Construction Knowledge Check

Which of the following materials is primarily used to bind aggregates together in concrete?

• Water

• Sand

• Cement

• Gravel

What is the purpose of reinforcing steel bars in construction?

• To make the concrete aesthetically pleasing

• To reinforce the strength and durability of construction

• To create a smooth surface

• To act as a binding agent for cement

Which of the following is NOT typically used in the construction of roofs?

• Corrugated Galvanized Iron Sheet

• Water

• Nails

• Shovel

Which tool would you use to check the vertical alignment of a structure?

• Try square

• Plumb-bob

• Level bar

• Spirit bar

What is the primary use of a claw hammer?

• Cutting through metals

• Measuring long distances

• Driving and pulling out nails

• Mixing aggregates

Which tool would be best for testing the squareness of a piece of wood?

• Level bar

• Try square

• Cross-cut saw

• Combination pliers

If you need to cut wood along the grain, which tool should you use?

• Ripsaw

• Cross-cut saw

• Hack saw

• Claw hammer

What is the function of a level bar or spirit bar in construction?

• To measure the weight of materials

• To check vertical and horizontal position

• To cut through wood

• To fasten materials together

Which of the following materials is typically found in deserts and on shorelines?

• Gravel

• Sand

• Lumber

• Cement

Which of these tools is used to cut metals and pipes?

• Hack saw

• Ripsaw

• Twister

• Shovel