WorksheetsNotching and drilling Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What Building Regulations document covers the structural part of a building?
Approved Document B
Approved Document C
Approved Document A
Approved Document D
What does Approved Document A cover in terms of building structure?
Electrical wiring
Structural stability
Plumbing systems
Fire safety
What is a notch in the context of joists?
A decorative element on a joist
A section of the joist removed for pipework or cables
A type of joint used in construction
A tool used for cutting wood
Where should notches be made on a joist?
Bottom section
Middle section
Top section
Any section
What is the maximum depth a notch can be on a joist?
1/4th of the total depth
1/2 of the total depth
1/8th of the total depth
1/16th of the total depth
Why would a plumber need to drill or notch?
To install lighting fixtures
To lay down flooring
For pipework
To paint walls
Why would an electrician need to drill or notch?
To install windows
To hang pictures
For cables
To build furniture
What is the effect of drilling and notching on joists?
Strengthens the joists
Weakens the joists
Has no effect on the joists
Makes the joists more flexible
What is the minimum depth of a joist that can be notched or drilled?
50mm
75mm
100mm
150mm
Where should joists not be cut?
In the floor
In the walls
In the roof rafters
In the ceiling
What is the maximum depth of a notch in a joist according to the diagram?
1/4 of the depth 'D'
1/8 of the depth 'D'
1/2 of the depth 'D'
1/16 of the depth 'D'
Where should notches be located in a joist according to the diagram?
Anywhere along the span
In the middle of the span
In the section marked 'Notch in this section ONLY'
At the ends of the span
Within what range of the total span should notches be made according to the document?
0.05 and 0.20
0.07 and 0.25
0.10 and 0.30
0.15 and 0.35
Calculate 3.60m x 0.07. What is the result?
252mm
360mm
2520mm
25.2mm
Calculate 3.60m x 0.25. What is the result?
900mm
360mm
250mm
90mm
If the depth of a joist is 200mm, what is the maximum depth you can notch?
20mm
25mm
30mm
35mm
What is the result of multiplying 4.50m by 0.07?
315mm
31.5mm
450mm
3.15mm
What is the result of multiplying 4.50m by 0.25?
1,125mm
112.5mm
450mm
11.25mm
What is the result of multiplying the span of 3.90m by 0.07?
273mm
390mm
530mm
975mm
What is the result of dividing the joist depth of 530mm by 8?
273mm
530mm
975mm
66.25mm
What is the maximum hole diameter that can be drilled in a joist according to the diagram?
D/2
D/4
D/6
D/8
What is the result of multiplying the span of a joist, 3.9m, by 0.4?
1.560mm
1.390mm
1.750mm
1.250mm
If the span of a joist is 3.9m, what is the result when multiplied by 0.25?
0.975mm
1.025mm
0.850mm
1.100mm
Given a joist depth of 225mm, what is the maximum size hole you can drill?
56.25mm
50.00mm
60.00mm
55.00mm
What is the minimum distance between the centers of holes in the recommended zone?
2 diameters
3 diameters
4 diameters
5 diameters
