Question 1
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An advantage of using CAD programs, over traditional hand drawing methods is that
Question 2
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Which of the following is true about traditional hand produced drawings compared to using a CAD package?
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Initial set up costs are high
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Drawings are more accurate
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Editing can take longer
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Drawings can be produced quicker
Question 3
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Which one of the following projection types is most likely to show room dimensions for a house?
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Isometric
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Axonometric
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Photographic
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Orthographic
Question 4
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Orthographic projections are required when applying for
Question 5
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Door and window schedules can be produced from a
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table
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drawing
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programme
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specification
Question 6
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Isometric drawings show objects in
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two dimension
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three dimension
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two point perspective
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three point perspective
Question 7
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A 30° / 60° set square is required to draw an
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elliptical axis
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isometric axis
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elevational axis
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orthographic axis
Question 8
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Which of the following is the most suitable thermal insulating material for a conservatory roof?
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Perspex
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Double glazing
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Twin wall plastic
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Polyisocyanurate
Question 9
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Whish one of the following thermal insulation materials can be cut with a pair of scissors and fixed with a staple gun?
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Multi foil
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Mineral wool
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Polyvinyl butyl
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Polyisocyanurate
Question 10
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Insulation is positioned within a brick cavity wall to
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prevent damp rising
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minimise capillary attraction
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conform to fire safety legislation
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conform to building regulations
Question 11
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When insulation is inserted between the rafters in a roof, care must be taken to ensure air flow is
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limited
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adjustable
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prevented
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maintained
Question 12
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Whish of the following walling construction methods has the best thermal value?
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Stone
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Concrete
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Timber frame
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Solid brick work
Question 13
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Energy's certificate rating A-G determine a building's
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water usage
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gas pressure
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thermal efficiency
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electrical resistance
Question 14
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When timber is imported into the United Kingdom it must be from
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Europe
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America
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a local source
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a managed source
Question 15
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What are sustainable materials?
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Materials that do not destroy or deplete natural resources
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Materials made only of timber
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Materials that do not contain any plastic
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Materials that are manufactured from recycled materials only
Question 16
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Which of the following formula's is used for calculating the area of a wall?
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L x H
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L x H³
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L ÷ H³
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L ÷ H
Question 17
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Which formula is used to find the area of a circular platform?
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π r² v²
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π dh
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4/3 π r³
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M 1/3 π r²h
Question 18
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Which of the following are both shown on a schedule?
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Location and size
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Tools and position
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Density and porosity
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Joint size and adhesive
Question 19
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When ordering supplies, an approved supplier list would be used, as they have proved in the past to be
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friendly
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reliable
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expensive
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available
Question 20
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A contract would be priced up using the drawings and the
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bill of quantities
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requisition sheet
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contract for payment
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contract specification
Question 21
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A client would put a contract out to tender in order to compare
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specifications
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bill of quantities
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installation details
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competitive prices
Question 22
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A quote would give the client
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the cost of the preambles
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a variable price for the job
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a bid for the work to be done
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the cost for the work to be carried out
Question 23
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An estimate will give the client
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a cost for all the labour required
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an exact cost for the complete job
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a cost for all the materials required
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an approximate cost for the complete job
Question 24
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2600 m² of wall tiles are required for a contract.
How many additional wall tiles need to be ordered when allowing 10% waste?
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250 m²
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260 m²
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2610 m²
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2860 m²
Question 25
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Which of the following both need to be considered when preparing a quote?
Question 26
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The benefit of using a Gantt chart is to show the planning of which of the following?
Question 27
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The lead times required for ordering materials are planned by using a
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schedule
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specification
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bill of quantities
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method statement
Question 28
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Which one of the following is an advantage of purchasing plant compared to hiring it?
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Maintenance costs are reduced
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It is less expensive in the long term
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No additional purchases are required
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Portable appliance testing is not required
Question 29
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Which one of the following is an advantage of hiring equipment?
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It is available at any time
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Costs are reduced in the long term
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It can be kept at the end of a contract
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Spare parts do not have to be purchased
Question 30
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Which one of the following is not a planning method used in construction?
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Gantt chart
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Bill of quantities
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Programme of work
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Critical path analysis
Question 31
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Which one of the following are all required pieces of information to produce a Gantt chart?
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Start date, end date and labour required
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Delivery dates, specifications and bill of quantities
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Labour required, meeting agenda and bill of quantities
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Planned activities, meeting agenda and plant required
Question 32
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Which one of the following documents is used to record action points of a meeting?
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A diary
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An agenda
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The memos
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The minutes
Question 33
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A hot works permit is required when
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work is carried out in a kitchen
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working in air-conditioned rooms
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work is carried out that generates heat
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working in confined spaces underground
Question 34
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An instruction from an Architect to make changes to work would be made
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in a diary
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on an agenda
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on a delivery note
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in a variation order
Question 35
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Which one of the following documents contains information including attendees, apologies and dates?
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Diary
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Agenda
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Calendar
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Schedule
Question 36
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Information about site access would be included during
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an induction
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a toolbox talk
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in a safety meeting
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an extended meeting
Question 37
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Safety updates and changes to working hours would be discussed during
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an induction
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a toolbox talk
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a safety meeting
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an extension meeting
Question 38
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Binding doors and damaged paintwork found at the end of a contract, would be identified during a
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land survey
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toolbox talk
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motion study
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defects survey
Question 39
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Which of the following information, other than faults found, is included on a defects schedule?
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Programme
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Specification
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Remedial action
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Contract start date
Question 40
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Which one of the following is required when querying an incorrect delivery of timber?
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Total cost
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Order number
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Quality of timber
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Timber supplier