Construction Foundations Quiz

In which of the following types of buildings is a traditional strip foundation used?

• High rise

• Medium rise

• Low rise

• Industrial buildings

Which of the following is a reason for using a raft foundation?

• The subsoil is rock

• The subsoil is unstable

• The subsoil is stable

• The access to the site allows it

What holds down a floating floor?

• Nails and screws

• Adhesives

• Blocks

• Its own weight

What is another term for formwork?

• Shuttering

• Cavity

• Joist

• Boarding

What is the minimum distance the DPC should be above ground level?

• 50 mm

• 100 mm

• 150 mm

• 200 mm

A roof is said to be flat if it has a slope of less than how many degrees?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What shape is the upper part of a gable end?

• Rectangular

• Semi-circular

• Square

• Triangular

What do you call the horizontal timber that is placed at the top of a wall at eaves level in a roof, to hold the ends of joists or rafters?

• Fascia

• Bracings

• Wall plate

• Batten

What happens to the majority of construction demolition and excavation waste?

• It is buried on site

• It is burned

• It goes into landfill

• It is recycled

Which part of the Building Regulations 2010 requires the construction industry to consider and use energy efficiently?

• Part B

• Part D

• Part K

• Part L