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- 1. Multiple Choice
Wellbeing, quality of life, helping the community, and environmental sustainability, are benefits of...
Good design
Poor design
Good aesthetic qualities
Poor aesthetic qualities
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which Approved Document Building Regulation deals with the conservation of fuel and power?
Part A
Part L
Part P
Part G
- 3. Multiple Choice
Poor design can...
Reduce saleability
Reduce efficiency
Negatively impact the community
All of these
- 4. Multiple Choice
Vernacular architecture/ construction means the appearance of a building changes to suit the traditional building style of a particular area...
True
False
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which initiative was set up to help reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable homes?
CSR
BIM
Codes for Sustainable Homes (2006)
Building Regulations
- 6. Multiple Choice
Land previously used for industrial or commercial purposes is commonly known as a...
Industrial site
Greenfield site
Wasteland
Brownfield site
- 7. Multiple Choice
Land that has not previously been built on is commonly known as a...
Greenfield site
Brownfield site
Construction site
Conservation area
- 8. Multiple Choice
Up to 25% of heat loss in homes occurs through which part of the building's envelope?
The walls
The roof
The front door
The floor
- 9. Multiple Choice
When discussing safety, what does the design acronym ERIC stand for?
Exterminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control
Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Conserve
Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control
Eliminate, Recycle, Isolate, Control
- 10. Multiple Choice
A risk is : anything that could cause damage or harm
A hazard is : the chance, probability or outcome of any hazard
True
False
- 11. Multiple Choice
What are the four key considerations for national infrastructure design principles?
Climate, People, Places, Value
Climate, Poverty, Places, Value
Change, People, Places, Value
Climate, People, Prices, Value
- 12. Multiple Choice
Prefabrication and modular construction are examples of modern construction methods.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
SIPs are commonly used on modern construction projects, but what are they?
Super Insulated Panels
Structural Insulated Panels
Safety Insulated Panels
Site Insulated Panels
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which design organisation lays out the process of briefing, designing, construction and operating building projects into eight stages?
Part L
RIBA
CSR
Code for Sustainable Homes (2006)
- 15. Multiple Choice
What does the acronym RIBA stand for?
Royal Institute for Building Architects
Royal Institute for Branded Architects
Royal Institute for British Architects
Royal Institute for Bored Architects
- 16. Multiple Choice
Building Regulation Approved Document Part F covers...
Conservation of Fuel & Power
Electrical Safety
Working at Heights
Ventilation
- 17. Multiple Choice
Heritage buildings are listed as Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 2*. Which bracket is described here- buildings of exceptional interest, of the highest significance.
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 2*
Ask Alkan
- 18. Multiple Choice
What key role does a Clerk of Works undertake throughout the design and build phases of a construction project?
Acts as an onsite representative for the Architect
Acts as an onsite representative for the Quantity Surveyor
Acts as an onsite representative for the Buyer
Acts as an onsite representative for the Site Manager
- 19. Multiple Choice
What are the 6 Ps of Project Planning?
Plausible Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Peter's Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Professional Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
- 20. Multiple Choice
Planning permission laws changed in 2008. Before that time, what was the limit on extension size before planning permission was required?
10 m2
20 m2
30 m2
40 m2
- 21. Multiple Choice
What must be sought from the local planning authority before work can begin on any listed building that will affect its appearance?
A Programme of Works
Planning Permission
Listed Building Consent
Tree Consents
- 22. Multiple Choice
It is an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 not to declare the presence of...
Noisy neighbours
Japanese Knotweed
A record of extensions
Planning permission certificates
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does the acronym SSSI stand for?
Species of Special Scientific Interest
Sites of Special Social Interest
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Sites of Special Scientific Investigation
- 24. Multiple Choice
What does the acronym BREEAM stand for?
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
Building Research Eco Environmental Assessment Method
Building Research Establishment Environmental Achievability Method
Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Management
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which act aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the UK by at least 80% by 2050?
Climate Challenge Act 2008
Climate Cheat Act 2008
Climate Chart Act 2008
Climate Change Act 2008
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