POB 1 How to identify information in the workplace

What is the primary purpose of technical drawings in the construction industry?

• To provide artistic representations of buildings

• To communicate building information that meets British Standards

• To entertain construction workers

• To replace written specifications

What is the term used for the primary work completed in a building before plastering?

• Second fixing

• First fixing

• Final fixing

• Initial fixing

Which type of drawing is commonly used by carpenters and joiners to calculate costs and quantities of materials?

• Artistic drawings

• Working drawings

• Conceptual drawings

• Abstract drawings

What is the purpose of a specification document in construction?

• To provide a visual representation of a building

• To include details of products, materials, dimensions, and the standard of work expected

• To entertain clients

• To replace technical drawings

What is a bill of quantities used for in the construction industry?

• To provide a list of artistic designs

• To break down all aspects of a building project for pricing

• To entertain construction workers

• To replace the programme of work

What is the purpose of a delivery note in construction?

• To provide a list of artistic designs

• To act as a receipt for goods delivered

• To entertain clients

• To replace invoices

What is a site diary used for in construction?

• To record day-to-day events on a construction site

• To provide artistic representations of buildings

• To entertain construction workers

• To replace technical drawings

What is a section drawing used for in construction?

• To show the arrangement of walls to form rooms

• To illustrate various views through a building or structure

• To provide a bird’s eye view of the building plot

• To show the views of a building from every angle

What does a floor plan illustrate in a building?

• The depth of the foundation

• The arrangement of walls to form rooms on each level

• The views of a building from every angle

• The boundary of the site

What is the purpose of a site plan in construction?

• To show the arrangement of walls to form rooms

• To provide a bird’s eye view of the building plot

• To illustrate various views through a building

• To show the views of a building from every angle