Question 1
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1. On a scale of 1:50, what does 50mm represent?
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a. 1500mm
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b. 2000mm
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c. 2500mm
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d. 3000mm
Question 2
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2. What is the scale used on a block plan?
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a. 1:1
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b. 1:50
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c. 1:100
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d. 1:2500
Question 3
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3. Hatchings are used to identify which of the following?
Question 4
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4. Why are symbols used on drawings and plans?
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a. To represent different materials and components
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b. To help operatives understand drawings
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c. To make drawings more interesting to look at
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d. To avoid the used of technical jargon
Question 5
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5. Which material is used to reduce energy in a building?
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a. Insulation
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b. Wallpaper
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c. Plaster
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d. Paint
Question 6
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6. Which of the following tasks is not determined by a datum?
Question 7
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7. Which material is not used in concrete foundations?
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a. Aggregates
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b. Sand
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c. Cement
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d. Hardcore
Question 8
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8. What does the acronym DPM stand for?
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a. Damp proof membrane
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b. Damp preventing membrane
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c. Damp proofing material
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d. Damp preventing material
Question 9
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9. What is the formula for calculating foundations?
Question 10
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10. What does DPC stand for?
Question 11
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11. Which of the following is used as a final finish on internal walling?
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a. Paint
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b. Render
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c. Plasterboard
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d. Artex
Question 12
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12. What is the formula for calculating the area of a wall?
Question 13
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13. Which is the correct sequence for painting a newly plastered internal wall?
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a. Mist coat, prepare wall, top coat, undercoat
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b. Prepare wall, top coat, mist coat, undercoat
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c. Prepare wall, mist coat, undercoat, top coat
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d. Prepare wall, undercoat, top coat, mist coat,
Question 14
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14. Which of the following is not a component of a solid concrete floor?
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a. Cement
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b. Sand
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c. Reinforcement
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d. Damp proof course
Question 15
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15. What is the ratio for mixing mortar?
Question 16
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16. A flat roof has a pitch no more than:
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a. 5º
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b. 10º
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c. 15º
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d. 20º
Question 17
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17. What are lean-to roofs are generally used on?
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a. Small, double-storey buildings
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b. Small, single-storey extensions
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c. Large, double-storey buildings
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d. Large, double-storey extensions
Question 18
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18. Hip roofs are erected when there is no:
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a. Wall plate
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b. Windows
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c. Valley
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d. Gable
Question 19
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19. What is the method used to calculate fascia?
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a. Linear
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b. Area
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c. Volume
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d. Cubic meters
Question 20
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20. Which of the following is a disadvantage of written communication?
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a. Messages can be rewritten
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b. Written messages can be kept or recorded
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c. It can be lost
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d. They can be distributed to many people