Level 3 Unit 4 LO3 Construction Technology Quiz

What provides better acoustic and fire insulation than timber stud walls?

• Timber frames

• Metal studs

• Plasterboard

• Solid blocks

Which type of partition is commonly used in commercial applications like hospitals?

• Blockwork partitions

• Timber stud partitions

• Metal stud partitions

• Demountable partitions

What type of partitions can be demounted and relocated to expand or contract different spaces?

• Timber stud partitions

• Metal stud partitions

• Demountable partitions

• Blockwork partitions

What is the purpose of a cavity in an external timber frame wall?

• To allow drainage

• To provide structural support

• To prevent sound transmission

• To increase thermal insulation

Which material can be used as cladding for external timber frame walls?

• Cedar boarding

• Facing brickwork

• Feature boarding

• Titling

What is used to support the weight above openings in walls?

• Aluminium lintels

• Steel lintels

• Concrete lintels

• Timber lintels

What is used to prevent cold bridging in lintel detailing of a cavity wall?

• Thermal cavity barrier

• Insulation

• Steel beams

• Damp-proof membrane

What is the purpose of a thermal cavity barrier in jamb detailing of openings in walls?

• To increase thermal insulation

• To provide structural support

• To prevent cold bridging

• To allow ventilation

What is used to discharge water away from the building face in sill and threshold detailing?

• Facing bricks headers

• UPVC window cills

• Quarry tiles

• Timber windows cill

What is the purpose of a telescopic air vent in a ground floor beam and block construction?

• To provide ventilation to the subfloor void

• To support the floor structure

• To prevent water ingress

• To allow for expansion and contraction