Unit 103

What is the main responsibility of a Development Control Officer?

• Assessing planning applications

• Conducting land surveys

• Demolishing old structures

• Designing buildings.

Before any project starts, why is land surveying necessary?

• To check soil quality

• To estimate construction costs

• To determine land ownership

• To determine topography and set points.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a building’s structure?

• Internal components

• Landscape gardening

• Substructure

• Superstructure

What is unplanned maintenance?

• A strategy focusing on emergency repairs

• A scheduled maintenance plan

• A proactive maintenance approach

• A cost-effective preventive measure.

Which of these methods is a traditional marketing technique in construction?

• Email marketing

• Website SEO optimization

• Social media advertising

• Flyers and newspaper ads

When is planning permission required for demolition?

• When it is a listed building

• When the owner decides to demolish

• When the building is less than 10 years old

• When the building is less than 50 cubic meters.

What does a substructure in construction refer to?

• The roof of a building

• The foundation and superstructure

• Any structure below ground level

• Internal walls and floors.

Why might a building be repurposed?

• To change ownership

• To improve construction regulations

• To adapt to changing community needs

• To increase building height.

What is a key disadvantage of unplanned maintenance?

• It enhances the efficiency of a building

• It follows a preventive schedule

• It increases the risk of downtime and costs

• It ensures long-term sustainability.

What is the purpose of development control in planning?

• To construct new roads

• To demolish old structures

• To assess and regulate building developments

• To encourage unauthorized construction.