U6 SP

What is the purpose of using scale drawings in construction?

• To show dimensions and positions

• To calculate CO2 emissions

• To measure distances accurately

• To regulate construction tolerances

What is the danger of everyone using different units of measurement in construction?

• Component parts will not fit together

• Inability to determine quantities of materials for planning and costing

• All of the above

• Inconsistency will lead to an inability to work with others

What is the purpose of a laser distance measure in construction?

• To calculate the whole life carbon footprint of a building

• To obtain precise angular measurements

• To monitor the quality of indoor air

• To measure distances accurately

What is the Imperial measurement system based on?

• All of the above

• Unusual base items such as barleycorns

• Metric system

• Objects and varied base items

What is the aim of construction tolerances?

• To permit deviation from perfect

• To measure distances accurately

• To regulate CO2 emissions

• To monitor the quality of indoor air

What is the purpose of BS1192 in construction?

• To obtain precise angular measurements

• To provide a template for common naming conventions

• To measure distances accurately

• To calculate the whole life carbon footprint of a building

What is the danger of under- or overestimating in construction?

• Inability to determine quantities of materials for planning and costing

• Component parts will not fit together

• Inconsistency will lead to an inability to work with others

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a theodolite in construction?

• To measure distances accurately

• To obtain precise angular measurements

• To monitor the quality of indoor air

• To calculate the whole life carbon footprint of a building

What is the CO2 measured in using infrared CO2 sensors?

• Meters and centimeters

• Parts per million (ppm) and percentage (%) concentration

• Yards and barleycorns

• Feet and inches

What is the purpose of NDIR gas sensors in construction?

• To calculate the whole life carbon footprint of a building

• To monitor the quality of indoor air

• To measure distances accurately

• To obtain precise angular measurements