AY2122 CON4122 Quiz

1) Which of the following is NOT the purpose of site formation?
a) To prevent the underground water seeping into the basement

b) To accommodate the buildings with other related facilities within the site area
c) To form the land to the required orientation, shapes and levels
d) To provide the required back-up facilities for construction works
2) Which of the following is NOT the works for site formation?

a) Site clearance
b) Slope stabilization
c) Retaining wall construction
d) Structural strengthening
3) Which of the following is the type of retaining wall?

a) Concrete block wall
b) Brick wall
c) Anchored wall
d) Plasterboard wall
4) Which of the following is NOT the advantage of using Modular Integrated Construction?
a) Reduce construction waste
b) Improve the working environment in construction site
c) Enhance site safety
d) Lengthen the working programme
5) On grade slab is the floor slab resting on the soil. Which of the following layer(s)
comprise(s) on subgrade?
a) Concrete slab
b) Floor screed
c) Hardcore
d) All of the above
6) Thermal insulation is one of the functions of external wall in order to maintain the internal
condition. It can be achieved by:
a) Increase the wall thickness
b) Minimize the wall thickness
c) Install built-in heater inside the wall
d) Formation of wall opening
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7) Which of the following is the purpose of staircase?
a) To provide weather resistance
b) To enclose the space
c) To improve the physical properties such as thermal insulation and fire resistance
d) To provide a suitable means of escape in case of fire
8) According to Building Regulation, the height of riser and width of tread shall be:
a) Tread > 225 mm; Riser > 175 mm
b) Tread > 225 mm; Riser < 175 mm
c) Tread < 225 mm; Riser >175 mm
d) Riser > 225 mm; Tread < 175 mm
9) According to Building Regulation, the clear height and width of staircase shall be:
a) Headroom > 2000 mm; width < 900 mm
b) Headroom < 2000 mm; width > 900 mm
c) Headroom > 2000 mm; width > 900 mm
d) Headroom < 2000 mm; width < 900 mm
10) Who will be responsible for quality control on site in construction industry?
a) Building Services Inspector
b) Clerk of Works
c) Sub-contractor
d) All of above
11) What are the 4 steps for process improvement and problem solving in quality management
system?
a) Plan-Try-Do-Act
b) Plan-Do-Check-Act
c) Identify-Evaluate-Change-Act
d) Plan-Act-Do-Check
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AY 2021/22 Semester 2 Final Test
12) Which of the following is NOT related to quality audit in QMS?
a) Quality auditing can relate to the quality of a product, process or system.
b) It is usually carried out on a periodic basis and involves independent and systematic
examination of actions that influence quality.
c) They are method statements which make reference to relevant specification
documents.
d) The object is to ascertain compliance with the implementation of the quality system or
contract requirement.
13) Which of the following is classified as dry finishes?

a) Emulsion paint to wall
b) Plastering to ceiling
c) Wooden panel to wall
d) Cement sand screeding to floor
14) Which of the following is the common quality problem for Architect and Contractor?
a) Making excessive changes to the details of the design during construction
b) Poor staff training
c) Lack of buildability of the design produced
d) Lack of teamwork and direction in contractors' organizations
15) Which of the following is NOT the design consideration for paving?
a) Light reflection from paving
b) Gradients, cross-falls and contours
c) Paving construction
d) Thermal insulation
16) What is the staircase described below if this staircase has no trimmer or edge beam?
a) Scissors stair
b) String stair
c) Cranked slab stair
d) Cantilever stair

17) Which of the following is NOT the functional requirement for roof?
a) To enclose the space
b) To provide weather resistance
c) To separate the lower floor and upper floor
d) To provide fire protection
18) What are the challenges in construction industry in recent years?

a) Shortage and ageing of the labour force affecting productivity
b) High construction cost
c) Demands for better safety, quality, and environmental friendliness in construction
d) All of above
19) Foundations can be broadly classified as:

a) Diaphragm wall and sheet pile
b) Friction and end-bearing pile
c) Displacement and replacement pile
d) Shallow and deep foundation
20) Structural forms of high-rise buildings are designed to withstand the loads due to
a) Dead loads
b) Live loads
c) Wind loads
d) All of above
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1) Which of the following is NOT the purpose of site formation?

a) To prevent the underground water seeping into the basement

2) Which of the following is NOT the works for site formation?

3) Which of the following is the type of retaining wall?

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13) Which of the following is classified as dry finishes?

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18) What are the challenges in construction industry in recent years?

19) Foundations can be broadly classified as:

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