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This section includes 19 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Civil Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
one of the biggest reasons that BIM has had more growth in the ______ sector is competition. |
| A. | Residential |
| B. | Commercial |
| C. | Civil |
| D. | Structural Steel |
| Answer» C. Civil | |
| 2. |
the virtual building model in a BIM project, called a BIM model, serves as the foundation of the project. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| C. | none |
| D. | all |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 3. |
for some ______ firms, the startup costs involved in implementing BIM can present significant challenges. |
| A. | Structural steel |
| B. | Commercial |
| C. | Residential |
| D. | Civil |
| Answer» D. Civil | |
| 4. |
when a firm decides to transition to a BIM system from a traditional design process, there is more involved that just switching to a _______ modeling software. |
| A. | 2D |
| B. | 3D |
| C. | 4D |
| D. | CADD |
| Answer» C. 4D | |
| 5. |
how many percent of carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere since pre-industrial times? |
| A. | About 10% |
| B. | About 20% |
| C. | About 30% |
| D. | About 40% |
| Answer» D. About 40% | |
| 6. |
most recycling focuses on four major categories of products. Which one of these is not one of them? |
| A. | Paper |
| B. | Plastic |
| C. | Chemicals |
| D. | Glass |
| Answer» D. Glass | |
| 7. |
which of the following is the oldest stone structure in India and was commissioned by the Mauryan king Ashoka? |
| A. | Sanchi Stupa |
| B. | Amaravati Stupa |
| C. | Peshawar Stupa |
| D. | Nagarjunakonda Stupa |
| Answer» B. Amaravati Stupa | |
| 8. |
which of the following removes both gaseous and particulate contaminants? |
| A. | Venturi scrubber |
| B. | Gravitational settling chamber |
| C. | Dynamic precipitator |
| D. | Wet scrubber |
| Answer» B. Gravitational settling chamber | |
| 9. |
where undertaken, EIA should be used to help determine whether consent is given for development. |
| A. | Never |
| B. | Hardly ever |
| C. | Often |
| D. | Always |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
which of the following terms best describes a life style that promotes gradual usage and replacement of resources? |
| A. | Sustainability |
| B. | Ecology |
| C. | Footprints |
| D. | Unsustainability |
| Answer» B. Ecology | |
| 11. |
about how many years did it take to build the main body of the Taj Mahal (excluding the surrounding structures)? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 16 |
| C. | 10 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
consider the following statements regarding human development index:I) The human development index is a composite index that measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions of human development.II) The basic dimensions are a long and healthy life, knowledge and a decent standard of living. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Only II |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 13. |
approximately how many miles long (including branches) is the Great Wall of China? |
| A. | 3000 miles |
| B. | 13000 miles |
| C. | 300 miles |
| D. | 30000 miles |
| Answer» C. 300 miles | |
| 14. |
what is the order of waste management hierarchy, from most to least favoured |
| A. | Prevention- Recycle- Reuse- Disposal |
| B. | Prevention- Reuse- Disposal- Recycle |
| C. | Prevention- Disposal- Reuse- Recycle |
| D. | Prevention- Reuse- Recycle-Disposal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
which of the integrated waste management is reduced on an individual level? |
| A. | Source reduction |
| B. | Recycling |
| C. | Disposal |
| D. | Burning |
| Answer» B. Recycling | |
| 16. |
our effect on the environment a combination of what we consume and the waste we produce. |
| A. | Ecological fingerprint |
| B. | Ecological footprint |
| C. | Ecological image |
| D. | Ecological history |
| Answer» C. Ecological image | |
| 17. |
why burning waste is not an acceptable practice of solid waste management? |
| A. | Because it is very costly |
| B. | Because it requires modern technologies |
| C. | Because it cause several environmental issues |
| D. | Because it requires lot of space |
| Answer» D. Because it requires lot of space | |
| 18. |
which gas produced in open dumps from the decomposition of biodegradable waste? |
| A. | Ethane |
| B. | Methane |
| C. | Propene |
| D. | Ethene |
| Answer» C. Propene | |
| 19. |
the term municipal solid waste is used to describe which kind of solid waste? |
| A. | Hazardous |
| B. | Toxic |
| C. | Non hazardous |
| D. | Non toxic |
| Answer» B. Toxic | |