Core 102.3

What skills do construction tradespeople need to have?

• Measuring, marking, cutting, and installing

• Painting and drawing

• Cooking and baking

• Singing and dancing

Why is it important to measure carefully in construction?

• To ensure a good-quality finish

• To make things colorful

• To make things taste good

• To make things sound nice

What is the acceptable range for a door frame that is required to be 900mm wide with a tolerance of +/- 2mm?

• 898mm to 902mm

• 890mm to 910mm

• 895mm to 905mm

• 900mm to 904mm

Why is it important to ensure the rule you are using is accurate when measuring?

• To make sure the measurement is as accurate as possible

• To make the measurement faster

• To use less material

• To avoid using a ruler

What is the metric unit for measuring length?

• Inch

• Millimetre

• Pint

• Pound

Which of the following is an imperial unit for measuring liquid?

• Litre

• Millilitre

• Pint

• Gramme

What is the metric unit for measuring weight?

• Pound

• Kilogramme

• Foot

• Inch

Which of the following is an imperial unit for measuring length?

• Metre

• Kilometre

• Inch

• Litre

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

• a + b

• a x b

• a - b

• a / b

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

• (a x b) / 2

• a + b

• a x b

• a / b