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1
what is the best way to keep people out of a drainage area ?
safety signs
cones and tape
strips of hardboard
security fencing
2
which of the following is the most suitable for supporting an excavation
paving slabs
chipboard
5mm sheet steel
trench box
3
hatchings and symbols are used on drawings
so the documents can be shared with other projects
so that they meet local planning requirments
to aviod the need for lots of written descriptions
to make them easier to replicate
4
so that all operatives are aware of operating equpment what colour is used to show 110v power sources
yellow
black
orange
red
5
what is the minumum depth of granular materials that should be used to bed pipe on
150mm
200mm
50mm
100mm
6
a schedule is used alongside working drawings because
planning permission cannot be granted without them
drawings alone do not contain all the information to complete the project
schedule explains the symbols and hatchings used on drawings
they are both needed by building control
7
concrete that has a tamped finish has which appearance
rough
brushed
smooth
uneven
8
which of the following acronyms refers to legislation relating to dangerous substances.
LOLER
DSE REGULATIONS
CDM REGULATIONS
COSHH REGULATIONS
9
if after measuring an area you calculate that you need to join two geomembranes how is this best completed
using self tapping
heavy duty staples
using a bed of mortar
thermal welding
10
when measuring and marking geomembraine where would you find out the required overlap
the programme of works
the schedule
manufacturer's information
the risk assessment
11
denis noble is the top trainer in greenmight
True
False
12
if a drawing has been alterered how can you tell if the one you are working from is the most up to date version
the scale and the dimensions
the name of the draughtsperson
the drawing number and date
the drawing title and labels
13
information about the safe working load for a platform would be found on the
method statement
programme of works
job specification
manufacturers technical information
14
as well as minimising an enviroment impact ,which one of these materials could be used for drainage
non permeable materials
permeable materials
organic materials
fresh top soil
15
which of these could be defined a confined space
a room with no windows
a place with limited access
a chamber with a lid
a place which is substantially enclosed
16
the primary reason for supporting an excavation is to stop
access by the general public
the side collapsing
water collecting at the base
strikes on underground utillies
17
the results from using a cable avoidance equipment are used to help complete which document
programme of works
confined spaces emergency plan
timesheet
permit to dig
18
what document would you need to read to see how to carry out a task
toolbox talk
method statement
risk assessment
induction breifing
19
regulations have been put in place reguarding asbestos so that
new asbestos is installed safely
all asbestos is removed from buildings
old asbestos is removed safely
only white asbestos is used on site
20
is it possible to build on flood plains
no
yes providing the removal of excess water is incorporated in the design
yes providing everyone is aware
yes with the landowner's consent
21
before using a piece of plant you must ensure
the site manager is informed about the task taking place
it has been checked and the correct paperwork is in place
the weather conditions are dry
there is electricity on site
22
which of the following methods would give you the most accurate ratio and consistent mortar
measured by bucket and mixed by a mechanical mixer
measured by shovel and mixed by a mechanical mixer
measured by bucket and mixed by hand
measured by shovel and mixed by hand
23
in general it is advised that a 110mm drainage is laid to a fall of
1 in 20
1 in 30
1 in 50
1 in 40
24
hazardous substances such as chemicals can be identified as they should be
stored in the site office
kept in metal containers
contained in plastic bottles
clearly labelled
25
what is the maximum depth you can set a narrow inspection chamber
605mm
500mm
600mm
595mm
26
how can contamination of sand be minimised prior to its use on site
locate on a firm substrate
put it on a grassed area
place on a soft substrate
spary with water
27
building information modelling system (bim)will help when there are problems with the drainage system blocking on site
bim will show plans and specifacations for easier access to the problem
bim will show the access points
bim will show the specifcation of the drainage
bim shows the plan of the drainage
28
which specific role is required when moving plant or machinery
technical expert
vehicle banksman
communications specialist
experienced team leader
29
in the summer months which action should be taken when curing concrete
once it is placed leave it
spray it with a tack coat
cover it with tarpaulin
wet it frequently and cover it
30
keeping a construction tidy is important as it can
make extra jobs
help prevent fires
create overtime
make equipment last longer
31
why are soft landscapes left slightly proud of exsisting ground level when they are being reinstated
to allow the reinstatement to settle
to avoid having to use barriers and signage
to reconise where the work has taken place
so it can be used as a flower bed
32
recomended control measure to avoid the risk of damaging gas pipe during excavations is to not use mechanical excavators
within 1000mm of the service
after the first 300mm of the dig above the service
within 500mm of the services
above it unless the cat shows it is 500mm deep
33
which of the following is the main risk to health from the dust created by cutting paving slabs
silcosis
weils disease
crush injuries
arthritis
34
what is a green field site
area adjacent to a road
a site previously built on
a site without previous buildings on it
a park
35
when installing modular paving which weather conditions can cause the materials to become contaminated
hot and sunny weather
cold dry weather
damp wet weather
warm still weather
36
the main reason of installing a geomembraine is to control the movement of
soils
plant
concrete
reinforcements
37
what service would you associate with yellow ducting or marker tape
gas
electricity
fibreoptic cable
water
38
which brick bond is used to construct inspection chambers
header
stretcher
english
flemish
39
when constructing new houses near landfill sites which of these barriers need to be installed
radiation barriers
filtration barriers
radon barriers
tidal barriers
40
why would using local resources of materials help the enviroment
reducing transport cost
increasing labour cost
cut down on waste
providing local jobs
41
prior to excavating what piece of equipment should be used to check for buried services
metal detector
pat kit
air compressor
cat & genie
42
which of the following would be the most suitable for cutting a geomembrane
hand saw
cut off saw
trowel
knife
43
conducting a risk assessment helps for
locate the nearest doctor
calculate the amount of materials required
assess the hazards involved in the task
find the nearest hospital
44
the typical rocker pipe lengths are between 300mm and 600mm in plastic pvc pipe
False
True
45
inhailing dust when cutting blocks and paving slabs may cause
ear or eye infections
stained skin and coughs
dermatitis or skin cancer
lung damage and disease
46
when dismantling access equipment ladders should be stored
hoizontally supported in at least 3 places
on the ground
leaning aginst a wall
at a 75 degree angle
47
when working to ensure that the sub-base is laid level ,which piece of equipment is most accurate
boat level
laser level
dumpy level
hydraulic level
48
where can an operative find information on the procedures to safely install and use trench support systems
pre-use checklist
risk assessment
method statement
permit to dig
49
if the compacted sub-base layer is to high for the paving and its bedding layer what action should you take
excavate all re-level and compact
excavate all replace with concrete and compact
excavate to remove excess materials / re-level / and compact
excavate all replace with new and compact
50
if the information on a drawing is different to the specifacation what action should you take
use the information in specification as it is more accurate
report the problem and wait for clarifcation
use the information in the drawing as it is more reliable
folllow whichever document has the later version number
51
when does an excavation need supporting
when there is a utility ducting crossing the excavation
when there is a risk of collapse
when the excavation needs to be kept clear of debris
when it needs to be made easier to backfill the trench
52
the clearing of hedgerows on site should be banned while birds are nesting during which months
july - october
march - july
april - november
march - august
53
what depth should you bury japanese knotweed if you do not wrap it in plastic
3m
2
5.5m
5m
54
according to health and safety laws ,empolyers must provide for staff
meeting rooms
drinking water
showers
smoking areas
55
when laying concrete in very cold weather it can stopped from freezing by covering it with
a tarpaulin
timber boards
insulating quilts
polythene membrane