What is the substructure of a building?

• Anything above ground level

• Anything below ground level

• Nonstructural components

• Internal components

Which of the following is a type of foundation used in buildings?

• Brick pillar

• Decorative finish

• Timber stud wall

• Suspended wood floor

What is the most common bond used in brick walls?

• Stretcher brick bond

• English brick bond

• Flemish brick bond

• Load-bearing internal walls

What is the purpose of load-bearing internal walls?

• To support the overall structure

• To provide decorative finishes

• To act as insulation

• To form the substructure

Which type of floor is prone to rising damp without a damp proof membrane?

• Solid ground floors

• Suspended timber floors

• Timber upper floors

• Block and beam floors

What is the purpose of honeycombed sleeper walls in suspended timber floors?

• To support the roof

• To provide insulation

• To prevent rising damp

• To support the timber joists

What are the different types of roofs used in construction?

• Collar roof, Gable end, Eaves, Jack rafter

• Hipped end, Hip rafter, Purlin, Verge

• Ridge board, Common rafter, Truss roofs

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a Gantt chart in project planning?

• To sequence the tasks required to complete a project

• To display data in graphs and charts

• To communicate information visually

• To plan and order materials

What is the most common method of verbal communication?

• Group discussions

• Telephone conversations

• Face-to-face meetings

• All of the above

What is the purpose of signs and notices on a construction site?

• To communicate information visually

• To provide decorative finishes

• To support the overall structure

• To prevent rising damp