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UNnt 301 Half Term Check

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

a)

Provide construction materials

b)

Regulate and enforce health and safety laws

c)

Design electrical systems

d)

Issue planning permission

2.

Which of the following is a key activity of the HSE?

a)

House design

b)

Inspection and investigation of workplace incidents

c)

Installing electrical wiring

d)

Building survey reports

3.

Which organisation represents electrical contractors in the UK?

a)

CIBSE

b)

ECA

c)

RIBA

d)

ADT

4.

What does JIB stand for?

a)

Joint Industry Board

b)

Job Inspection Bureau

c)

Jurisdiction Inspection Board

d)

Joint Installers Board

5.

What is the purpose of competence card schemes like ECS cards?

a)

To allow workers free site access

b)

To demonstrate skill and qualifications for site work

c)

To track worker holidays

d)

To pay taxes

6.

Professional registration as an Engineering Technician is awarded by which body?

a)

HSE

b)

CIBSE

c)

Unite Union

d)

NICEIC

7.

What does NICEIC primarily regulate?

a)

Construction planning

b)

Electrical installation standards and certification

c)

Renewable energy grants

d)

Plumbing and heating

8.

What is a key role of professional bodies like ECA and APHC?

a)

Selling tools to contractors

b)

Promoting industry standards and best practices

c)

Hiring apprentices

d)

Enforcing tax legislation

9.

What is meant by ‘trade interdependency’ in construction?

a)

Trades working completely independently

b)

One trade relying on the work of another trade

c)

Trades competing for work

d)

Government control of trades

10.

Which factor has increased collaboration in modern construction?

a)

Reduction in technology

b)

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

c)

Fewer regulations

d)

Elimination of skilled labour

11.

BIM stands for:

a)

Building Input Model

b)

Building Industrial Mechanism

c)

Building Information Modelling

d)

Basic Infrastructure Method

12.

What is one benefit of managing trade interdependencies effectively?

a)

Increased project duration

b)

Higher safety risks

c)

Reduced delays and cost overruns

d)

Less communication

13.

First fix work normally includes:

a)

Painting walls

b)

Installing electrical wiring and pipework

c)

Laying carpet

d)

Fitting kitchen units

14.

What is a primary characteristic of first fix tasks?

a)

They are visible decorative elements

b)

They are hidden once the building is completed

c)

They include landscaping

d)

They require no planning

15.

Second fix tasks involve:

a)

Installing foundations

b)

Internal finishes like sockets, skirting boards, and doors

c)

Scaffolding erection

d)

Land surveying

16.

Which trade is most likely to work with electricians when installing bathroom fixtures?

a)

Plasterers

b)

Plumbers

c)

Carpenters

d)

Roofers

17.

What is a common issue during first fix if measurements are inaccurate?

a)

Incorrect paint colours

b)

Poor insulation

c)

Misaligned installations

d)

Slow drying plaster

18.

What does 'water tight' refer to in first fix construction?

a)

Ensuring the building is ready for decoration

b)

Roof and external coverings installed to prevent water ingress

c)

Installing plumbing fixtures

d)

Painting external walls

19.

Which of the following is a second fix activity?

a)

Installing windows

b)

Running electrical cables

c)

Fitting light switches

d)

Pouring foundation concrete

20.

What is a potential challenge of managing trade interdependencies?

a)

Reduced safety

b)

Lack of communication between trades

c)

Increased profits

d)

Excess materials

21.

What role do professional bodies play in improving the image of the industry?

a)

Reducing wages

b)

Providing training and promoting professionalism

c)

Eliminating apprenticeships

d)

Removing safety regulations

22.

What does CIBSE stand for?

a)

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

b)

Construction Industry Building Standards Executive

c)

Certified Internal Building Safety Engineers

d)

Committee of Installers and Building Service Experts

23.

What is an example of a trade interdependency?

a)

Architect and client meetings

b)

Electricians working with plumbers in kitchens

c)

Bricklayers ordering materials

d)

Roofers painting walls

24.

Which organisation is responsible for inspecting and certifying electrical installations in the UK?

a)

IET

b)

NICEIC

c)

HSE

d)

RICS

25.

What has BIM allowed construction teams to create?

a)

Hand-drawn plans

b)

Digital 3D representations of projects

c)

Printed catalogues

d)

Brick samples

26.

Why have sustainability and environmental considerations become more important in trade interdependencies?

a)

Trades work in isolation

b)

To incorporate green building practices

c)

To reduce worker numbers

d)

To increase costs

27.

Which of the following might be included in a first fix electrical installation?

a)

Installing sockets

b)

Final painting

c)

Wiring cables in walls

d)

Hanging doors

28.

What does second fix carpentry include?

a)

Constructing roof frames

b)

Installing skirting and architraves

c)

Pouring concrete

d)

Building scaffolding

29.

A Gantt chart is used to:

a)

Show wiring diagrams

b)

Visually manage project tasks and timelines

c)

Measure building heights

d)

Record employee wages

30.

Which element is NOT part of a Gantt chart?

a)

Task durations

b)

Milestones

c)

Wiring resistance

d)

Dependencies

31.

What is the purpose of scheduling trades in a Gantt chart?

a)

To manage holidays

b)

To ensure correct trade sequencing and reduce delays

c)

To calculate profits

d)

To design logos

32.

Which organisation focuses on health, safety, and welfare regulations in construction?

a)

HSE

b)

JIB

c)

ECA

d)

NAPIT

33.

What does IET stand for?

a)

Institution of Engineering and Technology

b)

International Electrical Technicians

c)

Industrial Equipment Testing

d)

Institute of Energy Trades

34.

Which trade is most often responsible for installing pipework during first fix?

a)

Plasterers

b)

Electricians

c)

Plumbers

d)

Bricklayers

35.

What is one consequence of poor coordination in first fix?

a)

Faster completion

b)

Design changes

c)

Delays and rework

d)

Fewer trades on site

36.

Why must first fix electrical wiring be completed before plastering?

a)

To save materials

b)

Wires must be concealed within walls

c)

To allow decoration to begin

d)

To finish painting early

37.

What is a potential issue during second fix if materials are damaged during transport?

a)

Increased safety

b)

Poor finishing quality

c)

Faster installation

d)

Reduced workload

38.

What is one benefit of effective planning in construction projects?

a)

Increased errors

b)

Reduced quality

c)

Fewer delays

d)

Higher costs

39.

Which stage includes fitting sinks and sockets?

a)

Planning stage

b)

First fix

c)

Second fix

d)

Demolition

40.

What may cause delays between trades on site?

a)

Too many workers

b)

Unseen circumstances or design changes

c)

Clear communication

d)

Proper scheduling

41.

What is the role of Unite the Union in the construction sector?

a)

Regulate building designs

b)

Represent and protect workers’ rights

c)

Install safety equipment

d)

Issue building permits

42.

Which of these is considered a benefit of managing trade interdependencies?

a)

Increased accidents

b)

Reduced rework and errors

c)

Increased conflict

d)

Longer build time

43.

Second fix electrical work typically includes:

a)

Cable installation in walls

b)

Fitting sockets and switches

c)

Pouring foundations

d)

Laying bricks

44.

What does NAPIT stand for?

a)

National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers

b)

National Agency of Planning and Infrastructure Trades

c)

National Authority for Plumbing and Installation Teams

d)

Network of Accredited Planning and Installation Technicians

45.

What is an example of a first fix carpentry task?

a)

Installing door handles

b)

Building stud walls

c)

Painting window frames

d)

Fitting carpets

46.

Why is documentation important in construction projects?

a)

To confuse workers

b)

To keep records of plans, changes and compliance

c)

To remove trades from site

d)

To increase costs

47.

What could happen if a bricklayer makes an error during their stage of work?

a)

No effect on following trades

b)

Delay to carpentry work

c)

Faster project completion

d)

Reduced health and safety

48.

What is one typical outcome of poor communication between trades?

a)

Faster work

b)

Improved safety

c)

Mistakes and costly delays

d)

Better coordination

49.

What type of project tool helps show task dependencies and progress?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Gantt chart

c)

Voltage tester

d)

Ladder

50.

Why is cooperation between trades essential in modern construction?

a)

To reduce material prices

b)

To complete projects on time and within budget

c)

To allow trades to work secretly

d)

To avoid using technology