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Key terms in Construction

Key terms in Construction

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Professional Development

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Stuart Smith

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13 Slides • 17 Questions

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Multiple Choice

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

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Prompt start

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Correct PPE

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ID cards & lanyards visible

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All of the above

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Multiple Choice

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

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Adhesive

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Aggregate

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Beam

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Drywall

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Multiple Choice

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

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To determine the color of the soil

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

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To find buried treasure

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To comply with landscaping requirements

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of aggregate?

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A type of adhesive

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A construction material mix

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A type of resin

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A glue used in woodworking

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Multiple Choice

What is concrete made from?

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Wood and metal

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Sand, cement, aggregate, and water

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Plastic and metal

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Glass and sand

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Multiple Choice

What is a beam?

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A type of concrete

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A piece of material that supports a structure

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A type of mold

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A building material

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Multiple Choice

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

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To provide a visual representation of the design

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To outline the budget for the project

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To list the materials needed

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To schedule the construction timeline

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Multiple Choice

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

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In inches

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In feet

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In millimeters & meters

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In centimeters

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Multiple Choice

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

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To track expenses

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To schedule activities

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To manage resources

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To evaluate performance

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Multiple Choice

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

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To eliminate all workplace risks

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To ensure risks are assessed and mitigated

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To ignore minor risks

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To focus only on financial risks

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Open Ended

What is a load bearing wall?

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Multiple Choice

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

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To manage health and safety law

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To provide legal representation

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To conduct building inspections

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To enforce construction codes

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Multiple Choice

What is a non-load bearing wall?

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A wall that supports the entire structure

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A wall that only supports its own weight

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A wall that is made of glass

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A wall that is used for decoration

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of mortar in construction?

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To bind bricks and blocks together

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To support the weight of the building

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To provide insulation

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To decorate the wall

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Multiple Choice

What is plywood?

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A type of metal.

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

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A type of plastic.

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A measurement of length.

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Multiple Choice

What is the definition of perimeter?

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A measurement around the boundary of a shape or space.

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A type of wood material.

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A measurement of area.

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A type of glue used in construction.

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Multiple Choice

Indicates all sides of a shape are equal.
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Number of Times/Places
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Reference
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Datum Feature
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Square
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