WorksheetsConstruction Materials and Sustainability Quiz
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
The main focus of sustainability in construction is:
Faster production of materials
Reusing and recycling
Relying only on modern composites
Reducing labour costs
Which of the following is not considered a composite or modern material?
Smart glass
Cross-laminated timber (CLT)
Natural slate
Carbon fibre
Which is an engineered form of timber?
Plywood
Natural stone
Slate
Clay tile
A benefit of timber is:
Non-biodegradable
Easy to work with
Cold surface
Energy-intensive production
One negative of timber is:
Fire risk
High recyclability
Expensive installation
VOC emissions
Which of the following is a common form of steel used in construction?
MDF
Galvanised steel
Ceramic tile
Plywood
A sustainability issue with steel is:
High energy use in production
Non-recyclable
Low strength
Low lifespan
A benefit of steel is:
Lightweight only
Strong and durable
Always fire resistant
Cold and brittle
A type of concrete is:
Ready-mix
Toughened
Gloss
Fibreglass
A negative issue with concrete is:
Rotting
High CO₂ emissions
Microplastic pollution
Short lifespan
Which additive helps make concrete more sustainable?
GGBS or fly ash
Lead
VOCs
Limewash
Plastics are commonly formed by:
Extrusion and moulding
Kiln firing
Smelting
Quarrying
Which is a benefit of plastics?
Lightweight and waterproof
High thermal mass
Cold and brittle
Fire resistant
A negative of plastics in construction is:
Dust hazards
Microplastic pollution
Energy-intensive quarrying
Short lifespan
Glass is produced by heating:
Clay and cement
Sand, soda, and lime
Steel and carbon
Water and aggregates
A benefit of glass in construction is:
Hygienic only
Light transmission
High compressive strength
Warmth
Which is a negative of glass?
VOC emissions
It is brittle
It cannot be recycled
It absorbs CO₂
A negative of some paints is:
Microplastic release
VOC emissions
Low strength
Fire risk
A benefit of using paint is:
Improves durability and aesthetics
Provides thermal mass
Adds structural support
Reduces fire risk
A common form of roof tile is:
Clay
MDF
PVC
Glass block
A benefit of roof tiles and slate is:
Lightweight
Durable and fire resistant
Flexible
Cheap to quarry
Which of the following is a form of plaster/render?
Gypsum plaster
Smart glass
Concrete block
Steel sheet
A benefit of plaster is:
Provides a smooth finish
Waterproof and flexible
Absorbs VOCs
Fire risk
Which material is often used for bathroom tiling?
Porcelain
MDF
Steel rebar
Fibreglass
A negative of wall and floor tiles is:
Difficult to replace if damaged
Low durability
Poor hygiene
Short lifespan
Which of these is a masonry product?
Fired clay brick
PVC pipe
MDF board
Plaster skim
One benefit of masonry is:
Strong and fire resistant
Always lightweight
Flexible and waterproof
Easy to mould
A form of insulation is:
Mineral wool
Concrete slab
Plywood board
Toughened glass
The main benefit of insulation is:
Reduces heat loss
Provides structural strength
Extends building life
Acts as decoration
Which material is used for damp proofing?
Bitumen
Porcelain
Lime plaster
Ceramic
Which material is commonly used for structural frames in high-rise buildings?
Bitumen
Steel
Porcelain
Gypsum plaster
What is a key advantage of using masonry in construction?
High fire resistance
Flexible structure
Low density
Quick installation
Which of the following is a sustainable practice in concrete production?
Adding more water
Increasing cement content
Using recycled aggregates
Using only natural sand
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using timber in construction?
High fire resistance
Heavy weight
Susceptible to rot and pests
Non-renewable
What is a common use of bitumen in buildings?
Thermal insulation
Structural framing
Damp proofing
Interior decoration
Which material is most likely to be recycled in sustainable construction?
Steel
Bitumen
Gypsum plaster
Porcelain tile
