WorksheetsCity & Guilds 6706 Level 1 Principles of Building Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which document shows specifications, dimensions, and materials for a build?
Risk assessment
Method statement
Working drawing
COSHH record
Environmental considerations include all EXCEPT:
Waste material recycling
Minimising energy use
Increasing noise pollution
Sustainable material sourcing
A key component of a strip foundation is:
Wall ties
Concrete footing
Cladding
Roof truss
The main function of external walls is to:
Support the roof
Protect from weather and insulate
Regulate internal lighting
Support floor finishes
Internal walls primarily serve to:
Support external cladding
Divide internal spaces
Provide drainage
Support roofing
Which is a type of floor construction?
Morticed roof
Suspended timber floor
Gable end wall
Cavity tray
In roof construction, a 'trussed rafter':
Decorates roof interior
Creates ventilation
Supports roof loads
Forms an external wall
Effective workplace communication includes:
Shouting
Ignoring email updates
Clear verbal and written messaging
Avoiding conversations
A cross-cut saw is used for:
Planing surfaces
Cutting across the wood grain
Drilling holes
Sanding
Which tool is essential for marking out joinery?
Jigsaw
Try square
Circular saw
Level
To sharpen a chisel properly, you should use:
Hammer
Belt sander
Oilstone
Wire brush
After use, hand tools must be:
Left on benches
Cleaned and stored safely
Thrown on the floor
Transported loosely in bags
Portable power drills are mainly used for:
Sanding
Drilling holes and driving screws
Cutting timber
Giving finishes
When using a circular saw, you must:
Use no guard
Ensure the blade guard is functioning
Operate while barefoot
Remove PPE
What PPE is required with power tool use?
Flip-flops
Safety goggles and ear protection
Loose clothing
No gloves
Proper storage of power tools includes:
Leaving plugged in
Disconnecting power and storing securely
Stacking randomly
Covering vents tightly
A mortise and tenon joint is best described as:
Simple butt joint
Interlocking male/female joint
Dovetail style
Metal fixing
Which joint is most suitable for frames?
Nail and adhesive
Lap joint
Mortise and tenon
Tongue and groove
The purpose of marking out joints is to:
Decorate timber
Ensure accurate cuts and alignment
Grip wood surface
Attach hinges
Woods best for joinery should be:
Straight-grained and dry
Green and rough
Water-soaked
Knot-heavy
Who needs to know health & safety regulations on site?
Only supervisors
Everyone on site
Visitors only
Delivery drivers
When identifying hazards, you should:
Ignore small ones
Report and record them
Assume others fix them
Hide them
The proper procedure after a minor accident is to:
Leave unreported
Inform supervisor and complete accident book
Ignore injury
Handle independently
Safe manual handling involves:
Twisting back
Holding awkwardly
Lifting above shoulder height
Using legs, not back
Working at heights requires:
Safe access equipment and fall prevention
No checks on ladders
Ignoring PPE
Speed over safety
What triggers a fire alarm?
Low humidity
Smoke detection or manual call point
Only sprinklers
Power surge
Before using electrical tools, you should:
Ignore cables
Inspect cables and plug integrity
Wrap them tight
Use broken leads
PPE during electrical work includes:
No eye protection
Insulated gloves and goggles
Cotton shirt only
Sandals
Choosing sustainable materials means:
Cheapest available
Renewably sourced and eco-friendly
Heaviest lumber
Toxic carpets
Effective site information flow requires:
No communication
Toolbox talks, notices, and progress reports
Rumour-based updates
Email only
