gce 2022 intermediate level construction processes and building practice 1

gce 2022 intermediate level construction processes and building practice 1

gce 2022 intermediate level construction processes and building practice 1

. Define the term composite walls.”
A Walls constructed using only one type of
material.
B Walls constructed using blocks.
C Walls constructed with bamboos.
– D ‘ Walls constructed with two or more types
of materials.
10. The process of proportioning constituents of
concrete in a mix is called
A Mixing
––B” Batching
C Mix ratio
D Concrete mix
2. Determine the number of blocks required for a
wall of length 10 m and height 3m, if lm‘takes
12.5 blocks.
A 225 blocks
-*-B– 375 blocks
C 175 blocks
D 475 blocks 11. Convert 500mm to m
A 5 m
0.05 m
C 0.5 m
D 50 m
3. Purlins as roof members arc nailed on
A Braces
B Struts
~ ‘ Rafters
D King post
–B*
12. Why is a septic tank divided into different
compartments ?
A To prevent undecompose sewage
entering the soak–away
B For easy decomposition of sewage
C To facilitate drainage when it is full
––D* To prevent it from getting full quickly
4. Write in full the abbreviation” D.P.C. ”
A Damp proof column
B Damp protection course
C Damp protection column
–*D– Damp proof course
5. The process of maintaining fresh concrete from
drying out rapidly is called
–•A– Curing
B Regular mixing
C Rendering
D Maintenance
13. Identify the position where the forces from the
active earth pressure are indicated on a
rctainingwall.
A In front
B On top
~Cr Behind
r
D under
i
6. State one function of over site concrete in
suspended timber ground floor
A To give comfort to the inhabitants
‘ B– To prevent plant or vegetable growth inside
the building
C To support the main walls.
D To beautify the house
14. Name one electrical fitting used in domestic
building.
–A– Socket
B Television
C Heater
D Current
15. Concrete is vibrated during casting in order to
improve its
* A Workability
:~B– Setting time
C Density
‘•
D volume
7. The main function of gutters in a roof is
A To measure the quantity of rain water
B To direct rain water from the roof.
C To protect the roof from falling objects.
– D ~” To collect and direct rain water from the
roof