WorksheetsConstruction Trades Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which term refers to the process of bringing a building or structure back to its original state?
Renovation
Rebuilding
Conservation and repair
Reclamation
Which term describes a person or company that agrees legal terms to provide a paid service?
Director
Contractor
Spokesperson
Administrator
Which skilled worker would install ‘structural carcassing’?
Plasterer
Electrician
Carpenter
Engineer
To which trades do the terms ‘first and second fix’ apply?
Bricklaying, block laying and stonemasonry
Electrical, plumbing and carpentry
Civil engineering, heating and ventilation
Plastering, roofing and painting
Which skilled operative would undertake ‘setting out’ on a project site?
Electrical engineer
Carpenter
Civil engineer
Roofer
Which of the following trades falls under ‘building services’?
Plumbing
Bricklaying
Carpentry
Plastering
What does the term ‘finishing’ mean for a bricklayer?
The brickwork activity on site is now fully completed
The surplus bricks and blocks have been removed
The bricks allocated to the job have been used up
The brickwork has been jointed or pointed properly
What is an advantage of using lime plaster rather than gypsum plaster when working on historic buildings?
It is known for its ability to let structures ‘breathe’, which helps to reduce damp
It is not affected by humidity or air temperature at the work location
It hardens quickly during application when the air temperature is low
It is easier to mix large quantities to cover greater areas of wall or ceiling
Explain the benefits of understanding the roles of other workers on site.
Describe the differences in the skills and activities of construction workers and building services workers.
What are ‘wet’ trades and why do they require high skill levels to produce an acceptable finish?
If you were given a work task on a historic building, why would it be better to use the same materials that were used when the building was constructed (if they are available)?
How far have the materials been transported? Materials from a nearby source will reduce the amount of carbon generated during transport. Think about the carbon footprint of slates sourced in Wales compared with slates transported from China or India.
Does the source of the materials support sustainability? For example, timber for construction should be obtained from managed forests, where trees are replanted after harvesting to maintain a sustainable source of timber for the future.
Is the manufacturing process designed to minimise waste? Many construction materials such as brick, glass, timber and concrete can be recycled or reused. Waste management is important to support reuse and recycling at the point of manufacture and on site.
