Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering

What is a levee?

• A wall or structure designed to regulate the flow of water to help prevent erosion

• A tool used for shaping timber

• A type of coastal defense

• A structure that projects over the water to allow ships to dock

Answer explanation

A levee is a wall or structure designed to regulate the flow of water to help prevent erosion, making it the correct choice.

What is the main function of groynes?

• To serve as platforms for unloading cargo

• To act as barriers to help stop erosion and prevent beaches from drifting away

• To control water levels in flood barriers

• To provide housing for kite winder staircases

Answer explanation

Groynes act as barriers to help stop erosion and prevent beaches from drifting away.

What is the difference between quays and docks?

• Quays are enclosed structures, while docks are open platforms

• Quays are for loading cargo, while docks are for unloading cargo

• Quays are stone or metal platforms, while docks are man-made, enclosed structures

• Quays are used for residential purposes, while docks are used for commercial purposes

Answer explanation

Quays are stone or metal platforms, while docks are man-made, enclosed structures. This choice correctly distinguishes between the two based on their physical characteristics.

What is the purpose of a dry dock?

• To allow ships to be repaired or constructed underwater

• To provide a place for ships to dock and be refloated after maintenance

• To serve as a traditional boarding area for sea travel

• To be used exclusively for recreational purposes

Answer explanation

The purpose of a dry dock is to provide a place for ships to dock and be refloated after maintenance.

What technology directly absorbs the heat of the sun and circulates it through a heat exchanger into the hot water storage tank of a building?

• Domestic biomass boilers

• Air source heat pumps

• Ground source heat pumps

• Solar water heating

Answer explanation

Solar water heating directly absorbs the heat of the sun and circulates it through a heat exchanger into the hot water storage tank of a building.

What do air source heat pumps do?

• Generate electricity from the air outside a building

• Transfer heat from the air outside a building using a refrigerant system

• Heat water for domestic use using air

• Cool the building by transferring heat to the outside

Answer explanation

Air source heat pumps transfer heat from the air outside a building using a refrigerant system, making them an efficient way to heat a space.

What is the role of photovoltaic cells in renewable energy production?

• They heat water using sunlight

• They transfer heat from the ground to the building

• They convert sunlight into electricity and feed excess into the National Grid

• They use a refrigerant system to cool buildings

Answer explanation

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity and feed excess into the National Grid, making them essential in renewable energy production.

What is the purpose of wiring diagrams used by electricians?

• To provide a detailed blueprint of a building's architecture

• To show how wires are interconnected and where fixtures and components are connected within the system

• To illustrate the plumbing system of a building

• To map out the location of furniture within a building

Answer explanation

The purpose of wiring diagrams used by electricians is to show how wires are interconnected and where fixtures and components are connected within the system.

What is a specification in the context of construction documents?

• A detailed plan of the building's layout

• A document that specifies certain details of the product being produced or assembled that can not be shown via a drawing

• A visual representation of the layout of an electrical system

• A list of potential contractors for a construction project

Answer explanation

The correct choice is a document that specifies certain details of the product being produced or assembled that can not be shown via a drawing.

What is the main role of a building heritage conservation officer?

• To enforce building regulations and prosecute violations

• To provide professional advice on building conservation and source traditional materials

• To assess planning applications and evaluate the outcomes

• To grant planning permissions and outline planning

Answer explanation

The main role of a building heritage conservation officer is to provide professional advice on building conservation and source traditional materials.