Worksheets1.7.1 - 1.7.3: Bricklaying, Stonemasonry, and Plastering Prep
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which tool is primarily used by a bricklayer to check vertical and horizontal alignment during construction?
Spirit level
Brick trowel
Block splitter
Pointing tool
Which bonding pattern is commonly used for laying rows of bricks with long faces visible and staggered joints?
Stretcher bond
Stack bond
Header bond
English bond
Which step comes first when a bricklayer begins constructing brickwork on site?
Mix mortar with mixer
Place and align the first course
Spread mortar across bed joints
Work from plans to measure areas
Stone dressing mainly involves which activity before stone is used in construction or carving?
Pouring cement into stone molds
Cutting rough stone to size and shape
Gluing thin veneers to blocks
Painting stone with sealers
Dry‑stone walling relies most on which factor for strength and durability?
Steel reinforcement between courses
Waterproof membrane under courses
High‑strength cement mortar
Careful interlocking of selected stones
A stonemason repairing traditional stone mouldings is primarily doing which type of work?
Architectural design drafting
Initial quarry extraction
Concrete formwork assembly
Maintenance and restoration
Before applying plaster, what is the essential preparation step to ensure a stable base?
Paint with primer coats
Install insulation boards
Clean and level surfaces
Score and seal with epoxy
To achieve correct plaster consistency, which method is appropriate for a plasterer?
Mix to target texture by hand or mixer
Add sand until mix stiffens significantly
Pour water after application to walls
Use only premixed bags without checking
Which statement best describes dry lining in interior construction?
Fixing plasterboard to studs without wet plaster
Spraying gypsum compound to level concrete surfaces
Applying wet plaster coats onto solid brick walls
Attaching timber cladding over existing wall finishes
How do plasterers replicate traditional ornamental plasterwork?
Painting stencils to imitate relief patterns on walls
Using plaster, moulds, and casts for decorative elements
Carving timber directly on ceiling joists by hand
Installing prefabricated PVC trims around cornices
Which task is most associated with a joiner at the start of a wood project?
Measuring and marking out wood to technical plans
Erecting scaffolds around the work area
Selecting fasteners based on load requirements
Applying protective varnish to finished surfaces
Which pair lists common methods a joiner uses to cut wood?
By chemical etching and by sanding
By thermal torch and by plasma
By laser and by waterjet
By hand and by machine
Which structures are typically produced by a joiner?
Steel frames, gantry cranes, and ducts
Brick walls, block foundations, and slabs
Paving, kerbs, drainage channels, and manholes
Staircases, windows, doors, and roof trusses
Which interior woodwork items does a carpenter commonly fit?
Tiles, grout joints, screed layers, and membranes
Staircases, doors, skirting boards, and window frames
Radiators, thermostats, pumps, and pipework
Cable trays, junction boxes, sensors, and conduits
What is meant by replicating traditional ornamental mouldings in woodwork?
Using synthetic veneers to speed up installation
Installing plain trims to reduce material wastage
Producing structural beams for modern load requirements
Creating decorative woodwork that mirrors historical designs
What is the main purpose of wooden supports or shuttering in concrete work?
Reduce the need for steel reinforcement bars
Improve moisture resistance of timber joists
Hold setting concrete in place during curing
Provide permanent thermal insulation to slabs
Which set of tasks best describes an electrician’s core duties with services and equipment?
Installing, inspecting, and testing electrical systems
Drafting architectural plans for building layouts
Pouring and finishing reinforced concrete floors
Fabricating and welding structural steel members
Why must electricians follow safety regulations on site?
To reduce project paperwork and save administrative time
To keep workers and users safe and prevent accidents
To ensure faster installation with minimal supervision
To meet aesthetic standards for visible components
Which tasks are involved in building and installing electrical control panels?
Designing, assembling, and wiring panels to manage systems
Casting panels in concrete with embedded rebar cages
Mounting panels with adhesive and decorative trims
Covering panels with drywall to conceal cables
Beyond homes and commercial buildings, which installations do electricians commonly handle?
Gas boilers and domestic hot water cylinders
Timber trusses and decorative ceiling mouldings
Agricultural irrigation channels and sluice gates
Street lighting and traffic management systems
Which task is part of basic pipework for plumbing maintenance?
Cutting and shaping pipe sections
Designing a new bathroom layout
Scheduling subcontractor daily shifts
Estimating project material costs
A plumber finds a fault in a heating system. What is the first appropriate action?
Switch to electric heaters
Replace all radiators immediately
Locate and fix the problem
Drain the entire system fully
Which service relates to central heating maintenance?
Servicing gas and oil-fired systems
Laying laminate flooring boards
Installing kitchen worktops
Painting exterior house walls
Which situation is a typical plumbing emergency callout?
Boiler breakdown or blocked drain
Loose wallpaper edge seams
Peeling exterior paint layers
Uneven carpet underlay pad
When preparing a wall for painting, which action is essential?
Remove door hinges fully
Install new light fixtures
Fill holes and level the surface
Add extra heating vents
Which are examples of finishes a painter might apply?
Tiles and grout
Screed and concrete
Stains and varnishes
Carpet and underlay
A decorator is stripping old finishes. What is the objective?
Prepare the surface for a new finish
Expose the bare brick permanently
Increase wall thermal insulation
Create decorative texture effects
Which material might a tiler use to level a floor before tiling?
Aluminum angle brackets
Plaster, sand, or cement
Timber joists and nails
Polycarbonate roof sheets
Which tool setup is most suitable for cutting many porcelain tiles to consistent widths on a job site?
Hand tile nippers for gradual edge trimming
Bench-mounted wet saw with guide fence
Utility knife scored along a straightedge
Hammer and cold chisel for quick snapping
After tiles are fixed to adhesive and spacers are removed, what is the correct next step to finish the surface?
Apply grout to fill joints evenly
Sand the tile faces lightly
Prime the joints with PVA glue
Seal the tiles before any grouting
