WorksheetsConstruction Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main purpose of job specifications?
To show site safety rules
To describe what work must be done and to what standard
To explain how tasks should be carried out
To record client requests
Who usually produces job specifications?
Site labourers
The client or design team
Manufacturers
Health and Safety Executive
What do method statements explain?
What the client wants
How to install equipment
How tasks should be carried out safely
Who supplies materials
Who is responsible for writing method statements?
Site managers or supervisors
Architects
Clients
Labourers
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment?
To check progress
To identify hazards and control measures
To record client requests
To order materials
Who typically produces risk assessments on site?
Safety officers, employers, or site managers
Labourers
Clients
Manufacturers
What type of information does manufacturers’ guidance provide?
Instructions on using materials or equipment safely
How to plan a project
How to manage workers
Client requests
Which of these is an example of manufacturers’ guidance?
A risk assessment form
PPE safety label
A Gantt chart
A job sheet
Who usually produces construction drawings and models?
Engineers and architects
Labourers
Site supervisors
Clients
What is the main difference between a 2D drawing and a 3D model?
2D is handwritten, 3D is digital
2D shows flat views, 3D shows depth and full structure
2D is client’s request, 3D is a schedule
2D is for workers, 3D is for managers
Why must client requests be recorded and approved?
To avoid disputes and ensure proper authorisation
To save time on site
To replace job specifications
To reduce paperwork
What is a permit to work?
A time sheet
Permission for high-risk work
A job specification
A method statement
Which of these tasks is most likely to require a permit?
Sweeping the site
Welding (hot works)
Reading drawings
Measuring bricks
What do organisational policies and procedures cover?
Labourers’ wages
Health & safety, environment, equality
Manufacturers’ instructions
Drawings
Who sets organisational policies and procedures?
The construction company
The Health and Safety Executive
The architect
The client
What is the purpose of a Gantt chart?
To track costs
To show when tasks should happen
To explain safety steps
To record client requests
Who usually produces a Gantt chart?
Labourers
Project managers
Clients
Manufacturers
What does a job sheet normally list?
Client requests
Daily or weekly tasks
Hazards
Permits
Who produces job sheets?
Supervisors or foremen
Labourers
Clients
Manufacturers
What is the purpose of a schedule?
To order materials only
To plan resources, timing, and labour
To record client requests
To note hazards
Who is responsible for drawings and specifications?
Site supervisors
Architects and engineers
Labourers
Manufacturers
Who produces method statements and risk assessments?
Site managers and supervisors
Architects
Clients
Labourers
Who provides product guidance?
Clients
Manufacturers
Architects
Supervisors
Who creates Gantt charts and schedules?
Project managers
Clients
Labourers
Manufacturers
If unclear or missing information is found, who should it be reported to first?
Friends on site
Supervisor or site manager
Labourers
The local council
What is the best way to record clarification requests?
Verbal only
Written record
Ignoring them
Phone call only
How can companies keep documents up to date?
Version control, regular reviews
Ignore old documents
Leave documents unchanged
Ask workers to guess
What happens if information is out of date?
Nothing
Safety risks and mistakes
Faster project delivery
Reduced costs
What else can out-of-date information cause?
Loss of trust from clients
Better project quality
Lower safety risks
Fewer delays
Which statement best summarises the importance of information in construction?
It reduces paperwork
It is the backbone of safe, efficient, and high-quality work
It helps workers relax
It avoids all client requests
