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1. Point out the correct answer (s): Flat roofs…
a) They are actually flat; their slopes must be 0%
b) They need a layer with a low slope
c) They need a waterproof membrane
2. Which system (in picture) is called an inverted roof?
a) A
b) B
c) Both of them
d) None of them
3. How can you define this system (in a picture)?
a. A pitched roof covered with sheet metal over a continuous support
b. A pitched roof cladded with a corrugated rigid sheet metal by freestanding panels
c. A pitched roof cladded with clay tiles
d. A pitched roof covered with wooden shingles
e. Flat roof
4. Which of these characteristics defines layer 4 (blue)?
a) Thermal inertia
b) Thermal insulation
5. Which of these characteristics defines layer 1 (in picture)?
a. Waterproofing
b. Insulation
c. Solar radiation reflective coating
d. High thermal expansion
e. Thermal inertia
1. An interior wall made with Laminated Gypsum Board System frequently uses rock wool panels as:
a) Thermal insulation
b) Acoustic absorption
c) Waterproof barrier
d) Fire protection
2. Is quick installation one of the advantages of Plasterboard Systems?
a) True
b) False
3.Elastic tapes should be used in the joints between partition elements and structural elements, to avoid the transmission of sound.
a) True
b) False
4. Partition walls usually have a lower level of features than façades.
a) True
b) False
5. Generally partitions are not structural, but they brace other building elements and -directly and/or indirectly- receive mechanical actions.
a) True
b) False
1. According to various studies of the proportions of the human body, those stairs whose tread (T) and riser (R) dimensions are likely to be both safe and comfortable, fit the formula:
a) R + T = 63 cm
b) 2R + T = 63 cm
c) R + 2T = 63 cm
d) 2R + 2T = 63 cm
2. Step height should…
a) not exceed 16 cm.
b) be between 16 and 19 cm.
c) not less than 20 cm in private residential stairs, or 18 cm in other stairs.
4. The tread depth should be…
a) at least 30 cm
b) at least 21 cm and at most 37 cm
c) at most 25 cm
5. Which of these stairways look like more comfortable:
a) Tread = 20cm; Riser 22 cm
b) Tread = 25cm; Riser = 19cm
c)Tread = 30 cm; Riser = 17 cm
6. Providing a landing in necessary where …- (more than one option is true)-
a) There are more than 18 steps
b) There is a vertical distance highest than 3.6 m
c) There is access to a room or any space through a door
7. Which nosing do you choose like a safer design?
a) A
b) B
c) Both in the same way
8 Which balustrades do you choose because of safety?
a) A
b) B
c) Either of them
9. Ramps provide smooth, slow ascent or descent that can be traversed at any length of stride, or even by a wheelchair or baby carriage, however…
a) … The ratio of run to rise for a ramp is very large – ramps occupy a large amount of space in a building.
b) … ramps aren’t particularly effective in exhibit spaces, theaters, and arenas where large crowds must be accommodated.
c) … very smooth ramps induce a mincing gait that feels ridiculously inefficient.
10. What properties (several of them are possibly true) do you look upon as significant in stairs flooring?
a) Color
b) Texture
c) Lighting
d) Flatness
e) Grip
11. Circulation Systems must be designed according to building regulations. In this way…
a) Emergency stairs will usually demand stricter requirements
b) Non – emergency stairs will usually demand stricter requirements.
c) Stairs for maintenance will usually demand stricter requirements.
1. Which pictures show a Raised Access Flooring system?
a) A
b) A + B
c) C
d) All of them
e) None of them
2.Tick all true sentences about Raised Access Flooring:
a) It is a good system for crossing installations through the building.
b) It may cause additional problems in case of a fire
c) it makes the building services easier to check
3. Which pictures show a Suspended Ceiling system?
a) A
b) B
c) A + C
d) All of them
e) None of them
4. Tick all true sentences about Suspended Ceiling
a) it is a good system for installations going across the building, specially lighting.
b) It may cause additional problems in case of a fire
c) If it is well designing, it may solve additional problems on room acoustics
5. The same level of requirements (fire protection, water resistance, durability…) should be achieved in joints materials as it is in tiles.
a) True
b) False
6. Among other things, the adequate width of joints between tiles depends on the tile material, and the joint fill material depend on the gap between tile.
a) True
b) False
7. Plaster is a continuous finish generally made from gypsum that is spread onto interior walls and ceilings to form a hard-smooth surface
a) True
b) False
8. Renders are frequently made of cement, lime or polymer mortars.
a) True
b) False
9. Mortar is stony material, and so it has a very low resistance to tensile stresses. That is the reason why sometimes fibers are added.
a) True
b) False
10. A layer of self-leveling concrete -as an under coat for installing an interior floor covering- is able to facilitate the construction process
a) True
b) False
