Quantity Surveying, Contracts & Tenders -1

 1. To make out an estimate for a work the following data are necessary-Drawing, Specification and ___________

A materials

B rates

C labours

D transportation

Answer: B

2. _________________ is required for preliminary studies of various aspects of a work or project

A Supplementary Estimate

B Plinth Area Estimate

C Revised Estimate

D Abstract Estimate

Answer B

3. Bay method is applicable to _________________  

A Godwon 

B Road

C Bridge

D Canal

Answer A

4. Service unit of Road is per _________________

A Km 

B Sq.m

C Cub.m

D Liter

Answer A

5. ________ amount is considered in annual maintenance estimate.

A 1.5 to 2 % 

B 5%

C 10 %

D 0.1%

Answer A

6. Contingencies is  taken as ________________

A 1% to 2% 

B 10% to 15%

C 3% to 5%

D 0.1% to 0.5%

Answer C 

7. Approximate cost of a hostel building for 100 students @Rs.10000/- per student works out as Rs. 10 lakhs

A True 

B False

C May be False

D None of the above

Answer A

8. Which one is over head expenditure of the following item?

A Rent and taxes  

B Establishment charges

C Office stationery items

D Workmen’s compensation

Answer B

9. Which is incorrect step in preparation of detailed estimate

A Drawing section 

B Takng out quantities  

C Squaring the dimension

D Abstracting

Answer A

10. In-to-In method is also known as ______

A Centre Line method 

B Depreciation Method

C Out-to-Out Method  

D Crossing Method

Answer C

11. Length of long wall I calculated using_____

A L = C/c length  + B/2 + B/2 

B L = C/c length  - B/2 - B/2

C L = C/c length  - B 

D Both A & B

Answer A

12. Pick the correct statement FOR In Long wall short wall method____

A Percentage of accuracy is less. 

B Percentage of accuracy is more  

C Takes comparatively less time

D Suitable for rectangular work only

Answer B

13. The factors to be considered while preparing Detailed estimate are____

A Quantity of material 

B Availability of material  

C Specifications

D All of above

Answer D

14. Number of junction for wall meeting from four directions____

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 0

Answer B

15. In centre line method centre line is calculated by formula_____

A L = C/c length – (1/2 x n – b)

B L =  C/c length + (1/2 x n – b)

C L =  C/c length – (1/2 x n x b)

D L =  C/c length + (1/2 x n x b)

Answer C