Cavity Walling Quiz Pt 1 (2025)

Which type of drawing shows surrounding roads?

• Floor plan.

• Block plan.

• Detailed.

• Elevation.

Which one of the following scales would be used for a site plan?

• 1:10

• 1:100

• 1:500

• 1:2500

Which one of the following should be referred to for construction quality standards?

• COSHH.

• Working at Height Regulations.

• Building Regulations.

• PUWER.

Inaccuracies on the working drawing should be reported verbally to the

• site supervisor

• Local Authority

• material supplier

• Health & Safety Executive.

Which type of block provides the best thermal insulation value?

• Aerated.

• Dense.

• Trench.

• Concrete.

Which one of the following increases the stability of cavity walls?

• Cavity closures.

• Weep holes.

• Wall starters.

• Wall ties.

Brick and blockwork is supported over an opening by a

• closure

• liner

• profile

• lintel.

Which one of the following would produce the neatest cut when cutting blocks?

• Bolster chisel.

• Cold chisel.

• Plugging chisel.

• Comb chisel.

Which one of the following risks is most common when laying concrete?

• Inhalation of dust.

• Falling materials.

• Chemical burns.

• Cuts and abrasions.

Which one of the following risks is most common when doing any cavity walling work on a working platform?

• Inhalation of dust.

• Falling from height.

• Back injuries.

• Chemical burns.