UNIT : Floors Quiz

What calculation skill is emphasized in the learning material?

• Calculating the weight of timber used in floor boarding.

• Calculating the linear quantity of floor boarding to cover an irregular shaped area.

• Calculating the number of nails required for floor boarding.

• Calculating the amount of varnish needed for a timber floor.

What is a floor defined as in construction terms?

• A vertical barrier designed to separate spaces

• A level surface area within a construction suitable for, and capable of supporting, the load it is designed to carry

• The external covering of a building

• A decorative surface applied to the exterior of a building

Which materials may be used for constructing floors according to the text?

• Wood and glass

• Timber, concrete, or other materials

• Steel and plastic

• Bricks and mortar

What will the design of a floor depend on?

• The color preferences of the designer

• The type of building and its intended use

• The availability of construction materials

• The weather conditions in the area

What does the text imply about the relationship between timber floors and timber flat roofs?

• They are completely different with no shared principles.

• They have different terminology and construction principles.

• They share many construction principles and terminology.

• They are both unsuitable for industrial use.

What is the purpose of a wall plate in construction?

• To support the roof

• To be bedded on top of the support walls and to which the joist ends are fixed

• To provide a damp proof course

• To allow air to pass through

What is a DPC in construction terminology?

• A metal frame supporting joists

• A type of air brick

• A brickwork material that prevents moisture passage

• A cross-section size specification

What is the difference between a wall plate and a wall bearer?

• A wall bearer is used to allow air to pass through, while a wall plate is not

• A wall bearer is fixed to a wall face by bolts, while a wall plate is bedded on top of support walls

• A wall plate is a damp proof course, while a wall bearer is not

• There is no difference; they are the same

What is the function of an air brick?

• To support the end of a joist

• To provide a damp proof course

• To allow air to pass through

• To fix to a wall face by bolts

What is a joist hanger used for in construction?

• To prevent moisture from passing through

• To allow air to pass through

• To support the end of a joist

• To bed on top of support walls