1) Which of the following best describes a sole trader in the construction industry? a) A private client commissioning housing work b) A group of investors running multiple sites c) A partnership between two national contractors d) A self-employed individual completing small domestic projects 2) A major contractor would most likely undertake which of the following? a) Domestic painting and decorating b) Construction of a motorway bridge or office block c) Maintenance of a small retail unit d) Internal refurbishment of a private house 3) A commercial client typically commissions projects such as: a) Offices, warehouses, or distribution hubs b) Housing for local authorities c) Public-sector schools and hospitals d) Private domestic extensions 4) Before a company signs a contract, it should mainly consider: a) The weather forecast for the construction period b) The client’s preferred décor style c) The workforce’s skills, finance, and equipment availability d) The distance to the nearest supplier 5) The building control officer has the authority to: a) Manage day-to-day site operations b) Write financial reports for the developer c) Approve or reject work that fails to meet building regulations d) Decide planning permission outcomes 6) The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for: a) Approving architectural drawings b) Certifying energy-efficient materials c) Setting local council budgets d) Enforcing safety legislation and inspections on construction sites 7) A retrofit project is best described as: a) Demolishing an old building to construct a new one b) Installing new systems or upgrades into an existing building c) Relocating a completed building to a new site d) Completing unfinished domestic extensions 8) Technological innovation has influenced construction through: a) Reduction in the need for training and standards b) Greater reliance on manual drawings c) Use of virtual-reality design and modular building methods d) Elimination of factory-based components 9) The Climate Change Act 2008 requires construction firms to: a) Meet legally defined carbon-reduction targets through sustainable practices b) Increase overall material use to support growth c) Focus only on short-term financial performance d) Work exclusively on renewable-energy projects 10) Large-scale infrastructure schemes such as HS2 can lead to: a) Reduced local investment and regeneration b) Fewer opportunities for specialist training c) Elimination of subcontracting work d) Job creation for SMEs but also regional labour shortages

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