WorksheetsUnit 202: Principles of building (1)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main purpose of a foundation?
To support roof loads
To transfer building loads safely to the ground
To act as a damp-proof layer
To support plaster finishes
What is the main function of a damp-proof course (DPC)?
To keep floors level
To prevent rising damp
To support walls
To stop condensation
What type of wall consists of two leaves separated by an air gap?
Solid wall
Partition wall
Cavity wall
Retaining wall
Which tool is used to check the vertical accuracy of brickwork?
Tape measure
Spirit level
Plumb rule
Set square
What is the purpose of wall ties in a cavity wall?
To support the roof
To connect the inner and outer leaves
To hold insulation
To act as decoration
What is the main purpose of a lintel?
To hold insulation
To carry loads over an opening
To stop damp
To fix door frames
What does the abbreviation “FFL” stand for on a drawing?
First Floor Level
Finished Floor Level
Final Foundation Line
Floor Fixing Length
Which foundation type is most suitable for poor soil conditions?
Strip foundation
Raft foundation
Pad foundation
Trench fill foundation
What is the name given to the top edge of a roof?
Verge
Hip
Ridge
Eaves
What is the function of roof ventilation?
To reduce condensation and decay
To decorate the roof space
To heat the loft
To let rainwater in
What is the main function of a floor screed?
To strengthen foundations
To provide a smooth surface for floor finishes
To hold insulation
To provide ventilation
What is placed above compacted hardcore in a solid concrete floor?
Floor tiles
Sand blinding
DPC
Joists
What are air bricks used for?
Decoration
Floor ventilation
Insulation
Drainage
What is the typical width of a cavity wall?
50 mm
100 mm
250–300 mm
450 mm
What type of drawing shows a building from the side?
Plan
Elevation
Section
Detail
What does the term “NTS” mean on a drawing?
Not to Scale
New Technical Standard
No True Size
National Type Symbol
What is the purpose of a damp-proof membrane (DPM) in a floor?
To prevent moisture rising through the concrete
To insulate the floor
To provide colour
To increase strength
What is the minimum height a DPC should be above ground level in external walls?
50 mm
100 mm
150 mm
200 mm
What is the purpose of insulation in buildings?
To prevent air movement
To reduce heat loss
To absorb sound only
To make walls thicker
Which Building Regulation relates to structural stability?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part L
