Assignment No 1

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CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND EQUIPMENTS-MCQ-UNIT-1

1. _______________ is a self propelled machine which is used mainly to exert a powerful

tractive force for pulling other machines.
a) Tractor
b) Bulldozer
c) Angle dozer
d) Scraper
2. A _________ is very useful equipment and it can be used for construction work like to
clear the site of work, to make the land level, etc.
a) Scraper
b) Grader
c) Excavator
d) Bulldozer
3. The size of the bulldozer is indicated by the dimension of its _________
a) Site
b) Tyre
c) Engine
d) Blades
4. A ________________ can be used on wet ground and in all conditions of weather.
a) Grader
b) Scraper
c) Escalator
d) Bulldozer
5. A ____________ is used to level the ground and spreads the loose material.
a) Excavator
b) Scraper
c) Grader
d) Tractor
6. A Grader which is told by a tractor is known as _________
a) Tractor grader
b) Motor grader
c) Scraper
d) Elevating grader

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 7. _______________ consists of a large bucket which is attached to a tractor.
a) Bulldozer
b) Scraper
c) Grader
d) Escalator
8. An _______________ is an oldest type of machine which removes earth.
a) Escalator
b) Excavator
c) Elevator
d) Bulldozer
9. _________________ type of excavator is used for digging below, at or above operating
level in a vertical range.
a) Skimmer
b) Dragline
c) Clamshell
d) Back trench
10. __________________ type of excavator is used for digging at or below the operating
level.
a) Skimmer
b) Dragline
c) Power shovel
d) Dredger
11. A __________________ roller is a multi purpose roller which is used for various
purposes and for practically all type of roads.
a) Smooth wheeled
b) Pneumatic
c) Rubber tyred
d) Dead weight
12. Effective compaction is not achieved by ____________ rollers.
a) Rubber tyred
b) Sheep’s foot
c) Pneumatic
d) Smooth wheeled
13. ________________ consist of a vibrating unit mounted on a screed, plate or roller.
a) Earth rammers
b) Pounding
c) Vibrating rollers
d) Vibratory compactors
14. The ________________ compact soil close to the earth surface only.
a) Earth rammers
b) Vibrating rollers
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 c) Ditcher
d) Skimmer
15. _______________ are the most commonly used equipment for transportation.
a) Dump trucks
b) Rollers
c) Trucks
d) Bulldozers
16. _________________ is a self propelled machine which is used mainly to exert a
powerful tractive force for pulling other machines.
a) Bulldozer
b) Crane
c) Dumper
d) Tractor
17. _________________ are extra wagons attached to the tractors or trucks.
a) Elevators
b) Conveyors
c) Trailers
d) Dumper
18. In order to raise and shift heavy loads from one place to another, the _________ are
employed in the construction of big works.
a) Elevators
b) Conveyors
c) Cranes
d) Trucks
19. The only use for a tractor on a construction site is for pulling trailers. 
a. True 
b. False
20. Which of the following is a common use of a dozer? 
a. Remove stumps 
b. Haul heavy loads 
c. Transport materials 
d. Load trucks
21. A torque converter replaces a conventional _____ system. 
a. hydraulic control 
b. clutch 
c. electronic control 
d. power brake
22. Rigid frame dump trucks are used for _____. 
a. on-road hauling 
b. loads up to about 40 tons 

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 c. loads up to 300 tons 
d. sites with a tight turning radius
23. Which of these machines is equipped with stabilizers? 
a. Dozer 
b. Backhoe loader 
c. Roller compactor 
d. Motor grader

24.

The machine shown in Figure is a(n) _____. 

a. scraper 
b. motor grader 
c. excavator 
d. skid steer loader

25. A(n) _____ vehicle has a pivot point or joint in the frame that allows the front and back
to move independently. 
a. jointed 
b. articulated 
c. pivoted 
d. bidirectional
26. Artificially increasing the density of soil to produce a more stable surface is known as
_____. 

a. stabilization 
b. densification 
c. settlement 
d. compaction
27. Sheep-foot rollers are best used on _____ soils. 

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 a. sandy 
b. gravelly 
c. rocky 
d. fine-grained
28. 25. The most efficient piece of equipment for bulk, wide-area excavation is the _____. 

a. scraper 
b. excavator 
c. tractor 
d. motor grader
29. When traveling with a scraper, make sure the _____ is raised high enough to pass over
obstacles. 
a. push plate 
b. bowl 
c. apron 
d. precleaner
30. A bulldozer lift lever is commonly set in the _____ position to smooth the ground surface
in reverse gear. 
a. float 
b. tower 
c. tilt 
d. angle

Question 2.

Explain Process of dewatering? With diagram

Question 3.

List and explain different kinds compactors and process of compaction?

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