The function of cleats in a roof truss is______________?

A. To support the common rafter
B. To support purlins
C. To prevent the purlins from tilting
D. All of the above

Higher pitch of the roof (1) results in stronger roof (2) results in weaker roof (3) requires more covering material (4) requires less covering material The correct answer is___________?

A. (1) and (3)
B. (1) and (4)
C. (2) and (3)
D. (2) and (4)

Couple close roof is suitable for maximum span of________________?

A. 2.5 m
B. 3.5 m
C. 4.5 m
D. 5.5 m

The lower edge of the pitched roof, from where the rain water of the roof surface drops down, is known as______________?

A. Hip
B. Gable
C. Ridge
D. Eaves

Mansard roof is a roof which slopes in________________?

A. Two directions without break in the slope on each side
B. Two directions with break in the slope on each side
C. Four directions without break in the slope on each side
D. Four directions with break in the slope on each side

Pitched and sloping roofs are suitable for________________?

A. Coastal regions
B. Plain regions
C. Covering large areas
D. All of the above

The horizontal timber piece provided at the apex of a roof truss which supports the common rafter is called______________?

A. Ridge board
B. Hip rafter
C. Eaves board
D. Valley rafter

The type of roof which slopes in two directions with a break in the slope on each side is known as_____________?

A. Gable roof
B. Hip roof
C. Gambrel roof
D. Mansard roof

The type of joint commonly used at the junction of a principal rafter and tie beam in timber trussess is__________________?

A. Mortise and tennon joint
B. Oblique mortise and tennon joint
C. Butt joint
D. Mitred joint

The lintels are preferred to arches because______________?

A. Arches require more headroom to span the openings like doors, windows etc.
B. Arches require strong abutments to withstand arch thrust
C. Arches are difficult in construction
D. All of the above