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  Does 01 year apprenticeship training will count as a work experience? I know, many student have this doubt that whether apprenticeship training will count as a work experience or not ? and it should be. So let me tell you today and clear your doubt about apprenticeship training  count as a work experience .  W ell, when I also completed my apprenticeship training, I had also this doubt in my mind. Then I searched and read about it many places and finally I got the proof of  apprenticeship training will count as a work experience.  My finally answer is YES  apprenticeship training will count or consider as a work experien ce. I share with you the proof this.    Click Here   (Go to  http://portal.mhrdnats.gov.in > Help > Process Manual (English) > Page No. 16 > Benefits to students > Point No. 10) Note:- The apprentice which is under the Ministry of Skill Devlopment & Entrepreneurship, in which the All india level exam (AITT) is done after doing the apprenticeship tr

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Estimation and Costing


Nowadays Estimation and Costing have become very useful subjects, in every exam, you will get 5-8 questions from this subject, whether it is SSC Junior Engineer (JE) level exam, PSU, or state-level Junior Engineer exam.

Estimation and Costing:-
The calculation of quantities of materials and their rates required for a project, calculation of workers and their wages or salaries is known as Estimation in construction.
Estimation's a process of finding an estimate or approximation which is a value that's usable for some purpose even if input data is incomplete, uncertain or unstable.
Estimating in construction is important because almost everyone has a budget they have to meet for a project. Almost everyone wants to know how much it will cost before they are willing to start. Estimates are also used to narrow down a choice in a contractor.


The minimal width of a septic tank is taken
(A) 70 cm
(B) 75 cm
(C) 80 cm
(D) 90 cm
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The height of the sink of wash basin above floor level is kept
(A) 60 cm
(B) 70 cm
(C) 75 cm to 80 cm
(D) 80 cm
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
For 12 mm thick cement plastering 1 : 6 on 100 sq.m new brick work, the amount of cement required.                       
(A) 0.200 cum             
(B) 0.247 cum                       
(C) 0.274 cum                         
(D) 0.295 cum
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The volume is measured appropriate to the closest
(A) 0.01 cum
(B) 0.02 cum
(C) 0.03 cum
(D) 0.04 cum
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
If tensile stress of a steel rod of diameter is 1400 kg/ sq cm  and bond stress is 6 kg/sq cm , the required bond length of the rod is
(A) 30 D
(B) 39 D
(C) 50 D
(D) 59 D
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The weight of an item is measured appropriate to nearest
(A) 0.25 kg
(B) 0.50 kg
(C) 0.75 kg
(D) 1.00 kg
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Berms are provided in canals if these are
(A) Fully in excavation
(B) Partly in excavation and partly in embankment
(C) Fully in embankment
(D) All the above
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
For 100 sq. m cement concrete (1 : 2: 4) 4 cm thick floor, the amount of cement required, is
(A) 0.90 cum
(B) 0.94 cum                   
(C) 0.98 cum                 
(D) 1.00 cum
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The anticipated out turn of half brick partition wall per mason per day is
(A) 1.5 sq m                         
(B) 2.0 sq m                       
(C) 4.0 sq m                       
(D) 5.0 sq m
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A cement concrete street is 1000 m long, 8 m broad and 15 cm thick over the sub-base of 10 cm thick gravel. The field cutting in street crust is                       
(A) 500 cum           
(B) 1000 cum                   
(C) 1500 cum                     
(D) 2000 cum
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The brick work isn't measured in cu m in case of 
(A) One or more than one brick wall
(B) Brick work in arches
(C) Reinforced brick work
(D) Half brick wall
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The following item of earth work isn't measured separately. 
(A) Setting out of works
(B) Site clearance
(C) Steps in deep excavation
(D) All the above
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The measurement is made in sq. metre in case of 
(A) Cement concrete in foundation
(B) R.C.C. structure
(C) Hollow concrete block wall
(D) None of those
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Cost of fittings and their fixing is specified for the following sanitary fittings 
(A) Water closets
(B) Flushing pipes
(C) Lavatory basins
(D) All the above
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The expected out turn of cement concrete 1 : 2 : 4 per mason per day is 
(A) 1.5 cum                     
(B) 2.5 cum 
(C) 3.5 cum 
(D) 5.0 cum
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The measurement isn't made in sq. metres in case of 
(A) D.P.C
(B) Form works
(C) Concrete Jeffries
(D) R.C. Chhajja
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The trap which is provided to disconnect the house drain from the street sewer known as 
(A) Master trap
(B) Intercepting trap
(C) Interception manhole
(D) All the above
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Due to change in price level, a revised estimate is prepared if the sanctioned estimate exceeds 
(A) 2.0 %
(B) 2.5 %
(C) 4.0 %
(D) 5.0 %
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The item of the brick structure measured in sq.m, is 
(A) Reinforced brick work
(B) Broken glass coping
(C) Brick edging
(D) Brick work in arches
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The most reliable estimate is 
(A) Detailed estimate
(B) Preliminary estimate
(C) Plinth area estimate
(D) Cube rate estimate
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
According to ISI methodology of measurement, the order of the sequence is 
(A) Length, breadth, height
(B) Breadth, length, height
(C) Height, length, breadth
(D) None of those
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The concrete work for the following part of the building of specified thickness is measured in sq. metres 
(A) Root slabs
(B) Floors
(C) Wall panels
(D) All the above
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The expected out turn of 12 mm plastering with cement mortar is 
(A) 2.5 sq m
(B) 4.0 sq m
(C) 6.0 sq m
(D) 8.0 sq m
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The total length of a cranked bar through a distance (d) at 45° in case of a beam of efficient length L, is 
(A) L + 0.42 d
(B) L + (2 × 0.42 d)
(C) L - (0.42 d)
(D) L - (2 × 0.4 d)
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The unit of measurement is per quintal for the following: 
(A) Collapsible gates with rails
(B) Rolling shutters
(C) Expanded metal wire netting
(D) M.S. reinforcement of R.C.C. works
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The diameter of a domestic sewer pipe laid at gradient 1 in 100 is recommended 
(A) 100 mm
(B) 150 mm
(C) 200 mm
(D) 175 mm
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The order of booking dimensions is 
(A) Length, breadth, height
(B) Breadth, length, height
(C) Height, breadth, length
(D) None of those
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The detention period in a septic tank is assumed 
(A) 20 minutes
(B) 25 minutes
(C) 30 minutes
(D) 40 minutes
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The damp proof course (D.P.C.) is measured in 
(A) Cub. m
(B) Sq. m
(C) Metres
(D) None of those
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The floor area consists of the area of the balcony up to 
(A) 100 %
(B) 75 %
(C) 50 %
(D) 25 %
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The slope of the outlet of 'P trap' below the horizontal is kept 
(A) 8° 
(B) 10° 
(C) 12° 
(D) 14° 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The rate of cost is made for 100 cu m (per % cu m) in case of 
(A) Earth work in excavation 
(B) Rock cutting 
(C) Excavation in trenches for foundation 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The rate of an item of work is determined by 
(A) Specifications of works 
(B) Specifications of materials 
(C) Proportion of mortar 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Brick walls are measured in sq. m if the thickness of the wall is 
(A) 10 cm 
(B) 15 cm
(C) 20 cm 
(D) None of those 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The plinth area of a building not consists of 
(A) Area of the walls at the floor level 
(B) Internal shaft for sanitary installations up to 2 sq m. in area 
(C) Lift and wall including landing 
(D) Area of cantilevered porch 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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 capability 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the correct assertion from the following: 
(A) The estimated value of the work excluding the amount for contingencies, work charged institution, tool and plants, known as work value 
(B) The precise expenditure involved to complete a piece including incidental, institution and travelling expenses, known as actual value 
C) The formal acceptance by the administrative division for incurring an expenditure on the work, known as administrative approval 
D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
If the formation level of a highway has a uniform gradient for a particular size, and the ground is also having a longitudinal slope, the earthwork may be calculated by 
(A) Mid-section method 
(B) Trapezoidal method 
(C) Prismoidal method 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
While estimating a reinforced cement structure, the omitted cover of concrete is assumed 
(A) At the end of reinforcing bar, not lower than 25 mm or twice the diameter of the bar 
(B) In skinny slabs, 12 mm minimal or diameter of the bar whichever is more 
(C) For reinforcing longitudinal bar in a beam 25 mm minimum or diameter of the biggest bar which is more 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
In the mid-section method 
(A) The mean depth is the average of depths of two consecutive sections 
(B) The area of mid-sections is calculated by utilizing mean depth 
(C) The volume of the earth work is calculated by multiplying the mid-section space by the distance between the two unique sections 
(D) All of the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The cross-sections for a highway is taken at 
(A) Right angle to the centre line 
(B) 30 metres apart 
(C) Intermediate points having abrupt change in gradient 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
According to Indian Standards Institute, the actual dimension of modular bricks is 
(A) 23 cm × 11.5 cm × 7.5 cm 
(B) 25 cm × 13 cm × 7.5 cm 
(C) 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm 
(D) 20 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The excavation exceeding 1.5 m in width and 10 sq.m in plan area with a depth not exceeding 30 cm, is termed as 
(A) Excavation 
(B) Surface dressing 
(C) Cutting 
(D) Surface excavation 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
For the construction of buildings, the subheads of the estimate are 
(A) Earthwork, Concrete work, Brick work 
(B) Brickwork, Stone work, Roofing 
(C) Brickwork Flooring, Wood work, Steel work 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion from the following: 
(A) Pointing is measured in sq.m 
(B) Plastering is measured in sq.m 
(C) Glazing is measured in sq.m 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the wrong assertion from the following: 
(A) No deduction is made for the volume occupied by reinforcement 
(B) No deduction is made for the openings upto 0.1 sq.m 
(C) No deduction is made for volumes occupied by pipes, not exceeding 100 sq.cm
(D) None of those 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the excavation where measurements are made in sq. metres for cost. 
(A) Ordinary cuttings as much as 1 m
(B) Surface dressing as much as 15 cm depths 
(C) Surface excavation as much as 30 cm depths 
(D) Both (b) and (c) 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
As per Indian Standard Specifications, the height discharge for domestic purposes per capita per minute, is taken 
(A) 1.80 litres for 5 to 10 users 
(B) 1.20 litres for 15 users 
(C) 1.35 for 20 users 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
In long and short wall method of estimation, the length of long wall is the centre to centre distance between the walls and 
(A) Breadth of the wall 
(B) Half breadth of wall on each side 
(C) One fourth breadth of wall on each side 
(D) None of those 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The area is measured appropriate to the closest 
(A) 0.01 sqm 
(B) 0.02 sqm 
(C) 0.03 sqm 
(D) 0.04 sqm 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The expected out turn of 2.5 cm cement concrete floor per mansion per day 
(A) 2.5 sqm 
(B) 5.0 sqm 
(C) 7.5 sqm 
(D) 10 sqm 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion from the following: 
(A) The bent up bars at a support resist the negative bending moment 
(B) The bent up bars at a support resist the sharing force 
(C) The bending of bars near supports is generally at 45° 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
While preparing a detailed estimate 
(A) Dimension must be measured appropriate to 0.01 m 
(B) Area must be measured appropriate to 0.01 sqm 
(C) Volume must be measured appropriate to 0.01 cum 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Anti-siphonage pipe is related to 
(A) Main soil pipe 
(B) Bottom of P trap W.C. 
(C) Top of P trap W.C. 
(D) Side of water closet 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion from the following: 
(A) In a gully trap, a water seal of 6 to 7.5 cm is provided 
(B) The gully trap collects waste water from the kitchen, sink, wash basins, and many others. 
(C) The gully trap disconnects the sullage drain from the main drainage system 
(D) The grating provided over gully traps is 23 cm sq. 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion from the following: 
(A) Bricks are paid per thousand 
(B) Cement is paid per 50 kg bag 
(C) Lime is paid per quintal 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion from the following: 
(A) All pipes and fittings are categorised in response to their diameters 
(B) The diameter of the pipes is the nominal diameter of internal bore 
(C) All pipes are measured along the centre line of the pipes in metres 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the proper assertion in case of water provide. 
(A) Pipes laid in trenches and pipes fixed to walls are measured separately 
(B) Cutting through walls and floors are included with the item (C) Pipes are classified according to their sizes and quality 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The measurement is made for stone work in sq. metre in case of 
(A) Wall facing 
(B) Columns, lintels, copings 
(C) Building work 
(D) (a) and (d) of the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Carpet area does not include the area of 
(A) The walls along with doorways and other openings 
(B) Bath room and toilet 
(C) Kitchen and pantry 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
In case of laying gullies, siphons, intercepting traps, the cost includes 
(A) Setting and laying 
(B) Bed concreting 
(C) Connection to drains 
(D) All of those 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The inspection pit or chamber is a manhole offered in a base drainage system 
(A) At each change of direction 
(B) At each change of gradient 
(C) At each 30 m intervals 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the wrong assertion from the following: 
(A) Dimensions are measured to the nearest 0.01 m 
(B) Areas are measured to the nearest 0.01 sq.m 
(C) Cubic contents are measured to the nearest 0.1 cum 
(D) Weights are measured to the nearest 0.001 tonnes 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The Center line method is specifically adopted for estimating 
(A) Circular buildings 
(B) Hexagonal buildings 
(C) Octagonal buildings 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the wrong assertion concerning a master trap from the following: 
(A) It is provided in between the lower end of the house drain and the street sewer 
(B) It is provided a cleaning eye at the top of the trap 
(C) The mica flap valve which opens inwards only, is fitted at the top of the inlet pipe 
(D) The water seal is less than that of ordinary traps 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the item of work not included within the plinth area estimate 
(A) Wall thickness 
(B) Room area 
(C) W.C. area 
(D) Courtyard area 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pick up the item whose weight is added to the weight of respective item, is 
(A) Cleats 
(B) Brackets 
(C) Bolts 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The anticipated out turn for earth work in excavation in ordinary soil per workman per day is 
(A) 1.00 cum 
(B) 2.00 cum 
(C) 3.00 cum 
(D) 4.00 cum 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The brick work is measured in sq metre, in case of 
(A) Honey comb brick work 
(B) Brick flat soling 
(C) Half brick walls or the partition 
(D) All the above 
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The item of steel work which is measured in sq.m, is 
(A) Collapsible gates 
(B) Rolling shutters 
(C) Ventilators and glazing
(D) All the above  
Which Option will be Correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.




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