Construction Tolerance Quiz

What is a construction tolerance?

• A) A type of construction material

• B) An allowable variation in a construction measurement

• C) A construction method

• D) A building design style

Which of the following is NOT a type of construction tolerance mentioned in the text?

• A) The permitted variation from a given dimension or quantity

• B) The range of variation permitted in maintaining a specified dimension

• C) A permitted variation from location or alignment

• D) The maximum cost allowed in a construction budget

What is the aim when dealing with tolerances in construction and finishing a building?

• A) To achieve the lowest possible cost

• B) To ensure the fastest construction time

• C) To be as accurate as possible

• D) To allow for the greatest variation possible

How was construction traditionally performed in the past?

• With prefabricated components

• Offsite construction only

• Virtually all onsite

• Using automated machinery

What is required of component parts in prefabricated construction?

• They can be adjusted on site

• They must be accurately made to fit together

• They are usually made from UPVC

• They are less important than onsite work

Why might a window fitter not be able to fit a UPVC window frame that is a few millimetres too big?

• Because it can be easily cut to fit

• Because it is made of UPVC

• Because it is manufactured offsite

• Because it must be accurately made to fit

What do the standards for tolerances in construction set out?

• Specific color codes for materials

• Accepted ranges of tolerance for different materials, components, and building types

• The price range for construction materials

• The architectural styles to be used in construction

Why is it important for tolerances to be clearly specified and understood in the construction process?

• To ensure that the construction process is as expensive as possible

• To guarantee that the construction meets artistic standards

• To make sure that tolerances are properly understood by everyone from designers to site operatives

• To allow for a greater variety of materials to be used

How do the tolerances for site layouts or landscaping compare to those for manufactured components?

• They are less precise for site layouts or landscaping

• They are the same for both

• They are more precise for site layouts or landscaping

• They are only applicable to manufactured components

What are the dimensions of the foundations of a building before applying tolerance?

• 11.76m by 14.7m

• 12m by 15m

• 12.24m by 15.3m

• 11.76m by 15.3m