Construction

What is a datum point?

• a point from which you draw.

• a point that tells you which way is north.

• a point from which you take the time and date

• a point from which you take all your levels.

The most common type of foundation is:

• none of them

• narrow strip foundation

• wide strip foundation

• a raft foundation

The type of foundation used when the soil is very poor is called:

• none of them

• narrow strip foundation

• wide strip foundation

• raft foundation

What can damp proof course (DPC) be made from?

• any of the above

• slate

• lead

• polypropylene

What are tie wires used in?

• cavity walls

• block wall

• timber stud walls

• brick walls

What is the component placed above openings in brick and block walls called?

• lintel

• tie wire

• DPC

• cavity tray

What is a roof with a pitch of 10o or less called?

• domed roof

• flat roof

• pitched roof

• lean to roof

What is the horizontal timber board called that is fixed to the foot of a rafter and finishes the roof?

• soffit

• eaves

• gable

• fascia

Which of these statements about fixing slates to a roof is not correct?

• The bottom of each tile should overlap the top of the one below.

• Slate is often nailed in to place.

• The architect will specify the spacing between the battens on the roof.

• The top and bottom rows are made up of shorter slates.

A roof made with loose timbers and cut in-situ is a:

• flat roof

• gable roof

• truss roof

• cut roof