WorksheetsL3 EPA MCQ
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
In which document should a minor injury, resulting in an absence from work for 3 days, be recorded?
Method statement.
Risk assessment.
Accident book.
Time sheet.
How should dust levels be managed when cutting post-formed laminate worktops using power tools?
By using misting sprays.
By using local exhaust ventilation.
By providing natural ventilation.
By providing respirators.
What information will be obtained from a Gantt chart?
Labour requirements.
Joinery specification.
Material estimates.
Safety guidance.
What is the purpose of having Any Other Business (AOB) as a standard agenda item for meetings?
To set actions resulting from the meeting.
To record apologies of absent attendees.
To allow for unplanned items to be raised.
To plan the date for the next meeting.
Where should an operative access information for safe systems of work?
Method statement.
Specification.
Time sheet.
Schedule.
Which of these is an example of “closed” body language?
Standing with back straight
Arms held loosely at side.
Maintaining eye contact.
Arms folded across chest.
A supervisor has given a non-routine task to an experienced operative. How should the supervisor provide on-going support in this situation?
By continuously observing the operative throughout the task.
By being available for any queries they may have.
By giving written feedback to the operative.
By making corrections needed themselves.
What should be done when working inside a house with carpets?
Wear slippers.
Take off boots.
Use overshoes.
Wipe footwear clean.
What attribute should a supervisor use to help develop a good working relationship with a new employee?
Act superior.
Provide support.
Be overbearing.
Act dismissively.
When planning a new project, previous job records have been reviewed. Why has this been done?
To produce a more effective programme of work.
To ensure material costs cannot increase.
To minimise the requirement for health and safety monitoring.
To ensure that errors will never happen.
Where will the information be found to check a possible design fault with a bespoke staircase?
Location plan.
Approved code of practice.
Delivery note.
Building regulations.
Which part of the building regulations does Approved document K cover?
Protection from falls, collisions and impact.
Conservation of fuel and power.
Access to and use of buildings.
Resistance to sound.
The supervisor of an existing team is working with them on a long-term project. How should the supervisor maintain morale?
By identifying their strengths.
By seeing areas to develop.
By empathising with them.
By motivating them.
What behaviour would be demonstrated by an operative finishing work as per the programme of work?
Effective communication.
Independent working.
Time management.
Logical thinking.
What is the purpose of a detailed drawing?
They enable cutting lists to be drawn up.
Shows the exact location of underground service ducts.
Identifies the positioning of components.
Contains all the doors required for a project.
How many sheets of 2.4m X 0.6m tongue and groove flooring are required to deck out a room 9.6m x 5.4m?
13.
18.
36.
51.
Identify the component in Fig 1.
Single action helical hinge.
Double spring door closer.
Single spring door closer.
Double action helical hinge.
What is the recommended position for fixings on a fire check door frame?
Between 150mm to 200mm from a corner and every 450mm centres.
Between 50mm and 100mm from a corner and every 600 centres.
Between 50mm and 100mm from a corner and every 400 centres.
Between 150mm and 200mm from a corner and every 800 centres.
What is the name of the stair string that follows the profile of the treads and risers?
Paddle.
Outer.
Wall.
Cut.
What joint should be used to fix oak balusters that require a clear finish, when fitting to the treads of a cut string staircase?
Dovetail housing.
Square housing.
Mortised and tenoned.
Butted and nailed.
What type of newel extends below the ceiling at landing height?
Full.
Half.
Drop.
Stabiliser.
What eaves finish is shown in fig 2?
Flush.
Open.
Closed.
Sprocketed.
A roof has a total span of 6m and a rise of 2.5m. What is the true length of the hip rafter?
4.123m.
4.795m
4.923m.
5.760m.
Which type of joint should be used to repair the foot of a jamb on an external door frame that has been damaged by wet rot?
Splice.
Mortice and tenon.
Bridle.
Butt and plated.
Identify the guttering component in fig 3.
Hopper.
Shoe.
Coupler.
Offset.
A flat roof covering is being replaced with top-up insulation to be fitted between the joists. What is the name given to this?
Sheathing.
Warm decking.
Sarking.
Cold decking.
What term is given to the position of spacers while replacing a UPVC glazing unit?
Equilateral packing.
Folding wedge.
Toe and heel.
Top and tail.
What is the required fall for guttering?
1:100.
1:300.
1:600.
1:900.
What is the minimum distance that a trussed rafter must be away from a chimney to comply with building regulations?
20mm.
40mm.
60mm.
80mm.
How many node points will a trussed roof erected using a fink rafter have?
4.
5.
6.
7.
During the construction of a small development of ten properties, when should the initial snagging list be compiled?
Prior to the individual handover.
Before any second fixing components are fitted.
Upon completion of the groundworks.
After the defect liability period has expired.
A roof with a span of 7.5m has a pitch of 38°. Tan =0.7813. Calculate the rise.
2.630m.
2.929m.
5.286m.
6.718m.
In which situation should a draw bore joint be used?
Fixing crown rafter to saddle board.
Fixing cornice to kitchen units.
Fitting architrave to plinth blocks.
Fitting newel posts to strings.
How should doors be second seasoned on a new build prior to hanging?
Stood leaning against a wall until required.
Laid flat on the floor until equilibrium is reached.
Laid flat on bearers until equilibrium is reached.
Stacked vertical in a met
