Unit 103: Introduction to the built environment life cycle
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- Q1
Ordinances survey benchmarks can be referenced back to
The mean sea level in Newlyn in Cornwall
The mean sea level in Newquay in Cornwall
The high tide level in Newquay in Devon
The mean sea level in Newport Gwent
30s - Q2
What method is used when compass surveying
Estimating
Gastrulation
Traversing
Triangulation
30s - Q3
What is fitted to an automatic level enabling it to set itself accurately?
A counterbalance
A oscilloscope
A gyroscope
A swinging prism
30s - Q4
What is the term given to the harvested water used for flushing toilets?
Grey water
Black water
Blue water
Red water
30s - Q5
What type of glass has a reflective coating that reflects heat back into a building?
C Glass
K glass
F Glass
S Glass
30s - Q6
FIFO is used when working with what type of materials?
Combustible
Durable
Recyclable
Perishable
30s - Q7
What does SWMP stand for?
Small works monitoring programme
Site waste management plan
Site waste monitoring programme
Small works management plan
30s - Q8
What is the main purpose of having designated skips on site?
To monitor the amount of waste leaving the site
To reduce the amount of landfill taxes paid
To promote a professional corporate image
To allow for greater recycling of materials
30s - Q9
Block plans are usually drawn at what scale?
1:10
1:500
1:20
1:250
30s - Q10
Isometric projections are drawn at what angle from the horizontal base line?
30°
90°
60°
45°
30s - Q11
What is the purpose of a schedule?
It supports the programme of work recoding times taken to complete tasks
It shows all variations of joinery components available
It gives detailed information that cannot be shown on a drawing
It shows repetitive information relating to the components to be fitted
30s - Q12
Who normally employers development control officers in Wales?
DHSS
HSE
Cadw
HASWA
30s - Q13
A building control officer is responsible for ensuring that all work complies with the client’s specifications.
False
True
30s - Q14
What can be built under permitted development rights?
A new single storey building in its own plot
A two-storey extension to a single storey house
A single storey extension to a two-storey house
A new two-storey house in existing garden
30s - Q15
Is building control required when building using permitted development rights?
Yes, as all new builds require final approval
Yes, as approval is only required for small projects
No, as visits are only required during demolition
No, as only required under retrospective planning
30s