NBCC Executive Civil Question Paper Part 4

Q.1 The primary advantage of using Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Panels in false ceilings is ______.

1. Cost-efficiency
2. The translucence of panels
3. Enhanced durability and strength while being lightweight
4. Increased load-bearing capacity

Correct Option: 3

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Q.2 Which survey focuses on establishing horizontal and vertical positions of control points?

1. Control surveying
2. Topographic survey
3. Astronomic surveys
4. Route survey

Correct Option: 1

Q.3 The Proctor Test is commonly used to determine ______.

1. The plasticity index of soil.
2. The water content of soil.
3. The shear strength of soil.
4. The maximum dry density and optimum water content of soil.

Correct Option: 4

Q.5 The features of RAM is/are:1. Data stored in it can be retrieved and altered.2. CPU cannot access the data stored on it.3. Large size with higher capacity.4. Used in firmware and micro-controllers.

1. 2 & 3 Only
2. 1, 2 & 4 Only
3. 1 & 3 Only
4. 2 & 4 Only

Correct Option: 3

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Q.6 In the Standard Penetration Test (SPT), after the initial seating drive of 150 mm, the number of blows required to drive the split spoon sampler for the next 300 mm is used to determine ______.

1. The standard penetration resistance.
2. The elastic rebound of soil.
3. The depth of water table.
4. The dynamic frictional resistance.

Correct Option: 1

Q.7 The speeds of five vehicles were measured by a loop detector as 80, 95, 100, 70 and 90 (km/h). What are the mean and space mean speed respectively?

1. 87 km/h and 84.21 km/h
2. 87 km/h and 85.62 km/h
3. 85 km/h and 85.09 km/h
4. 80 km/h and 82.45 km/h

Correct Option: 2

Q.8 The objective of providing Camber is/are:1. Sub-grade protection by proper drainage.2. Quick drying of pavement to increase safety.3. Lateral confinement and stability to pavement.4. Surface protection for gravel and bituminous roads.

1. 1, 2, 3 & 4
2. 1, 2 & 4 Only
3. 2 & 3 Only
4. 1, 3 & 4 Only

Correct Option: 2

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Q.9 In a PERT diagram, the slack time represents ______.

1. The difference between the earliest and latest finish time of the previous activity.
2. The total time taken for project completion.
3. The time saved if an activity is expedited.
4. The time an activity can be delayed without affecting the critical path.

Correct Option: 4

Q.10 Which one of the following is NOT a direct cost in estimation?

1. Site office expenses
2. Rent for machinery
3. Labor wages
4. Cost of materials

Correct Option: 1

Q.11 A sinking fund is primarily established to _______.

1. Renovate a structure
2. Repay a debt
3. Purchase new assets
4. Handle emergencies

Correct Option: 2

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Q.12 The mid-section formula is primarily used in calculating the area of ______.

1. Triangular plots
2. Symmetrical plots
3. Circular plots
4. Irregular plots

Correct Option: 4

Q.13 Which of the following methods of depreciation involves applying a constant percentage of the asset’s current value each year?1. Straight-line method2. Reducing balance method3. Sum of the years’ digits method

1. 1, 2 & 3
2. 2 & 3 Only
3. 1 & 2 Only
4. 2 Only

Correct Option: 4

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Q.14 In which of these following applications, a Minicomputer is not used?

1. Automated Teller Machines
2. Payroll Systems
3. Inventory Control for Supermarket
4. Word Processing

Correct Option: 4

Q.15 Apart from being fire-resistant, calcium silicate boards are also known for ______.

1. Having a high electrical conductivity
2. Being lightweight
3. Sound insulation properties
4. Being flexible and malleable

Correct Option: 3

Q.16 In conditions where it’s essential to retrieve undisturbed soil samples during auger boring, which of the following auger types would be the least preferable?

1. Hollow stem auger
2. Posthole auger
3. Spiral auger
4. Bucket auger

Correct Option: 3

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Q.17 In theodolite traversing, which of the following methods is used for balancing the traverse when angular measurements are more precise than the linear measurements?

1. Transit Method
2. Bowditch’s Method
3. Axis Method
4. Graphical Method

Correct Option: 1

Q.18 Best Management Practices (BMPs) in stormwater management are designed to ______.

1. Manage quantity and improve quality of runoff
2. Redirect all stormwater to sewage treatment plants
3. Maximize water usage
4. Treat water to potable standards

Correct Option: 1

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Q.19 In noise pollution control, the term “LAeq” denotes ______.

1. Peak Noise Level
2. Ambient Noise Level
3. Equivalent Continuous Sound Level
4. Maximum Noise Level

Correct Option: 3

Q.21 Obsolescence in structures usually arises due to ______.

1. Natural disasters
2. Changes in design standards or technology
3. Inflation
4. Wear and tear

Correct Option: 2

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Q.22 Which of the following is not a characteristic of contour lines?

1. Contours do not have sharp turnings.
2. A contour line must close itself within the limits of the map.
3. The variation of vertical distance between any two contour lines is assumed to be uniform.
4. Contours do not pass through permanent structures such as buildings.

Correct Option: 2

Q.23 The ratio of BOD5 to COD is an indicator of ______.

1. pH of wastewater
2. Biodegradability of organic matter
3. Temperature of wastewater
4. Salinity of wastewater

Correct Option: 2

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Q.24 Estimate the cost of brickwork and plastering required in a wall 4 m long, 3 m high and 30 cm thick, if the rate of brickwork is Rs.320.00 per cu.m and of plastering is Rs.8.50 per sq.m.

1. Rs.1560.00
2. Rs.2040.00
3. Rs.1152.00
4. Rs.1356.00

Correct Option: 4

Q.25 Which of these AutoCAD commands instantly locates the exact points relative to existing objects?

1. PAN
2. OSNAP
3. MIRROR
4. CHAMFER

Correct Option: 2

Q.27 For a column with a large axial load, what type of footing is typically preferred?

1. Isolated footing
2. Grillage foundation
3. Slab footing
4. Slab and beam footing

Correct Option: 2

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Q.28 Fly levelling is adopted to find the difference in level between two points, when:I. The two points are too far awayII. The difference in level between two points is largeIII. There are no obstructions in between the two points concerned

1. II & III Only
2. I, II & III
3. I & II Only
4. I & III Only

Correct Option: 2

Q.29 In the Critical Path Method (CPM), the primary focus is on ______

1. The probability of various outcomes.
2. The most pessimistic time for task completion.
3. The most optimistic time for task completion.
4. The sequence of tasks that determines the project duration.

Correct Option: 4

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Q.30 Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory relates the ultimate bearing capacity of a shallow foundation to three modes of soil failure. Which one of the following is NOT one of those modes?

1. Local shear failure.
2. Punching shear failure.
3. General shear failure.
4. Pivotal shear failure.

Correct Option: 4

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