WorksheetsFirst fix revision
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which one of the following methods could be used to make sure that a partition wall has been built square?
1,2,3 method
3,4,5 method
A try square
A water level
Which one of the following fixings could be used to fix into a timber stud partition wall?
What's the name of the vertical member in a step on a staircase?
Newel post
Tread
Riser
Nosing
What's the name of these items, used to pack out the gap between a frame and wall opening?
Frame packers
Folding wedges
Expanding packers
Off-cuts
What document could be referred to to find out the quality and finish needed for a staircase?
Risk assessment
Method statement
Specification
Schedule
The carpenter in the illustration is marking a level line on a wall so that he can take all his other measurements from to fit a kitchen. What's the name of this important referrence line?
Datum line
Dado line
Don't known line
Plumb line
What's the most important item of PPE required when fixing skirting with masonry nails?
Steel toe capped boots
Safety gloves
Hard hat
Impact resistant goggles
Which one of the following items is not an example of 'collective protective equipment'?
Safety net
RPE
Guard rail
Air bags
Which of the following is a lazer level?
Which one of the following is not suitable for fixing into masonry walls?
Round head nail
Masonry nail
Plastic plug and screw
Chemical fixing
Which one of the following is a defect that could be caused during seasoning?
Waney edge
Dead knots
Cupping
Resin pockets
What's the name of the fire strip that's usually fitted to a frame or door?
Fire seal
Loose door stop
Fire strip
Intumescent strip
What's the name of this fire door ironmongery?
Fire alarm
Door closer
Smoke detector
Door selector
Which of the following is a method used to check if a window or door frame is square?
A boat level
Measure the width and height of the frame
A spirit level
Measure from corner to corner
Which of the following sizes are commonly used for timber partition studs?
100mm x 50mm or 75mm x 50mm
100mm x 100mm or 75mm x 75mm
50mm x 65mm or 75mm x 100mm
120mm x 25mm or 75mm x 50mm
Which one of the following timbers is not a softwood?
Whitewood
Redwood
Oak
Douglas fir
How are access hatches usually fixed?
They're nailed to the joists without any glue
They are fixed with grab adhesive and nailed to the joists
They are screwed in position, so that they can easily be removed
They're glued with PVA and screwed to the joists
What fire resistance will a partition wall offer if it has 12mm plasterboard fixed each side?
15mins
30mins
45mins
1 hr
Which one of the following is not an example of services fixed in a partition wall?
Gas
Water
Waste pipes
WiFi
A staright flight of stairs can be fixed by...
Screwing it to the wall underneat the treads and fixing a metal dowel between the underside of the bottom newel post and floor
Bolting it to the wall above the treads
Sticking it to the wall with expanding foam
Nail to the wall underneath the treads
What building regulation controls the construction and installation of staircases?
Approved document K
Approved document P
Approved document T
Approved document
What components are usually fitted to a staircase on site and not before it's transported?
Newel posts, handrails and spindles
Treads and risers
Strings and newel caps
Spandrel framing and steps
