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WorksheetsFoundation mock test 2
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which two of the following types of buildings are examples of public buildings?
Police stations
Council housing
Railway stations
Shopping centres
Office blocks
Modern shops are based in a retail park because:
they only serve the local community.
they can access a wider community.
they are located close to train stations.
they are on bus routes.
Pylons carry 765,000 volts (V). What voltage is this stepped down to in a substation before use in a domestic property?
25V
110V
240V
415V
Who would most likely install a solar thermal hot water collector?
Plumber
Painter and decorator
Electrician
Electronics engineer
Which approved document of the Building Regulations covers electrical safety?
A
C
K
P
At what intervals will tallies be found on a metric chain?
100mm
2000mm
500mm
1000mm
What does SWMP stand for?
Small works monitoring programme
Site waste monitoring programme
Small works management plan
Site waste management plan
What does the hatching in Figure 1 represent?
Brickwork
Blockwork
Hardcore
Concrete
Who normally employs development control officers in Wales?
DHSS
HSE
HASWA
Cadw
What can be built under permitted development rights?
A new two-storey house in existing garden
A new single storey building in its own plot
A two-storey extension to a single storey house
A single storey extension to a two-storey house
What legislation covers listed buildings?
Building Act 1984
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Select two examples of second fix components.
Door lining
Kitchen units
Stud partition
Heating pipes
Shower cubicle
Which two statements are true about verbal communication?
It has no auditable trail
It can be misunderstood
It is recorded for reference
It crosses language barriers
It is understood by everyone
To be classed as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), a business must employ less than how many employees?
5
50
150
250
To maintain a viable business most companies regularly invest in what upgrade?
New vans
Office furniture
Corporate uniforms
Communication systems
What is the main purpose of recycling?
To save money on materials
To add features to new build
To conserve natural resources
To promote sustainable quarrying
What materials must be removed before a building can be demolished?
Roof slates
Glazing units
Cast iron baths
Asbestos sheets
Why is it important to prevent debris and materials leaving the site during the demolition process? Select two answers.
So all personnel are kept safe from flying debris
To comply with the hazardous waste regulations
So all materials are easily located for faster recycling
To ensure compliance with noise regulations
To protect the general public and the environment from harmful materials
What material is a wrecking ball made from?
Pig iron
Cast iron
Carbon steel
Stainless steel
What is the most common accident on a construction site?
Slips, trips and falls
Broken limbs
Hit by moving object
Electrocution
What is the first thing you should do if you discover an accident and you are first aid trained?
Run for help
Make sure the area is safe then give first aid
Ring the emergency services
Panic
Which one of the following is a common cause of a site fatality?
Deep trench collapse
Discovery of asbestos.
Poor welfare facilities.
Using cheap material.
Which one of the following is a common cause of a site fatality?
Poor welfare facilities.
Discovery of asbestos.
Working on unsuitable scaffolding
Working with cheap material.
What is the hazard associated with damaged electrical services on site?
Fire
Corrosion.
Heat loss.
Contamination.
What is the hazard associated with damaged gas services on site?
Heat loss.
Corrosion.
Fire
Contamination.
How should waste material be stored on site?
In a bunker
In a designated skip
In a pickup
In a lock up
Who should be the first person to contact in the event of any area being contaminated on site?
Labourer
Surveyor
Supervisor
Architect
What is soft landings?
Soft landings is the inclusion of the soft landscape design, implementation and maintenance within the project plan
Soft landings is a process for a gradual handover of a new building, where a period of professional aftercare by the project team is a contractual client requirement
Soft landings is carried through from project inception, through design development and review, pre handover, initial aftercare, and for up to three years post-completion
Soft landings is a non-proprietary data format for the publication of a subset of building information models
Which two of the following off-site construction systems are used when bathroom or kitchen pods are installed into the construction?
Hybrid systems
Volumetric units
Panelised open systems
Components
What is a mandatory welfare requirement on site?
Bike huts
Food outlets
Toilets
Car parks
In relation to electrical safety on site which one of the following four statements is true?
Only use 410Volts
Always carry a portable electric tool by its cable
It is not important if lights are not kept clean
Check for loose wires.
What is carried on an aqueduct?
Roads
Railways
Canals
Gas pipes
What name is given to the interconnecting system of roads and railways?
Superstructure
Substructure
Infrastructure
Megastructure
Which of the following would be a sign of a poor work attitude?
Client consideration
Inconsistent timekeeping
High performance
Positive contribution
Which of the following is a potential consequence of loss of business?
Additional contracts
Increased income
Staff redundancy
Increased labour
Which of the following would not create a good working relationship with clients?
Ensure your work is clean and tidy
Communicate effectively with them
Provide a clear estimate for work
Delay resource deliveries
What two purposes was lead traditionally used for?
Flashings
Cables
Pipes
Window stays
What trade would a gas installation engineer normally start their career as?
Plumber
Electrician
Refrigeration engineer
Heating and ventilation engineer
Which two trades work mainly with masonry products?
Joiner
Bricklayer
Plumber
Stonemason
Which one of the following would be the best way for a business with a very small marketing budget to reach new customers?
Newspaper advertisement
Flyers
Social media
TV advertisement
Which one of the following is not a type of heritage protection?
Statement building
Listed building
Scheduled monument
Conservation area
Which one of the following is not a health and safety requirement for decommissioning?
Isolation of services
Site security
Removal of hazardous waste
Architectural salvage
What would you use a cream fire extinguisher for?
Electrical Fire
Liquid Fire
Wood Fire
Cooking oil Fire
Which one of the following requires a Risk Assessment?
A near miss
Refilling a First Aid Box
Using new plant machinery
Opening your sandwich box
What legislation covers the recording of accidents
Improvement Notice
RIDDOR
COSHH
HSE
