Plasterboard Quiz

What are the advantages of using plasterboard in construction?

• Plasterboard is not fire-resistant and poses a safety hazard

• Plasterboard is difficult to install and time-consuming

• Plasterboard is easily damaged and requires frequent repairs

• Plasterboard is fire-resistant, easy to install, provides good insulation, and is cost-effective.

How does plasterboard contribute to sound insulation in buildings?

• It amplifies the sound instead of insulating it.

• It has no effect on sound insulation in buildings.

• It provides a dense and solid barrier that reduces the transmission of sound waves.

• It absorbs sound waves and increases their transmission.

Explain the ease of installation of plasterboard compared to traditional construction materials.

• Plasterboard is easier to install than traditional construction materials.

• Plasterboard installation is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

• Plasterboard requires specialized tools and skills for installation.

• Plasterboard is more difficult to install than traditional construction materials.

What environmental benefits does plasterboard offer in construction?

• Energy efficiency, waste reduction, and recyclability

• Non-biodegradable waste

• Higher energy consumption

• Increased air pollution

What are the disadvantages of using plasterboard in construction?

• Plasterboard has high load-bearing capacity

• Repairing large holes in plasterboard is easy

• Plasterboard is resistant to water damage

• Some disadvantages of using plasterboard in construction include its susceptibility to water damage, limited load-bearing capacity, and difficulty in repairing large holes or damages.

How does moisture affect the performance of plasterboard?

• Moisture can weaken plasterboard and cause it to deteriorate over time.

• Moisture can strengthen plasterboard and make it more durable.

• Moisture has no effect on the performance of plasterboard.

• Plasterboard becomes more resistant to moisture when exposed to it.

Discuss the impact of impact resistance on plasterboard's durability.

• Plasterboard's durability is not affected by impact resistance.

• Impact resistance has no effect on plasterboard's durability.

• Impact resistance helps improve plasterboard's durability.

• Impact resistance weakens plasterboard's durability.

Explain the potential for mold growth on plasterboard and its implications.

• Mold on plasterboard only causes cosmetic issues and does not pose any health risks.

• Mold cannot grow on plasterboard because it is a non-porous material.

• Plasterboard is resistant to moisture, so mold growth is not a concern.

• Mold can grow on plasterboard due to moisture and organic material, leading to health risks and structural damage.

What is the fire resistance rating of standard plasterboard?

• 2 hours to 3 hours

• 10 minutes to 30 minutes

• 5 minutes to 15 minutes

• 30 minutes to 1 hour

How does the composition of plasterboard contribute to its fire resistance?

• The composition of plasterboard has no effect on its fire resistance

• Plasterboard is made of highly flammable materials

• The water molecules in gypsum are released as steam, which helps to slow down the spread of fire and provides fire resistance.

• The paper covering on plasterboard contains fire-resistant chemicals