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FA 1 - 20CE8925 Quality Control in Construction - TA (QAS)

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Total Marks (20 Marks)
20 Questions carry on 0.5 Marks (10 Marks)
10 Questions carry on 1 Marks (10 Marks)
No negative marks : try to answer all the questions
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What are the types of load-bearing construction materials?

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What are the various types of non-load-bearing construction materials?

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What are the primary materials used in constructing roofs?

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List the types of concrete used in construction?

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What does the term 'Quality Assurance' refer to in construction?
Rebuilding structure after damage
A preventive process to avoid defects
A type of insurance policy
Checking tools before use
Who is responsible for quality control on a construction site?
Architect
Building inspector
Town planner
Site supervisor
What do Quality Control Plans typically include?
Building design sketches
Defect prevention strategies
A list of construction workers
A timeline for project completion
What are the benefits of Quality Control in construction?
Increased labour hours
Income tax reduction
Cost reduction and customer satisfaction
Reduction in project risk
Quality control in construction always ensures that the end product will never have any faults.
True
False
Maintaining a quality checklist for materials is not necessary in quality control.
True
False
Quality control in construction involves monitoring and adjusting processes to ensure high-quality products.
True
False
In construction, only the final product needs to pass quality control, not the construction materials and processes.
True
False
What are the two main benefits of conducting a quality audit in construction?
Decreases project duration
Increase company revenue
Identifies improvement areas
Ensures compliance to codes
Who are the primary responsible personnel for a quality audit in construction projects?
Site engineer
Project Manager
Construction laborer
Quality Auditor
Which two are important documents in quality control audits in construction?
Project Budget
Quality Assurance Plan
Employee Attendance Sheet
Inspection Reports
What are two key components of the Quality Assurance Plan?
Training information
Lunch schedules
Quality control procedures
Client contact information
What does PDCA in Quality Control stand for?
Proceed, Do, Check, Adjust
Plan, Do, Check, Act
Plan, Develop, Check, Act
Prepare, Do, Check, Adjust
Plan, Do, Change, Act
Which stage in the PDCA cycle is about reviewing the results?
Prepare
Act
Plan
Check
Do
What is the purpose of the 'Act' stage in the PDCA cycle?
Gather data
Define the problem
Carry out the plan
Implement improvements
Review plans
In the 'Plan' stage of the PDCA cycle, what is the main activity?
Define the methods
Gather data
Check results
Implement changes
Identify and analyze the problem
What does 'P' stand for in PDCA cycle in Quality Control?
Process
Plan
Predict
Prepare
How important is 'Check' in PDCA Cycle?
To maintain schedule
To detect and correct problems
To select materials
To assign jobs
What could be a likely outcome of not 'Acting' in PDCA Cycle?
Enhanced site safety
Recurring problems unaddressed
Reduced project cost
Improved team morale
Which phase in PDCA Cycle involves analyzing the results?
Check
Act
Plan
Do
What is the primary purpose of quality control in plastering?
Making the wall look prettier
Speeding up the process
Reducing costs
Ensuring uniformity and adherence to standards
Which tool is NOT used in quality control of plastering?
Spirit Level
Trowel
Pneumatic hammer
Plumb bob
What problem can occur without proper plastering quality control?
Wall discoloration only
Financial bankruptcy
Uneven surfaces leading to cracks
Fire hazard
What should the ideal plaster thickness be for a standard wall?
10-15mm
1mm
50mm
5mm
What is the initial setting time for most commercial concrete mixes?
5 - 10 hours
24 hours
3 - 5 minutes
30 minutes - 2 hours
Which test is performed to check the workability of concrete?
Slump test
Density test
Resistivity test
Compactness test