11. Which IS codes gives details about elevators? A. IS 27752 B. IS 38665 C. IS 14665 D. IS 27855 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C Solution: IS 14665 gives details about elevators. It specifies the number, capacityof elevator and number of floors to be served.
12. The slope of a ramp should not be more than: A. 1 in 35 B. 1 in 20 C. 1 in 15 D. 1 in 10 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C Solution: Ramps helps in easy passage for elderly and physically challenged occupants. The slope should be 1 in 15.
13. How many types of ventilation are there? A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 5 Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: There are three types of ventilation i.e., natural, mechanical and hybrid or mixed-mode ventilation.
14. A fire detector cannot detect: A. Radiation B. Heat C. Light D. Smoke Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option C Solution: A fire detector cannot detect light. It can detect radiation, heat and smoke.
15. When exposed to fire, concrete has very little strength left after: A. 500°C B. 300°C C. 200°C D. 600°C Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option D No explanation is given for this question Let's Discuss on Board
16. While calculating the handling capacity of lift, the weight of a person is taken as 65kg. A. TRUE B. FALSE Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: The weight of a person is taken as 68kg while calculating the handling capacity of the lift.
17. DPM stands for: A. Damp Proof Material B. Damp Proof Mix C. Damp Proof Member D. Damp Proof Membrane Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option D Solution: DPM or Damp Proof Membrane is a material applied to prevent dampness. Instead of a DPC(Damp Proof Course), DPM is used.
18. If the soil is dry, DPC for ground floor consists of the layer of: A. Metal B. Coarse Sand C. Fine Sand D. Concrete Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: DPC for ground floor consists of the layer of coarse sand when the soil is dry. The thickness of the coarse sand is about 75-100mm.
19. Dampness spreads upwards from the ground only. A. TRUE B. FALSE Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: Dampness spreads upwards as well as downwards. So the statement is false.
20. At roof slab level over the DPC, __________ are provided. A. Tiles B. Concrete C. P.C.C. D. Rubber Sheet Answer & Solution Discuss in Board Save for Later Answer & Solution Answer: Option A Solution: Tiles are provided at roof slab level over the DPC to reduce the dampness. The treatment involves the treatment of parapet and roof slab.
