cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 surveys soil mechanics and materials 1
cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 surveys soil mechanics and materials 1
The process of mixing clay, water and other
ingredients in making bricks is called
A Pounding
B moulding
C pugging
D kneading
Identify the life span of timber.
A More than lOyears
B I to 5 years
C Less than I year
D 5 to 10 years
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2. Gypsum is classified under
A Sedimentary rock
B Igneous rock
C Metamorphic rock
D Sand stone rock
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Offsets methods which requires less measurement
on the ground is
A Inclined
B Perpendicular
C Vertical
D horizontal
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3. Stones that are more resistance to fire are
A Marbles
B Lime stones
C Compact sand stones
D Granites
The main ingredients of portland cement are
A Lime and silica
B Lime and alumina
C Silica and alumina
D Lime and iron
4. Give an example of a hydraulic binder.
A Glue
B Lime
C Bitumen
D Tar
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5. What is the use of pycnometer?
A To determine void ratio and dry density
B To determine specific gravity and dry density
C To determine water content and specific
gravity
D To determine water content and void ratio
The property of wrought iron which makes it
superior over steel is
A Resistance to corrosion
B Ease to weld
C Tensile resistance
D Ductility
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6. The radial splits which are wider on the outside of a 14.
log and narrower towards the pith are known as
A Heart shakes
B Cup shakes
C Star shakes
D Ring galls
Collimation method in leveling does not provide
check on
A Intermediate sights
B Fore sights
C Back sights .
D Reduced levels
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What is the initial setting time of portland cement?
A 50minutes
B 10 minutes
C 45minutes
D 60minutes
7. 15. The tendency of large and fine particles in a
concrete mix to be separated is known as
A Bleeding
B Shrinkage
C Distability
D Segregation
The measurement of the wetness of a concrete mix
is called
A Consistency
B Mobility
C Compatibility
D Workability
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16. State the process of obtaining hydraulic lime
A By burning limestone
B By adding silt to quicklime
C By burning kankar
D By adding cement to quicklime
