D27 QUIZ OF THE DAY

Which of the following is the final covering of a floor called?

• Sub-base
• Base course
• Floor topping
• Earth filling

Answer explanation

Floor topping is the uppermost layer that receives the final finishing.

The base course in floor construction is usually made of:

• Brick jelly
• Plain cement concrete
• Bitumen
• Ceramic tiles

Answer explanation

A layer of plain cement concrete is laid as a base over compacted earth.

Flooring laid using colored cement with brass or aluminum strips is called:

• Terrazzo flooring
• Mosaic flooring
• IPS flooring
• PVC flooring

Answer explanation

Terrazzo flooring consists of colored cement and metal strips.

Which flooring is best suitable for industrial buildings?

• PVC
• Kota stone
• Concrete
• Marble

Answer explanation

Concrete flooring is durable and suitable for industrial loads.

In floor construction, the term 'screed' refers to:

• Decorative finish
• Structural base
• Leveling layer
• Waterproof coating

Answer explanation

Screed is a thin layer of cement mortar used to level the surface.

Which natural stone is popularly used for flooring in public buildings?

• Limestone
• Marble
• Granite
• Laterite

Answer explanation

Granite is durable and attractive, used in public/commercial flooring.

The material commonly used for resilient flooring is:

• PVC
• Cement
• Brick
• Glass

Answer explanation

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is flexible and used for resilient floorings.

Which type of flooring is most affected by acids and chemicals?

• Concrete
• Tile
• Epoxy
• Marble

Answer explanation

Marble is a calcareous material and reacts with acids.

Flooring work should start only after completion of plastering.

• True
• False
• Not Sure
• None of these

Answer explanation

Plastering must be completed to avoid staining floor finish.

Wooden flooring is unsuitable in moist areas.

• True
• False
• Not Sure
• None of these

Answer explanation

Wood absorbs moisture and may warp or rot.