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Level 1 Unit 101 practice test
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11. On a scale of 1:50, what does 50mm represent?
- Aa. 1500mm
- Bb. 2000mm
- Cc. 2500mm
- Dd. 3000mm
22. What is the scale used on a block plan?
- Aa. 1:1
- Bb. 1:50
- Cc. 1:100
- Dd. 1:2500
33. Hatchings are used to identify which of the following?
- Aa. Air vents
- Bb. Brickwork and blockwork
- Cc. Stairs
- Dd. Voids
44. Why are symbols used on drawings and plans?
- Aa. To represent different materials and components
- Bb. To help operatives understand drawings
- Cc. To make drawings more interesting to look at
- Dd. To avoid the used of technical jargon
55. Which material is used to reduce energy in a building?
- Aa. Insulation
- Bb. Wallpaper
- Cc. Plaster
- Dd. Paint
66. Which of the following tasks is not determined by a datum?
- Aa. Window cill heights
- Bb. Finished floor level
- Cc. Foundations
- Dd. Setting out roof trusses
77. Which material is not used in concrete foundations?
- Aa. Aggregates
- Bb. Sand
- Cc. Cement
- Dd. Hardcore
88. What does the acronym DPM stand for?
- Aa. Damp proof membrane
- Bb. Damp preventing membrane
- Cc. Damp proofing material
- Dd. Damp preventing material
99. What is the formula for calculating foundations?
- Aa. Length x width
- Bb. 2 (length x width x depth
- Cc. Length x width x depth
- Dd. 2 (length x width)
1010. What does DPC stand for?
- Aa. Damp preventing course
- Bb. Damp proof course
- Cc. Damp proof cill
- Dd. Damp preventing cement
1111. Which of the following is used as a final finish on internal walling?
- Aa. Paint
- Bb. Render
- Cc. Plasterboard
- Dd. Artex
1212. What is the formula for calculating the area of a wall?
- Aa. Length x height
- Bb. Length x height x depth
- Cc. 2 (Length x height x depth)
- Dd. 2 (Length x height)
1313. Which is the correct sequence for painting a newly plastered internal wall?
- Aa. Mist coat, prepare wall, top coat, undercoat
- Bb. Prepare wall, top coat, mist coat, undercoat
- Cc. Prepare wall, mist coat, undercoat, top coat
- Dd. Prepare wall, undercoat, top coat, mist coat,
1414. Which of the following is not a component of a solid concrete floor?
- Aa. Cement
- Bb. Sand
- Cc. Reinforcement
- Dd. Damp proof course
1515. What is the ratio for mixing mortar?
- Aa. 1 aggregate x 4 sand
- Bb. 4 cement x 1 sand
- Cc. 4 sand x 1 cement
- Dd. 1 aggregate x 4 cement
1616. A flat roof has a pitch no more than:
- Aa. 5º
- Bb. 10º
- Cc. 15º
- Dd. 20º
1717. What are lean-to roofs are generally used on?
- Aa. Small, double-storey buildings
- Bb. Small, single-storey extensions
- Cc. Large, double-storey buildings
- Dd. Large, double-storey extensions
1818. Hip roofs are erected when there is no:
- Aa. Wall plate
- Bb. Windows
- Cc. Valley
- Dd. Gable
1919. What is the method used to calculate fascia?
- Aa. Linear
- Bb. Area
- Cc. Volume
- Dd. Cubic meters
2020. Which of the following is a disadvantage of written communication?
- Aa. Messages can be rewritten
- Bb. Written messages can be kept or recorded
- Cc. It can be lost
- Dd. They can be distributed to many people
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