Key terms in Construction

Multiple Choice

What are the key points to ensure you are ready for learning?

• Prompt start

• Correct PPE

• ID cards & lanyards visible

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a material used to bond surfaces together in construction?

• Adhesive

• Aggregate

• Beam

• Drywall

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for performing soil tests before construction begins?

• To determine the color of the soil

• To assess the soil's bearing capacity and suitability for the foundation

• To find buried treasure

• To comply with landscaping requirements

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of aggregate?

• A type of adhesive

• A construction material mix

• A type of resin

• A glue used in woodworking

Multiple Choice

What is concrete made from?

• Wood and metal

• Sand, cement, aggregate, and water

• Plastic and metal

• Glass and sand

Multiple Choice

What is a beam?

• A type of concrete

• A piece of material that supports a structure

• A type of mold

• A building material

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of construction drawings in a building project?

• To provide a visual representation of the design

• To outline the budget for the project

• To list the materials needed

• To schedule the construction timeline

Multiple Choice

What are the measurements of a structure or shape typically shown in?

• In inches

• In feet

• In millimeters & meters

• In centimeters

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a Gantt chart as described in the image?

• To track expenses

• To schedule activities

• To manage resources

• To evaluate performance

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 in relation to risk assessments?

• To eliminate all workplace risks

• To ensure risks are assessed and mitigated

• To ignore minor risks

• To focus only on financial risks

Open Ended

What is a load bearing wall?

Multiple Choice

What is the role of the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) in the workplace?

• To manage health and safety law

• To provide legal representation

• To conduct building inspections

• To enforce construction codes

Multiple Choice

What is a non-load bearing wall?

• A wall that supports the entire structure

• A wall that only supports its own weight

• A wall that is made of glass

• A wall that is used for decoration

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of mortar in construction?

• To bind bricks and blocks together

• To support the weight of the building

• To provide insulation

• To decorate the wall

Multiple Choice

What is plywood?

• A type of metal.

• A sheet material manufactured by gluing thin layers of wood together.

• A type of plastic.

• A measurement of length.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of perimeter?

• A measurement around the boundary of a shape or space.

• A type of wood material.

• A measurement of area.

• A type of glue used in construction.

Multiple Choice

Indicates all sides of a shape are equal.

• Number of Times/Places
• Reference
• Datum Feature
• Square