2023 Construction HSC Exam Multiple Choice

A block of land is measured to be 205 metres long. Which of the following is most likely to have been used to measure this length?

• A. A string line

• B. Four fold rule

• C. Trundle wheel

• D. Retractable tape

Which type of construction plan contains a North symbol?

• A. Site

• B. Detail

• C. Elevation

• D. Longitudinal

What is the primary purpose of workers wearing ‘high vis’ clothing on a construction site?

• A. To keep the workers warm

• B. To advertise a construction company

• C. To be seen easily on a construction site

• D. To show the workers are part of a construction team

When ordering timber in the construction industry, the unit used is metres. However, plans are in millimetres. Which length is the same as 330 mm?

• A. 0.033 m

• B. 0.330 m

• C. 3.30 m

• D. 33.0 m

Which is the most appropriate method to manage dust on a recently demolished building site?

• Damping the area

• Using hessian fencing

• Covering with matting

• Wearing breathing apparatus

Where should this sign be placed on a building site?

• On a social notice board

• Outside the lunch room

• On all vehicles that enter the site

• On the fence where you enter the site

On a construction site, a jackhammer could be used for which of the following tasks?

• Breaking up brick walls

• Attaching masonry anchors

• Removing unwanted tree stumps

• Connecting frames to concrete slabs

What is the purpose of a residual current device (RCD)?

• To save electricity

• To allow companies to read power usage

• To allow more than one machine to be used

• To isolate the power if an electrical fault occurs

What is ACM an abbreviation for?

• Asbestos Containing Material

• Australian Consumer Mission

• Australian Concrete Marketing

• Asbestos Construction Manufacturer

Why are pictorial drawings used in the construction industry?

• They are quick to produce.

• They provide site safety information.

• They provide a 3D representation for the customer.

• They show the setting-out dimensions and orientation.