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- 1. Multiple Choice
The calculation used for measuring skirting boards is...
Square metre
Cubic metre
Linear
Circumference
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn a concrete mix, what does the lowest number (1:3:6) represent?WaterSandCementAggregate
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of foundation is this?PileRaftStripDeep strip
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of foundation is this?RaftStripPileDeep strip
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat material does the symbol represent?TimberBrickSoilInsulation
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich construction document would hold all the information about a type of brick?Delivery noteSpecificationRequisition formDrawing
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the standard width of a strip foundation600mm600m60mm6000mm
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat person would do the drawings for a construction projectsite managerarchitectbuilding inspectorsite surveyer
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is picturedA datumA straight edgeA building squareA setting out profile
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the formula for working out the area of a squareL x H x WHalf Base X HL x W
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat component does the roof trusses sit onWall plateSole plateExternal wallPartition wall
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of insulation is picturedfull fillinjection methodpartial fill
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat does concrete consist ofcement - lime - course aggregatecement - fine aggregatecement - fine aggregate - course aggregate
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of foundation covers the whole footprint of the buildingStripWide stripPadRaft
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of insulation in the picture.Polystyrene InsulationBlown-in InsulationRigid Foam InsulationBatt Insulation
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the type of insulation in the picture.Polystyrene InsulationBlown-in InsulationRigid Foam InsulationBatt Insulation
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an information source used in construction?
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Drawing
Schedule
Specification
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not found on a drawing?
Scale
Hatchings
Window style
Symbols
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is used to insulate solid floors?
Foil-backed insulation board
Sheep’s wool
Rockwool
Foil-backed insulated plasterboard
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can be used to make houses more water efficient?
Grey water harvesting
Rain water harvesting
Push-handle taps
All of the above
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not an environmentally friendly building material?
Managed timber (FSC)
Bricks
Sheep’s wool
Lime
- 22. Multiple Choice
What eco-friendly material can houses be built from instead of bricks?
Concrete
Metal
Blocks
Stone
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when selecting foundations?
Roof covering type
Ground conditions
Type of building
Purpose of building
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a type of foundation?
Strip
Raft
Pile
All of the above
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which foundation would be used to construct a house on flat land with good soil?
Stepped
Pile
Pad
Strip
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which foundation would be used when constructing a house on poor soil?
Strip
Pad
Raft
Wide strip
- 27. Multiple Choice
Which foundation would be used when constructing a house on poor soil?
Strip
Pad
Raft
Wide strip
- 28. Multiple Choice
What factors need to be considered when excavating for foundations?
Services
Time of year
Boundaries
Masonry type to be used
- 29. Multiple Choice
What factors need to be considered when excavating for foundations?
Services
Time of year
Boundaries
Masonry type to be used
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a component of an internal wall?
Wall ties
Timber
Plasterboard
Plaster
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