Building Construction

Question 1

1A roof truss is

Easy

A. a floor tile B. a triangulated frame supporting the roof C. a door D. a window

Question 2

2The horizontal timber at the apex of a pitched roof is the

Hard

A. ridge board B. rafter C. purlin D. wall plate

Question 3

3A roof with a span of 8 m and pitch of 30° has a rise of about (tan 30° ≈ 0.577)

Hard

A. 1.15 m B. 8 m C. 2.31 m D. 4.62 m

Question 4

4Timber suspended floors need underfloor ventilation to

Hard

A. attract termites B. prevent dry rot C. reduce cost D. increase heat

Question 5

5A layer of mortar laid on a concrete floor to give a level, smooth surface is a

Easy

A. screed B. lintel C. render D. DPC

Question 6

6Applying a smooth layer of mortar to a wall is

Easy

A. tiling B. grouting C. pointing D. plastering (rendering)

Question 7

7Purlins are

Easy

A. horizontal members supporting the roof covering between rafters or trusses B. floor joists C. vertical posts D. door frames

Question 8

8Plastering is applied to walls mainly to

Hard

A. support loads B. insulate electrically C. give a smooth, durable finish D. hold windows

Question 9

9A roof with slopes on all four sides is a

Hard

A. lean-to roof B. hipped roof C. flat roof D. gable roof

Question 10

10The board fixed to the ends of the rafters along the eaves is the

Easy

A. ridge B. purlin C. fascia board D. soffit only