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WorksheetsPrinciples of construction mock test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which one of the following identifies the layout of rooms ?
Drawing
Specification
Risk Assessment
Programme of work
Which one of the following would provide details of materials ?
Specification
Risk assesssment
Method statement
Programme of work
Which scale should be used for a section drawing ?
1:10
1:50
1:500
1:100
What is this symbol in the image
WC
Sink
Bath
Door
What is the hatching shown in the image ?
Concrete
Brickwork
Wrot timber
Unwrot timber
What is the hatching shown in the image ?
Earth
Hardcore
Brickwork
Blockwork
A datum is used to
Set joists
Hang a door
Fix door jambs
Paste wallpaper
Which is a means of water harvesting ?
Smaller WC cistern
Reuse of sewerage
Use of storage butts
Restriction of water taps
The main benefit of recycling materials on site is to reduce
Time scales
Plant costs
Labour costs
Use of raw materials
Which type of foundation is this ?
Strip
Raft
Pile
Pad
A typical concrete foundation is made up of fine aggregate, water, cement and
Clay
Lime
Gypsum
Coarse aggregate
In a concrete mix of 1:3:6, what does the 1 represent ?
Lime
Cement
Fine aggregate
Course aggregate
How much concrete would be required for the single strip foundation in the image ?
0.4075m3
0.475m3
0.6075m3
0.675m3
A structure where the load of the roof is not carried by masonry is known as ?
Solid wall
Cavity wall
Stonework
Timber frame
Which part of a wall retains heat within the building ?
DPC
Timber
Wall ties
Insulation
Which one of the following is plasterboard finished with ?
Stud finish plaster
Stud finish render
Board finish render
Board finish plaster
Refer to the image. What is the area of the wall ?
6.7m2
6.7m3
9.9m2
9.9m3
What material is a fine aggregate used for in mortar ?
Sand
Lime
Cement
Plasticiser
In a mortar mix ratio of 1:4 the 1 stands for
Sand
Lime
Admix
Cement
Which one of the following is an external wall finish ?
Plaster
Render
Chipoboard
Plasterboard
A newly plastered and prepared wall requires a minimum of how many coats of standard emulsion ?
1
2
3
4
What type of floor is shown in the image ?
Timber 1st floor
Concrete 1st floor
Timber ground floor
Concrete ground floor
Which part of the floor is the concrete ?
A
B
C
D
Which part of the floor is the insulation ?
A
B
C
D
Which part of the floor is the oversite concrete ?
A
B
C
D
Which roof is a lean-to ?
A
B
C
D
The item shown in the image is known as ?
Bound rafters
Hipped rafters
Trussed rafters
Nail-plate rafters
Refer to the image.
Which is the tile ?
A
B
C
D
Which one of the following paints would be applied after the primer ?
Satin
Gloss
Knotting
Undercoat
How much fascia board is required for the flat roof ?
3.6m
3.9m
6.3m
7.8m
Why is thermal insulation used in buildings ?
It reduces energy usage
It improves the look of the house
It improves the passage of sound
It reduces the cost of building a home
Which of the following is regarded as a trade job role in construction ?
Joiner
Labourer
Architect
Surveyor
What information must be recorded when taking a message ?
Length of call
Tone of voice
Contact details
Caller's gender
Communicating positively with colleagues and others
Can help avoid conflict
Decreases Productivity
Results in mistakes being made
Causes friction between workers
What is the best way of communicating ongoing safety considerations to operatives ?
Memo
Posters
Two way radio
