Free Printable 101 Principles of Building

1.

1. On a scale of 1:50, what does 50mm represent?

a)

1500mm

b)

2000mm

c)

2500mm

d)

300mm

2.

1. What is the scale used on a block plan?

a)

1:1

b)

1:50

c)

1:100

d)

1:2500

3.

1. Hatchings are used to identify which of the following?

a)

AIR VENTS

b)

BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK

c)

STAIRS

d)

VOIDS

4.

1. Why are symbols used on drawings and plans?

a)

To represent different materials and components

b)

To help operatives understand drawings

c)

To make drawings more interesting to look at

d)

To avoid the used of technical jargon

5.

1. Which material is used to reduce energy in a building?

a)

Insulation

b)

Wallpaper

c)

Plaster

d)

Paint

6.

1. Which of the following tasks is not determined by a datum?

a)

Window cill heights

b)

Finished floor level

c)

Foundations

d)

Setting out roof trusses

7.

1. What is the formula for calculating foundations?

A

Length x width

a)

Length x width

b)

Length x width x depth

c)

Length x width x depth

d)

2 (length x width)

8.

1. What does DPC stand for?

a)

Damp preventing course

b)

Damp proof course

c)

Damp proof cill

d)

Damp preventing cement

9.

1. Which of the following is used as a final finish on internal walling?

A

Paint

a)

Paint

b)

Render

c)

Plasterboard

d)

Artex

10.

1. What is the formula for calculating the area of a wall?

A

Length x height

a)

Length x height

b)

Length x height x depth

c)

2 (Length x height x depth)

d)

2 (Length x height)

11.

1. Which is the correct sequence for painting a newly plastered internal wall?

a)

Prepare wall, top coat, mist coat, undercoat

b)

Prepare wall, top coat, mist coat, undercoat

c)

Prepare wall, undercoat, top coat, mist coat,

d)

Prepare wall, undercoat, top coat, mist coat,

12.

1. Which of the following is not a component of a solid concrete floor?

a)

Cement

b)

Sand

c)

Reinforcement

d)

Damp proof course

13.

1. What is the ratio for mixing mortar?

a)

1 aggregate x 4 sand

b)

4 cement x 1 sand

c)

4 sand x 1 cement

d)

1 aggregate x 4 cement

14.

1. A flat roof has a pitch no more than:

a)

5º

b)

10º

c)

15º

d)

20º

15.

1. What are lean-to roofs are generally used on?

a)

Small, double-storey buildings

b)

Small, single-storey extensions

c)

Large, double-storey buildings

d)

Large, double-storey extensions

16.

1. Hip roofs are erected when there is no:

a)

Wall plate

b)

Windows

c)

Valley

d)

Gable

17.

1. What is the method used to calculate fascia?

a)

Linear

b)

Area

c)

Volume

d)

Cubic meters

18.

1. Which of the following is a disadvantage of written communication?

a)

Messages can be rewritten

b)

Written messages can be kept or recorded

c)

It can be lost

d)

They can be distributed to many people

19.

1. What does the acronym DPM stand for?

a)

Damp proof membrane

b)

Damp preventing membrane

c)

Damp proofing material

d)

Damp preventing material

20.

1. Which material is not used in concrete foundations?

a)

Aggregates

b)

Sand

c)

Cement

d)

Hardcore

101 Principles of Building

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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