Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi
4. _________ is a type of observational research in which the market researcher conducts surveys
from a specific time period to another i.e. over considerable course of time.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Longitudinal studies
c) Cross-sequential studies d) None of the above
8. __________ is a type of observational research in which the market research conducts surveys
at a particular time period a cross the target sample.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Cross-sequential studies
c) longitudinal studies d) None of above
Ver A : AR – 1 of 12
11. Which of the following statement are true for historical research design?
(i) Based on quantitative data
(ii) Based on qualitative data
(iii) Findings can be generalized to other situation
(iv) Design includes-validity, content analysis and fields studies
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (ii), (iii), (iv) c) (i), (iii) d) (ii), (iv)
12. The research design in which the area of inquiry is the manner by which people make sense of
social interaction
a) Grounded theory b) Phenomenology
c) Symbolic interactionsim d) Ethnography
13. Choose the least likely assumption o a classic normal linear regression model?
a) The independent variable and dependent variable have a linear relationship
b) the independent variable is normally distributed
c) There is no randomness in the independent variable
d) None of the above
15. The combination of different approaches to validate information, strategies and result in a
research study is technically known as :
a) Meta analysis b) Triangulation c) Trend analysis d) Cross validation
16. -------- method involved in depth study of a person, event, groups or nation
a) case study b) experimental c) chemical d) none of these
17. Case study is a kind of research design which usually involves the -------- method of selecting
the source of data
a) Qualitative b) Quantitative c) Both a) and b) d) None of these
19. If the same study contains more than one case to study then it is known as --------
a) Mixed case study b) Replicate case study
c) Multiple case study d) Double case study
Ver A : AR – 2 of 12
20. Case study method is used in as social sciences
a) Social science b) Medicine c) Social work d) All of these
23. In context of sampling design, the aggregate of all the units pertaining to study is called
a) Population of universe
b) Unit
c) Sample
d) Frame
26. The main aspect that drove the mental mapping techniques of Gould, Whyte and Lynch is
which of the following?
a) Context led b) Methodology led c) Theory led d) City led
27. The two plausible weakness of architectural historical research are which of the following?
i) Is an interpretive enterprise with one point of view
ii) Is an elevated mode of inquiry
iii) Multiple histories become prerogative for full orbed research
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
28. The attributes of Architectural qualitative research are which of the following?
i) inductive logic
ii) Single tactics
iii) Open ended
iv) Verbal and visual analysis
a) i) and iv) b) ii) and iv) c) i) iii) and iv) d) i) ii) and iii)
29. What is the analytical tool used to described the strength and direction of relationship amongst
variable of study?
a) Factor Analysis b) Causal research
c) Logical Argumentation d) Multiple Regression
Ver A : AR – 3 of 12
30. Match the following :
(i) BIM (p) GIS to analyze existing environment
(ii) CAVE (q) AT one-point scenarios
(iii) Geodesign (r) Wind modeling and Meta Data
(iv) SimScale (s) Three dimension computer generated environment
a) (i)-(s), (ii)-(r), (iii)-(p), (iv)-(q) b) (i)-(q), (ii)-(s), (iii)-(p), (iv)-(r)
c) (i)-(q), (ii)-(p), (iii)-(r), (iv)-(s) d) (i)-(s), (ii)-(r), (iii)-(q), (iv)-(p)
31. When a researcher includes in his sample those individuals who are willing and are readily
available the sampling technique is called
a) Simple Random sampling b) Quota sampling
c) Snowball sampling d) Incidental sampling
32. A proposition which can be put to test to determine its validity” Define by
a) Lund berg b) Emory c) Johnson d) Good and Hatt
38. If the critical region is evenly distributed then the test is referred as.
a) Two tailed b) One tailed c) Three tailed d) Zero tailed
41. Identify the true relationship amongst the following in which – sampling error (S), Frame error
(F) , Chance error (C), Response error (R)
a) S = F + C + R b) F = S + C + R c) R = (F + C) - S d) S = (F + C) R
Ver A : AR – 4 of 12
42. Which of the following are TRUE with respect to sample distribution?
i) Normal distribution is denoted by N(, ), where N = Population , = mean , = SD.
ii) Normal distribution is represented as bell shape of histogram
iii) Chi – square distribution determines sample mean and sample standard deviation (SD)
iv) F – distribution deals with all non – negative values
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
44. Select the TRUE statement and about correlation coefficient from the below :
(i) It is measured on a scale that varies from +1 through 0 to -1
(ii) Is most cases a Non – linear line
(iii) When one variable increase as the other increases the correlation is negative and vice
versa
(iv) Complete absence of correlation is represented by 0
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (i), (iv) c) (ii), (iii) d) All of the above
45. Var[X] = p(1 – p). This is the formula for which of the following distribution?
a) Exponential b) Bernoulli c) Binomial d) Normal
47. Rearrange the statement for ‘logical analysis of a subject matter’ is research writing.
i) Preparation of rough draft
ii) Rewriting and polishing of the rough for draft
iii) Preparation of the final outline
iv) Preparation of the final bibliography
a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) b) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) c) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) d) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
Ver A : AR – 5 of 12
49. Choose the correct sequence for the statement below:
For books and pamphlets the order may be as under:
a) Name of author, Title, Place, Publisher, Date of Publication, No. of volumes
b) Title, Place, Name of author, Date of publication, Publisher, No. of volumes
c) Publisher, Date of publication, Name of author, Title, Place, No. of volume
d) Name of author, Date of publication, Publisher, Place, Title
Ver A : AR – 6 of 12
PART – II
Discipline Oriented Section
(Architecture)
[50 MARKS]
51. In which of the following, the main purpose of research is to formulate generalizations leading
to theory building?
a) Phenomenology with subjective frame of reality
b) Participant observation with focus on perspective
c) Symbolic interaction with emphasis on social interaction
d) Experimentation with control and manipulation of variables.
52. Which method will be best used for development of scientific skills?
a) Performing laboratory work
b) Giving opportunity to learn skills in some field visit
c) Conduction science olympids
d) By science quiz competition
54. From the list given below identify the statement which appropriates describe the main
characteristics of steps in scientific method
1) Identify defining the problem
2) Defining the population and sampling method
3) Selecting a sample
4) Formulating hypothesis
5) Collecting, organizing and analyzing data
6) Fixing the frame work for the data analysis
7) Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis indicates your answer from the
codes
given below :
a) (2), (3), (4), (5) & (6)
b) (1), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
c) (3), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
d) (1), (2), (3), (4) & (5)
55. Which of the following is not the goal of the scientific method of acquiring knowledge?
a) Exploring of truth
b) Fact finding
c) Control of variables
d) Prediction of events
Ver A : AR – 7 of 12
56. This architect said “Less is bore”?
a) Michael Graves
b) Peter Eisenman
c) Robert Venturi
d) Mier Van der Rohe
58. The “squinch” in architectural terminology commonly relates to the following building
element
a) foundation b) wall c) window d) dome
66. The planetary winds that flows between the sub tropical high and equatorial law is known
as __
a) Polar esterlies b) trade winds c) Waterlines d) None of these
Ver A : AR – 8 of 12
67. What is sustainable development
a) The development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generation to meet their own needs
b) it is the practice of developing land of construction project in the manner that reduces their
impact on the environment by allowing them to create energy efficient models of self
sufficiency
c) To conserve natural resources of the develop alternate sources of power while reducing
pollution of harm to the environment
d) All of the above
69. Technology that satisfies the demands of sustainable development is typically referred to as
a) Cutting – edge technology
b) Appropriate technology
c) Long – lasting Technology
d) Technology that adapts
71. _____ masonry is the cheapest but requires more skills and extensively used for compound
walls
a) Caused random rubble masonry
b) Dry rubble masonry
c) Polygonal rubble masonry
d) Uncaused random rubble masonry
72. The horizontal rail provided immediately above the bottom rail in doors is known as _____
a) Mullion b) Transome c) Lock rail d) Jamb
73. Inclination of the sides of the roof with the horizontal is termed as _____
a) Pitch of the roof b) Ridge of the roof
c) Valley of the roof d) Eave of the roof
74. The thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column is technically known as _____
a) Column head b) Column end c) Capital d) Drop panel
Ver A : AR – 9 of 12
76. To avoid Plagiarism in a research article
a) One should provide a citation and use quotation marks to show exactly from where the
information is taken
b) One should provide a citation but use of quotation marks to show exactly form where
information is taken is not mandatory
c) One should not provide citation however quotation marks to show exactly form where
information is taken is mandatory
d) Neither citation is required nor quotation marks to show exactly form where the
information is taken is required
77. Choose the correct statement which suits best for writing ‘Introduction’ of a research paper
a) Author should explain aims and objectives of the study clearly in this section
b) Author should explain the results of the study clearly and also provided the study of
literature in short
c) Author should not mention significance and scope of work in the ‘Introduction’ of research
paper
d) Introduction should always have tables and figures to explain the study
78. An important detail for citing a work with multiple authors is that – (In APA style)
a) Give the surnames of all authors (up to max of Four) on first mention whereas on further
mentions it is written as first author followed by ‘et al’
b) Give the surnames of three authors and for further mentions first author followed by ‘it al’
c) For first mention names of first author followed by ‘it al’ and then names of all authors for
further mentions
d) Give the surnames of two authors followed by ‘it a’
79. Choose the category from the following which is not considered for classification research
paper
a) Technical paper
b) Case study
c) Descriptive paper
d) General review
81. The process that combines micro-filtration and ultra-filtration with activated sludge process is
called
a) Prove mediation b) Reverse osmosis
c) Membrane bioreactor d) Trickling filters
Ver A : AR – 10 of 12
83. In a 20 – storey building with 3m floor to floor height, a passenger lift is hoisted by a steel
rope. Weight of the lift car is 750kg and ultimate load the steel rope can carry is 39,000kg.
Assuming a factor of safety of 20 for the steel rope and an average passenger weight of 75kg,
the passenger capacity of the lift is _____
a) 16 b) 20 c) 8 d) 24
84. A room is mechanically ventilated through four air-conditioning ducts. The opening area of
each duct is 0.35sqm. The air velocity in the duct is 0.5m/s. The temperature difference
between the ambient air and supply air is 10C. Volumetric specific heat of air is 1250J/m3C.
Assuming one Ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 3.5KW, the cooling load of the room in TR
will be _____
a) 1 TR b) 2.5 TR c) 3TR d) 1.5TR
85. The unit for measuring sound absorption in a room is ______ options
a) Decibel b) Hertz c) Sabin d) Phon
87. Two parallel forces equal in magnitude and opposite in direction and separated by a definite
distance are said to form
a) Moment b) Couple c) Resultant d) None of the these
90. The process of permanently joining 2 or more metal parts by fusion of the edges of metal is
called
a) Bolting b) Riveting c) Welding d) All the these
91. Inside city areas, the type of transportation structure is relevant for easy moment of vehicles at
junctions :
a) Flyover b) underpass c) Service road d) All of these
92. “City is associated with objects and places, city is a collective memory of its people”. Whose
quote is this?
a) Kevin Lynch b) Robert Ventun c) Camille Sitte d) Aldo Rossi
Ver A : AR – 11 of 12
93. “Out built form should be reflective of our human scale and aid in establishing a connection
between built environment and man”. this was the philosophy proposed by :
a) Edmond Bacon b) Rob Krier
c) Christopuer Alexander d) Spiro Kostof
96. Shalimar Bagh designed and built during Mughal era is influenced by which of the following
style ____
a) English Garden b) Japanese Garden
c) Persian Garden d) Central Asia Gardens
98. Traditionally, which of the following are used for retaining features in a topiary _____
a) Buxus sempervirens b) Taxus baccata
c) Ilex d) All of these
99. The eight cycle step process of site design, the following are included in site analysis
a) Orientation b) Hydrology c) Bye laws d) All of these
100. For designing of focal point in an English garden which of the following can be used _____
a) Trellis b) Topiary c) Statue d) All of these
*****
Ver A : AR – 12 of 12
VTU-ETR Seat No. Question Paper Version : B
4. Select the TRUE statement and about correlation coefficient from the below :
(i) It is measured on a scale that varies from +1 through 0 to -1
(ii) Is most cases a Non – linear line
(iii) When one variable increase as the other increases the correlation is negative and vice
versa
(iv) Complete absence of correlation is represented by 0
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (i), (iv) c) (ii), (iii) d) All of the above
5. Var[X] = p(1 – p). This is the formula for which of the following distribution?
a) Exponential b) Bernoulli c) Binomial d) Normal
Ver B : AR – 1 of 12
7. Rearrange the statement for ‘logical analysis of a subject matter’ is research writing.
i) Preparation of rough draft
ii) Rewriting and polishing of the rough for draft
iii) Preparation of the final outline
iv) Preparation of the final bibliography
a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) b) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) c) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) d) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
11. When a researcher includes in his sample those individuals who are willing and are readily
available the sampling technique is called
a) Simple Random sampling b) Quota sampling
c) Snowball sampling d) Incidental sampling
12. A proposition which can be put to test to determine its validity” Define by
a) Lund berg b) Emory c) Johnson d) Good and Hatt
Ver B : AR – 2 of 12
15. Which of the following refers to research supported by measurable evidence?
a) Opinion b) Empiricism c) Speculation d) Rationalism
18. If the critical region is evenly distributed then the test is referred as.
a) Two tailed b) One tailed c) Three tailed d) Zero tailed
21. Which of the following statement are true for historical research design?
(i) Based on quantitative data
(ii) Based on qualitative data
(iii) Findings can be generalized to other situation
(iv) Design includes-validity, content analysis and fields studies
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (ii), (iii), (iv) c) (i), (iii) d) (ii), (iv)
22. The research design in which the area of inquiry is the manner by which people make sense of
social interaction
a) Grounded theory b) Phenomenology
c) Symbolic interactionsim d) Ethnography
23. Choose the least likely assumption o a classic normal linear regression model?
a) The independent variable and dependent variable have a linear relationship
b) the independent variable is normally distributed
c) There is no randomness in the independent variable
d) None of the above
Ver B : AR – 3 of 12
25. The combination of different approaches to validate information, strategies and result in a
research study is technically known as :
a) Meta analysis b) Triangulation c) Trend analysis d) Cross validation
26. -------- method involved in depth study of a person, event, groups or nation
a) case study b) experimental c) chemical d) none of these
27. Case study is a kind of research design which usually involves the -------- method of selecting
the source of data
a) Qualitative b) Quantitative c) Both a) and b) d) None of these
29. If the same study contains more than one case to study then it is known as --------
a) Mixed case study b) Replicate case study
c) Multiple case study d) Double case study
34. _________ is a type of observational research in which the market researcher conducts surveys
from a specific time period to another i.e. over considerable course of time.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Longitudinal studies
c) Cross-sequential studies d) None of the above
Ver B : AR – 4 of 12
36. Which is the following includes example of qualitative variable?
a) Height b) Income c) Age d) Emotion
38. __________ is a type of observational research in which the market research conducts surveys
at a particular time period a cross the target sample.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Cross-sequential studies
c) longitudinal studies d) None of above
43. In context of sampling design, the aggregate of all the units pertaining to study is called
a) Population of universe
b) Unit
c) Sample
d) Frame
44. The data that is collected from internet is called :
a) Documentary source b) Primary source
c) Secondary source d) None of above
46. The main aspect that drove the mental mapping techniques of Gould, Whyte and Lynch is
which of the following?
a) Context led b) Methodology led c) Theory led d) City led
47. The two plausible weakness of architectural historical research are which of the following?
i) Is an interpretive enterprise with one point of view
ii) Is an elevated mode of inquiry
iii) Multiple histories become prerogative for full orbed research
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
Ver B : AR – 5 of 12
48. The attributes of Architectural qualitative research are which of the following?
i) inductive logic
ii) Single tactics
iii) Open ended
iv) Verbal and visual analysis
a) i) and iv) b) ii) and iv) c) i) iii) and iv) d) i) ii) and iii)
49. What is the analytical tool used to described the strength and direction of relationship amongst
variable of study?
a) Factor Analysis b) Causal research
c) Logical Argumentation d) Multiple Regression
Ver B : AR – 6 of 12
PART – II
Discipline Oriented Section
(Architecture)
[50 MARKS]
51. Inside city areas, the type of transportation structure is relevant for easy moment of vehicles at
junctions :
a) Flyover b) underpass c) Service road d) All of these
52. “City is associated with objects and places, city is a collective memory of its people”. Whose
quote is this?
a) Kevin Lynch b) Robert Ventun c) Camille Sitte d) Aldo Rossi
53. “Out built form should be reflective of our human scale and aid in establishing a connection
between built environment and man”. this was the philosophy proposed by :
a) Edmond Bacon b) Rob Krier
c) Christopuer Alexander d) Spiro Kostof
56. Shalimar Bagh designed and built during Mughal era is influenced by which of the following
style ____
a) English Garden b) Japanese Garden
c) Persian Garden d) Central Asia Gardens
58. Traditionally, which of the following are used for retaining features in a topiary _____
a) Buxus sempervirens b) Taxus baccata
c) Ilex d) All of these
59. The eight cycle step process of site design, the following are included in site analysis
a) Orientation b) Hydrology c) Bye laws d) All of these
60. For designing of focal point in an English garden which of the following can be used _____
a) Trellis b) Topiary c) Statue d) All of these
Ver B : AR – 7 of 12
61. The process that combines micro-filtration and ultra-filtration with activated sludge process is
called
a) Prove mediation b) Reverse osmosis
c) Membrane bioreactor d) Trickling filters
63. In a 20 – storey building with 3m floor to floor height, a passenger lift is hoisted by a steel
rope. Weight of the lift car is 750kg and ultimate load the steel rope can carry is 39,000kg.
Assuming a factor of safety of 20 for the steel rope and an average passenger weight of 75kg,
the passenger capacity of the lift is _____
a) 16 b) 20 c) 8 d) 24
64. A room is mechanically ventilated through four air-conditioning ducts. The opening area of
each duct is 0.35sqm. The air velocity in the duct is 0.5m/s. The temperature difference
between the ambient air and supply air is 10C. Volumetric specific heat of air is 1250J/m3C.
Assuming one Ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 3.5KW, the cooling load of the room in TR
will be _____
a) 1 TR b) 2.5 TR c) 3TR d) 1.5TR
65. The unit for measuring sound absorption in a room is ______ options
a) Decibel b) Hertz c) Sabin d) Phon
67. Two parallel forces equal in magnitude and opposite in direction and separated by a definite
distance are said to form
a) Moment b) Couple c) Resultant d) None of the these
70. The process of permanently joining 2 or more metal parts by fusion of the edges of metal is
called
a) Bolting b) Riveting c) Welding d) All the these
Ver B : AR – 8 of 12
71. Which of the following is an appropriate example of a social institution?
a) Market b) Trade Union c) Political Party d) N.G.O
76. The planetary winds that flows between the sub tropical high and equatorial law is known
as __
a) Polar esterlies b) trade winds c) Waterlines d) None of these
79. Technology that satisfies the demands of sustainable development is typically referred to as
a) Cutting – edge technology
b) Appropriate technology
c) Long – lasting Technology
d) Technology that adapts
Ver B : AR – 9 of 12
80. Angle made by plane surface with horizontal is called _____
a) Slope b) Attitude angle c) Zeneth angle d) Hour angle
81. In which of the following, the main purpose of research is to formulate generalizations leading
to theory building?
a) Phenomenology with subjective frame of reality
b) Participant observation with focus on perspective
c) Symbolic interaction with emphasis on social interaction
d) Experimentation with control and manipulation of variables.
82. Which method will be best used for development of scientific skills?
a) Performing laboratory work
b) Giving opportunity to learn skills in some field visit
c) Conduction science olympids
d) By science quiz competition
84. From the list given below identify the statement which appropriates describe the main
characteristics of steps in scientific method
1) Identify defining the problem
2) Defining the population and sampling method
3) Selecting a sample
4) Formulating hypothesis
5) Collecting, organizing and analyzing data
6) Fixing the frame work for the data analysis
7) Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis indicates your answer from the
codes
given below :
a) (2), (3), (4), (5) & (6)
b) (1), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
c) (3), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
d) (1), (2), (3), (4) & (5)
85. Which of the following is not the goal of the scientific method of acquiring knowledge?
a) Exploring of truth
b) Fact finding
c) Control of variables
d) Prediction of events
88. The “squinch” in architectural terminology commonly relates to the following building
element
a) foundation b) wall c) window d) dome
91. _____ masonry is the cheapest but requires more skills and extensively used for compound
walls
a) Caused random rubble masonry
b) Dry rubble masonry
c) Polygonal rubble masonry
d) Uncaused random rubble masonry
92. The horizontal rail provided immediately above the bottom rail in doors is known as _____
a) Mullion b) Transome c) Lock rail d) Jamb
93. Inclination of the sides of the roof with the horizontal is termed as _____
a) Pitch of the roof b) Ridge of the roof
c) Valley of the roof d) Eave of the roof
94. The thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column is technically known as _____
a) Column head b) Column end c) Capital d) Drop panel
Ver B : AR – 11 of 12
96. To avoid Plagiarism in a research article
a) One should provide a citation and use quotation marks to show exactly from where the
information is taken
b) One should provide a citation but use of quotation marks to show exactly form where
information is taken is not mandatory
c) One should not provide citation however quotation marks to show exactly form where
information is taken is mandatory
d) Neither citation is required nor quotation marks to show exactly form where the
information is taken is required
97. Choose the correct statement which suits best for writing ‘Introduction’ of a research paper
a) Author should explain aims and objectives of the study clearly in this section
b) Author should explain the results of the study clearly and also provided the study of
literature in short
c) Author should not mention significance and scope of work in the ‘Introduction’ of research
paper
d) Introduction should always have tables and figures to explain the study
98. An important detail for citing a work with multiple authors is that – (In APA style)
a) Give the surnames of all authors (up to max of Four) on first mention whereas on further
mentions it is written as first author followed by ‘et al’
b) Give the surnames of three authors and for further mentions first author followed by ‘it al’
c) For first mention names of first author followed by ‘it al’ and then names of all authors for
further mentions
d) Give the surnames of two authors followed by ‘it a’
99. Choose the category from the following which is not considered for classification research
paper
a) Technical paper
b) Case study
c) Descriptive paper
d) General review
*****
Ver B : AR – 12 of 12
VTU-ETR Seat No. Question Paper Version : C
3. In context of sampling design, the aggregate of all the units pertaining to study is called
a) Population of universe
b) Unit
c) Sample
d) Frame
6. The main aspect that drove the mental mapping techniques of Gould, Whyte and Lynch is
which of the following?
a) Context led b) Methodology led c) Theory led d) City led
7. The two plausible weakness of architectural historical research are which of the following?
i) Is an interpretive enterprise with one point of view
ii) Is an elevated mode of inquiry
iii) Multiple histories become prerogative for full orbed research
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
Ver C : AR – 1 of 12
9. What is the analytical tool used to described the strength and direction of relationship amongst
variable of study?
a) Factor Analysis b) Causal research
c) Logical Argumentation d) Multiple Regression
11. Identify the true relationship amongst the following in which – sampling error (S), Frame error
(F) , Chance error (C), Response error (R)
a) S = F + C + R b) F = S + C + R c) R = (F + C) - S d) S = (F + C) R
12. Which of the following are TRUE with respect to sample distribution?
i) Normal distribution is denoted by N(, ), where N = Population , = mean , = SD.
ii) Normal distribution is represented as bell shape of histogram
iii) Chi – square distribution determines sample mean and sample standard deviation (SD)
iv) F – distribution deals with all non – negative values
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
14. Select the TRUE statement and about correlation coefficient from the below :
(i) It is measured on a scale that varies from +1 through 0 to -1
(ii) Is most cases a Non – linear line
(iii) When one variable increase as the other increases the correlation is negative and vice
versa
(iv) Complete absence of correlation is represented by 0
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (i), (iv) c) (ii), (iii) d) All of the above
15. Var[X] = p(1 – p). This is the formula for which of the following distribution?
a) Exponential b) Bernoulli c) Binomial d) Normal
Ver C : AR – 2 of 12
16. According to Clifford woody research comprises
a) defining and redefining problem
b) formulating hypothesis or suggestive solution
c) collecting, organizing and evaluating data
d) All of above
17. Rearrange the statement for ‘logical analysis of a subject matter’ is research writing.
i) Preparation of rough draft
ii) Rewriting and polishing of the rough for draft
iii) Preparation of the final outline
iv) Preparation of the final bibliography
a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) b) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) c) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) d) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
21. When a researcher includes in his sample those individuals who are willing and are readily
available the sampling technique is called
a) Simple Random sampling b) Quota sampling
c) Snowball sampling d) Incidental sampling
22. A proposition which can be put to test to determine its validity” Define by
a) Lund berg b) Emory c) Johnson d) Good and Hatt
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24. A survey is limited by the willingness and ----- of respondents
a) Co-operation b) Help c) Access d) Attitude
28. If the critical region is evenly distributed then the test is referred as.
a) Two tailed b) One tailed c) Three tailed d) Zero tailed
31. Which of the following statement are true for historical research design?
(i) Based on quantitative data
(ii) Based on qualitative data
(iii) Findings can be generalized to other situation
(iv) Design includes-validity, content analysis and fields studies
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (ii), (iii), (iv) c) (i), (iii) d) (ii), (iv)
32. The research design in which the area of inquiry is the manner by which people make sense of
social interaction
a) Grounded theory b) Phenomenology
c) Symbolic interactionsim d) Ethnography
33. Choose the least likely assumption o a classic normal linear regression model?
a) The independent variable and dependent variable have a linear relationship
b) the independent variable is normally distributed
c) There is no randomness in the independent variable
d) None of the above
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35. The combination of different approaches to validate information, strategies and result in a
research study is technically known as :
a) Meta analysis b) Triangulation c) Trend analysis d) Cross validation
37. Case study is a kind of research design which usually involves the -------- method of selecting
the source of data
a) Qualitative b) Quantitative c) Both a) and b) d) None of these
39. If the same study contains more than one case to study then it is known as --------
a) Mixed case study b) Replicate case study
c) Multiple case study d) Double case study
40. Case study method is used in as social sciences
a) Social science b) Medicine c) Social work d) All of these
44. _________ is a type of observational research in which the market researcher conducts surveys
from a specific time period to another i.e. over considerable course of time.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Longitudinal studies
c) Cross-sequential studies d) None of the above
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47. Two types of quantitative data,
a) Discrete and continuous b) Nominal and ordinal
c) Nominal and continuous d) Discrete and ordinal
48. __________ is a type of observational research in which the market research conducts surveys
at a particular time period a cross the target sample.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Cross-sequential studies
c) longitudinal studies d) None of above
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PART – II
Discipline Oriented Section
(Architecture)
[50 MARKS]
51. _____ masonry is the cheapest but requires more skills and extensively used for compound
walls
a) Caused random rubble masonry
b) Dry rubble masonry
c) Polygonal rubble masonry
d) Uncaused random rubble masonry
52. The horizontal rail provided immediately above the bottom rail in doors is known as _____
a) Mullion b) Transome c) Lock rail d) Jamb
53. Inclination of the sides of the roof with the horizontal is termed as _____
a) Pitch of the roof b) Ridge of the roof
c) Valley of the roof d) Eave of the roof
54. The thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column is technically known as _____
a) Column head b) Column end c) Capital d) Drop panel
57. Choose the correct statement which suits best for writing ‘Introduction’ of a research paper
a) Author should explain aims and objectives of the study clearly in this section
b) Author should explain the results of the study clearly and also provided the study of
literature in short
c) Author should not mention significance and scope of work in the ‘Introduction’ of research
paper
d) Introduction should always have tables and figures to explain the study
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58. An important detail for citing a work with multiple authors is that – (In APA style)
a) Give the surnames of all authors (up to max of Four) on first mention whereas on further
mentions it is written as first author followed by ‘et al’
b) Give the surnames of three authors and for further mentions first author followed by ‘it al’
c) For first mention names of first author followed by ‘it al’ and then names of all authors for
further mentions
d) Give the surnames of two authors followed by ‘it a’
59. Choose the category from the following which is not considered for classification research
paper
a) Technical paper
b) Case study
c) Descriptive paper
d) General review
61. Inside city areas, the type of transportation structure is relevant for easy moment of vehicles at
junctions :
a) Flyover b) underpass c) Service road d) All of these
62. “City is associated with objects and places, city is a collective memory of its people”. Whose
quote is this?
a) Kevin Lynch b) Robert Ventun c) Camille Sitte d) Aldo Rossi
63. “Out built form should be reflective of our human scale and aid in establishing a connection
between built environment and man”. this was the philosophy proposed by :
a) Edmond Bacon b) Rob Krier
c) Christopuer Alexander d) Spiro Kostof
66. Shalimar Bagh designed and built during Mughal era is influenced by which of the following
style ____
a) English Garden b) Japanese Garden
c) Persian Garden d) Central Asia Gardens
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67. Which of the following is not a part of ‘Zen’ garden
a) Moss b) Sand c) Rocks d) Water
68. Traditionally, which of the following are used for retaining features in a topiary _____
a) Buxus sempervirens b) Taxus baccata
c) Ilex d) All of these
69. The eight cycle step process of site design, the following are included in site analysis
a) Orientation b) Hydrology c) Bye laws d) All of these
70. For designing of focal point in an English garden which of the following can be used _____
a) Trellis b) Topiary c) Statue d) All of these
71. The process that combines micro-filtration and ultra-filtration with activated sludge process is
called
a) Prove mediation b) Reverse osmosis
c) Membrane bioreactor d) Trickling filters
73. In a 20 – storey building with 3m floor to floor height, a passenger lift is hoisted by a steel
rope. Weight of the lift car is 750kg and ultimate load the steel rope can carry is 39,000kg.
Assuming a factor of safety of 20 for the steel rope and an average passenger weight of 75kg,
the passenger capacity of the lift is _____
a) 16 b) 20 c) 8 d) 24
74. A room is mechanically ventilated through four air-conditioning ducts. The opening area of
each duct is 0.35sqm. The air velocity in the duct is 0.5m/s. The temperature difference
between the ambient air and supply air is 10C. Volumetric specific heat of air is 1250J/m3C.
Assuming one Ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 3.5KW, the cooling load of the room in TR
will be _____
a) 1 TR b) 2.5 TR c) 3TR d) 1.5TR
75. The unit for measuring sound absorption in a room is ______ options
a) Decibel b) Hertz c) Sabin d) Phon
77. Two parallel forces equal in magnitude and opposite in direction and separated by a definite
distance are said to form
a) Moment b) Couple c) Resultant d) None of the these
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78. Mix proportion of M20 Grade Concrete
a) 1 : 1 : 2 b) 1 : 1 : 5 c) 1 : 1.5 : 3 d) 1 : 2 : 4
80. The process of permanently joining 2 or more metal parts by fusion of the edges of metal is
called
a) Bolting b) Riveting c) Welding d) All the these
86. The planetary winds that flows between the sub tropical high and equatorial law is known
as __
a) Polar esterlies b) trade winds c) Waterlines d) None of these
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88. Sustainable development is a matter of inter-generational sensibility in respect to the use of
___
a) Natural resources
b) Material resources
c) Industrial resources
d) social resources
89. Technology that satisfies the demands of sustainable development is typically referred to as
a) Cutting – edge technology
b) Appropriate technology
c) Long – lasting Technology
d) Technology that adapts
91. In which of the following, the main purpose of research is to formulate generalizations leading
to theory building?
a) Phenomenology with subjective frame of reality
b) Participant observation with focus on perspective
c) Symbolic interaction with emphasis on social interaction
d) Experimentation with control and manipulation of variables.
92. Which method will be best used for development of scientific skills?
a) Performing laboratory work
b) Giving opportunity to learn skills in some field visit
c) Conduction science olympids
d) By science quiz competition
94. From the list given below identify the statement which appropriates describe the main
characteristics of steps in scientific method
1) Identify defining the problem
2) Defining the population and sampling method
3) Selecting a sample
4) Formulating hypothesis
5) Collecting, organizing and analyzing data
6) Fixing the frame work for the data analysis
7) Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis indicates your answer from the
codes
given below :
a) (2), (3), (4), (5) & (6)
b) (1), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
c) (3), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
d) (1), (2), (3), (4) & (5)
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95. Which of the following is not the goal of the scientific method of acquiring knowledge?
a) Exploring of truth
b) Fact finding
c) Control of variables
d) Prediction of events
98. The “squinch” in architectural terminology commonly relates to the following building
element
a) foundation b) wall c) window d) dome
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VTU-ETR Seat No. Question Paper Version : D
8. If the critical region is evenly distributed then the test is referred as.
a) Two tailed b) One tailed c) Three tailed d) Zero tailed
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13. A cross-sequential design is a method used in research that,
a) Combines longitudinal design as well as cross sectional design.
b) Follows only longitudinal design
c) Follows only cross-sectional design
d) None of the above
14. _________ is a type of observational research in which the market researcher conducts surveys
from a specific time period to another i.e. over considerable course of time.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Longitudinal studies
c) Cross-sequential studies d) None of the above
18. __________ is a type of observational research in which the market research conducts surveys
at a particular time period a cross the target sample.
a) Cross-sectional studies b) Cross-sequential studies
c) longitudinal studies d) None of above
21. Identify the true relationship amongst the following in which – sampling error (S), Frame error
(F) , Chance error (C), Response error (R)
a) S = F + C + R b) F = S + C + R c) R = (F + C) - S d) S = (F + C) R
22. Which of the following are TRUE with respect to sample distribution?
i) Normal distribution is denoted by N(, ), where N = Population , = mean , = SD.
ii) Normal distribution is represented as bell shape of histogram
iii) Chi – square distribution determines sample mean and sample standard deviation (SD)
iv) F – distribution deals with all non – negative values
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
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23. Match the following with respect to distribution curve
(i) Skewness (p) Rough measure of variability
(ii) Kurtosis (q) Observations clustering
(iii) Central Tendency (r) Flatness or peakedness
(iv) Dispersion range (s) Lack of symmetry
a) (i) – (q), (ii) – (r), (iii) – (p), (iv) – (s) b) (i) – (s), (ii) – (p), (iii) – (q), (iv) – (r)
c) (i) – (s), (ii) – (r), (iii) – (q), (iv) – (p) d) (i) – (r), (ii) – (s), (iii) – (q), (iv) – (p)
24. Select the TRUE statement and about correlation coefficient from the below :
(i) It is measured on a scale that varies from +1 through 0 to -1
(ii) Is most cases a Non – linear line
(iii) When one variable increase as the other increases the correlation is negative and vice
versa
(iv) Complete absence of correlation is represented by 0
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (i), (iv) c) (ii), (iii) d) All of the above
25. Var[X] = p(1 – p). This is the formula for which of the following distribution?
a) Exponential b) Bernoulli c) Binomial d) Normal
27. Rearrange the statement for ‘logical analysis of a subject matter’ is research writing.
i) Preparation of rough draft
ii) Rewriting and polishing of the rough for draft
iii) Preparation of the final outline
iv) Preparation of the final bibliography
a) (iii), (i), (ii), (iv) b) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
c) (i), (ii), (iv), (iii) d) (iv), (iii), (i), (ii)
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30. Choose the suitable statement for Plagiarism is
a) using copied material without enclosing that material in quotation marks and without
appropriately acknowledging its source
b) using copied material with enclosing that material in quotation marks and without
appropriately acknowledging its source
c) using copied material with enclosing that material partially in quotation marks but
appropriately acknowledging its source
d) using copied material and also enclosing same in quotation mark and appropriately
acknowledging its sources.
33. In context of sampling design, the aggregate of all the units pertaining to study is called
a) Population of universe
b) Unit
c) Sample
d) Frame
34. The data that is collected from internet is called :
a) Documentary source b) Primary source
c) Secondary source d) None of above
36. The main aspect that drove the mental mapping techniques of Gould, Whyte and Lynch is
which of the following?
a) Context led b) Methodology led c) Theory led d) City led
37. The two plausible weakness of architectural historical research are which of the following?
i) Is an interpretive enterprise with one point of view
ii) Is an elevated mode of inquiry
iii) Multiple histories become prerogative for full orbed research
a) i) and iii) b) i) and ii) c) ii) and iii) d) All of the above
38. The attributes of Architectural qualitative research are which of the following?
i) inductive logic
ii) Single tactics
iii) Open ended
iv) Verbal and visual analysis
a) i) and iv) b) ii) and iv) c) i) iii) and iv) d) i) ii) and iii)
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39. What is the analytical tool used to described the strength and direction of relationship amongst
variable of study?
a) Factor Analysis b) Causal research
c) Logical Argumentation d) Multiple Regression
41. Which of the following statement are true for historical research design?
(i) Based on quantitative data
(ii) Based on qualitative data
(iii) Findings can be generalized to other situation
(iv) Design includes-validity, content analysis and fields studies
a) (i), (iii), (iv) b) (ii), (iii), (iv) c) (i), (iii) d) (ii), (iv)
42. The research design in which the area of inquiry is the manner by which people make sense of
social interaction
a) Grounded theory b) Phenomenology
c) Symbolic interactionsim d) Ethnography
43. Choose the least likely assumption o a classic normal linear regression model?
a) The independent variable and dependent variable have a linear relationship
b) the independent variable is normally distributed
c) There is no randomness in the independent variable
d) None of the above
45. The combination of different approaches to validate information, strategies and result in a
research study is technically known as :
a) Meta analysis b) Triangulation
c) Trend analysis d) Cross validation
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46. -------- method involved in depth study of a person, event, groups or nation
a) case study b) experimental
c) chemical d) none of these
47. Case study is a kind of research design which usually involves the -------- method of selecting
the source of data
a) Qualitative b) Quantitative c) Both a) and b) d) None of these
49. If the same study contains more than one case to study then it is known as --------
a) Mixed case study b) Replicate case study
c) Multiple case study d) Double case study
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PART – II
Discipline Oriented Section
(Architecture)
[50 MARKS]
51. The process that combines micro-filtration and ultra-filtration with activated sludge process is
called
a) Prove mediation b) Reverse osmosis
c) Membrane bioreactor d) Trickling filters
53. In a 20 – storey building with 3m floor to floor height, a passenger lift is hoisted by a steel
rope. Weight of the lift car is 750kg and ultimate load the steel rope can carry is 39,000kg.
Assuming a factor of safety of 20 for the steel rope and an average passenger weight of 75kg,
the passenger capacity of the lift is _____
a) 16 b) 20 c) 8 d) 24
54. A room is mechanically ventilated through four air-conditioning ducts. The opening area of
each duct is 0.35sqm. The air velocity in the duct is 0.5m/s. The temperature difference
between the ambient air and supply air is 10C. Volumetric specific heat of air is 1250J/m3C.
Assuming one Ton of refrigeration (TR) equals 3.5KW, the cooling load of the room in TR
will be _____
a) 1 TR b) 2.5 TR c) 3TR d) 1.5TR
55. The unit for measuring sound absorption in a room is ______ options
a) Decibel b) Hertz c) Sabin d) Phon
57. Two parallel forces equal in magnitude and opposite in direction and separated by a definite
distance are said to form
a) Moment b) Couple c) Resultant d) None of the these
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59. Point where the bending moment is zero is called
a) Point of plane
b) Point of contraflexture
c) Point of moment
d) None of above
60. The process of permanently joining 2 or more metal parts by fusion of the edges of metal is
called
a) Bolting b) Riveting c) Welding d) All the these
61. In which of the following, the main purpose of research is to formulate generalizations leading
to theory building?
a) Phenomenology with subjective frame of reality
b) Participant observation with focus on perspective
c) Symbolic interaction with emphasis on social interaction
d) Experimentation with control and manipulation of variables.
62. Which method will be best used for development of scientific skills?
a) Performing laboratory work
b) Giving opportunity to learn skills in some field visit
c) Conduction science olympids
d) By science quiz competition
64. From the list given below identify the statement which appropriates describe the main
characteristics of steps in scientific method
1) Identify defining the problem
2) Defining the population and sampling method
3) Selecting a sample
4) Formulating hypothesis
5) Collecting, organizing and analyzing data
6) Fixing the frame work for the data analysis
7) Verification, rejection or modification of the hypothesis indicates your answer from the
codes
given below :
a) (2), (3), (4), (5) & (6)
b) (1), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
c) (3), (4), (5), (6) & (7)
d) (1), (2), (3), (4) & (5)
65. Which of the following is not the goal of the scientific method of acquiring knowledge?
a) Exploring of truth
b) Fact finding
c) Control of variables
d) Prediction of events
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66. This architect said “Less is bore”?
a) Michael Graves
b) Peter Eisenman
c) Robert Venturi
d) Mier Van der Rohe
68. The “squinch” in architectural terminology commonly relates to the following building
element
a) foundation b) wall c) window d) dome
71. Inside city areas, the type of transportation structure is relevant for easy moment of vehicles at
junctions :
a) Flyover b) underpass c) Service road d) All of these
72. “City is associated with objects and places, city is a collective memory of its people”. Whose
quote is this?
a) Kevin Lynch b) Robert Ventun c) Camille Sitte d) Aldo Rossi
73. “Out built form should be reflective of our human scale and aid in establishing a connection
between built environment and man”. this was the philosophy proposed by :
a) Edmond Bacon b) Rob Krier
c) Christopuer Alexander d) Spiro Kostof
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76. Shalimar Bagh designed and built during Mughal era is influenced by which of the following
style ____
a) English Garden b) Japanese Garden
c) Persian Garden d) Central Asia Gardens
78. Traditionally, which of the following are used for retaining features in a topiary _____
a) Buxus sempervirens b) Taxus baccata
c) Ilex d) All of these
79. The eight cycle step process of site design, the following are included in site analysis
a) Orientation b) Hydrology c) Bye laws d) All of these
80. For designing of focal point in an English garden which of the following can be used _____
a) Trellis b) Topiary c) Statue d) All of these
81. _____ masonry is the cheapest but requires more skills and extensively used for compound
walls
a) Caused random rubble masonry
b) Dry rubble masonry
c) Polygonal rubble masonry
d) Uncaused random rubble masonry
82. The horizontal rail provided immediately above the bottom rail in doors is known as _____
a) Mullion b) Transome c) Lock rail d) Jamb
83. Inclination of the sides of the roof with the horizontal is termed as _____
a) Pitch of the roof b) Ridge of the roof
c) Valley of the roof d) Eave of the roof
84. The thickened part of a flat slab over its supporting column is technically known as _____
a) Column head b) Column end c) Capital d) Drop panel
88. An important detail for citing a work with multiple authors is that – (In APA style)
a) Give the surnames of all authors (up to max of Four) on first mention whereas on further
mentions it is written as first author followed by ‘et al’
b) Give the surnames of three authors and for further mentions first author followed by ‘it al’
c) For first mention names of first author followed by ‘it al’ and then names of all authors for
further mentions
d) Give the surnames of two authors followed by ‘it a’
89. Choose the category from the following which is not considered for classification research
paper
a) Technical paper
b) Case study
c) Descriptive paper
d) General review
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96. The planetary winds that flows between the sub tropical high and equatorial law is known
as __
a) Polar esterlies b) trade winds c) Waterlines d) None of these
99. Technology that satisfies the demands of sustainable development is typically referred to as
a) Cutting – edge technology
b) Appropriate technology
c) Long – lasting Technology
d) Technology that adapts
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