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masonry practical test

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The client is...

a)

the person or company that has the project requirement.

b)

the company constructing the project.

c)

the person or company designing the project.

d)

the local authority where the project is taking place.

2.

The water table is...

a)

a good device for checking something is level

b)

the depth at which you will reach water in the ground

c)

used for designing your plans on

d)

used for swimming pool and pond design

3.

a medium rise building is...

a)

one that has been elevated on stilts.

b)

one that is between one and two stories high

c)

one that is between three and eight stories high

d)

one that is over eight storeys high

4.

a sketch is...

a)

a drawing produced by using computer software

b)

a pair of comfortable walking shoes

c)

a freehand drawing produced using pen or pencil

d)

a short performance for comedians

5.

A specification is...

a)

the plan of the construction works

b)

the document used to gain planning permission

c)

the information needed to design the foundations

d)

the details of the building fabric that will achieve the required outcomes.

6.

The external envelope is...

a)

the one on the outside of the inside envelope

b)

the walls and roof etc. of the building that protects the inside of the building

c)

the one that costs the most

d)

the barrier used to ensure the basement doesn't flood

7.

A low rise building is....

a)

a building that is up to two stories in height.

b)

a building that is up to eight stories in height.

c)

a building created below ground level

d)

a building that has sunk through poor ground conditions

8.

Feasibility is...

a)

a stage where the project is paid for

b)

a stage where you decide who will build the project

c)

a stage where you decide if the project is possible

d)

a stage where the building is inspected

9.

Building Information Modelling is...

a)

a tool used by architects to create a physical model of the project

b)

the latest CAD software that will allow you to view your building in 3D.

c)

the management of digital information for the project linked into the CAD model.

d)

sometimes used to describe the planning process

10.

Aesthetics...

a)

describe the way the building should be used.

b)

are the study of the human form and govern the size of the building

c)

influence the way we move around the building

d)

is an expression of how attractive a building is

11.

A brownfield site is...

a)

one that has been flooded and is very muddy

b)

is one that has not been developed for construction before

c)

is one that has been developed for construction before

d)

one that used for drainage and sewerage systems

12.

Subsidence is...

a)

where a building has changed ownership before it was completed

b)

the downward movement of the ground on the site

c)

the upward movement of the building

d)

when soil falls into a trench

13.

Greenbelts...

a)

are areas that do not allow development to protect the environment

b)

are strips of grass used around a building

c)

are used around the tanks to indicate they contain water

d)

look great with jeans

14.

A Superstructure is...

a)

the main structure used for bridges and tunnels

b)

the part of the building above ground level

c)

a framed structure used as a skeleton for the wall panels

d)

the part of the building below ground level

15.

Thermal Mass...

a)

is the weight of the building's materials

b)

is the size of the building's materials

c)

is the ability of a material to support another material

d)

is the ability of a material to absorb and store heat energy

16.

Which type of wall does this image show?

a)

Solid

b)

Filled cavity

c)

Clear cavity

d)

Partial fill cavity

17.

Which type of wall does this image show?

a)

Solid

b)

Filled cavity

c)

Clear cavity

d)

Partial fill cavity

18.

Which type of wall does this image show?

a)

Solid

b)

Clear cavity

c)

Partial fill cavity

d)

Filled cavity

19.

What type of modern cavity wall does this image show?

a)

Solid

b)

Clear cavity

c)

Partial fill cavity

d)

Filled cavity

20.

Select the correct words to fill in the blanks: A cavity ensures that the inner leaf remains ___ and increases the _______ insulation.

a)

dry

b)

thermal

c)

electrical

d)

clean

e)

heat

21.

What are the four stages of the design process as stated in the design process?

a)

-Site monitoring

  • -Evaluation of product

  • Quality inspection

  • - Handover

b)

-Refurbishment

- Construction

-In use

c)

-Preparation and brief

-Concept design.

-Developed design.

-Technical design

d)

None as stated

22.

What is not required by the client for the project outcomes?

a)

Purpose of building usage

b)

Size of a building

c)

Sustainability

d)

None of the answers

23.

Developers do not mind spending over the budget to ensure flexibility and remodeling potential for any construction.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It depends on the requirements and objectives of a project.

24.

Which answer below does not indicate the types of site information constraints faced by a site developer?

a)

Trees

b)

Underground transport

c)

Ground contamination

d)

None of the answers.

25.

How to ensure stages of preparation and briefing to achieve success?

a)

Direct involvement of a client during the project briefing session

b)

Getting help from the experts to ensure all requirements are met during the project briefing

 

c)

All meeting minutes are properly documented during the project briefing.

d)

None of the answers.

26.

Which project has social constraints?

a)

Green projects

b)

Nuclear plant

c)

A project funded using public money

d)

All of the answers

27.

External and internal aesthetics of a building structure will not influence the design process of a project.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

How are a roof, framework, & foundation of a building related to one another?

a)

All bear the same amount of weight

b)

all are made of the same materials

c)

all cover the same area

d)

all have equal volume

29.

which of the following buildings require the most plumbing pipes? (each building is the same size)

a)

public school

b)

hospital

c)

office building

d)

parking ramp

30.

What is the main purpose of the foundation of a building?

a)

protecting the building from rainstorms

b)

cooling the building when it is hot outside

c)

anchoring the building to the ground

d)

increasing the useable space inside the building

31.

Which subsystem is found in every building, regardless of the building's size, purpose, or age?

a)

HVAC subsystem (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Unit

b)

Plumbing Subsystem

c)

Structural Subsystem

d)

Electrical Subsystem

32.

Construction workers are preparing to build framework for a house by following architect's plans. Which tool will they most likely use first?

a)

hammer and nails

b)

Measuring Tape

c)

saw

d)

cordless screwdriver

33.

Insulation beneath the roof and around windows and door frames has the greatest effect on which subsystem?

a)

Foundation

b)

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)

c)

Plumbing

d)

Framework

34.

Many materials make up a framework of a house. Which materials generally bears most of the weight of the structure?

a)

wood posts and beams

b)

glass windows

c)

bricks or stones around a fireplace

d)

soft materials like insulation

35.

Wood is often used to build framework of houses and steel is used to build tall buildings. Which is an advantage of steel in comparison to wood?

a)

Strength-Steel is stronger than wood

b)

ease of assembly

c)

cost

d)

flexibility

36.

If bricks and stones are used to build the framework of a house, which other materials must be used?

a)

mortar

b)

wood

c)

vinyl

d)

glass , for window panes

37.

The roof of a building may serve many functions. Which is the LEAST common function of roofs in modern buildings?

a)

protecting the building from water

b)

collecting water for the building

c)

providing structure to enclose and secure the building

d)

helping maintain the temperature inside

38.

A slanted shape for a roof is useful because....

a)

it helps trap heat inside

b)

it helps water drip down the roof, not through the roof

c)

it is easier to construct than a flat roof

d)

it has less surface area

39.

Which part or parts of a building should be constructed after the other parts?

a)

outer framework

b)

interior (inside) walls

c)

foundation

d)

floors and ceiling

40.

Insulation is useful to install in many locations in a house or building. Where is it LEAST useful to install?

a)

beneath the basement floor

b)

just inside the exterior walls

c)

around window and exterior doors

d)

beneath the roof

41.

Which part or parts of a building should be constructed before the other parts?

a)

Foundation

b)

Outer framework

c)

floors and ceilings

d)

roof

42.

A network of slanted posts and beams in the structural subsystem of a building is useful for...

a)

defining the spaces for doors and windows

b)

helping the building withstand earthquakes

c)

housing electrical wires

d)

supporting stairways