Question

Estimating is the technique of calculating the various quantities and is needed for controlling the expenditure during the execution of the work.

(a) True

(b) False

The question was asked during a job interview.

My enquiry is from Types of Estimates in division Rate Analysis, Estimation and Costing of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

For explanation I would say: Estimating is the process of calculating the various quantities and their cost in the building construction. It is needed for controlling the expenditure during the execution of the work.