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Principles of Construction Level 1

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  • Q1
    Which one of the following identifies constructional changes
    Specification
    Method Statement
    Programe of Work
    Variation Order
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  • Q2
    Using a scale of 1:10, a 10mm line would represent
    10m
    10mm
    10mm
    1m
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  • Q3
    Which one of the following be used to determine a building height above sea level.
    Building Line
    Finished Floor Level
    Frontage Line
    Temporary Bench Mark
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  • Q4
    Which one of the following is a means of water harvesting?
    Smaller WC Cistern
    Reuse of Sewage
    Restriction of Water Taps
    Use of storage butts
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  • Q5
    1. On a scale of 1:50, what does 50mm represent?
    3000mm
    c. 2500mm
    1500mm
    2000mm
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  • Q6
    What is the scale used on a block plan?
    1:100
    1:1
    1:50
    1:2500
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  • Q7
    Hatchings are used to identify which of the following?
    Stairs
    Brickwork and blockwork
    VOids
    Air Vents
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  • Q8
    Why are symbols used on drawings and plans?
    To represent different materials and components
    To avoid the used of technical jargon
    To make drawings more interesting to look at
    To help operatives understand drawings
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  • Q9
    Which material is used to reduce energy in a building?
    Plaster
    Wallpaper
    Paint
    Insulation
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  • Q10
    Which of the following tasks is not determined by a datum?
    Foundations
    Window cill heights
    Setting out roof trusses
    Finished floor level
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  • Q11
    Which material is not used in concrete foundations?
    Hardcore
    Sand
    Aggregates
    Cement
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  • Q12
    What does the acronym DPM stand for?
    Damp preventing membrane
    Damp proofing material
    Damp preventing material
    Damp proof membrane
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  • Q13
    What is the formula for calculating foundations?
    Length x width x depth
    2 (length x width x depth)
    2 (length x width)
    Length x width
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  • Q14
    What does DPC stand for?
    Damp preventing cement
    Damp proof cill
    Damp proof course
    Damp preventing course
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  • Q15
    Which of the following is used as a final finish on internal walling?
    Render
    Plasterboard
    Artex
    Paint
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  • Q16
    What is the formula for calculating the area of a wall?
    2 (Length x height x depth)
    Length x height x depth
    2 (Length x height)
    Length x height
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  • Q17
    Which is the correct sequence for painting a newly plastered internal wall?
    Prepare wall, mist coat, undercoat, top coat
    Mist coat, prepare wall, top coat, undercoat
    Prepare wall, undercoat, top coat, mist coat,
    Prepare wall, top coat, mist coat, undercoat
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  • Q18
    Which of the following is not a component of a solid concrete floor?
    Cement
    Sand
    Reinforcement
    Damp proof course
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  • Q19
    What is the ratio for mixing mortar?
    4 sand x 1 cement
    1 aggregate x 4 sand
    1 aggregate x 4 cement
    4 cement x 1 sand
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  • Q20
    A flat roof has a pitch no more than:
    20º
    15º
    10º
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