Building Construction - Practice Test

[#56] The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known

(A) Dormer window

(B) Lantern window

(C) Louvered window

(D) Sky window

Correct Answer

(D) Sky window

Explanation

Solution: The window provided in the flat roof of a room is known as a Sky window . This type of window is designed to allow natural light to enter from above, enhancing the illumination within the room. It is also commonly referred to as a "roof window" or "rooflight." Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: Sky window .

[#57] Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls

(A) To drain off the water from the filling

(B) To ventilate the stone masonry

(C) To add architectural beauty

(D) To increase compaction of the earth retained

Correct Answer

(A) To drain off the water from the filling

[#58] The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

(A) Haunch

(B) Spandril

(C) Voussoirs

(D) Skewbacks

Correct Answer

(B) Spandril

[#59] The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as

(A) Intrados

(B) Rise

(C) Spandril

(D) Extrados

Correct Answer

(B) Rise

[#60] Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for

(A) Coastal regions

(B) Plain regions

(C) Covering large areas

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer

(A) Coastal regions

Building Construction - Study Mode

[#56] The window which is provided in flat roof of a room, is known

Correct Answer

Explanation

[#57] Weep holes are provided in retaining and breast walls

Correct Answer

[#58] The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as

Correct Answer

[#59] The vertical distance between the springing line and highest point of the inner curve of an arch is known as

Correct Answer

[#60] Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for

Correct Answer