Construction Industry Mock Exam

Glass fibre tissue is used as a:

• structural material in bridges
• reinforcement material in composites
• insulation material in electrical wires
• waterproofing material for roofs

When steel is exposed to excessive heat it:

• loses its strength and hardness
• retains its original properties
• increases in ductility
• becomes more resistant to corrosion

Why is steel used to reinforce concrete?

• Steel is easily corroded when in contact with concrete.
• Steel has low tensile strength compared to concrete.
• Steel does not bond well with concrete.
• Steel has high tensile strength to counteract concrete's low tensile strength.

A list of materials required for site would be found in which document?

• Construction Schedule
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Method Statement and specification

• Site Evaluation Report

What is the name of the set of rulings that applies to the work on many construction projects called?

• Building Regulations

• Structural Regulations
• Architectural Guidelines
• Construction Rules

What action MUST be taken if upon arrival to site work cannot be undertaken as described in the method statement?

• Blame the supplier for incorrect materials
• Notify the supervisor or project manager
• Continue with the work as planned
• Ignore the method statement

It is important to complete a risk assessment for all work because:

• To waste time
• To identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and implement control measures.
• To confuse employees
• To increase workload

Manufacturer's technical information:

• Provides detailed information regarding their products

• Ignore the technical information and proceed with the project.
• Share the technical information with competitors.
• Delete the technical information without review.

Electronic drawing methods are:

• Carving on stone tablets
• Using software like Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, or Autodesk Sketchbook on devices like tablets or computers.
• Sending smoke signals
• Using crayons and paper

What type of working does BIM support?

• Remote working
• Individual working
• Offline working
• Collaborative working