Applied Technology

Question 1

1A damp-proof course (DPC) in a wall prevents

Easy

A. termites only B. cracks from heat C. noise D. moisture rising from the ground

Question 2

2A foundation that covers the whole area of a building, used on weak soils, is a

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A. stepped foundation B. strip foundation C. raft foundation D. pad foundation

Question 3

3A pile foundation transfers loads to

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A. deeper firm strata B. nearby buildings C. the roof D. the surface only

Question 4

4Formwork in concrete work is used to

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A. cure bricks B. cut steel C. hold wet concrete in shape until it hardens D. mix concrete

Question 5

5Formwork is

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A. a floor tile B. a permanent wall C. a temporary mould into which concrete is poured D. a roof covering

Question 6

6A continuous strip of concrete under a load-bearing wall is a

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A. pile foundation B. strip foundation C. raft foundation D. pad foundation

Question 7

7A pad foundation supports

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A. a long wall B. nothing C. an individual column D. the whole building as one slab

Question 8

8Blinding concrete is a

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A. roof screed B. paving slab C. thin layer of weak concrete at the bottom of a foundation trench D. wall plaster

Question 9

9Releasing agents are applied to formwork to

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A. speed up setting B. prevent concrete sticking to it C. add strength D. colour the concrete