Question: Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?

• 1. coastal regions
• 2. plain regions
• 3. covering large areas
• 4. all of the above

Question: Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?

• 1. two directions without break in the slope on each side
• 2. two directions with break in the slope on each side
• 3. four directions without break in the slope on each side
• 4. four directions with break in the slope on each side

Question: The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?

• 1. hip
• 2. gable
• 3. ridge
• 4. eaves

Question: Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of________________?

• 1. 2.5 m
• 2. 3.5 m
• 3. 4.5 m
• 4. 5.5 m

Question: Higher pitch of the roof (1) results in stronger roof (2) results in weaker roof (3) requires more covering material (4) requires less covering material The correct answer is___________?

• 1. (1) and (3)
• 2. (1) and (4)
• 3. (2) and (3)
• 4. (2) and (4)

Question: The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?

• 1. to support the common rafter
• 2. to support purlins
• 3. to prevent the purlins from tilting
• 4. all of the above

Question: Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of______________?

• 1. 2.5 m
• 2. 3.5 m
• 3. 4.5 m
• 4. 5.5 m

Question: The function of king post in a king post roof truss is_______________?

• 1. to support the frame work of the roof
• 2. to receive the ends of principal rafter
• 3. to prevent the walls from spreading outward
• 4. to prevent the tie beam from sagging at its centre

Question: In any good staircase, the maximum and minimum pitch respectively should be_____________?

• 1. 90° and 0°
• 2. 75° and 30°
• 3. 60° and 10°
• 4. 40° and 25°

Question: Sum of tread and rise must lie between_______________?

• 1. 300 to 350 mm
• 2. 400 to 450 mm
• 3. 500 to 550 mm
• 4. 600 to 650 mm