Unit 202 mixed quiz

Where would you locate the lintel?

• Above the door

• Above the window

• Above the fireplace

• All 3 answers

What is the function of a lintel in construction?

• To cover the building

• To support walls below the window

• To support the load above lintel

• To decorate the ceiling

Strip foundations are used for what type of building?

• Hi rise buildings

• Domestic houses and low - rise buildings

• Super buildings such as the shard

• Hospital

A Pad foundation is used to build?

• Commercial

• Domestic

• Non

• Low-rise

The shard was built on what type of foundation?

What is the primary purpose of a damp proof course (DPC) in construction?

• To prevent water ingress into interior spaces

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the building

• To provide insulation against heat

• To support the structural integrity of the building

What is the main function of a foundation in building construction?

• To provide a level surface for construction

• To beautify the building exterior

• To support and distribute the load of the building

• To prevent water leakage into the building

Where would you find a hatching?

• Paint tin

• Drawing

• Scaffold tower

• Wallpaper

What does the V stand for in VOC's?

VOC's are harmful to the what?

• Environment

• Atmosphere

• Ozone

• All 3