cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 construction process and building practice 1
cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 construction process and building practice 1
Foundations are placed below ground level to Identify the part (i) as seen on the sketch in figure
increase
A Strength
B Bearing capacity
C Stability of structure
D workability
2. Weep holes are provided in retaining walls and
breast walls
A To drain off water from the filling
B To ventilate the stone masonry
C To add architectural beauty
D To increase compaction of earth retained
The Foundation generally used to support a heavy
structure in sandy soils is
A Combine footing
B Raft footing
C Pier footing
D Pad footing 10. One reason for earthing a building is
A To protect current from over flowing
B To protect rain
C To protect people when they are using
electrical equipment
D To protect the fuse
5. A retaining wall that retains only water is known
as
A Diaphragm wall
B Revetment wall
C Dam
D Reservoir 1 1. Describe one method of preventing termites from
entering a building
A By using termite shield
B By using termite barrier
C By using termite spray
D By using termite poison
One mechanical property of metal is
A Hardness
B Ductility
C Smoothness
D workability
6.
12. Give the main role of ground floor in
constructions.
A To safely support the loads placed on it
B To safely support the loads placed on it,
and to prevent vegetables matter from
growing
C To safely supports its own weight
D To support the foundation
Which amongst the following is a function of a D (a + b)
cleat in a roof frame
A To support the common rafter
B To support the purlin
C To prevent the king post from tilting
D To hold the roofing sheets together
14.
2h
Access point to a drainage system is known as
A Soak–away pit
B Cess pool
C Septic tank
D manhole
21.
Pile foundations are most suitable for
A Soft soils
B Water logged soils
C Compact soils
D Multi–storey buildings
15.
The name of the vertical distance between one
flight of steps and the soffit of the flight directly
above is
A Stairwell
B Pitch line
C Headroom
D Height of stairway
22.
The vertical sides of a door and window openings
provided in a wall are known as
A Sills
B Reveals
C Jambs
D Lintels
16.
Which personnel is responsible for setting out
operation on the site?
A Surveyor
B Quantity surveyor
C Architect
D Town planner
23.
Electricity is measured in
A Ohms
B Voltage
C Resistance
D Watts
17.
The best method of joining floor boards is
A By using dovetail joints
B By using screws
C By using mitred joints
D By using tongued and groove joints
24.
18. Identify one defect in paint work from the list
below
A Efflorescence
B Hair cracks
C Blister
D Dryness
25. What type of stair is recommended for use when
the stair space is limited?
A Half turn
B Spiral
C Quarter turn
D Straight flight
19. The role of a transformer as used in electricity is
A To reduce the voltage of current
B To increase the voltage of current
C To prevent short circuit
D To change high voltage to low voltage
