WorksheetsTemporary Benchmark (TBM) in Building Construction
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
If you are planning to build something and need to make sure all parts are at the same height, what should you use?
A temporary benchmark
A paintbrush
A hammer
A window
Which roof component is located at the edge of the roof and helps cover the end of the rafters?
Fascia
Valley rafter
Common rafter
Ridge board
Which part of the roof is directly under the edge and helps cover the underside?
Soffit
Ridge board
Valley rafter
Hip rafter
What is the name of the part of the roof that is at the very top and runs along the length of the building?
Ridge
Eave
Dormer
Fascia
Which part of the house is located at the edge of the roof and helps water run off?
Eave
Valley
Hip
Dormer
What is the name of the structure shown in the image?
Pre-fabricated roof truss
Bridge
Door frame
Window
Why do you think roof trusses are important in building houses?
They help support the roof.
They make the house look pretty.
They are used for painting.
They are used for making windows.
What is the main topic shown in the image?
Principles of building – Traditional ruff truss
How to plant a tree
Cooking a meal
Drawing a picture
Which of the following is a part of a traditional ruff truss?
Truss
Leaf
Wheel
Button
If you wanted to build a strong roof for a house, which structure would you use based on the image?
Traditional ruff truss
A pile of leaves
A stack of books
A row of chairs
When was insulation first used?
In the 1860s
In the 1960s
In the 2000s
In the 1500s
What material was first used for insulation in the 1860s?
Asbestos
Wood
Plastic
Glass
How much heat loss in a house is through the external walls and the roof combined?
59%
10%
100%
5%
What is a greenfield site?
An area that has never been developed (built on)
An area that has many buildings
An area with lots of trees only
An area used for farming only
Why do developers like greenfield sites?
Because they are easier and cheaper to build on
Because they are already full of buildings
Because they are far away from cities
Because they have lots of animals
Imagine you are a developer. You want to build a new playground. Would you choose a greenfield site or a brownfield site? Explain your choice.
Greenfield site, because it is easier and cheaper to build on
Brownfield site, because it is already built on
Greenfield site, because it is full of buildings
Brownfield site, because it is never used
What is the part of the staircase called where you place your foot when you go up or down?
Tread
Riser
Handrail
Baluster
Which part of the staircase helps you hold on for support while climbing?
Riser
Handrail
Tread
Shoe molding
What is the name of the vertical part between each step on a staircase?
Tread
Riser
Baluster
Newel post
If you wanted to make a staircase safer for children, which part would you make sure is strong and not too far apart?
Baluster
Tread
Shoe molding
Closed stringer
