Quantity Surveyor Quiz

When can the QS profession be traced back to?

• 18th Century

• 17th Century

• 16th Century

• 19th Century

What was the main role of a measurer in the 18th Century?

• Negotiating contracts

• Designing buildings

• Measuring quantities of materials and labor

• Managing construction projects

What is the responsibility of the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)?

• Overseeing environmental conservation

• Regulating the construction industry

• Safeguarding the interests of the public

• Promoting architectural design

What is the mission of the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM)?

• Promote the surveying professions

• Advocate for construction workers' rights

• Provide legal services to surveyors

• Conduct research on building materials

What is the role of a quantity surveyor in the construction industry?

• Legal representation

• Project management

• Building maintenance

• Financial management

Where can a quantity surveyor work?

• In various sectors including construction, engineering, and government

• Only in government agencies

• Only in construction firms

• Only in engineering firms

What are some non-traditional roles for quantity surveyors?

• Financial management

• Project management

• Building maintenance

• Legal representation

What is one of the challenges faced by quantity surveyors?

• Difficulty in obtaining professional qualifications

• Inadequate knowledge of construction materials

• Lack of demand for their services

• Adapting to non-traditional roles

What is the responsibility of the Royal Institutions of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)?

• Provide financial support to surveyors

• Promote the welfare of construction workers

• Advocate for environmental conservation

• Set and continuously improve the standards of professional practice and ethics

What is the objective of the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)?

• Promote dialogue between member organizations

• Foster research on building materials

• Advocate for construction workers' rights

• Provide legal services to quantity surveyors