Past Papers

Question 1

Advantages of roof trusses

Answer 1

Strength
Cost effective

Question 2

Four ingredients of oil paint

Answer 2

Pigment
Binders
Solvents
Additive

Question 3

Four reasons of hoarding a building site

Answer 3

Protection of materials
Protection of public
General security
Reduction of interference and interruptions

Question 4

6 different types of floor finishes

Answer 4

Tiles
Carpet
Laminate
Wax
Varnish
Marble

Question 5

3 reasons for striping a building site

Answer 5

Preparing a stable foundation
Unearthing potential hazard
Saving useable material

Question 6

Three functions of foundation

Answer 6

Provide stability for the structure
Provide a base for the building
To erupt movement of soil

Question 7

Five properties of plastic used in the construction industry

Answer 7

Light weight
Durability
Cost effective
Recyclability
Flexibility

Question 8

Five uses of plastic in building construction

Answer 8

Floor covering
Seals
Pipe
Cables
Insulation

Question 9

Use of concrete

Answer 9

Used in foundation

Question 10

Use of motar

Answer 10

Used in binding building blocks

Question 11

Three characteristics of aggregate used in concrete

Answer 11

Clean,strong particles ,hard