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WorksheetsScenario-Based MCQs – Knowledge Units K1 to K30
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
K1 – Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) & Reactive Maintenance Scenario: A school schedules annual boiler servicing to reduce breakdowns during winter. What type of maintenance is this?
Reactive maintenance
Emergency maintenance
Planned preventative maintenance
Corrective maintenance
K2 – Building Types, Construction & Defects Scenario: A 1930s solid-wall house shows damp staining at low level internally. No cavity is present. What is the most likely defect?
Cavity wall tie failure
Rising damp
Penetrating damp through cavities
Condensation from insulation
K3 – Health & Safety Regulations Scenario: An operative is asked to use a chemical cleaner without being informed of the risks. Which regulation applies?
Manual Handling Regulations
PPE Regulations
COSHH
Working at Height Regulations
K3 – Health & Safety Regulations Scenario: You need to lift heavy paving slabs repeatedly during landscaping work. What must be followed?
PPE guidance only
Manual handling risk assessment
COSHH assessment
Fire evacuation plan
K8 – Electrical & Electronic Systems Scenario: An operative needs to replace a damaged socket in an occupied building. What is the correct first action?
Remove the socket faceplate
Switch off the appliance
Isolate the circuit and prove dead
Wear insulated gloves
K12 – Water Hygiene & Legionella Scenario: A building has rarely used shower outlets. What action helps reduce legionella risk?
Increasing water pressure
Flushing outlets regularly
Lowering hot-water temperature
Adding insulation
K14 – Windows, Doors & Glazing Systems Scenario: A timber window frame shows decay at the sill due to long-term moisture exposure. What is the most likely defect?
UV degradation
Wet rot
Thermal movement
Condensation between panes
K19 – Masonry & Damp Proofing Scenario: Mortar joints are crumbling, but bricks remain in good condition. What is the most appropriate repair?
Brick replacement
Repointing
Chemical DPC installation
Rendering the wall
Scenario: Internal wall plaster shows salt deposits and tide marks. What is the most likely cause?
Condensation
Penetrating damp
Rising damp
Roof leakage
Scenario: Following storm damage, roof tiles are missing and rain is forecast. What is the best immediate action?
Replace the entire roof covering
Install scaffolding only
Apply a temporary tarpaulin
Inject sealant from inside
Scenario: A metal railing system shows rust at the base of posts. What is the most likely defect?
Shrinkage
Wet rot
Corrosion
UV damage
Scenario: Block paving becomes uneven shortly after installation. What is the most likely cause?
Poor drainage design
Incorrect block size
Inadequate sub-base preparation
Excessive jointing sand
Scenario: A contractor disposes of waste using an unlicensed carrier who later fly-tips it. Who is legally responsible under the Environmental Protection Act?
Local authority
Waste carrier only
Client
Waste producer (contractor)
Scenario: A refurbishment project chooses re-use over demolition. How does this support net-zero targets?
Increases construction time
Reduces embodied carbon
Produces more waste
Reduces supervision
Scenario: An apprentice reports unsafe working conditions and is treated unfairly. Which right is being breached?
Right to flexible working
Right to equal pay
Right to raise concerns without victimisation
Right to promotion
Scenario: A colleague becomes isolated and expresses extremist views. How should this concern be managed?
As misconduct
As a political disagreement
As a safeguarding and Prevent concern
As a performance issue
