Mdterm Comprehensive Quiz

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING 50
Midterm Comprehensive Quiz (Chapter 5 – 11)
SET A
INSTRUCTION: (2 pts each) Read each question carefully. Encircle letter which correspond to the nearest answer.
1. For complete hydration of cement the w/c ratio needed is

a. less than 0.25 b. more than 0.25 but less than 0.35 c. more than 0.35 but less than 0.45 d. more than 0.45 but less than
0.60
2. It is the chemical reaction between cement and water.
a. Bonding b. Reaction c. Hydration d. Induction
3. 17. For the flexural strength test of concrete which of the following gives the standard size of the beam mould for test sample
a. 150 × 150 × 700 mm b. 150 x 150 x 550 mm b. 120 x 120 x 700 mm d. 120 x 120 x 550 mm
4. When the cement comes in contact with water, the hydration products start depositing on the outer periphery of the nucleus of
hydrated cement. This reaction proceeds slowly for 2-5 hours. This is called
5. Which of the following does not belong to the stages in concrete production?
a. Mixing b. pouring c. curing d. hardening
6. In the fineness test of cement, the percentage of residue should not exceed
a. 12 % b. 10% c. 15 % d. 20 %
7. The time setting/hardening of concrete is
a. ½ -2 hours b. 2 – 12 hours c. ½ - 1 hour d. 2 – 24 hours
8. This is a test to estimate the quantity of mixing water to form a paste of normal consistency defined as that percentage water
requirement of the cement paste, the viscosity of which will be such that the Vicat’s plunger penetrates up to a point 5 to 7
mm from the bottom of the Vicat’s mould.
a. Fineness Test b. False-Set of Cement Test c. Consistency Test d. Soundness Test
9. For high strength concrete the best aggregate is
a. rounded b. irregular c. angular d. all-in-aggregate
10. Which of the following coarse aggregate require minimum cement paste?
a. rounded b. irregular c. angular d. Flaky
11. Cement in a concrete serves as a
a. Filler b. Plaster c. binder d. paste
12. The effect of sea water on hardened concrete is to
1. increase its strength 2. reduce its strength
3. retard setting 4. decrease its durability
a. 1 and 3 are correct b. 2 and 3 are correct c. 2 and 4 are correct d. 1 and 4 are correct
13. Which of the following is caustic lime?
a. Quick lime b. Fat lime c. Milk lime d. Hydraulic lime
14. The maximum curing time of concrete is
a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 20 days d. 28 days
15. It indicates degree of concrete fluidity or mobility
a. Workability b. Sustainability c. Plasticity d. consistency
16. Fat lime slakes between
a. 2-3 hours (b) 24 hours (c) 3 days (d) 7 days
17. The best application of puzzolana in cement concrete is in
a. dams b. bridges c. RCC slabs d. domes
19. Which of the following gives the dimension of the cubes concrete sample used for the determination of concrete compression
strength?
a. 150 × 150 × 150 mm b. 120 x 120 x 120 mm c. 110 x 110 x 100mm d. 160 x 160 x 160 mm
20. For proper workability the w/c ratio is
a. varies from 0.3 – 0.5 b. varies from 0.4–0.6 c. varies from 0.45–0.65 d. varies from 0.2–0.45
21. A test used to determine the consistency of a concrete.
a. Soundness test b. Slump Test c. Fineness Test d. Consistency Test
22. Which of the following statement does not belong to the group?
For concrete mix design, one should ensure that the concrete:
a. complies with the specifications of structural strength laid down, which is usually stated in terms of the compressive
strength of standard test specimens,
b. complies with the durability requirements to resist the environment in which the structure will serve its functional life,
c. be capable of being mixed, transported, compacted as efficiently as possible with undue labour,
d. economical
23. With the same w/c ratio, the lower the maximum size of aggregate the strength of concrete
a. Increases b. Decreases c. remains same d. can’t say
24. To make one cubic meter of 1:2:4 by volume concrete, the volume of coarse aggregate required is
a. 0.94 m3 b. 0.85 m3 c. 0.75 m3 d. 0.65 m3
25. The false-setting time of concrete is
NAME: __________________________________________
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TESTING

Midterm Comprehensive Quiz (Chapter 5 – 11)
SET A
INSTRUCTION: (2 pts each) Read each question carefully. Encircle letter which correspond to the nearest answer.
1. Which of the following is caustic lime?

a. Quick lime b. Fat lime c. Milk lime d. Hydraulic lime
2. The maximum curing time of concrete is
a. 7 days b. 14 days c. 20 days d. 28 days
3. It indicates degree of concrete fluidity or mobility
a. Workability b. Sustainability c. Plasticity d. consistency
4. Fat lime slakes between
a. 2-3 hours (b) 24 hours (c) 3 days (d) 7 days
5. The best application of puzzolana in cement concrete is in
a. dams b. bridges c. RCC slabs d. domes
7. For complete hydration of cement the w/c ratio needed is
a. less than 0.25 b. more than 0.25 but less than 0.35 c. more than 0.35 but less than 0.45 d. more than 0.45 but less than
0.60
8. Which of the following statement does not belong to the group?
For concrete mix design, one should ensure that the concrete:
a. complies with the specifications of structural strength laid down, which is usually stated in terms of the compressive
strength of standard test specimens,
b. complies with the durability requirements to resist the environment in which the structure will serve its functional life,
c. be capable of being mixed, transported, compacted as efficiently as possible with undue labour,
d. economical
9. With the same w/c ratio, the lower the maximum size of aggregate the strength of concrete
b. Increases b. Decreases c. remains same d. can’t say
10. To make one cubic meter of 1:2:4 by volume concrete, the volume of coarse aggregate required is
a. 0.94 m3 b. 0.85 m3 c. 0.75 m3 d. 0.65 m3
11. The false-setting time of concrete is
12. The time setting/hardening of concrete is
13. This is a test to estimate the quantity of mixing water to form a paste of normal consistency defined as that percentage water
requirement of the cement paste, the viscosity of which will be such that the Vicat’s plunger penetrates up to a point 5 to 7
mm from the bottom of the Vicat’s mould.
a. Fineness Test b. False-Set of Cement Test c. Consistency Test d. Soundness Test
14. For high strength concrete the best aggregate is
a. rounded b. irregular c. angular d. all-in-aggregate
15. Which of the following coarse aggregate require minimum cement paste?
a. rounded b. irregular c. angular d. Flaky
16. Cement in a concrete serves as a
b. Filler b. Plaster c. binder d. paste
17. The effect of sea water on hardened concrete is to
1. increase its strength 2. reduce its strength
3. retard setting 4. decrease its durability
a. 1 and 3 are correct b. 2 and 3 are correct c. 2 and 4 are correct d. 1 and 4 are correct
18. Which of the following gives the dimension of the cubes concrete sample used for the determination of concrete compression
strength?
a. 150 × 150 × 150 mm b. 120 x 120 x 120 mm c. 110 x 110 x 100mm d. 160 x 160 x 160 mm
19. For proper workability the w/c ratio is
a. varies from 0.3 – 0.5 b. varies from 0.4–0.6 c. varies from 0.45–0.65 d. varies from 0.2–0.45
20. A test used to determine the consistency of a concrete.
b. Soundness test b. Slump Test c. Fineness Test d. Consistency Test
21. It is the chemical reaction between cement and water.
22. 17. For the flexural strength test of concrete which of the following gives the standard size of the beam mould for test sample
a. 150 × 150 × 700 mm b. 150 x 150 x 550 mm b. 120 x 120 x 700 mm d. 120 x 120 x 550 mm
23. When the cement comes in contact with water, the hydration products start depositing on the outer periphery of the nucleus of
hydrated cement. This reaction proceeds slowly for 2-5 hours. This is called
25. In the fineness test of cement, the percentage of residue should not exceed
a. 12 % b. 10% c. 15 % d. 20 %

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