City & Guilds 6706 Unit 101 – Principles of Building Quiz

What does scale 1:50 represent if a line measures 50 mm on the drawing?

• 1500 mm

• 2000 mm

• 2500 mm

• 3000 mm

Which scale is typically used for a block plan?

• 1:1

• 1:50

• 1:100

• 1:2500

What do hatch symbols on drawings typically identify?

• Air vents

• Brickwork and blockwork

• Stairs

• Voids

Why use symbols on plans?

• Represent different materials/components

• Make drawings interesting

• Avoid technical jargon

• Help operatives understand drawings

What material is used to reduce energy loss in a building?

• Insulation

• Wallpaper

• Plaster

• Paint

Which is not determined by a datum?

• Window cill heights

• Finished floor level

• Foundations

• Setting out roof trusses

What material is not used in concrete foundations?

• Aggregates

• Sand

• Cement

• Hardcore

What does DPM stand for?

• Damp proof membrane

• Damp preventing membrane

• Damp proofing material

• Damp preventing material

What does DPC stand for?

• Damp preventing course

• Damp proof course

• Damp proof cill

• Damp preventing cement

Which is a final finish on internal walling?

• Paint

• Render

• Plasterboard

• Artex