WorksheetsCity & Guilds 6706 Level 1 Principles of Building Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main responsibility of a site manager?
Mixing mortar
Supervising site operations
Installing doors
Drawing plans
Which trade is responsible for installing electrical wiring?
Bricklayer
Electrician
Plumber
Carpenter
Who ensures health and safety compliance on site?
Architect
Health and Safety Officer
Painter
Joiner
Which role prepares technical drawings for construction?
Architect
Labourer
Plasterer
Site Cleaner
What is a key responsibility of a bricklayer?
Install wiring
Lay bricks and blocks
Design foundations
Write risk assessments
What is a risk assessment used for?
To calculate costs
To identify hazards and control risks
To measure walls
To order materials
Which document shows the layout of a building?
Delivery note
Floor plan
Invoice
Tool register
What does a method statement describe?
How to safely carry out a task
The cost of materials
The site address
The weather forecast
Which document lists materials delivered to site?
Delivery note
Risk assessment
Site diary
Permit to work
What is the purpose of a site diary?
Record daily activities and events
Show building elevations
List tool prices
Calculate wages
What is the main function of a cavity wall?
To store tools
To provide insulation and prevent damp
To support roof trusses
To act as a foundation
Which material is commonly used for internal partition walls?
Concrete blocks
Plasterboard
Steel beams
Glass panels
What is the purpose of wall ties in cavity walls?
To decorate walls
To connect inner and outer leaves
To support floors
To hold insulation
Which wall type is load-bearing?
Stud wall
Partition wall
External brick wall
Glass wall
What is used to finish internal walls smoothly?
Plaster
Concrete
Tiles
Bricks
What is the main purpose of a damp-proof membrane under floors?
To add strength
To prevent moisture rising
To level the floor
To reduce noise
Which type of floor is common on ground level in houses?
Suspended timber floor
Concrete slab
Raised access floor
Glass floor
What is the purpose of floor joists?
To support ceiling plaster
To support floorboards
To hold insulation
To fix doors
Which material is often used for floor screed?
Sand and cement mix
Pure clay
Timber
Plastic
What is the function of insulation in floors?
To increase weight
To reduce heat loss
To prevent cracks
To support tiles
What is the main purpose of foundations?
To decorate the building
To transfer loads to the ground
To store water
To support roof tiles
Which type of foundation is common for small houses?
Raft foundation
Pile foundation
Strip foundation
Pad foundation
What factor affects foundation depth?
Paint colour
Soil type and load
Window size
Roof pitch
Why is concrete used in foundations?
It is lightweight
It is strong in compression
It is flexible
It is easy to paint
What is the purpose of reinforcement in concrete foundations?
To add colour
To resist tensile forces
To make concrete lighter
To prevent damp
What does a scale of 1:50 mean on a drawing?
1 unit on paper = 50 units in reality
50 units on paper = 1 unit in reality
1 cm = 50 m
Drawing is full size
Which instrument is used to measure scale accurately?
Spirit level
Tape measure
Scale ruler
Plumb bob
Why are scaled drawings used in construction?
To make drawings colourful
To represent large objects on paper
To reduce errors
To avoid using measurements
What is the typical scale for floor plans?
1:1
1:10
1:50
1:500
Which scale is often used for site plans?
1:5
1:50
1:200
1:500
