Rainwater power point 2 2025

What is the primary use of a tape measure in construction?

• To measure the length of a piece of guttering or downpipe

• To cut materials accurately

• To paint surfaces evenly

• To drill holes in walls

What is the primary use of a chalk line in construction?

• To measure the length of a wall

• To mark the position of long lengths for a gutter run

• To cut materials accurately

• To paint a wall

How is the string of a chalk line used to create a line on a wall?

• It is painted on the wall

• It is glued to the wall

• It is flicked, leaving a chalk line

• It is nailed to the wall

What is a key difference between a string line and a chalk line?

• A string line has chalk powder.

• A string line can mark the wall.

• A string line has no chalk powder.

• A string line is not used for straight lines.

What might be attached to a string line to give a vertical line?

• A ruler.

• A plumb bob.

• A level.

• A compass.

What is a multi-purpose hand saw useful for cutting?

• Metal pipes

• Wooden planks

• Plastic guttering and downpipe

• Glass sheets

What needs to be done after cutting plastic with a hand saw?

• Polish the plastic

• Remove the burrs

• Paint the edges

• Heat the plastic

What should you do after using a multi-purpose hand saw?

• Leave it on the table.

• Replace the guard over the teeth.

• Wash it with water.

• Store it in a drawer.

What are the two main sizes of a spirit level used in construction?

• 500mm and 1,000mm

• 600mm and 1,200mm

• 700mm and 1,300mm

• 800mm and 1,400mm

What is the length of a 'boat level' and what is its special feature?

• 200mm and it is magnetic

• 300mm and it is magnetic

• 400mm and it is non-magnetic

• 500mm and it is non-magnetic