Construction and Building Services Engineering Quiz

What is the purpose of surveying in construction?

• To design the interior of the building

• To calculate the cost of the project

• To determine the topography of the area

• To market the property

What is the main purpose of chain surveying?

• To measure levels

• To plot positions using a chain

• To measure angles

• To survey large areas

What is the main limitation of compass surveying?

• It cannot be used in small areas

• It cannot measure distances

• It cannot measure angles

• It cannot be used near iron ore or power lines

What is the purpose of benchmarks in surveying?

• To calculate distances between set points

• To measure the height of buildings

• To transfer levels locally

• To position roads and pavements

What is the main function of laser levels on a construction site?

• To set out partitions and check for plum

• To generate 3D models

• To calculate square meterage

• To measure lengths and widths

What is the main source of pollution from a building site?

• Contaminated water running off-site

• Fumes from construction machines

• Spillages of chemicals

• Dust and other airborne particles

What is the main principle behind the 'polluter pays' policy?

• To ensure companies adopt precautionary measures

• To hold responsible parties accountable for pollution costs

• To manage and enforce pollution regulations

• To reduce the carbon footprint of developments

What is the purpose of a site waste management plan (SWMP)?

• To prevent pollution from construction sites

• To reduce the cost of waste management

• To recycle and recover waste materials

• To dispose of waste in landfills

What do hatchings and symbols represent in construction drawings?

• The repetitive information for different components

• The layout and size of rooms from above

• The position and dimensions of buildings within the plot

• Different materials used in a specific location

What is the purpose of a specification in construction?

• To specify the cost of the project

• To provide a written document for the project

• To specify certain details of the product being produced

• To design the interior of the building