WorksheetsCity & Guilds 6706 – Principles of Building Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 18mins
Who is responsible for ensuring site safety?
Client
Site Manager
Carpenter
Supplier
Which document outlines health and safety responsibilities?
Building Regulations
Risk Assessment
Method Statement
COSHH Sheet
What is the main role of a quantity surveyor?
Design the building
Manage costs
Lay bricks
Inspect roofs
Which trade installs roof trusses?
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Plumber
Electrician
What does a site induction cover?
Pay rates
Health and safety
Building design
Roof installation
Which wall type supports the roof?
Partition wall
Stud wall
Load-bearing wall
Cavity wall only
What is the purpose of a cavity in a wall?
Reduce weight
Allow insulation and prevent damp
Make wall stronger
Support roof trusses
Which material is commonly used for internal stud walls?
Concrete blocks
Timber
Steel beams
Brick
What is the main function of a damp-proof course?
Strengthen the wall
Stop rising damp
Support insulation
Reduce noise
Which floor type is common in ground floors of houses?
What is a joist?
A type of brick
A horizontal timber supporting a floor
A roof tile
A wall tie
Which component supports floorboards?
Rafters
Joists
Studs
Battens
What is the purpose of insulation in floors?
Strengthen the structure
Reduce heat loss
Support joists
Prevent damp
Which roof type has two slopes?
Flat roof
Mono-pitch roof
Gable roof
Hip roof
What is a rafter?
A horizontal beam in a floor
A sloping timber in a roof
A wall tie
Which material is commonly used for roof coverings?
Tiles
Plasterboard
Concrete blocks
Timber studs
What is the purpose of a ridge board?
Support floor joists
Join rafters at the top
Hold roof tiles
Prevent damp
Which roof type has slopes on all sides?
Gable roof
Hip roof
Mono-pitch roof
Flat roof
What does a carpenter mainly work on?
Brick walls
Timber structures
Concrete floors
Steel frames
Which regulation covers building safety?
COSHH
Building Regulations
RIDDOR
CDM Regulations
What is the purpose of wall ties?
Strengthen timber studs
Connect cavity walls
Support roof trusses
Hold insulation
Which floor type allows ventilation below?
Solid concrete floor
Suspended timber floor
Steel decking floor
Laminate floor
What is the main function of a lintel?
Support roof tiles
Support load above openings
Strengthen floors
Prevent damp
Which component prevents water penetration in roofs?
Ridge board
Underlay membrane
Joists
Battens only
What is the purpose of battens on a roof?
Hold insulation
Support roof tiles
Strengthen rafters
Prevent damp
Which trade installs floor joists?
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Plumber
Electrician
What is the main role of a site supervisor?
Lay bricks
Manage daily site activities
Design the building
Install insulation
Which wall type divides rooms?
Load-bearing wall
Partition wall
Cavity wall
Retaining wall
What is the purpose of roof ventilation?
Reduce noise
Prevent condensation
Strengthen rafters
Hold insulation
Which component forms the base of a pitched roof?
Rafters
Ridge board
Ceiling joists
Battens
