Worksheets8710 unit 6 ppt 4
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of estimation in construction measurement?
To ensure accurate measurements
To increase cost implications
To quickly give a guide to quantities
To remove the need for accuracy
What are the dangers of estimation in construction measurement?
Overestimating only
Underestimating only
Neither under- nor overestimating
Both under- and overestimating
In the given scenario, what would have been the consequence of underestimating the floor area?
The job would have been completed with extra materials
The job would have been delayed due to insufficient materials
The customer would have been satisfied with the outcome
The profit would have been maximized
Why are carbon emissions a concern in the construction industry?
They have no impact on the environment
They are not affected by human activities
They are easily absorbed by nature
They contribute to global warming
What is the purpose of measuring and regulating CO2 in buildings?
To remove the need for infrared CO2 sensors
To encourage the use of fossil fuels
To reduce the energy usage
To increase the operational carbon footprint
What is the 'embodied carbon' associated with in the construction industry?
The regulation of CO2 emissions
The materials of which a building is made
The operational generation of CO2
The quality of indoor air
How can the construction industry reduce the generation of CO2?
By using more fossil fuels
By removing insulation from buildings
By increasing the energy usage
By using better insulation and more efficient heating systems
What is the recommended depth for loft insulation in a traditional roof space?
250mm for glass fibre or 270mm for rock wool
270mm for glass fibre or 250mm for rock wool
200mm for glass fibre or 250mm for rock wool
300mm for glass fibre or 270mm for rock wool
What is the target U-value for walls in terms of EPC Band B?
0.15
35
0.10
1.6
What is the possible solution for reducing heat loss in windows and doors?
Floor insulation
External wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation
Double glazing
What is the purpose of draught-proofing in reducing CO2 generation?
To increase heat loss
To reduce gaps, cracks and draughts
To remove the need for insulation
To increase ventilation with heat recovery
What is the most important way to reduce the energy usage that generates CO2?
Insulation
Ventilation with heat recovery
Draught-proofing
Curtains and shutters
What is the purpose of Nondispersive infrared (NDIR) gas sensors in the construction industry?
To remove the need for ventilation
To increase CO2 emissions
To monitor the quality of indoor air
To encourage the use of fossil fuels
