General interview Question Answer for Civil Engineering

Topic- Brick, Bricks Masonry

Question 01: What is the recommended size of a brick?

• Answer A: 20x10x10 cm
• Answer B: 19x9x9 cm
• Answer C: 20x9x9 cm
• Answer D: 19x8x8cm

Question 02: A good brick should not absorb more than what percent of water when soaked?

• Answer A: 15%
• Answer B: 13%
• Answer C: 20%
• Answer D: 12%

Question 03: Which of the following bricks is not preferred?

• Answer A: Clamp burned
• Answer B: Sharp-edged
• Answer C: Sound-proofed
• Answer D: Kiln burned

Question 04: The compressive strength of the brick should be….

• Answer A: Minimum 3.5 kN/m2
• Answer B: Minimum 3.5 N/mm2
• Answer C: Maximum 3.5 kN/m2
• Answer D: Maximum 3.5 N/mm2

Question 05: A good brick when dropped from the height of 1 metre can….

• Answer A: Shatter
• Answer B: Develop small cracks
• Answer C: Break into 2 halves
• Answer D: Not break

Question 06: Which of the below is used to sound proof bricks?

• Answer A: Terracotta
• Answer B: Plastics
• Answer C: Ceramic
• Answer D: Gypsum

Question 07: What should be observed when a brick is broken?

• Answer A: Parallel strata
• Answer B: Homogeneous surface
• Answer C: Pores
• Answer D: Brown colour

Question 08: Which of the below should be avoided in brick masonry?

• Answer A: Queen closer
• Answer B: Horizontal joints
• Answer C: Vertical joints
• Answer D: Brick bat

Question 09: Which IS code gives a code of practice for brick work?

• Answer A: IS 3102
• Answer B: IS 2212
• Answer C: IS 1077
• Answer D: IS 3466

Question 10: In which bond brick is laid with its length in the direction of a wall?

• Answer A: Header
• Answer B: Flemish
• Answer C: English
• Answer D: Stretcher

Question 11: Which bond is better in appearance than English bond?

• Answer A: Double Flemish
• Answer B: Flemish
• Answer C: Poly Flemish
• Answer D: Single Flemish

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