Preview Questions Civil Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When establishing "project risk thresholds," what is the primary purpose?

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To calculate the total financial impact of potential risks

To minimize risk by cutting costs wherever possible

To define acceptable levels of risk and ensure that the project can proceed within these boundaries

To track the project's financial performance and budget

Question 2: When designing with "reinforced concrete," what is the typical function of "steel rebar" within the concrete matrix?

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Steel rebar's main function is to improve thermal conductivity

Steel rebar increases the concrete's tensile strength, which concrete lacks

Steel rebar primarily acts as a waterproofing agent for the concrete

Steel rebar reduces the concrete's compressive strength

Question 3: In site supervision, how do you ensure timely project delivery without compromising construction quality?

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By delaying inspections to avoid interference with the construction schedule

By focusing solely on meeting deadlines, ignoring any quality concerns

By allowing the contractor to expedite the process and compromise on quality to meet deadlines

By balancing quality inspections with monitoring timelines, addressing issues promptly to avoid delays

Question 4: What is the most effective method to ensure safety on a construction site during a high-risk activity like crane operation?

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Limit the number of tasks to avoid delays

Ensure workers are trained and safety measures are implemented, and that communication is clear

Encourage workers to wear personal protective equipment only

Increase the number of workers on-site

Question 5: How does moment-curvature relationship help in understanding the behavior of reinforced concrete beams?

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The moment-curvature relationship provides insights into how a beam will behave under bending loads, predicting potential failure modes

The moment-curvature relationship is irrelevant to beam design, as it only affects the material cost

The moment-curvature relationship is used only for material selection, not for structural analysis

The moment-curvature relationship helps to determine aesthetics, not structural performance

Question 6: What is the most common method for testing the compressive strength of concrete?

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Concrete cube or cylinder test

Flexural strength test

Durability test

Slump test