1) What is the role of a structural engineer? a) To produce itemised costings. b) To calculate building loads. c) To develop Gantt charts. d) To carry out surveys. 2) What construction term, best describes general day-to-day repairs to a property? a) New build. b) Alteration. c) Restoration. d) Maintenance. 3) Which construction professional is responsible for the general day-to-day running of a building project? a) Architect. b) Site agent. c) Building inspector. d) Surveyor. 4) What type of construction drawing provides dimensions in relation to internal ceiling heights? a) Elevation. b) Section through. c) Component. d) Floor plan. 5) What type of building work will require full planning permission and building regulations? a) Conservatory. b) Loft conversion. c) Basement conversion. d) Two-storey extension 6) A customer requires a new two-storey extension to be built to the rear of their property, what is the correct procedure for undertaking the works? a) Appoint a local builder and begin the construction works immediately, to reduce costs. b) Appoint an architect and have a set of plans drawn up, to submit to the local authority for approval. c) Appoint a quantity surveyor and produce a bill of quantities, to obtain quotes from local builders. d) Appoint a project manager and develop a schedule of works, to reduce any delays with the building works. 7) What hatching symbol is shown in Figure 1? a) Brickwork. b) Concrete. c) Blockwork. d) Insulation. 8) What must be supplied by the principal building contractor, to comply with Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015? a) Welfare facilities. b) Storage containers. c) Car parking spaces. d) Managers office. 9) Why are tiles specified in a downstairs wet room? a) To produce a water tight seal. b) To produce a hygienic surface. c) To produce a maintenance free finish. d) To produce an ornate decorative finish. 10) What is used to protect building sites in highly populated areas? a) Guard rails. b) Plastic sheeting. c) Timber hoarding. d) Toe board. 11) An RSJ needs installing during some renovation works to a property. What fault would occur if the RSJ was installed without a pad stone? a) The masonry blockwork below the opening would crack. b) The mortar beds in between the bricks would shrink. c) The width of the cavity would be greatly reduced. d) The transferable load above would be reduced. 12) Why are construction specifications produced? a) To provide a written description of the works. b) To estimate costs on a building project. c) To ensure the works are completed on time. d) To identify any potential site hazards. 13) What type of foundation is driven deep into the ground when constructing high rise commercial buildings? a) Pile. b) Raft. c) Strip. d) Pad. 14) What colour is a plastic foul water drainage pipe, which is installed beneath the ground? a) White. b) Black. c) Grey. d) Brown. 15) What is the component in Figure 2 used for? a) Fixing door liners in position. b) Securing wall plates in position. c) Fixing uPVC windows in position. d) Securing stud partitions in position. 16) A plasterer is required to build a party wall between two properties using a metal stud partitioning and plasterboard system to comply with building regulations. What is the consequence of using standard plasterboard compared to performance plasterboard? a) Increased levels of condensation, due to moisture transfer. b) Reduced thermal properties, due to the movement of air. c) Increased noise levels, due to the transfer of sound. d) Reduced fire rating, due to the leakage of air. 17) What term identifies an upright timber in a partition wall? a) Herringbone. b) Noggin. c) Header. d) Stud. 18) What type of roof is shown in Figure 3? a) Lean to. b) Mono. c) Hipped. d) Gable. 19) Why are membranes installed beneath concrete floors? a) To reduce exposure to toxic gas. b) To prevent the rising of moisture. c) To reduce heat loss in the structure. d) To prevent the transmission of sound. 20) A home owner has asked for a rendering survey on a new extension, as they have noticed that rain water has been penetrating through the external render above all the window and door openings. What is the main cause of this? a) No damp proof membrane has been installed. b) No sealer has been applied to the external render finish c) No drip/bell cast beads have been installed. d) No additive has been used in the sand and cement mix.

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