1.

Is used at binding materials into a compact whole of a building and civil engineering
construction.
a. Gravel b. Portland Cement c. Sand d. Water

2. What is admixture in the context of concrete?

a) The process of mixing different types of concrete together
b) A substance added to concrete to enhance its properties
c) The separation of concrete ingredients during mixing
d) A measurement of the density of concrete

3. There are _____ types of Portland cement which varies the percentage that changes the rate of
setting, heat of evolution and strength characteristics.
a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Six

4. It is the scientific methodical procedure of determining the properties and features of cement.
a. Testing of materials b. Cement Testing c. Fineness Test d. Soundness Test

5. It is conducted to determine the ability of cement to resist volume expansion after setting.
a. Soundness Test b. Cement Testing c. Fineness Test d. Setting Time test

6. It is finely gray colored powder and made from limestone and clay.
a. Gravel b. Portland Cement c. Sand d. Water

7. Which of the following is NOT a common type of admixture used in concrete?

a) Accelerators
b) Retarders
c) Sealers
d) Air-entraining agents

8. Type of Portland Cement that is also called as General Portland Cement for it is commonly used in
all types of work.
a. Type I b. Type II c. Type III d. Type IV

9. What is one of the methods used in the Soundness test of cement?

a. Sieve Analysis method b. Le-Chatelier Method c. Autoclave test
d. Compression Method

10. Common apparatus used in Fineness Testing of Cement.

a. Sieve b. Stopwatch c. Compression Testing Machine c. Vicat’s Apparatus

11. Type of Portland Cement that is called Sulfate Resisting Portland Cement. It can withstand the
action of Sulfate.
a. Type II b. Type III c. Type IV d. Type V
 12. Cement test that measures the particle size distribution of cement, which affects its setting time and
strength development.
a. Fineness Test b. Soundness Test c. Setting time test d. Compression test

13. Cement test that determines the time taken for cement to set and harden.
a. Soundness Test b. Fineness Test c. Compression test d. Setting time test

14. Type of Portland Cement that is called Moderate Heat of Hardening Portland Cement. It is
particularly suitable for mass concrete used in any structures containing moderate amount of sulfate
a. Type I b. Type II c. Type III d. Type IV

15. For portland cement, the value of soundness of cement must not exceed
a. 0.10mm b. 10mm c. 1mm d. 10m

16. Cement test that measures the ability of cement to withstand loads that tend to reduce its size
a. Compressive strength test b. Fineness test c. Soundness test d. Setting time test

17. Type of Portland Cement that is called High Early Strength Portland Cement. It is ground finer and
reacts faster than Type I, so the early compressive strength gains are greater.
a. Type II d. Type III c. Type IV d. Type V

18. General Portland cement is also called as:

a. Ordinary Portland Cement c. Both a and b are correct
b. Regular Portland Cement d. Both a and b are wrong

19. Which type of admixture is used to increase the workability of concrete without adding water?
a) Superplasticizers
b) Accelerators
c) Retarders
d) Water reducers

20. Cement test that determines the amount of water to be added to cement to achieve a paste of
standard consistency
a. Standard consistency test b. Soundness test c. Fineness test d. Compression test

21. Insuring the overall quality, durability, and ______ of a construction project depends on a place,
temperature and environment of a project.
a. Safety b.Beauty c. Unstable d. Aesthetic

22. There are 2 types of Portland Cement that can be used when a construction is near the sea and in
contact with the sea.
a. Type I and II b. Type II and IV c. Type II and Vd. Type I and III
23. In fineness test of cement, the amount of cement retained on the 90 micron sieve should not exceed
a. 1% b. 15% c. 10% d. 90%

24. Which admixture type is commonly used in cold weather concreting to accelerate the setting time?
a) Retarders
b) Superplasticizers
c) Accelerators
d) Waterproofing agents

25. It is the hydraulic binder which is used to produce concrete.

a) Water b) Mineral Admixtures c) Cement d) Concrete Aggregates

26. Which type of admixture can increase the freeze-thaw durability of concrete?

​ a) Freeze-thaw admixtures
b) Retarders
c) Air-entrainment admixtures
d) Shrinkage reducing admixture

27. It consists of sand and gravel, represent the grain skeleton of the Concrete
a) Cement b) Water c) Concrete Aggregates d) Additives

28. It is a crucial component that facilitates the chemical reaction known as hydration.
a) Concrete Aggregates b) Water c) Additives d) Mineral Admixtures

29. Which type of water does not need to be tested for suitability?
a) Waste Water b) Sea Water c) Ground Water d) Drinking Water

30. Improves the performance, saves cement and adjusts the strength of concrete naturally.
a) Mineral Admixtures b) Water c) Cement d) Concrete Aggregates

31. Which admixture type is used to reduce the heat of hydration in concrete?
a) Accelerators
b) Retarders
c) Air-entraining agents
d) Set-controlling admixtures
 32. A by-product of coal combustion in power plants.

a) Fly Ash b) Silica Fume c) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag

d) Natural Pozzolans

33. A by-product of silicon metal production and consists of very fine particles.
a) Fly Ash b) Silica Fume c) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
d) Natural Pozzolans

34. Which of the following is a common application of water reducing admixtures?

a) Increasing the concrete's setting time
b) Enhancing the concrete's color
c) Improving the concrete's resistance to water penetration
d) Creates a desired slump at a lower water-cement ratio.

35. A by- product of iron production from blast furnaces.

a) Fly Ash b) Silica Fume c) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
d) Natural Pozzolans

36. Which statement about admixtures is TRUE?

a) Admixtures are always added to concrete during mixing.
b) Admixtures have no impact on the properties of concrete.
c) Admixtures can only affect the color of concrete.
d) Admixtures are used to modify fresh concrete properties or to improve the performance of
hardened concrete.

37. React with calcium hydroxide in cement to form additional cementitious compounds, an example of
this are volcanic ash and calcined clay.
a) Fly Ash b) Silica Fume c) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag
d) Natural Pozzolans

38. Air-entraining agents are added to concrete primarily to:

a) Increase the compressive strength
b) Improve workability
c) Reduce bleeding and segregation
d) Decrease the setting time

39. Particles that are predominantly retained on the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve and will pass through a
3-inch screen are called.
a) Coarse Aggregate b) Concrete Aggregate c) Fine Aggregate d) Cement