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Basic construction skills

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Which

one

of

the

following

is

the

best

shape

for

the

end

of a

screwdriver

blade

when

driving

round-headed

screws?

a

b

c

d

a

b

c

d

a

b

c

d

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2

After

use,

woodworking

tools

should

be

washed

and dried

free

of

any

resin

build-up

and

stored

safely

kept

in

watertight

containers

wrapped

in

oily

rags.

An

orbital

sander

would

be most

suitable

for

removing

a

excess

width

on

a

comPonent

b

setting

out

lines

on

the

face

of

a

product

c

setting

out

lines

from the

internal

corners

of

frames

d

excess

length

on

a

component.

Damaged

cables

on

portable

tools

must

be

replaced

taped

soldered

and

taPed

spliced

and

taPed.

From the

following

pairs

of

fixings

the

most

suitable

for

securing

a

halving

joint

is

a

glue

and

screws

b

glue

and

dowels

c

wedges

and

screws

d

wedges

and

dowels.

Figure

1

6

The

joint

shown

in

Figure

1

is

a

tee

bridle

mortice

and

tenon

tee

halving

dove

tail.

Question

7 refers

to

Figure

2

on

page

7

Using

the

extract

from

a

supplies

catalogue

in

Figure

2 attached,

a

two

side

opening,

one

fixed

pane

window

to

fit

an

opening

I

1350

mm

x

1205

mm

high

is

r

a

JC3N12CV

b

JC2N12CC

c

JC2N12V

d

JC3N12CC.

A

1

:

3

.6

concrete

mix

ratio

means

a

one

part lime, 3 parts

fine

sand,

6

parts

coarse

sand

b

one

part

cement,

3

parts

coarse

sand,

6

parts

all-in

gravel

c

one

part

cement,

3

parts

coarse

sand,

6

parts

coarse

aggregate

d

one

part

lime,

3

Parts

crushed

sandstone,

6

Parts

crushed

gYPSum.

Fine

aggregate

particles have a

maximum

size of

a

3mm

b

5mm

c

7mm

d

10 mm.

When

mixing

has

finished,

a

rotary

concrete

mixer

drum

should

be

a

filled

with

gravel ready

for

the

next

day

b

filled

with

large

stones

until

next

mixing

required

c

filled with

sand

and

water

d

washed

out

with

water

and

a brush.

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17

11

The

brick

layers trowel

is used

to

a

cut

lightweight

blocks

b

mix

batches

of

mortar

c

smooth

the

surface

of

rendering

d

pick

up and

sPread

mortar.

After

use,

a steel

plastering

trowel

should

be

left

in a

bucket

of water

washed,

dried,

lightly

oiled,

stored

in

a

tool

box

washed,

left on the

scaffold

rubbed

with

a

stone.

After

pouring

concrete

between

forms

for

a

floor,

the

next

operation

should

be

to

a

compact

with a

hammer

b

level

off

using

a

brush

c

compact

with

a

tamPing beam

d

rub

over

with a

wood

float.

A wood

or

plastic

float

is used

to

a

smooth

out

small

imperfections

in the

final

finish

of

cement

rendering

b

compact

the

sand

bedding

for

paving

slabs

c

apply

the

first

coat of

plaster

on

block

walling

d

smooth

and

polish

the

final

skim

coat

on

gypsum

plastering.

When

removing

Paint

from

a

moulded

surface

with

liquid

paint

stripper,

which

tool

would

be

best

suited

to

the

job?

Scraper.

Shave

hook.

Putty

knife.

Chisel

knife.

What

is

the

correct

waY

to

clean

a

lambswool

roller that

has

just

been

used

in

oil-based

paint?

a

ln

hot

soapy

water

then

hang

to

dry'

b

ln cold

water

with

no soap

or

white

spirit

then

hang

to

drY.

c

ln white

spirit

then

hot

soapy

water

and

hang

to

dry.

d

ln

white

spirit

with

no soap

or

water.

Which

one

of the

following

film

formers

would not

be used

in a water-based

paint?

a

Vinyl.

b

Latex.

c

Acrylic.

d

Alkyd.

lf a

lamb's

wool

roller,

which

had been

used

to

apply

water-based

paint,

was

placed in

a

container

of

white

spirit

in an

attempt

to

clean

it,

which

of

the

following

would

happen?

a

The

white

spirit

would

dissolve

the

paint.

b

The

white

spirit

would

dissolve

the

lamb's

wool.

c

The

two

liquids

would

remain

separated.

d

The water-based

paint

would

float

off

the

roller.

A

paint

brush

wetted

in

oil-based

paint

is

best

stored

for the

short

term

in

a

a

polythene

bag

b

vapour

box

c

jar

of

white

sPirit

d

can of

paint.

Nylon

is sometimes

added

to

a bristle

brush

because

it

a

gives

it added

strength

b

is cheaper

to

Produce

c

gives

a smoother

finish

d

holds

paint

better.

Which

one

of

the

following

roller

coverings

is

used

to

apply

Paint?

Synthetic

fibre.

Real

bristle.

Rubber.

Leather.

12

18

a

b

c

d

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14

19

20

21

15

a

b

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a

b

c

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Which

one

of the

following

is

the

most

suitable

position

for

controlling

the

movement

of

the

blade

when

using

a

hand

hacksaw

for

cutting

a

round

metal

bar

which

is

held

in

a

vice?

a

One

hand

on

the

griP

and

one

on

the

front

of

the

frame.

b

Both

hands

on

the

griP.

c

One

hand

on

the

griP

and

one on the

vice.

d

One

hand

on

the

griP

and

the

other

resting

on

the

work.

An

electrically

powered

hammer

drill

in

conjunction

with

a tungsten

tipped

twist

drill

is

specifically

designed

for drilling

into

a

plastic

sheets

b

laminated

sheets

c

steeljoists

d

masonrY.

The

purpose

of

the

flutes

on

a twist

drill

used

for

drilling

metals

is to

a

promote

swarf

clearance

b

allow

fast

cutting

sPeeds

c

maintain

a

gootl cutting

angle

d

clean

the

sides

of

the

hole.

A

swaging

tool

is used

to

a

expand

the

end

of a

coPPer

PiPe

to

make

a

soldered

joint

b

seal

the

end

of a

copper

pipe

to

prevent

leakage

c

protiide

an

access

point

in a

system

without

service

valves

d

clean

the

inside

faces

of

a

service

valve.

A

high-speed

twist

drill

is used

to

drill

a

holes

in

concrete

blocks

b

holes

in brick

walls

c

holes

in

metal

d

any

hole

quicklY.

Copper

pipe

used

for

refrigeration

and

air

conditioning

sYstems

is

thick-walled,

hard-drawn, annealed

thick-walled,

soft-drawn,

annealed

standard-walled,

hard-drawn,

annealedl-

standard-walled,

soft-drawn,

annealed.

When

making

a

brazed

or

soldered

joint,

the

purpose

of

flux

is

to

a

make

the

joint

hotter

b

reduce

the formation

of

oxides

c

reduce

the

amount

of filler

rod

(solder)

needed

d

make

faults

in the

joint

easier

to

identify.

ln

a

refrigeration

pipework

system,

short

radius

bends

(also known

as

elbows),

are

used

as

a

little

as

possible

because

of

the

effect

on

final

installation

cost

b

little

as

possible

because

of the

effect

on

refrigerant

flow

c

often

as

possible

to

keep

the

pipework

neat

d

often

as

possible

to

keep

the

pipework

.

in a

small

area.

28

22

29

23

30

a

b

c

d

24

31

25 On

pipework

which

is subject

to

condensation,

the

most

suitable

type of

pipe

clip

is a

a

saddle

band

cliP

j2

c

pipeboard

d

continuous

suPPort.

26

A successful

method

of

joining

polythene

water

pipes

would

be

bY

a

solvent

welding

b

compression

fittings

and inserts

c

the

use

of

adhesives

d

capillary

fittings

with

inserts.

27

A

stop

valve

is used

to

a

meter

the

flow

of water

b

prevent

a back-flow

of

water

c

isolate

a

sYstem

from

the

suPPlY

d

prevent

the

system

from

overflowing'

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33

The

lighting

switch

for

a

flammable

gas

store

should

be

located

externally

to

ttre

store

,

lo

prevent

anyone

tripping

over gas

bottles

in

the

dark

b

to

prevent

electrical

arcs

from

igniting

gas

c

so

that

the

light

is

on

before

anyone

enters

d

so

that

the

light

is

switched

off

as

the

door

is

locked.

Figure

3

The

type

of

screwdriver

shown

in

Figure

3

isa

phillips

star

spiral

ratchet

battery

operated.

Sharp

edged

wood

chisels

should

be

stored

on-site

having

a

wiped

the

metal

with

paraffin

oil

and

wrapped

the

chisels

together

in

a

cloth

b

placed

them

in

separate pockets

of

a

tool

roll

and

locked

them

in

a

secured

steel

tool

chest

c

locked

them,

together

with

other

hand

tools,

in

a

tool

box

d

carefully

laid

them

on

a

bench

top

and

then

covered

them

with

a

cloth.

36

Which

one

of

the

following

types

of

electric

drill

would

be

most

suitable

for

preparing

cable

fixings

in

brick

walls

within

a

work

area

that

is

constanfly

wet?

a

A

230

V

a.c.

rotary

electric

drill.

b

A

230V1110

V

a.c.

rotary

electric

drill.

c

A

230

V

a.c.

hammer

drill.

d

A

rechargeable

battery operated

hammer

drill.

37

Which

one

of

the

following

methods

of

storing

portable

electric

power

tools

should

be

used?

a

Wipe

casing

of

tool

clean

with

a

paraffin

soaked

cloth,

clean

ventilation

grills

off

with

compressed

air.

b

lnspect

flexible

lead,

clean

tool

and

lead

with

an

oiled

cloth

before

storing.

c

lnspect

lead and connections, ensure

all

parts

are

secure

and

clean

before

storing.

d

Replace

any

worn

carbon

brushes,

lubricate

all

moving

parts,

wrap

the

flexible

lead

around

the

tool

before

storing.

38

Which

one

of

the

foltowing

types

of

driil

bit

should

be

used

to

drill

a

hole

of

20

mm

to

allow

a

steel

conduit

to

pass

through

a

block

partition?

a

High-speed

steel.

b

Auger

point.

c

Core.

d

Masonry.

39

The

type

of

cable

used

for

domestic

single-phase

circuits

is

a

thermoplastic

(p.v.c.)

_insulated

and

sheathed

multi-core

b

thermoplastic

(p.v.c.)

-insulated

single_

core

braided

rubber

insulated

single-core

impregnated

paper

insulated

multi-core.

34

a

b

c

d

35

c

d

i

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The

electrical

item

shown

in Figure

4

is

connected

into

a

domestic

single-phase

installation

and

is

identified

as

the

t,

a

suPPIY

authoritY's

fusegear

b

suPPlY

authoritY's

meter

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unit

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