WorksheetsLevel 3 Core 08
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is not an activity associated with the construction industry?
a)
Horticulture
b)
CDM Coordination
c)
Public realm design
d)
Waste management
2.
Under UK planning regulations what should happen following a submission of a planning application?
a)
Preparatory works commence on site
b)
The Local Planning Authority consults on the application
c)
Materials are ordered
d)
The Local Planning Authority grants permission
3.
Who is responsible for the interest of the client on a construction site?
a)
Quantity Surveyor
b)
Site Engineer
c)
Architect
d)
Site Manager
4.
Which of the following environmental factors would need to be considered as part of the construction planning process?
a)
Watercourse contamination and construction site traffic
b)
Watercourse contamination and disposal of construction waste
c)
Construction site traffic and disposal of construction waste
d)
Watercourse contamination, construction site traffic disposal of construction waste
5.
Which of the following is an example of a physical factor in a construction project?
a)
Night time working restrictions
b)
Poor ground bearing pressure
c)
Noise restrictions
d)
Restriction on the use of certain chemicals
6.
Which of the following would not be a social benefit of a construction project?
a)
Local employment
b)
Increased traffic
c)
Community regeneration
d)
Growth in the local economy
7.
An advantage of building on a brownfield site is that it will:
a)
Be cheaper
b)
Be easier
c)
Reuse existing development land
d)
Reduce the pressure on the existing highway network
8.
Which of the following is not considered when assessing whether a UK home is passive?
a)
Space heating demand
b)
Building Air-tightness
c)
Number of occupants
d)
Primary energy demand
9.
Sustainable design and construction aims to:
a)
Reduce overall energy use and maximise the use of materials from sustainable sources
b)
Reduce energy use during the construction process
c)
Reduce overall energy use and maximise the use of materials from unsustainable sources.
d)
Reduce overall energy use and minimise material transport cost
10.
Which part of the Building Regulations focuses on energy conservation?
a)
Part D
b)
Part G
c)
Part L
d)
Part M
11.
Which of the following is an example of biomass?
a)
Coal
b)
Peat
c)
Logs
d)
Coal
12.
What is the term used to describe transport routes such as roads, motorways, bridges and railways?
a)
Services
b)
Infrastructure
c)
Commercial
d)
Utilities
13.
Which of the following is an example of a corporate client?
a)
Small business owner
b)
Local authority
c)
Government department
d)
Insurance company
14.
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
a)
Plants
b)
Sun
c)
Wind
d)
All of these
15.
Which is the Eco friendly and energy efficient material?
a)
Wood from far away
b)
Straw
c)
Oil
d)
Plastic
16.
Solar thermal turns the suns energy into?
a)
Heat
b)
Electricity
c)
Light
d)
Biofuel
17.
Which of the following sources of energy is non-renewable?
a)
sun
b)
wind
c)
water
d)
fuel
18.
What do you mean by biodegradable?
a)
can be broken down
b)
cannot be broken down
19.
The disposal of refuse and other waste material by burying it and covering it over with soil
a)
Waste Disposal
b)
Midden
c)
Landfill
20.
Loud noise can cause loss of hearing depending on the level and length of exposure. This can also be accompanied by?
a)
Tinnitus
b)
Silicosis
c)
Asbestosis
d)
Dermatitis
21.
How is the area of a circle calculated?
a)
Pi l2
b)
Pi l3
c)
Pi r2
d)
Pi r3
22.
A timber lintel in a 19th century house needs replacing. which is the most suitable replacement.
a)
Timber
b)
Box
c)
Cavity
d)
Concrete
23.
The reason for wearing safety gloves is because the reduce?
a)
Pinches
b)
Blood pressure
c)
Scratches and cuts
d)
Bruising and inflammation
24.
Which of the below would not affect profitability of a contract?
a)
Planned holidays
b)
Supply costs increases
c)
Unexpected delays
d)
Adverse weather
25.
Poor communication on site between different hierarchies would most likely lead to?
a)
Poor relations with no rise in cost
b)
The project being completed on time with a large rise in costs.
c)
The project not being completed in time with no rise in costs
d)
A large rise in costs and poor relationships
26.
The main reason to maintain trust and confidence with colleagues is?
a)
Te reduce risk of confrontation between staff
b)
To reduce error within the management of the project
c)
For a smooth collaborative working environment
d)
For a better working environment between managers
27.
Which of the below would not affect profitability of a contract?
a)
Planned holidays
b)
Supply costs increases
c)
Unexpected delays
d)
Adverse weather
28.
A small builder is quoting for an extension, which of the following would not form part of the quote?
a)
Materials
b)
Labour
c)
Contract
d)
Price
29.
What is the benefit of owning a piece of equipment?
a)
Availability
b)
Depreciation
c)
Initial outlay
d)
Maintenance costs
30.
Which of the following would not be included in a floor plan?
a)
Sections
b)
Levels
c)
Materials costs
d)
Dimensions
31.
First and third angle projections are associated with which type of drawing?
a)
Axonmetric
b)
Isometric
c)
Orthographic
d)
Perspective
32.
A physical factor that might affect the initial planning of a construction project is?
a)
Supply of mains services
b)
implementation of operating restriction
c)
management of the project
d)
lack of training and experience
33.
Which type of glazing is the least effective as a thermal insulation?
a)
Double
b)
Single
c)
Reflective
d)
Triple
34.
Sustainable construction aims to reduce the environmental impact of a building over its lifetime while?
a)
Optimising its economic viability and the comfort and safety of its occupants
b)
Minimising its economic viability and the comfort and safety of its occupants
35.
What is a PLC?
a)
A small shop
b)
A company that has less than 2 employees
c)
A company that has shares that can be bought by public
d)
A government owned company
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