Concrete Technology MCQ – Aggregate MCQ

101. Grading of aggregates in a concrete mix is mainly essential to achieve

1. adequate workability
2. higher density
3. reduction in voids
4. better durability

102. The primary purpose of curing is to

1. reduce the heat loss of concrete that is freshly placed in the atmosphere
2. reduce the temperature gradient across the cross-section of the concrete
3. both (a) and (b)
4. neither (a) nor (b)

103. Which of the following are slump test indicators?

1. True slump
2. Shear slump
3. Collapse slump
4. All of the above

104. Presence of air bubbles in concrete

1. shall increase the strength of the concrete
2. shall reduce the strength of the concrete
3. shall increase the strength of the concrete but make it brittle
4. shall not affect the strength of the concrete

105. In construction terminology, what does SRC stand for?

1. Sulphate Resistant Concrete
2. Sand Resistant Concrete
3. Sand Resistant Concrete
4. Sand Resistant Cement

106. Segregation is

1. separation of coarse aggregates from mortar during transportation
2. separation of fine aggregates from mortar during transportation
3. separation of all aggregates from mortar during transportation
4. none of the above

107. Which of the following can be subjected to a Slump test?

1. Sand
2. Clay
3. Concrete
4. Lime

108. The higher the cohesiveness of concrete

1. the lesser the chance of segregation
2. the higher the chance of segregation
3. the higher the chance of bleeding
4. the lesser the chance of bleeding

109. The material that acts as the binding agent in mortar is

1. surkhi
2. sand
3. cinder
4. none of the above

110. Mortar is a paste made by mixing

1. lime, surki and water
2. lime, sand and water
3. cement, sand and water
4. all of these