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Principles of Organising, Planning and Pricing Construction Work

Question 1 of 40

1

An advantage of using CAD programs, over traditional hand drawing methods is that

Select one of the following:

  • no training is required

  • a printer is not required

  • hardware is inexpensive

  • they can be altered quickly

Explanation

Question 2 of 40

1

Which of the following is true about traditional hand produced drawings compared to using a CAD package?

Select one of the following:

  • Initial set up costs are high

  • Drawings are more accurate

  • Editing can take longer

  • Drawings can be produced quicker

Explanation

Question 3 of 40

1

Which one of the following projection types is most likely to show room dimensions for a house?

Select one of the following:

  • Isometric

  • Axonometric

  • Photographic

  • Orthographic

Explanation

Question 4 of 40

1

Orthographic projections are required when applying for

Select one of the following:

  • a permit to work

  • labour contracts

  • Building Regulations Approval

  • Construction Regulations Approval

Explanation

Question 5 of 40

1

Door and window schedules can be produced from a

Select one of the following:

  • table

  • drawing

  • programme

  • specification

Explanation

Question 6 of 40

1

Isometric drawings show objects in

Select one of the following:

  • two dimension

  • three dimension

  • two point perspective

  • three point perspective

Explanation

Question 7 of 40

1

A 30° / 60° set square is required to draw an

Select one of the following:

  • elliptical axis

  • isometric axis

  • elevational axis

  • orthographic axis

Explanation

Question 8 of 40

1

Which of the following is the most suitable thermal insulating material for a conservatory roof?

Select one of the following:

  • Perspex

  • Double glazing

  • Twin wall plastic

  • Polyisocyanurate

Explanation

Question 9 of 40

1

Whish one of the following thermal insulation materials can be cut with a pair of scissors and fixed with a staple gun?

Select one of the following:

  • Multi foil

  • Mineral wool

  • Polyvinyl butyl

  • Polyisocyanurate

Explanation

Question 10 of 40

1

Insulation is positioned within a brick cavity wall to

Select one of the following:

  • prevent damp rising

  • minimise capillary attraction

  • conform to fire safety legislation

  • conform to building regulations

Explanation

Question 11 of 40

1

When insulation is inserted between the rafters in a roof, care must be taken to ensure air flow is

Select one of the following:

  • limited

  • adjustable

  • prevented

  • maintained

Explanation

Question 12 of 40

1

Whish of the following walling construction methods has the best thermal value?

Select one of the following:

  • Stone

  • Concrete

  • Timber frame

  • Solid brick work

Explanation

Question 13 of 40

1

Energy's certificate rating A-G determine a building's

Select one of the following:

  • water usage

  • gas pressure

  • thermal efficiency

  • electrical resistance

Explanation

Question 14 of 40

1

When timber is imported into the United Kingdom it must be from

Select one of the following:

  • Europe

  • America

  • a local source

  • a managed source

Explanation

Question 15 of 40

1

What are sustainable materials?

Select one of the following:

  • Materials that do not destroy or deplete natural resources

  • Materials made only of timber

  • Materials that do not contain any plastic

  • Materials that are manufactured from recycled materials only

Explanation

Question 16 of 40

1

Which of the following formula's is used for calculating the area of a wall?

Select one of the following:

  • L x H

  • L x H³

  • L ÷ H³

  • L ÷ H

Explanation

Question 17 of 40

1

Which formula is used to find the area of a circular platform?

Select one of the following:

  • π r² v²

  • π dh

  • 4/3 π r³

  • M 1/3 π r²h

Explanation

Question 18 of 40

1

Which of the following are both shown on a schedule?

Select one of the following:

  • Location and size

  • Tools and position

  • Density and porosity

  • Joint size and adhesive

Explanation

Question 19 of 40

1

When ordering supplies, an approved supplier list would be used, as they have proved in the past to be

Select one of the following:

  • friendly

  • reliable

  • expensive

  • available

Explanation

Question 20 of 40

1

A contract would be priced up using the drawings and the

Select one of the following:

  • bill of quantities

  • requisition sheet

  • contract for payment

  • contract specification

Explanation

Question 21 of 40

1

A client would put a contract out to tender in order to compare

Select one of the following:

  • specifications

  • bill of quantities

  • installation details

  • competitive prices

Explanation

Question 22 of 40

1

A quote would give the client

Select one of the following:

  • the cost of the preambles

  • a variable price for the job

  • a bid for the work to be done

  • the cost for the work to be carried out

Explanation

Question 23 of 40

1

An estimate will give the client

Select one of the following:

  • a cost for all the labour required

  • an exact cost for the complete job

  • a cost for all the materials required

  • an approximate cost for the complete job

Explanation

Question 24 of 40

1

2600 m² of wall tiles are required for a contract.
How many additional wall tiles need to be ordered when allowing 10% waste?

Select one of the following:

  • 250 m²

  • 260 m²

  • 2610 m²

  • 2860 m²

Explanation

Question 25 of 40

1

Which of the following both need to be considered when preparing a quote?

Select one of the following:

  • Labour and receipts

  • Labour and invoices

  • Labour and hoarding costs

  • Labour and operational costs

Explanation

Question 26 of 40

1

The benefit of using a Gantt chart is to show the planning of which of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • Labour and plant

  • Size and type of flooring

  • Colour and type of paint

  • Labour and drawings

Explanation

Question 27 of 40

1

The lead times required for ordering materials are planned by using a

Select one of the following:

  • schedule

  • specification

  • bill of quantities

  • method statement

Explanation

Question 28 of 40

1

Which one of the following is an advantage of purchasing plant compared to hiring it?

Select one of the following:

  • Maintenance costs are reduced

  • It is less expensive in the long term

  • No additional purchases are required

  • Portable appliance testing is not required

Explanation

Question 29 of 40

1

Which one of the following is an advantage of hiring equipment?

Select one of the following:

  • It is available at any time

  • Costs are reduced in the long term

  • It can be kept at the end of a contract

  • Spare parts do not have to be purchased

Explanation

Question 30 of 40

1

Which one of the following is not a planning method used in construction?

Select one of the following:

  • Gantt chart

  • Bill of quantities

  • Programme of work

  • Critical path analysis

Explanation

Question 31 of 40

1

Which one of the following are all required pieces of information to produce a Gantt chart?

Select one of the following:

  • Start date, end date and labour required

  • Delivery dates, specifications and bill of quantities

  • Labour required, meeting agenda and bill of quantities

  • Planned activities, meeting agenda and plant required

Explanation

Question 32 of 40

1

Which one of the following documents is used to record action points of a meeting?

Select one of the following:

  • A diary

  • An agenda

  • The memos

  • The minutes

Explanation

Question 33 of 40

1

A hot works permit is required when

Select one of the following:

  • work is carried out in a kitchen

  • working in air-conditioned rooms

  • work is carried out that generates heat

  • working in confined spaces underground

Explanation

Question 34 of 40

1

An instruction from an Architect to make changes to work would be made

Select one of the following:

  • in a diary

  • on an agenda

  • on a delivery note

  • in a variation order

Explanation

Question 35 of 40

1

Which one of the following documents contains information including attendees, apologies and dates?

Select one of the following:

  • Diary

  • Agenda

  • Calendar

  • Schedule

Explanation

Question 36 of 40

1

Information about site access would be included during

Select one of the following:

  • an induction

  • a toolbox talk

  • in a safety meeting

  • an extended meeting

Explanation

Question 37 of 40

1

Safety updates and changes to working hours would be discussed during

Select one of the following:

  • an induction

  • a toolbox talk

  • a safety meeting

  • an extension meeting

Explanation

Question 38 of 40

1

Binding doors and damaged paintwork found at the end of a contract, would be identified during a

Select one of the following:

  • land survey

  • toolbox talk

  • motion study

  • defects survey

Explanation

Question 39 of 40

1

Which of the following information, other than faults found, is included on a defects schedule?

Select one of the following:

  • Programme

  • Specification

  • Remedial action

  • Contract start date

Explanation

Question 40 of 40

1

Which one of the following is required when querying an incorrect delivery of timber?

Select one of the following:

  • Total cost

  • Order number

  • Quality of timber

  • Timber supplier

Explanation

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