“150”, Aptitude Test Questions and Answers for Civil Engineer – TARURA.

 

 

ABSTRACT

This document contains 150 multiple-choice questions with answers designed to help candidates prepare for the Civil Engineer online aptitude test by TARURA. The questions cover key areas such as structural design, road construction, surveying, concrete and soil technology, and project management. It is a useful study tool for civil engineering job seekers, recent graduates, professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge, and anyone preparing for technical interviews or assessments in the civil engineering field.

 

 

Prepared by:

Anonymous Engineer whose name hidden

Compiled by Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa.

A lawyer stationed in Dar-es-salaam.

0628729934.

Date: June 1, 2025

 

Dear applicants,

This collection of questions and answers has been carefully prepared to help all of you to understand the key areas tested during the TARURA- Civil Engineers’ interview. The goal is to provide a useful, and practical study guide so you can all perform confidently and fairly in the selection process. I wish you the best of luck, and may this resource support you in achieving success!

 

Warm regards,

Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa

 

For Personal Use by Applicants Preparing for TARURA- Civil Engineers’ interview

ALL QUESTIONS COMPILED TOGETHER.

1. What is the primary purpose of a retaining wall?

A) Support roofing structures B) Hold back soil C) Direct water flow D) Prevent earthquakes

Answer: B) Hold back soil

2. What is the unit of measurement for stress in materials?

A) Newton B) Pascal C) Joule D) Watt

Answer: B) Pascal

3. Which type of foundation is generally used for high-rise buildings?

A) Spread footing B) Strip foundation C) Pile foundation D) Raft foundation

Answer: C) Pile foundation

4. Which of the following is NOT a component of concrete?

A) Cement B) Sand C) Water D) Bitumen

Answer: D) Bitumen

5. What is the minimum curing period for concrete recommended by most standards?

A) 3 days B) 7 days C) 14 days D) 28 days

Answer: B) 7 days

6. What is the main function of a culvert in road construction?

A) Reduce traffic congestion B) Drain water across roadways C) Act as a road divider D) Control speed

Answer: B) Drain water across roadways

7. Which survey method uses total station?

A) Chain surveying B) Plane table survey C) Theodolite survey D) Electronic distance measurement

Answer: D) Electronic distance measurement

8. What does a slump test measure in fresh concrete?

A) Compressive strength B) Workability C) Durability D) Weight

Answer: B) Workability

9. The modulus of elasticity of a material is the ratio of:

A) Stress to strain B) Load to area C) Strain to stress D) Force to volume

Answer: A) Stress to strain

10. What causes bleeding in concrete?

A) Too much cement B) Excessive fine aggregates C) Segregation of water D) Proper mixing

Answer: C) Segregation of water

11. Which type of bridge uses cables to support the deck?

A) Arch bridge B) Beam bridge C) Suspension bridge D) Cantilever bridge

Answer: C) Suspension bridge

12. Which aggregate size is generally used for RCC work?

A) 5 mm B) 10 mm C) 20 mm D) 50 mm

Answer: C) 20 mm

13. What is the main cause of shrinkage cracks in concrete?

A) Excessive load B) Early drying C) Over-curing D) Under-compaction

Answer: B) Early drying

14. A cantilever beam is supported at:

A) Both ends B) Middle C) One end only D) No support

Answer: C) One end only

15. Which material is most commonly used in road pavement layers?

A) Wood B) Bitumen C) Brick D) Plastic

Answer: B) Bitumen

16. Which factor directly affects the bearing capacity of soil?

A) Temperature B) Depth of foundation C) Color of soil D) Wind speed

Answer: B) Depth of foundation

17. A well-graded soil contains:

A) Only fine particles B) Uniform size particles C) A wide range of particle sizes D) Only coarse particles

Answer: C) A wide range of particle sizes

18. Which test is conducted to determine the compressive strength of concrete?

A) Slump test B) Cube test C) Tensile test D) Impact test

Answer: B) Cube test

19. The term “camber” in road design refers to:

A) Road curve B) Slope of the road surface C) Elevation D) Width of road

Answer: B) Slope of the road surface

20. What does BOD stand for in environmental engineering?

A) Basic Oxygen Demand B) Biological Oxygen Demand C) Biodegradable Oxygen Deficiency D) Boundary Oxygen Distribution

Answer: B) Biological Oxygen Demand 

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