WorksheetsUnit 03 MCQ combined with 04 PPT1-3
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What percentage of communication is unspoken?
50%
Under 90%
Over 90%
10%
What is a typical problem caused by poor planning?
Delays to completion
Incorrect cable sizes
Late starts in the morning
Poor qualifications
Order these positions or roles within a company from most responsible to least: A Electrician, B Manager, C Director, D Apprentice
A B C D
C B A D
A D B C
D A B C
Which of the following is not a trade you would find on-site during the construction phase?
Commissioning engineer
HVAC engineer
Joiner
Structural steel installer
How can you confirm the validity of a CSCS card?
Ask the holder relevant questions
Confirm with their manager
Ask the HSE
Use an online card checker
Which of the following is normally found to be a cause for delay of a contract?
Force majeure
Temporary road works
Training of the customer's staff
Clerk of works finding problems
What is an advantage of making a phone call to discuss contract delivery issues as a means of communication?
There is a record of what is discussed
Feedback is immediate
Both parties will agree on outcomes
There will be a delay in getting an answer
How are alterations to a contract specification controlled and agreed?
With a schedule of works
By the site manager
With a variation order
By the architect
Which of the following is a way you can reduce conflict on-site?
Hold regular site meetings to discuss problems
Kick-off meeting with the main contractor
Toolbox talks
Arrange CPD supplier conferences
If you have been asked by the customer on-site to explain the operation of installed equipment, select two possible actions from the answers below:
If you are confident and understand it, you should explain
If you are not confident, politely decline and ask them to speak to the CDM
If you are not confident, you should politely decline and refer them to your supervisor
Say you can't as you have not been trained officially
If you are not confident, you should try to explain
Which of the following is an example of a numbered and measured item?
1.5mm² single cable and trunking
Light switches and glass breaks
Luminaires and tray work
Mini trunking and basket tray
Which of the following is a method used to ensure a quick efficient installation?
Offer training in-house on an on-job basis
Project management of parts required
Recruit more staff
Allocate work to people with the correct skill set
Which of the following is used to ensure safe working practice on site?
Welfare facilities
Power distribution system
Timely deliveries
Toolbox talks
What is the following a definition of? A means of authorising a contractor to immediately begin delivering supplies or performing services before the terms and conditions of the contract can be agreed upon.
A memorandum of understanding
A letter contract
A non-disclosure agreement
A temporary contract
What may cause your company to have to pay a penalty clause?
Bad weather
Poor workmanship
Bad behaviour
Poor site conditions
Refer to the snapshot image of a schedule. What do the black lines indicate?
Cancelled work
Rework
Inspection work
Progress
What is the name of the type of chart shown in the image for the previous question?
Gantt
Bar
CPA
Line
Refer to the image on the right. What do the red arrows represent?
The delivery schedule for parts
The milestones for the project
The building inspector schedule
The shortest time it will take to complete the project
What must be signed on receipt of goods on-site?
The purchase order
The invoice
The delivery note
The check sheet
What does the image to the right represent on a schedule?
Activity A depends on Activity B
Activity B must be finished before Activity A
Activity A has no impact on Activity B
Activity A must be finished before Activity B starts
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is:
A Code of Practice
An Enabling Act (primary legislation)
A Statutory Instrument
A Guidance Note
Which document is a Statutory Instrument (secondary legislation)?
IET On-Site Guide
BS 7671
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
IET Guidance Note 3
The phrase "so far as is reasonably practicable" in HASAWA means:
Safety measures must be taken at any cost
Safety measures don't need to be taken if expensive
Measures must be taken unless cost is grossly disproportionate to risk
Only basic safety measures are required
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to:
Provide free PPE to all employees
Carry out a suitable risk assessment
Employ a full-time safety officer
Display the health and safety law poster
Which regulation has "absolute" requirements (no "reasonably practicable" relaxation)?
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (e.g., sound connections)
Building Regulations 2010
Part S of the Building Regulations applies to:
Electrical safety in dwellings
Infrastructure for charging electric vehicles
Fire safety in commercial buildings
Structural stability
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) is primarily:
UK primary law
The national standard for electrical installations
Guidance for electricians only
A replacement for the EAWR
The IET On-Site Guide is best described as:
A legally-binding version of BS 7671
A guide to BS 7671 that doesn't guarantee compliance
A document for architects only
The primary source for electrical design
A document providing practical guidance on complying with legal obligations is a:
Statutory Instrument
British Standard
Code of Practice
Manufacturer's instruction
Which is a NON-Statutory document?
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
IET Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Part P of the Building Regulations
A "Safe System of Work" is:
A list of required tools
A hazard list
A set of procedures for carrying out work
A permit for confined spaces
The systematic process of identifying hazards and evaluating risks is:
A Method Statement
A Risk Assessment
A Permit to Work
A Site Survey
A Method Statement primarily:
Identifies first aid responsibility
Records weather conditions
Details step-by-step task procedures
Calculates material costs
A 'Permit to Work' is typically required for:
Installing a socket in an office
Working on live equipment or confined spaces
Unloading materials
Completing risk assessments
The FIRST step in the HSE's 5-step risk assessment is:
Record findings
Identify hazards
Evaluate risks
Identify who might be harmed
In the Hierarchy of Control, the MOST effective measure is:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Warning signs
Machine guards
Eliminating the hazard
If you employ five or more people, you must:
Display risk assessments publicly
Record significant findings of risk assessments
Send them to the HSE
Have them signed by a doctor
Safe access and egress is specifically required by:
Building Regulations only
Workplace Regulations 1992
Electricity at Work Regulations only
No specific legislation
A document breaking down high-risk tasks into sequential safety steps is a:
Risk Assessment
Method Statement
Permit to Work
Schedule of Condition
For investigating a fault on a live 400V distribution board, you need:
Risk Assessment
Method Statement
Permit to Work
Site Induction record
A 'schedule of condition' before work is to:
Satisfy building control
Record property state to protect against damage claims
Plan cable routes
Calculate waste
The BEST evidence for a schedule of condition is:
Verbal agreement
Handwritten list
Dated photographs/video
Note from previous contractor
Who should agree to the schedule of condition before work?
The electrician only
Site manager only
The client or representative
Building control
To protect a finished oak floor in an access hallway:
Work carefully
Clean shoes thoroughly
Cover with protective boards/plastic
Ask client not to use it
If furniture cannot be removed from work area:
Work around it carefully
Move it yourself
Cover with dust sheets
Ask client to hold it
To make good a plaster wall while maintaining fire safety:
Use any filler
Use polystyrene
Use plaster (non-combustible)
Use timber battens
If decorative wallpaper is damaged:
Ignore it (cosmetic only)
Glue it back with any adhesive
Inform client at job end
Repair with matching wallpaper using proper techniques
Pre-existing damage checks should cover areas affected by:
Physical installation only
All work activities (delivery, setup, cleaning, waste removal)
Final testing only
Client's movements only
Protecting building fabric during work is important to:
Make job take longer
Limit damage and maintain safety
Satisfy Building Regulations for new builds only
Avoid using dust sheets
Finding a large pre-existing crack before chasing a wall, FIRST:
Chase anyway (not your problem)
Document with photo and inform client immediately
Fill crack before starting
Avoid that section without telling anyone
