Project Engineering MCQs (Chapterwise Multiple Choice Questions)

What is the purpose of a lookout?

It supports the roof and provides for a nailing surface.

It is used as a support for a chimney.

It is used to hold the weight of the roof.

It is used to gain access to the roof.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: It supports the roof and provides for a nailing surface.

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What is the Scope of Work?

This refers to the area in which the project should be performed.

This refers to the time limit for the project.

This refers to the volume of work that should be performed in a project.

This refers to the workers who should be performing the project.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: This refers to the volume of work that should be performed in a project.

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What is the scope of work for a Construction Manager under CMAR?

To deliver the project at the lowest possible cost.

To deliver the project under a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

To deliver the project with the highest quality standards.

To deliver the project as per the agreed schedule.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: To deliver the project under a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

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What is a penalty clause?

A fee for a service

A legal punishment for a crime

A provision in a contract that specifies the payable monetary sums in the event of a breach of contract.

A type of tax

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A provision in a contract that specifies the payable monetary sums in the event of a breach of contract.

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What is a request for quote?

A request for change

A request for proposal

An invitation for bidding of services or activities by an owner or contractor of a project.

A request for information

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: An invitation for bidding of services or activities by an owner or contractor of a project.

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What is Reinforced concrete?

A method of construction that uses no reinforcement.

Concrete embedded with wood to absorb tension and shear stresses.

Concrete embedded with steel to absorb tension and shear stresses.

A type of concrete that is only used for reinforcing.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Concrete embedded with steel to absorb tension and shear stresses.

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What does "reinforced concrete" refer to?

Concrete made with reinforcement

Concrete that is used to reinforce other structures

Concrete that is very strong

Concrete embedded with steel

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Concrete embedded with steel

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What does a purlin provide structural support for in buildings?

Columns

Walls

Beams

Roof trusses and roof rafters

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Roof trusses and roof rafters

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What is a Request for Proposal?

A list of items to be completed by a contractor

A method of funding a project

A public announcement by a client seeking out bids for a project.

A legally binding document between two parties

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: A public announcement by a client seeking out bids for a project.

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What is the primary benefit of using cut and fill construction methods?

Dirt is shipped out of the construction site

It is faster

Soil is preserved and used in leveling and grading after construction.

Construction is cheaper

Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Soil is preserved and used in leveling and grading after construction.

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