Civil Engineering MCQs

2965 MCQs  (Page 291 of 297)

For a continuous flow type of sedimentation tanks__________________?
A. Width of the tank is normally kept about 6 m
B. Length of the tank is normally kept 4 to 5 times the width
C. Maximum horizontal flow velocity is limited to 0.3 m/minute
D. All the above
For efficient working of a sewer, it must be ensured that _____________?
A. Minimum velocity of 0.45 m/sec, is maintained at its minimum flow
B. A maximum velocity of 0.90 m/sec, is maintained at its maximum flow
C. Both a. and b.
D. Neither a. nor b.
The pressure exerted by_____________?
A. The sewage when running full from inside, is called internal pressure
B. The internal pressure if any, causes tensile stress in the pipe material
C. Pressure sewers are designed to be safe in tension
D. All the above
No treatment of the sewage is given if dilution factor is_____________?
A. Less than 150
B. Between 150 to 200
C. Between 200 to 300
D. More than 500
The asbestos cement sewers are_________________?
A. Light in weight
B. Not structurally strong to bear large compressive stress
C. Susceptible to corrosion by sulphuric acid
D. All the above
What is an index of short-term paying ability ?
A. Price-earnings ratio
B. Current ratio
C. Profit margin ratio
D. Gross margin
The common ratio is the ratio of_______________?
A. Net credit sales to average net receivable
B. Current assets to current liabilities
C. Gross profit to net sales
D. Net income to owner’s equity
What is defined as the current assets minus inventories and prepaid expenses ?
A. Profit margin ratio
B. Price-earnings ratio
C. Return of investment ratio
D. Quick ratio