Construction Industry Quiz

What does the construction industry consist of?

• Only large businesses

• Only small businesses

• Businesses and contractors of differing sizes

• Only contractors

What types of projects do construction businesses work on?

• Only small building work

• Only major construction schemes

• Both small building work or repairs and major construction schemes

• Only repairs

What is a sole trader?

• A. A business type consisting of an individual operating as a self-employed worker.

• B. A business type consisting of multiple partners.

• C. A business type consisting of a large corporation.

• D. A business type consisting of a non-profit organization.

Which of the following is NOT a type of work a sole trader might undertake?

• A. Plastering the rooms of a house or extension.

• B. Painting and decorating someone’s home.

• C. Tiling the floor of a room.

• D. Managing a large corporation.

What might a sole trader do to take on larger contracts?

• A. Work alone without any help.

• B. Team up with other sole traders.

• C. Hire a large number of employees.

• D. Avoid taking on larger contracts.

What type of projects can a contractor take on?

• Only small projects

• Only large projects

• Projects that vary considerably in size and scope

• Only residential projects

Which of the following is an example of work a contractor might do?

• Teaching in a school

• Building houses and extensions

• Working in a hospital

• Writing a book

What is one of the specializations a contractor might have?

• Offering medical services

• Offering carpentry or bricklaying services

• Offering legal advice

• Offering financial services

How might contractors work with larger contractors?

• As sub-contractors

• As teachers

• As doctors

• As lawyers

What is one way contractors can collaborate with others?

• By taking on larger projects together

• By competing against each other

• By ignoring each other

• By working in different fields