PRACTICE QUESTIONS

CEMENT
1) Consider the following statements:
1. High alumina cement can be used for the construction of chemical industries.
2. High alumina cement cannot be used for constructions in cold weather regions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.
2) Consider the following statements:
1. Decreasing the lime content in cement, decreases the setting time.
2. Increasing the silica content, increases the setting time of cement.
3. Setting time of cement is more during winter than summer.

Which of the above statements are NOT correct?

a) 1 only.
b) 2 ,3 only.
c) 1, 3 only.
d) 1,2, 3
3) Consider the following statements:
1. Rapid hardening Cement has higher resistance to freezing and thawing than
Ordinary Portland Cement.
2. The setting times of Rapid hardening Cement is less than Ordinary Portland
Cement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only.
b) 2 only.
c) Both 1 and 2.
d) Neither 1 nor 2.
4) The amount of water added to make the cement paste for Le Chatelier’s test is
a) 0.85P
b) 0.80P
c) 0.78P
d) 0.75P
5) The attachment used in the Vicat Apparatus for determining the consistency of
cement is
a) Split Cylinder.
b) Plunger.
c) Square Needle.
d) None of the above.
6) Which of the following cements is most suitable for urgent repair works?
a) Portland Pozzolana Cement.
b) Low Heat Cement.
c) Blast Furnace Slag Cement.
d) Rapid Hardening Cement.
7) Which of the following compounds affect the soundness of cement?
a) Free Lime.
b) Magnesia.
c) Sulphates.
d) All of the above.
8) The hydrated compound responsible for the strength of cement is
a) C3S
b) C2S
c) C-S-H
d) Ca(OH)2
9) The raw materials used for the manufacturing of white cement are?
a) Limestone and Bauxite.
b) Limestone and clay.
c) Limestone and China Clay.
d) None of the above.
10) The temperature at which cement clinkers are formed in the Rotary kiln is
a) 1400oC
b) 1500oC
c) 1600oC
d) 1700oC