MEASUREMENT

What is the purpose of quantity measurement in construction projects?

• To calculate the cost of materials

• To determine the timeline of the project

• To perform quality control

• To assess the safety measures

What are the basic stationeries needed to perform measurement?

• Ruler, Notebook, Calculator

• Graph paper, Highlighter, Pen

• Protractor, Compass, Eraser

• Scale Ruler, Calculator, Colour pencil

What is the main purpose of the 'Dimension Column' in the taking-off paper?

• To indicate the deduction in the calculation

• To record the measurements of the work item

• To annotate extra information about the work item

• To calculate the total quantity of work items

What is the unit of measurement for area in the 'Dimension Column'?

• Meter (m)

• Number (No.)

• Square Meter (m2)

• Cubic Meter (m3)

What is the purpose of 'Deduction' in the measurement process?

• To calculate the total quantity of work items

• To add extra measurements to the work item

• To indicate the deduction in the calculation

• To cancel the calculated work items

What is the recommended procedure for altering or cancelling a calculation in the taking-off paper?

• Write 'NIL' in the squaring column beside the incorrect dimension

• Erase the original figure and rewrite the new dimension

• Cross out the incorrect dimension and write the new one next to it

• Use correction fluid to cover the incorrect dimension

What is the purpose of the 'Taking Off List' in the measurement process?

• To provide a summary of the work items that need to be measured

• To indicate the deduction in the calculation

• To annotate extra information about the work item

• To record the final quantity of work items

What is the best practice for performing manual taking procedures for taking-off?

• Have messy and unclear handwriting

• Leave no space in between each measurement

• Avoid being systematic and organized

• Use a ruler to draw straight lines for measurements

What is the main purpose of the 'Squaring Column' in the taking-off paper?

• To annotate extra information about the work item

• To record the measurements of the work item

• To calculate each dimension and sum up the total of the work items

• To indicate the deduction in the calculation

What is the unit of measurement for volume in the 'Dimension Column'?

• Number (No.)

• Meter (m)

• Square Meter (m2)

• Cubic Meter (m3)