Aqueducts are structures designed to transport water from one place to another, often across long distances and above ground. They have been used since ancient times.

Question 2

If the span of crossing is greater than 12 feet (3.7 m), the structure is termed as bridge and otherwise is culvert.

Accepted Answer

The classification between a bridge and a culvert is often based on the span length, with structures having a span greater than 12 feet typically classified as bridges.

Question 3

Culverts cannot be constructed of a variety of materials including cast-in-place or precast concrete.

Accepted Answer

Culverts can be constructed from a variety of materials, including both cast-in-place and precast concrete, as well as other materials like steel, plastic, and aluminum.

Question 4

A culvert can be used to span over a canyon, or depression, or even over a freeway or roadway.

Accepted Answer

A culvert is designed to channel water under a road, railway, trail, or similar obstruction from one side to the other, not to span over them like a bridge.

Question 5

Construction or installation at a culvert site generally results in disturbance of the site soil.

Accepted Answer

Construction or installation at a culvert site involves excavation and other ground-disturbing activities, which inevitably result in the disturbance of the site soil.

Question 6

Box culverts can be defined as a passage for water over a natural ground having a deck
A)outlighting
B)culverting
C)daylighting
D)inlighting

Accepted Answer

Daylighting refers to the process where an enclosed space, like a culvert, opens out into an open area, allowing natural light and water to flow more freely. This term is relevant in the context of box culverts as they are designed to allow water to pass through an area while maintaining the ground above for other uses.

Question 7

___________culverts have a concrete (sometimes other materials can be used too) floor allowing the water to flow smoothly through it.
A)box
B)cylindrical
C)narrow
D)long

Accepted Answer

Box culverts have a concrete floor that allows water to flow smoothly through them. They are distinguished by their rectangular or square shape, providing a flat bottom surface.

Question 8

A_____________is very useful equipment and it can be used for construction work like to clear the site of work, to make the land level, etc.
A)scraper
B)grader
C)excavator
D)bulldozer

Accepted Answer

A bulldozer is a powerful machine equipped with a large metal plate used to clear land, level surfaces, and perform various construction tasks.

Question 9

The size of the bulldozer is indicated by the dimension of its_____________
A)site
B)tyre
C)engine
D)blades

Accepted Answer

The size of a bulldozer is typically indicated by the dimensions of its blades, as the blade size directly correlates to the bulldozer's capacity for moving material.

Question 10

A _____________can be used on wet ground and in all conditions of weather.
A)grader
B)scraper
C)escalator
D)bulldozer

Accepted Answer

Bulldozers are designed to perform in various conditions, including wet ground and all weather conditions, due to their heavy-duty tracks and powerful engines.

Question 11

A _____________ is used to level the ground and spreads the loose material.
A)excavator
B)scraper
C)grader
D)tractor

Accepted Answer

A grader, also known as a road grader or a motor grader, is specifically designed for leveling the ground and spreading loose material, such as during the construction of roads.

Question 12

A Grader which is told by a tractor is known as_____________
A)tractor grader
B)motor grader
C)scraper
D)elevating grader

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Grader which is told by a...

Question 13

____________consists of a large bucket which is attached to a tractor.
A)bulldozer
B)scraper
C)grader
D)escalator

Accepted Answer

A scraper is a type of heavy machinery that consists of a large bucket attached to a tractor, used for scraping and moving dirt, gravel, or other materials over short distances.

Question 14

_____________ are usually mounted on two or four pneumatic tyred wheels.
A)scraper
B)backactor
C)elevator
D)escalator

Accepted Answer

Scrapers are typically mounted on two or four pneumatic tyred wheels, which allow them to move and transport materials efficiently across construction sites.

Question 15

____________type of scraper consists of a four wheeled scrapper bowl towed behind crawler Power unit.
A)three axle
B)two axle
C)crawler drawn
D)four axle

Accepted Answer

Crawler drawn scrapers are towed behind a crawler power unit, distinguishing them from self-propelled or truck-mounted types.

Question 16

An ____________is an oldest type of machine which removes earth.
A)escalator
B)excavator
C)elevator
D)bulldozer

Accepted Answer

Excavators are among the oldest types of engineering equipment and are specifically designed to move and remove earth, making them the correct choice.

Question 17

_____________type of excavator used for digging the foundation trenches below operating level.
A)clamshell
B)backactor
C)power shovel
D)skimmer

Accepted Answer

A backactor, also known as a backhoe, is specifically designed for digging below the operating level, making it suitable for excavating foundation trenches.

Question 18

_____________type of excavator is used for digging below, at or above operating level in a vertical range.
A)skimmer
B)dragline
C)clamshell
D)back trench

Accepted Answer

Clamshell excavators are designed for vertical digging below, at, or above their operating level, making them suitable for a variety of excavation tasks, including deep excavation.

Question 19

_____________type of excavator carries Shovel at its lower end.
A)power shovel
B)dragline
C)clamshell
D)backactor

Accepted Answer

Power shovels carry a shovel at their lower end, which is used for digging and loading earth or fragmented rock and for mineral extraction.

Question 20

_____________  type of excavator is used for digging at or below the operating level.
A)skimmer
B)dragline
C)power shovel
D)dredger

Accepted Answer

Dragline excavators are specifically designed for digging at or below their operating level, making them suitable for tasks such as strip mining and deep excavation.

Quiz 3: Structures, Equipment, and Materials Used in Construction

A structure that carries water above land is known as an _____________

If the span of crossing is greater than 12 feet (3.7 m), the structure is termed as bridge and otherwise is culvert.

Culverts cannot be constructed of a variety of materials including cast-in-place or precast concrete.

A culvert can be used to span over a canyon, or depression, or even over a freeway or roadway.

Construction or installation at a culvert site generally results in disturbance of the site soil.

Box culverts can be defined as a passage for water over a natural ground having a deck

___________culverts have a concrete (sometimes other materials can be used too) floor allowing the water to flow smoothly through it.

A_____________is very useful equipment and it can be used for construction work like to clear the site of work, to make the land level, etc.

The size of the bulldozer is indicated by the dimension of its_____________

A _____________can be used on wet ground and in all conditions of weather.

A _____________ is used to level the ground and spreads the loose material.

A Grader which is told by a tractor is known as_____________

____________consists of a large bucket which is attached to a tractor.

_____________ are usually mounted on two or four pneumatic tyred wheels.

____________type of scraper consists of a four wheeled scrapper bowl towed behind crawler Power unit.

An ____________is an oldest type of machine which removes earth.

_____________type of excavator used for digging the foundation trenches below operating level.

_____________type of excavator is used for digging below, at or above operating level in a vertical range.

_____________type of excavator carries Shovel at its lower end.

_____________ type of excavator is used for digging at or below the operating level.