Question 1
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1. Which of the following is not an information source used in construction?
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a. Advertisements
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b. Drawing
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c. Schedule
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d. Specification
Question 2
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2. Which of the following is not found on a drawing?
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a. Scale
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b. Hatchings
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c. Window style
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d. Symbols
Question 3
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3.Which is the best method of relaying information to the workforce?
Question 4
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4.Which of the following is used to insulate solid floors?
Question 5
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5.Which of the following can be used to make houses more water efficient?
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a. Grey water harvesting
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b. Rain water harvesting
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c. Push-handle taps
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d. All of the above
Question 6
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6.Which of the following is not an environmentally friendly building material?
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a. Managed timber (FSC)
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b. Bricks
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c. Sheep’s wool
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d. Lime
Question 7
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7.What eco-friendly material can houses be built from instead of bricks?
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a. Concrete
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b. Metal
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c. Blocks
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d. Stone
Question 8
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8.Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when selecting foundations?
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a. Roof covering type
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b. Ground conditions
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c. Type of building
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d. Purpose of building
Question 9
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9.Which of the following is a type of foundation?
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a. Strip
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b. Raft
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c. Pile
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d. All of the above
Question 10
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10.Which foundation would be used to construct a house on flat land with good soil?
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a. Stepped
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b. Pile
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c. Pad
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d. Strip
Question 11
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11.Which foundation would be used when constructing a house on poor soil?
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a. Strip
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b. Pad
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c. Raft
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d. Wide strip
Question 12
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12.What factors need to be considered when excavating for foundations?
Question 13
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13.Which of the following is not a component of an internal wall?
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a. Wall ties
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b. Timber
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c. Plasterboard
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d. Plaster
Question 14
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14.What does DPC stand for?
Question 15
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15.What is the purpose of DPC?
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a. Prevent rising damp
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b. Prevent rising rain
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c. Prevent rising earth
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d. Prevent rising draft
Question 16
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16.Which of the following is not a type of brick bonding?
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a. Flemish
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b. English
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c. Stretcher
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d. Dutch
Question 17
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17.Which of the following is not a component of a solid floor?
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a. Hardcore
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b. Damp proof course
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c. Concrete
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d. Insulation
Question 18
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18.What type of sand is used for blinding hardcore in a solid floor?
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a. Sharp sand
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b. Building sand
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c. Beach sand
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d. Aggregate sand
Question 19
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19.Which of the following roof types is used when there is no brick gable?
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a. Mono pitch
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b. Lean to
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c. Valley
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d. Hip
Question 20
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20.Which of the following is a professional job role in construction?
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a. Site Manager
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b. Labourer
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c. Architect
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d. Carpenter