New Core 05 Paper A

Which of the following types of construction will provide the best heat insulation?

• 1 brick thick solid wall

• Traditional cavity wall

• Timber frame

• Solid stone walling

On a traditional domestic pitched roof construction, where is heat insulation usually provided?

• Under the celling

• Over the ceiling

• Under the roof felt

• Over the roof felt

On a structural beam under load, where will compression and tension take place?

• Compression on top, tension underneath

• Tension on top, compression underneath

• Both compression and tension on top

• Beam will be unaffected by either under load

The sub-soil type least likely to be affected by drying out in warm weather is:

• Silty

• Clay

• Sandy

• Gravel

Which type of foundation covers the footprint of a building?

• Strip

• Raft

• Pier/pad

• Pile

Plasterboard is fixed to metal stud partitions using:

• Rivets

• Self-tapping screws

• Plasterboard nails

• Tacks

The main difference between a DPM and a DPC is their:

• Material type

• Location in the building

• Principles of use

• Thickness

Roofing restraints straps are used to:

• Provide anchorage for the roof to the walls

• Join the roof components together

• Join the sections of a roof together

• Fix roof sheeting materials to the rafters

A roof structure classed as being "Flat" will have a pitch of no more than :

• 5 degree

• 10 degree

• 12.5 degree

• 15 degree

Energy efficiency in construction relates to method and materials which:

• Affect heat loss

• Limit energy use

• Control heat gain

• Produce energy