Estimating and Costing Questions And Answers.


1.The rate of an item of work depends on_________________?
A. Specifications of works
B. Specifications of materials
C. Proportion of mortar
D. All the above

2.The main factor to be considered while preparing a detailed estimate, is_________?
A. Quantity of the materials
B. Availability of materials
C. Transportation of materials
D. All the above

3.The plinth area of a building not includes_________________?
A. Area of the walls at the floor level
B. Area of cantilevered porch
C. Lift and wall including landing
D. Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area

4.While estimating the qualities for the construction of a building, the correct metric unit is________________?
A. Metre for length
B. Cubic metre for area
C. Square metres for volume
D. Litre for capacity

5.The brick work is not measured in cu m in case of_______________?
A. Half brick wall
B. Reinforced brick work
C. Brick work in arches
D. One or more than one brick wall