201 E3 lesson 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key objective when exploring job opportunities in the construction industry?

• To understand the history of construction

• To identify job opportunities

• To learn about global architecture

• To study ancient building techniques

Open Ended

Why is it important to identify different types of activities undertaken by the construction industry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four specific areas in which the construction industry employs people?

• Professionals

• Technicians

• Building craft workers

• Engineers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks are performed by a bricklayer?

• Laying bricks and blocks in patterns

• Installing electrical wiring

• Painting walls

• Fitting water services

Multiple Select

Which of the following are tasks a plumber is responsible for in a building?

• Fitting water services

• Decorating walls

• Laying bricks

• Dealing with rainwater fittings

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks is typically performed by an electrician?

• Fitting electrical systems and power sockets

• Applying plaster skim to walls

• Fitting tiles on roofs

• Carrying out maintenance operations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trades is most likely to ensure that a building is watertight?

• Electrician

• Plasterer

• Roof tiler and slater

• Maintenance operative

Multiple Select

Select all the tasks that a specialist building operative might carry out.

• Dry wall lining

• Asphalting

• Electrical wiring

• Floor and wall tiling

Open Ended

Explain how general building operatives support other craft workers on a construction site.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tasks is NOT typically performed by a general building operative?

• Kerb laying

• Concreting

• Electrical wiring

• Path laying

Open Ended

What are some types of activities undertaken by the construction industry?