The Construction Industry

Which of the following is not a sector that the construction industry operates in?

• Civil engineering

• Housebuilding

• Utilities

• Agriculture

Which of the following is not a utility?

• Electricity

• Gas

• WiFi

• Water

Which area of construction does this describe 'The refurbishment or modernisation of an old, defective or damaged building.'

• Renovation

• Maintenance

• Restoration

What type of building is 'of special architectural or historic interest considered to be of national importance and therefore worth protecting.'

• Listed building

• A building over 100 years old

• A building in a conservation area

• A building with a thatched roof

What type of work does not refer to infrastructure?

• Cell towers

• House building

• Railways

• Roads

What material is not used to make mortar to lay bricks?

• Water

• Sand

• Cement

• Concrete

What is the stage of construction work completed after plastering has taken place?

• Structural carcassing

• First fix

• Second fix

What is the best way to cut plasterboard to make long straight cuts?

• Use a multi-tool

• Use a handsaw

• Use a rail saw

• Use a craft knife to score a line on one side of the plasterboard, fold the plasterboard and complete the cut from the opposite side

What trade create walls and rooms in buildings. They use plasterboard to hide pipes and wires, make space for insulation and smooth out uneven surfaces. They can build suspended ceilings, raised floors, and provide specialist soundproofing?

• A joiner

• A dryliner

• A plasterer

• A service engineer

Which one of the following is not a type of customer in the construction industry?

• Government

• Public Limited Company (Plc)

• Hospitals

• Commercial