Construction Site Planning Quiz B

What drawing would be used to show streets, roads and buildings?

• Front elevation.

• Location plan.

• Building plan.

• Section through.

Which scale is commonly used on a location plan?

• 1:5

• 1:100

• 1:250

• 1:2500

How should the length of a wall be found from a site plan?

• Reading the drawing dimensions.

• Counting the number of bricks.

• Using a set square.

• Using a storey rod.

Why must existing electrical services be located before site work begins?

• To prevent damage to the services.

• To allow maintenance work to be carried out.

• To ensure cables are exposed.

• To cover them with concrete for protection.

Why should site clearance take place?

• To help the Building Inspector check that the site is safe.

• To reduce the cost of removing the topsoil.

• To allow materials to be delivered.

• To remove vegetation.

Which one of the following describes the building line?

• A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the Local Authority.

• The centre line of a proposed building.

• A line from which setting out will be taken, approved by the HSE.

• The centre line of an existing building.

When setting out a right angled corner, which ratio should be used?

• 7:8:9

• 4:5:6

• 3:4:5

• 1:2:3

Which one of the following should be used to set out a right angled corner?

• T square.

• Storey rod.

• Straight edge.

• Optical square.

It is important to check the linear measurements when setting out to ensure the building is the correct

• Level.

• Gauge.

• Height.

• Length.

Which one of the following will give details of the type of finish required for a building?

• Specifications.

• Building Regulations.

• Datum.

• Method statement.