HPCL CE MOCK TEST: 5 for ESE & GATE CE Exams

Question 1

The shrinkage of concrete

Question 2

Match List=I (Admixtures) with List-II (Chemicals) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list

List-I

A) Water-reducing admixture

B) Air-entraining agent

C) Superplasticizer

D) Accelerator

List-II

1) Sulphurated melanin formaldehyde

2) Calcium chloride

3) Lignosulphonate

4) Neutralized vinsol resin

A - B - C - D

Question 3

Concrete is unsuitable for compaction by a vibrator if it is

Question 4

Which of the following cement has maximum percentage of C₃S

Question 5

The effective width of a column strip of a flat slab is

Question 6

In limit state design of reinforced concrete, deflection is computed by using

Question 7

Math List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Type of cement)

P. Low heat cement

Q. Rapid hardening cement

R. High Alumina cement

S. Sulphate resisting cement

List-II (Uses)

1) Refractory bricks

2) Repair of concrete pavements

3) Concrete under water

4) Heavy raft footing

Question 8

A section line AB appears to be 10.16 cm on a photograph for which the focal length is 16 cm. The corresponding line measures 2.54 cm on a map, which is to a scale 1/50,000. The terrain has an average elevation of 200 m above mean sea level. The flying altitude of the aircraft above mean sea level during photograph will be

Question 9

Consider following statements with respect to advantage of Hoffman’s klin over bull’s trench klin:

1) It requires less space

2) It can function during rainy season

3) Percentage of good quality bricks are more

4) Initial cost is less

Correct statement(s) is/are:

Question 10

Consider the following points related to systematic Error.

i. They arises from the source that act in a similar manner on all observation.

ii. They are compensating in nature.

Question 11

Three activities implementable in parallel, have the following time-cost relationships for direct cost component in each:
Activity A: 10 days — 800 units;
9 days — 900 units; 8
days — 1000 units
Activity B: 11 days — 1200 units;
10 days — 1350 units;
9 days — 1500 units;
Activity C : 7 days — 500 units;
6 days — 700 units
5 days — 900 units
The feasible range of total direct cost component for the three activities together is