Construction Knowledge Quiz 2

What is the side of the roof where the slope ends and contains the guttering called?

• Egress

• Espagnolette

• Eaves

• Footings

In construction law, what term is used to describe a way out or exit?

• Fair ending

• Egress

• Friction

• Frames

What is a multi-point locking device that is normally mounted vertically on the locking side of the door?

• Espagnolette

• Fink truss

• Galvanised

• Ferrous

What does the term "ferrous" mean?

• Contains zinc

• Contains iron

• Contains copper

• Contains aluminum

What is a common symmetrical truss used to support roofs with a span of up to 15 m?

• Fink truss

• First fix

• Footings

• Frames

What is the substructure below ground level, projecting courses at the base of a wall called?

• Frames

• Footings

• Fair ending

• Friction

What does the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) promote?

• Construction safety

• Responsible management of the world’s forests

• Urban development

• Renewable energy

What surrounds external doors, windows, and fire doors to withstand harsh weather?

• Frames

• Footings

• Eaves

• Espagnolette

What is the resistance between the surface of the concrete foundation and the soil around it called?

• Friction

• Fair ending

• Ferrous

• Fink truss

What is the method of treating iron by hot-dip coating it with zinc to prevent rusting?

• Galvanised

• Ferrous

• Espagnolette

• Egress