Setting out-Transferring Levels

What does the term "setting out" refer to in construction?

• Removing topsoil
• Marking and positioning a building
• Transferring levels on a site
• Clearing vegetation

Which tool is commonly used to check right angles during setting out?

• Laser level
• Builder’s square
• Spirit level
• Optical level

What is the typical thickness of topsoil removed during site clearance?

• 50 mm
• 100 mm
• 150 mm
• 200 mm

What does the acronym "OSBM" stand for in construction?

• On-Site Benchmark
• Ordnance Survey Benchmark
• Official Site Boundary Mark
• Original Survey Base Map

Which of the following tools is used for transferring levels with modern technology?

• Dumpy level
• Spirit level
• Rotating laser level
• Straight edge

What is a temporary benchmark typically made from?

• Steel or timber
• Concrete or brick
• Aluminium or plastic
• Stone or clay

What is the main purpose of profiles during setting out?

• To hold ranging lines in place
• To measure levels
• To check for underground services
• To remove topsoil

What is the accuracy of an average optical level over 30–40 metres?

• 3 mm
• 6 mm
• 9 mm
• 12 mm

Which method is used to create a right angle using 3:4:5 proportions?

• Builder's square
• Spirit laser level
• Pythagoras theorem
• Site square

What is the primary function of a site square?

• To measure distances
• To locate underground services
• To set out right angles
• To transfer levels