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Thermal scanning of electrical systems in high rise commercial buildings is undertaken to typically: |
Prevent fire and identify potential equipment/component failure or irregularities in loading |
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The management of risk in construction projects is of prime importance. Guidance in the risk management process is provided by:
ISO 31000 Risk Management for Construction Work ISO 31000 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines ISO 14001 Best Practice Risk Management ISO 14001 Construction Risk Management AS 1668 Risk Management |
ISO 31 000 – Risk Management Principles and Guidelines |
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Complete this clause from the BSA Major Works Contract relating to Clause 18 Liquidated Damages: If the [1] fails to achieve [2] Completion of the Works by the Date for [3] Completion, then the Contractor must pay to the Owner [4] damages calculated at the rate provided in Schedule Item 12. Liquidated damages may only be deducted by the Owner from the [5] Payment for [6] Completion. If the entitlement to liquidated damages exceeds the amount of the [7] Payment for [8] Completion, the excess may be recovered by the [9] as a debt due to the Owner by the [10]. |
[1] Contractor [2] Practical [3] Practical [4] Liquidated [5] Progress [6] Practical [7] Progress [8] Practical [9] Owner [10] Contractor |
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The Queensland Development Code and MP 6.1 Maintenance of Fire safety installations specifically refers to AS [1] Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment and AS/NZS [2]:1995 Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings – inspection and maintenance.
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[1] 1851 [2] 2293.2 |
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What period of construction is generally referred to as Federation Style? 1860 – 1890 1890 – 1910 1910 – 1930 1930 – 1950 |
1890 – 1910 |
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What period of construction is generally referred to as Victorian Style? 1860 – 1890 1890 – 1910 1910 – 1930 1930 – 1950 |
1860 – 1890 |
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A water cooled cooling tower operates by taking heat from the [1] and releasing it to the exterior of the building. The tower operates by the [2] of [3] from the tower. The [4] is passed over [5] and air is forced over the surface by a fan to increase [6]. The [7] water is then collected and returned to the loop. |
[1] Chiller [2] Evaporation [3] Water [4] Water [5] Baffles [6] Evaporation [7] Cooled |
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Label the brick faces: |
A. Stretcher Face B. Header Face C. Bed D. Frog E. Arris (edge) F. Margin |
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Label roof types: |
A. Gable B. Hip C. Intersecting D. Gambrel E. Mansard F. Butterfly G. Shed |
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Label the brick bonds: |
A. English B. Flemish C. Stretcher D. Header |
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Label roof sections: |
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Label timber frame sections: |
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Name the following saw pattern: |
Quarter Sawn/Quarter Cut |
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Name the following saw pattern: |
Back Sawn/Back Cut |
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Label the stonework: |
1. Random Rubble 2. Regular Coursed Ashlar 3. Random Ashlar |
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Label the Brick: |
1. Pressed Brick 2. Extruded Wire Cot Brick 3. Half Batt |
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In property measurement, what doe NLA stand for? |
Net Lettable Area (the area not involved) |
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In a project management PERT chart. PERT stands for: Project Evaluation and Review Technique Project Estimation and Resource Tool Project Evaluation and Resource Tool Project Evaluation and Resource Technique Project Estimation and Resource Technique |
Project Evaluation Review Technique |
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Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000 regulates content and imposes cooling off period of ___days |
5 days |
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What is the Construction Management - General Conditions code? |
AS 4916-2002 |
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What is the General Conditions of Contract Code? |
AS 2124 |
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What is the risk management process? |
1. Familiarisation 2. Analysis 3. Response 4. Report 5. Implement |
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What does KPI stand for? |
Key Performance Indicators |
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What is the code for Value Management? |
AS 4183-2007 |
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What are the stages of payment? |
1. Deposit (5%) 2. Base (10%) 3. Frame (15%) 4. Enclosed (35%) 5. Fixing (20%) 6. Practical (15%) |
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What type of building is classified class 7? |
Storage Car park |
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What type of building is classified class 1? |
Single Dwelling Attached Dwelling Hotel |
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What type of building is classified class 5? |
Office Building |
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What type of building is classified class 10? |
Shed Garage |
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What type of building is classified class 6? |
Shops Restaurant |
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What type of building is classified class 8? |
Laboratory |
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What type of building is classified class 9? |
Health Care Workshop School |
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Label the staircase: |
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Arrange the following elements in a concrete slab on ground in the correct order of construction, starting from ground upwards: Concrete Reinforcing Mesh Sub-Base Bedding Sand Damp Proof Membrane Reinforcement Chairs |
1. Sub Base 2. Bedding Sand 3. Damp Proof Membrane 4. Reinforcement Chairs 5. Reinforcing Mesh 6. Concrete |
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The Queensland Construction Commission Act requires that a licensed builder only enter into a contract that is in [1] at the time the parties reach agreement or within [2] days, and, in any event, prior to commencement of works. |
1. Writing 2. 5 |
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A development site with soil that is made up of heavy plastic expansive clay would be described as: Stable Moderately Stable Intermediate Unstable Very Stable |
Unstable |
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Risk management in construction seeks to minimise the consequences of risk. Which of the following part of the normal risk response process? Prevent Transfer Mitigate All of the above |
All of the above |
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Value management is the process of ensuring that all construction work is completed at the lowest possible cost. True or False? |
False |
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In a construction contract, what does liquidated damages refer to? |
In construction contracts, liquidated damages usually relate to the contractor failing to achieve practical completion by the completion date set out in the contract |
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Sarking is a common building term which refers to: |
Building felt fixed over the rafters of a roof before tiles or slates are added to protect the framework. |
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A BOOT contract is one in which the contractor: |
Builds, Owns, Operates & Transfers |
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The air-conditioning of office space is required to provide a minimum level of fresh air. AS1668 recommends what minimum level of outside air provision? |
Min. 10% fresh air |
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Prior to construction of a domestic property site analysis is undertaken to evaluate the site. Having acquired a buildingplot, which of the following does not form part of the routine site analysis? Soil engineering tests bores Establishment of site access points Location of in-ground services Soil contamination testing |
Soil Contamination Test |
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Services such as water, storm water and sewage pipe work should be; Built outside of the building to allow access for repair Constructed under the floor slab to protect them from damage Located as close as possible to the center of the site Laid as close to the surface as possible for easy access |
Built outside of the building to allow access for repair |
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In the Building Code of Australia retail property is classified as which class of building? Class 1 Class 3 Class 4 Class 6 Class 8 |
Class 6 |
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The Building Code of Australia has jurisdiction in Brisbane? Because the Building Code Act makes it apply to Brisbane Because Queensland is covered by the Australian constitution. Because the Building Services Authority Act makes it applicable. Because the Queensland Building Act gives it jurisdiction. |
Because the Queensland Building Act gives it jurisdiction. |
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Builders in Queensland are required to have a licence from the Building Services Authority in a number ofcircumstances, tick each of the following that are correct: 1. They undertake construction work with a written contract 2. They undertake construction work worth more than $3,300 3. They undertake to build a house 4. They contract to undertake electrical work 5. They undertake plumbing work to install hot water in a high-rise office tower. |
2. They undertake construction work worth more than $3,300 3. They undertake to build a house 4. They contract to undertake electrical work 5. They undertake plumbing work to install hot water in a high-rise office tower. |
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Which Australian Standard applies to the construction of timber frame houses in Queensland: AS 1668 AS 3666 AS 4360 AS 1684 |
AS1684 |
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In accordance with the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 a person who is or who claims to beentitled to a payment for construction works and services in Queensland is refereed to as the: Contractor Head Contractor Claimant Adjudicator Respondent |
Claimant |
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You have contracted me to deliver security perimeter fences to your site for building a yacht marina in Cairns. You have not paid me for the fence. Can I make a claim using the BCIPA legislation. Yes or No? |
Yes |
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When can a payment claim has been made how long does the Respondent have to provide a payment schedule. Assume that the contract we have makes no provision for a due date for payment. 10 Days 10 Business Days 15 Days 15 Business Days 20 Days |
10 Business Days |
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Under the BCIPA legislation a Claimant must submit their application to an ANA which stands for [1] [2] [3] |
[1] Authorised [2] Nominating [3] Authority |
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Generally under a construction contract the parties must complete the contract and not stop work just because there is adispute over payment of an account. The BCIPA legislation allows a contractor to serve a notice which allows them to suspend work under the contract. Which section of the 2004 Act deals with this notice of suspension of work? Section 11 Section 22 Section 33 Section 44 Section 55 |
Section 33 |
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In accordance with the BCIPA legislation is a head contractor able to agree that they will pay a payment claim when theyreceive the monies from their client? Yes or No? |
No |
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If I have a contract to build a road into your industrial development am I able to use the BCIPA legislation to make apayment claim? Yes or No? |
Yes |
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Within MS Project it is possible to set within the task information a time period which delays the commencement of thenext linked task in a finish to start relationship. This is a? lead time start time delay time lag time |
Lag Time |
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The critical path is defined generally, but not always, as the [1] of scheduled [2] which determine the [3] of a project. Usually, it is the [4] path through a project. |
[1] sequence [2] activities [3] duration [4] longest |
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A [1] chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule. [2] charts illustrate the start and finish dates ofthe elements and summary elements of a [3]. Terminal elements and summary elements comprise the [4] [5] [6] of the project. |
[1] Gantt [2] Gantt [3] project [4] Work [5] Breakdown [6] Structure |
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When entering tasks into a MS Project task list the items must be entered in the order in which they will be undertaken. True or False? |
True |
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A project management Work Breakdown Structure provides a list of: Resources needed to complete a project The time allocated to each item in the project The breakdown of items to their smallest element within the project The package of tasks to complete the project The list of resources needed to undertake the task |
The breakdown of items to their smallest element within the project |
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If after completing a project Gantt Chart insufficient resources are allocated to a task the length of the project willautomatically be extended. True or False? |
True |
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Complete the following sentence: In a project plan the [1] is the sequence of activities that must be completed on schedule for the entire projectto be completed on schedule. This is the [2] duration path through the workplan. If an activity on the [3]is delayed by one day, then entire project will be delayed by one day (unless another activity on the on can be accelerated by one day). |
[1] Critical Path [2] longest [3] Critical Path |
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A PERT chart is one which shows; The resource allocations to a project The scope of a project The waterfall flow of items through a project The time flow and critical path through a project The performance of the project team |
The time flow and critical path through a project |
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The previous question referred to the maximum deposit that can be taken in accordance with section 64 of theDomestic Building Contracts Act. If a licensed builder does not comply with this requirement what is thepotential penalty? A $1,000 fine A $500 fine Forfeiture of the deposit A fine of 10% of the deposit taken 100 penalty units |
100 penalty units |
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A contract retention sum is typically held pending practical completion. The sample contract provided providesfor a retention sum of: 5% 10% 15% 20% |
5% |
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In the QBSA Major Sub-Contract form provided in the tutorial states that “Substantial Completion” occurswhen;the Works are complete apart from [1]defects which do not prevent or unreasonably [2]with work to be carried out by the Contractor in the completion of the Project described. |
[1] Minor [2] Interface |
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The Queensland Building Services Act places restrictions on the deposit which a licensed builder is able to take when entering to a domestic building contract with an owner. The maximum deposit if the contract is for $20,000 or more is [1]% or if the contract is for less than $20,000 then a [2]% deposit can be taken. |
[1] 5 [2] 10 |
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The Queensland Building Services Act requires that a licensed builder only enter into a contract that is in [1]at the time the parties reach agreement or within [2]days, and in any event prior to commencement of works |
[1] Writing [2] 5 |
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A contract using the BSA Major contract form can not be assigned. True or false? |
False |
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In the QBSA Major Sub-Contract document provided in the tutorial there is a requirement with respect to giving notice by the sub-contractor of any delays after the Subcontractor becomes aware that the Works are being, or will be, delayed for any reason. The sub-contractor must complete and give to the contractor a notice within; 24 hours 1 day 5 days 15 days 1 month |
15 days |
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In a construction contract it is usual to refer to a Reference Date which defines what? The contracts provided will help with this definition The date on which the contract starts The date on which the contract reaches practical completion The date on which the contractor can charge for works completed The date on which the sub-contractor will be paid The date on which a variation to the contract is made. |
The date on which the contractor can charge for works completed |
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The protection of buildings with chemical barriers for control of termites is specified in AS______:2000 |
AS 3660.1: 2000 |
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The presence of volatile organic compounds in paints and furniture has been associated with which buildingrelated illness?
Legionnaires' Disease Humidifier Fever Sick Building Syndrome Cabin Fever |
Sick Building Syndrome |
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In air conditioning systems we often refer to the enthalpy of the air. What unit is typically used to measureenthalpy? KJ/Kg KJ/s KC/m2 m3/Kg J/g/m2 |
KJ/Kg |
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The air conditioning systems in large buildings are often refereed to as the HVAC system which stands for; [1] [2] [3] [4] |
[1] Heating [2] Ventilation [3] Air [4] Conditioning |
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Within a project timeline the most common task relationship found in construction projects is: A start to start relationship A Start to finish relationship A finish to start relationship A finish to finish relationship |
A finish to start relationship |
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A builder is constructing a house in Cairns on a restricted block, The owner does not want largeeaves on both the North and South elevations and consideres that in this location only Noth facingelevations require large eves to protect from the sun. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Agree or Disagree? |
Disagree |
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Based on the article provided in the tutorial the orientation of a house should look for 'Views to the [1] are an advantage, as [2] is the best direction to locate windows and living areas. If the view is to the [3] avoid large areas of glass in order to minimise winter heat loss. West or east facing glass areas will cause overheating in [4] if not properly shaded. |
[1] north [2] north [3] south [4] summer |
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Square rather than long and narrow buildings with openings to the prevailing breeze perform better in terms of passive cooling. True or false? |
False |
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Referring to the psychometric chart, if you are in an air conditioned office at a dry bulb temperature of 20 degrees C and a wet bulb temperature of 15 degrees C to the nearest 5% the relative humidity in the office is __% |
60 |
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When installing a steel termite mesh the mesh should be installed above the damp proof course? True or false? |
False |
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Older buildings with poorly maintained air cooled condensors are a major potential source of Legionnairs Disease. True or False? |
False |
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Older buildings with poorly maintained water cooled condensors are a major potential source of Legionnairs Disease. True or False? |
True |
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In dealing with air conditioning systems the term 'dew point' is often used to refer to? The temperature of the external air. The temperature inside the air conditioning humidifier. The temperature at which the air is saturated with water. The temperature at which water evaporates. The temperature at which air is supplied to the chiller. |
The temperature at which the air is saturated with water. |
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An air conditioning system with a central plant which provides air via duct work to the ceiling diffusers withthermastaticly controled actuators which regulate the air flow are refereed to as [1] [2] [3]. |
[1] Variable [2] Air [3] Volume |
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A construction project should not proceed until all risk has been eliminated? True or False? |
True |
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Building bricks are traditionally made from clay which is either fired in a kiln or sundried. Clay bricks that have been sun dried are referred to as: A. Stock Bricks B. Besser Bricks C. Wire cut Bricks D. Adobe Bricks |
D. Adobe Bricks |
