1) In a cavity wall, moisture is prevented from rising through the wall by the? a) a. Air brick b) b. Horizontal tray c) c. Damp proof course d) d. Lightweight blocks 2) What prevents moisture rising in a building from ground level? a) Damp proof membrane b) Blinding sand c) Lintels d) Wall ties 3) When building a cavity wall which one of the following components is used to increase the stability of the wall? a) Steel reinforcing b) Herringbone strutting c) Wall ties d) Lintel 4) What is the minimum height a horizontal DPC must be above ground level? a) 100mm b) 150mm c) 200mm d) 250mm 5) Which one of the following is an additive used to improve the workability of mortar? a) a. Retardant b) b. Plasticiser c) c. Cement dye d) d. Accelerant 6) What is the total area of the gable end shown in the image? a) 12m² b) 23m² c) 28m² d) 35m² 7) A ground floor load bearing wall supports the a) Foundations b) Weight above c) Oversite concrete d) Damp proof membrane 8) Non-load bearing stud partitions are required to? a) Support the floor above b) Divide up the floor space c) Distribute the weight of the roof d) Support the staircase 9) 1 litre of emulsion covers 13m². how many litres are needed for a wall with an area of 52m²? a) 2 litres b) 3 litres c) 4 litres d) 5 litres 10) When constructing a solid concrete ground floor what is the purpose of the blinding sand? a) To provide a smooth base for the hardcore b) To provide a smooth base for the DPM c) To prevent moisture rising from the ground d) To water proof the floor in case of flooding 11) Which one of the following floor components supports the floor boards? a) Joists b) Blinding sand c) Wall plate d) Sleeper wall 12) How many metres of floor boarding is required to cover the area shown? The boards are 100mm wide. a) 18m b) 90m c) 180m d) 210m 13) 80m of floor boarding is required for a job, however 5% waste has not been included. What is the total amount of boarding that needs to be ordered including waste? a) 75m b) 76m c) 84m d) 85m 14) Which type of roof has a pitch on all sides of the building? a) Flat roof b) Lean to c) Hipped d) Gable ended 15) A ridge board is used as a fixing point for the a) Eaves b) Purlins c) Rafters d) Wall plate 16) In the image, which roof component is known as the slates? a) A b) B c) C d) D 17) In construction, which job role category would an architect fall into? a) Professional b) Technician c) Trade d) General operative 18) Which one of the following would be the first point of contact for a decorator if a query arose about a task? a) Architect b) Site manager c) Trade supervisor d) Clerk of works 19) Which two of the following are both required when ordering materials from a site store? a) Type and cost b) Size and quantity c) Contact name and cost d) Contact name and size 20) Which one of the following is an advantage of communicating verbally? a) There is a record of the discussion b) It can be understood in any language c) Any queries can be asked immediately d) A signer is required for the hearing impaired 21) Which one of the following is a disadvantage of written communication? a) There is a permanent record b) It can be circulated c) It can’t be scanned and sent on d) There is no opportunity to ask questions 22) All operatives must be made aware of any changes to the a) Cost of materials b) Permits to work c) Supplier’s contact details d) Architect’s contact details 23) What is the main benefit of using positive communication with a team member? a) It minimises overtime requirements b) It ensures they work faster c) It can improve productivity d) It complies with legislation

Unit 202 Principles of Building PRT 2

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