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Worksheetsmasonry practical test
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 29mins
The client is...
the person or company that has the project requirement.
the company constructing the project.
the person or company designing the project.
the local authority where the project is taking place.
The water table is...
a good device for checking something is level
the depth at which you will reach water in the ground
used for designing your plans on
used for swimming pool and pond design
a medium rise building is...
one that has been elevated on stilts.
one that is between one and two stories high
one that is between three and eight stories high
one that is over eight storeys high
a sketch is...
a drawing produced by using computer software
a pair of comfortable walking shoes
a freehand drawing produced using pen or pencil
a short performance for comedians
A specification is...
the plan of the construction works
the document used to gain planning permission
the information needed to design the foundations
the details of the building fabric that will achieve the required outcomes.
The external envelope is...
the one on the outside of the inside envelope
the walls and roof etc. of the building that protects the inside of the building
the one that costs the most
the barrier used to ensure the basement doesn't flood
A low rise building is....
a building that is up to two stories in height.
a building that is up to eight stories in height.
a building created below ground level
a building that has sunk through poor ground conditions
Feasibility is...
a stage where the project is paid for
a stage where you decide who will build the project
a stage where you decide if the project is possible
a stage where the building is inspected
Building Information Modelling is...
a tool used by architects to create a physical model of the project
the latest CAD software that will allow you to view your building in 3D.
the management of digital information for the project linked into the CAD model.
sometimes used to describe the planning process
Aesthetics...
describe the way the building should be used.
are the study of the human form and govern the size of the building
influence the way we move around the building
is an expression of how attractive a building is
A brownfield site is...
one that has been flooded and is very muddy
is one that has not been developed for construction before
is one that has been developed for construction before
one that used for drainage and sewerage systems
Subsidence is...
where a building has changed ownership before it was completed
the downward movement of the ground on the site
the upward movement of the building
when soil falls into a trench
Greenbelts...
are areas that do not allow development to protect the environment
are strips of grass used around a building
are used around the tanks to indicate they contain water
look great with jeans
A Superstructure is...
the main structure used for bridges and tunnels
the part of the building above ground level
a framed structure used as a skeleton for the wall panels
the part of the building below ground level
Thermal Mass...
is the weight of the building's materials
is the size of the building's materials
is the ability of a material to support another material
is the ability of a material to absorb and store heat energy
Which type of wall does this image show?
Solid
Filled cavity
Clear cavity
Partial fill cavity
Which type of wall does this image show?
Solid
Filled cavity
Clear cavity
Partial fill cavity
Which type of wall does this image show?
Solid
Clear cavity
Partial fill cavity
Filled cavity
What type of modern cavity wall does this image show?
Solid
Clear cavity
Partial fill cavity
Filled cavity
Select the correct words to fill in the blanks: A cavity ensures that the inner leaf remains ___ and increases the _______ insulation.
dry
thermal
electrical
clean
heat
What are the four stages of the design process as stated in the design process?
-Site monitoring
-Evaluation of product
Quality inspection
- Handover
-Refurbishment
- Construction
-In use
-Preparation and brief
-Concept design.
-Developed design.
-Technical design
None as stated
What is not required by the client for the project outcomes?
Purpose of building usage
Size of a building
Sustainability
None of the answers
Developers do not mind spending over the budget to ensure flexibility and remodeling potential for any construction.
True
False
It depends on the requirements and objectives of a project.
Which answer below does not indicate the types of site information constraints faced by a site developer?
Trees
Underground transport
Ground contamination
None of the answers.
How to ensure stages of preparation and briefing to achieve success?
Direct involvement of a client during the project briefing session
Getting help from the experts to ensure all requirements are met during the project briefing
All meeting minutes are properly documented during the project briefing.
None of the answers.
Which project has social constraints?
Green projects
Nuclear plant
A project funded using public money
All of the answers
External and internal aesthetics of a building structure will not influence the design process of a project.
True
False
How are a roof, framework, & foundation of a building related to one another?
All bear the same amount of weight
all are made of the same materials
all cover the same area
all have equal volume
which of the following buildings require the most plumbing pipes? (each building is the same size)
public school
hospital
office building
parking ramp
What is the main purpose of the foundation of a building?
protecting the building from rainstorms
cooling the building when it is hot outside
anchoring the building to the ground
increasing the useable space inside the building
Which subsystem is found in every building, regardless of the building's size, purpose, or age?
HVAC subsystem (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Unit
Plumbing Subsystem
Structural Subsystem
Electrical Subsystem
Construction workers are preparing to build framework for a house by following architect's plans. Which tool will they most likely use first?
hammer and nails
Measuring Tape
saw
cordless screwdriver
Insulation beneath the roof and around windows and door frames has the greatest effect on which subsystem?
Foundation
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning)
Plumbing
Framework
Many materials make up a framework of a house. Which materials generally bears most of the weight of the structure?
wood posts and beams
glass windows
bricks or stones around a fireplace
soft materials like insulation
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?
Strength-Steel is stronger than wood
ease of assembly
cost
flexibility
If bricks and stones are used to build the framework of a house, which other materials must be used?
mortar
wood
vinyl
glass , for window panes
The roof of a building may serve many functions. Which is the LEAST common function of roofs in modern buildings?
protecting the building from water
collecting water for the building
providing structure to enclose and secure the building
helping maintain the temperature inside
A slanted shape for a roof is useful because....
it helps trap heat inside
it helps water drip down the roof, not through the roof
it is easier to construct than a flat roof
it has less surface area
Which part or parts of a building should be constructed after the other parts?
outer framework
interior (inside) walls
foundation
floors and ceiling
Insulation is useful to install in many locations in a house or building. Where is it LEAST useful to install?
beneath the basement floor
just inside the exterior walls
around window and exterior doors
beneath the roof
Which part or parts of a building should be constructed before the other parts?
Foundation
Outer framework
floors and ceilings
roof
A network of slanted posts and beams in the structural subsystem of a building is useful for...
defining the spaces for doors and windows
helping the building withstand earthquakes
housing electrical wires
supporting stairways
