Construction industry mock2

Which member of the contracts team of a large civil engineering company will be primarily responsible for the preparation of claims, evaluations and the final count?

• Estimator

• Site manager

• Site engineer

• Quantity surveyor

Asphalting is used for what?

• Provide stability

• Timber preservation

• Waterproofing

At what stage will floor layers fit the carpets?

• Preliminary work

• Occupational

• First fix

• Fit out

Which of the following is the most durable timber?

• Spruce

• Oak

• Cedar

What is the main purpose of the steel frame of a structure?

• It provides strength to a structure

• Quick to assemble

• It reduces the need for piling

• Can be moved once the structure is complete

The local council would like to have some repairs carried out to one of their offices, what type of customer would they be classed as?

• Utility

• Housing association

• Local authority

• Private sector

State the main purpose of a specification? It gives what?

• detailed requirements and guidelines of workmanship

• It helps the site manager when producing a programme of work

• Its used to outline changes required during the contract

• Provides descriptions and generalizations

Risk assessments help to focus on activities that have the potential to cause?

• Success or achievement
• Confusion or uncertainty
• Harm

• Joy or happiness

Which construction role deals with the design of the building?

• Surveyor

• Planning

• Civil engineer

• Architect

Which operative manages the quality of work produced?

• Surveyor

• Clerk of work

• Quantity surveyor

• Contracts manager