CORE 04, Information, Quantities and Communication

What does a block plan show?

• Local boundaries and roads

• The construction site and its surrounding areas

• Elements and components

• Construction details

Which type of construction drawings show the different faces or views of an object?

• Orthographic

• Section

• Elevation

• Plan

If an innaccurate estimate is given to a client, which of the following would be a likely outcome for the company concerned?

• It would win the contract

• It would/could lose money

• It would charge extra on the final bill to compensate

• It will not win the contract

Which of the following is a bid for a fixed amount of work in competition with other companies?

• Estimate

• Quotation

• Tender

• Invoice

Which scale would NOT be used on a construction drawing?

• 1:5

• 1:10

• 1:300

• 1:500

What does a specification set out?

• The position of the building

• The types of foundations, walls and components

• The length of time the project should take

• Penalty deadlines

Which contract document would be used to find the type of door that is required for a new building?

• Tender

• Quote

• Estimate

• Schedule

Which of the following would be a likely outcome of poor comminication?

• An operative gets the job completed on time

• Work is carried out effectively

• It could lead to a costly mistake

• Everyone knows what has to be done

Some contracts state that if a deadline is missed a fine has to be paid. What are these called?

• Terms and conditions

• Wastege

• Penalty clause

• Critical date payment

If you had 5 workmen/women being paid £25 per hour and they were working for 4 hours, what would be the total labour cost?

• £125.00

• £250.00

• £400.00

• £500.00