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Building & Construction Practice Test: Damp Proofing, Water Proofing and Termite Proofing
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Damp proofing: A moisture control technique that prevents moisture from entering a structure during construction. It involves using chemicals and techniques to reduce the spread of moisture from outside sources. Waterproofing: A process that makes a structure water-resistant or waterproof so that it's not affected by water. Waterproofing solutions can be used on roofs, exteriors, and interiors to keep residential spaces dry. Termite proofing: A treatment that prevents termites from growing in a building. Termites can enter buildings through cracks, pipes, walls, and floor joints. Once... Show more
Building & Construction Practice Test: Damp Proofing, Water Proofing and Termite Proofing
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1. Sometimes, the _______ can be fixed as in case of roof surfaces, on the exposed face of the wall, etc.
2. Due to ______________ the dampness finds its way to the floors through the substructure.
3. The entry of _________ termites into buildings takes place through cracks or fissures of even 0.5 mm thickness in concrete and masonry, floor joints, etc.
4. Which method is likely to be damaged by the termites.
5. To prevent the entry of termites through walls, the impenetrable physical ___________ may be provided continuously at plinth level.
6. ________ is the main source causing dampness in badly designed kitchens.
7. __________ is a flexible material and it is easy to lay & is available in rolls of normal wall width.
8. For the overhead RCC ___________ it should be seen that the permissible limits of stresses relating to resistance to cracking are not exceeded.
9. In _________ method, a layer of hot mastic Asphalt is laid on the roof surface.
10. ________ is a flexible material and is placed on the bedding of concrete or mortar.
11. Chemical like DDT, PHP, PCP, etc. Are used in which method of termite proofing.
12. The remedy lies in _________ initially with epoxy mortar or at least later stage while repairing the causes of the problems due to aging.
13. __________ absorbing water less than 4.50% of their weight can be used for Damp proofing.
14. The term _______ is used to indicate the treatment which is given to a building so as to prevent or control the growth of termite in a building.
15. ________ is a semi-rigid material and it forms an excellent impervious layer of damp proofing.
16. The term _________ in the buildings is used to mean the coming out of water from components like walls and floors of the buildings.
17. ______ are also known as non subterranean or wood nesting termites.
18. A _________ layer is in proportion 1:2:4 is generally provided at the plinth level to work as a damp proofing course.
19. Due to ________ the external faces of wall become the sources of entry of dampness in a structure.
20. The joints in the _________ of WC seats and nahni trap should be filled with rich cement mortar and cured for 7 days.
21. The concussive or violently shaking type fitted _______ for the flushing of WC pans leads to vibration.
22. _________ termites cannot survive or live without maintaining a connection with the soil.
23. The _______ are popularly known as the white ants though they are in no way related to the ants.
24. In order to prevent the entry of damp into a building, the course are provided are known as the ________ course.
25. __________ material is made of black polythene having a thickness of about. 50 mm to 1 mm.

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