Unit 102: Introduction to the trades in the construction and bui

Which two trades work mainly with masonry products?

• Joiner

• Bricklayer

• Plumber

• Stonemason

What is the name given to the operative that makes doors and windows?

• Carpenter

• Joiner

• Labourer

• Fitter

What is the term given to bathroom fixtures installed by a plumber? 

• Sanitary ware 

• Back boiler 

• Hardware 

• Combi boiler

What elements are air conditioning systems designed to control? 

• Temperature, humidity and sound 

• Humidity, air quality and temperature  

• Air quality, temperature and sound 

• Sound, humidity and air quality 

What trade would a gas installation engineer normally start their career as? 

• Plumber

• Electrician

• Refrigeration engineer

• Heating and ventilation engineer

What material would a plasterer repairing an internal wall in a traditional stone-built house use? 

• Cement-based render 

• Gypsum-based plaster 

• Lime-based plaster  

• Cob-based render 

Why is lime-based plaster used on traditional buildings? 

• It is cheaper than gypsum  

• It allows the building to breathe 

• It improves the U value

• It improves the R value 

What material are traditional timber partitions covered in? 

• Plasterboard 

• Wattle and daub

• Lath and plaster 

• Hardboard  

What two purposes was lead traditionally used for? 

• Flashings

• Cables

• Pipes

• Window stays

Why was slate regularly used to construct external walls in North Wales? 

• It is easier to work than stone 

• It has a soft creamy texture 

• It is locally sourced 

• It is cheaper than bricks