Civil Engineering Interview Preparation Quiz 01

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Quiz Instructions for Civil Engineering Test & Interview Preparation

✅ The quiz is completely free to attempt.
✅ There are no negative marks for incorrect answers.
✅ All questions are taken from past interview and test questions in Civil Engineering.
✅ Each question has one correct answer.
✅ Choose the best possible answer from the given options.
✅ You can attempt the quiz multiple times.
✅ The quiz is designed to help you prepare for job interviews and competitive exams.
✅ At the end of the quiz, you will receive your score and the correct answers.

Subjects Included In This Quiz

Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering
Construction & Project Management
Surveying & Geomatics
Building Materials & Construction
Earthquake Engineering

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Civil Engineering Interview Questions

Civil Engineering Interview Preparation Quiz 01

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1) Which factor does NOT affect the strength of concrete?

a) Water-cement ratio

b) Aggregate quality

c) Cement type

d) Color of the cement

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2) Which of the following is NOT a type of bridge classification?

a) Function

b) Material

c) Climate

d) Structure

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3) Which type of steel is commonly used in reinforced concrete structures?

a) Mild steel

b) Stainless steel

c) Reinforcement steel (rebar)

d) Tool steel

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4) What does the workability of concrete refer to?

a) Its color and texture

b) Its ability to be mixed, transported, placed, and compacted without segregation

c) Its ability to resist earthquakes

d) Its curing time

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5) What is a culvert?

a) A drainage system

b) A tunnel carrying water under a road or railway

c) A water purification system

d) A type of bridge

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6) What is the factor of safety in structural engineering?

a) A constant ratio for all materials

b) The ratio of ultimate strength to maximum expected load

c) A measure of the weight of materials used

d) The number of safety officers on-site

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7) Which is NOT a type of concrete failure?

a) Flexural failure

b) Shear failure

c) Compressive failure

d) Thermal expansion failure

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8) What is the main difference between cement and concrete?

a) Cement is stronger than concrete

b) Concrete is a mixture containing cement, water, and aggregates

c) Cement and concrete are the same

d) Cement is used only for roads

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9) What is the accuracy of a dumpy level typically?

a) 1 meter per kilometer

b) 5 mm per kilometer

c) 1 cm per kilometer

d) 10 cm per kilometer

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10) What is soil compaction?

a) Increasing soil voids

b) Increasing soil density by reducing voids through mechanical means

c) Reducing soil stability

d) Increasing soil permeability

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11) What does sustainable development aim to achieve?

a) Unlimited resource consumption

b) Economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection

c) Maximum industrialization

d) Rapid urbanization

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12) What is the purpose of curing concrete?

a) To dry it faster

b) To develop strength and durability

c) To change its color

d) To make it lighter

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13) How is the quantity of concrete required for a footing estimated?

a) By multiplying its length, width, and depth

b) By adding the weight of the workers

c) By using only visual estimates

d) By checking the water-cement ratio

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14) Which of the following is NOT a type of structural load?

a) Dead load

b) Live load

c) Wind load

d) Hydraulic load

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15) What is a catch basin used for?

a) Filtering air pollutants

b) Retaining pollutants, debris, and sediments from stormwater runoff

c) Strengthening concrete

d) Improving road grip

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16) What is the primary purpose of a soil test?

a) To measure air temperature

b) To determine soil’s engineering properties for construction

c) To check water purity

d) To analyze plant growth

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17) What is geotechnical investigation?

a) Testing the electrical properties of soil

b) Examining soil and rock properties to determine their suitability for construction

c) Measuring wind loads on structures

d) Analyzing air pollution levels

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18) Which instrument is NOT commonly used to check levels on a construction site?

a) Dumpy level

b) Spirit level

c) Laser level

d) Thermometer

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19) What is the purpose of a retaining wall?

a) To support building loads

b) To resist lateral earth pressure and hold back soil masses

c) To enhance drainage systems

d) To provide an aesthetic boundary

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20) What is the water-cement ratio?

a) The ratio of sand to cement in concrete

b) The ratio of water to cement by weight in a concrete mix

c) The weight of aggregates in concrete

d) The ratio of concrete to reinforcement

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21) Which test is used to determine the optimum moisture content for soil compaction?

a) Slump test

b) Proctor test

c) Vane shear test

d) Atterberg limits test

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22) What is the main purpose of bitumen in road construction?

a) To act as a water-resistant binder

b) To provide color to the road

c) To increase soil density

d) To enhance concrete strength

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23) What is the difference between asphalt and bitumen?

a) Bitumen is a component of asphalt

b) Asphalt is a liquid, while bitumen is solid

c) Bitumen is used in building foundations

d) Asphalt is more expensive than bitumen

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24) What is the main goal of environmental impact assessment (EIA)?

a) To increase construction speed

b) To evaluate the environmental effects of a project

c) To design bridges

d) To test soil samples

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25) Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

a) Solar

b) Wind

c) Coal

d) Geothermal

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