2. The remedies for sagging in emulsion paintwork include…

a. Repaint with thicker paint slurry to all wall surfaces

b. Avoid storing paint in hot locations

c. Reapply coat that mixed with appropriate morganic thinner

d. Reapply new coat only after remedial coat dries out

e. Remove the sagged portion by cutter after it dry off

3. Dampness may be ‘imported’ into a building:

a. during construction in the mixing process

b. during use by occupiers

c. through the installation of piped services

4. The following must be incorpated during the design stage of a new

building:

a. drainage access must provide entry into the drainage system for

the release of blockages & must be so positioned that NO part of the

system is inaccessible.

b. provision be made along the line of drain for the physical removal

of solids which may cause a blockage.

c. facilities for occeasional inspection of drain interior must be

provided, assuming straight lines between manholes, using a torch &

a mirror on a rod, hired relevision equipment with a camera/lamp

d. the access must not cause any health hazard covers should be

close-fitting & airtight double-seal screw down covers should

always be fitted

e. internal soil and waste pipes must always be accessible from

separated covers

5. When installing water proofing layers, we could concern more on…

a. gradient of flat roof surfaces, to provide adequate fall to avoid

ponding

b. overlapping of waterproofing materials at junctions.

c. control the thickness of sheet membrane applied

6. When selecting a test for identifying concrete defects, we should

consider…

a. The reliability of equipment’s calibrations

b. The extent of likely damage

c. The degree of accuracy expected

d. The available expertise

e. The finance approprovable

7. During the construction stage of an A & A project for a commercial

building, the following must be considered:

a. Construction method-pre-agreement with property management

owner

b. The market change

c. Construction programme sequence- where/ when start first?

d. Temporary stoppage of utilities/ M&E services for

connection-where/when/how/what extent?

e. Debris/ inatrnals ingress egress through designed route/lifts

8. The claimed advantages of Schedule Contract are:

a. Where there large quantities of similar items of work

b. Instant services can be provided

c. Works can be called upon only when required

d. The client can provide less supervision

e. Measurement for work done can be quantified easily

9. State which are potential design & installation faults.

a. Fix bare electric wiring over the surface of walls

b. place clutters on flat roof next to tenants, area

c. design a toilet at a floor above the transformer room

d. place a transformer room at high floor of a residential building

e. design a sky garden at middle level of a residential building

10. Which of the following is/ are the consideration when selecting a

concrete repair method?

a. workmanship

b. nature of distress

c. position of the crack

11. Which of the following can be attributed to the occurrence of tiles

debonding?

a. varying effects of temperature on the tiles

b. inadequate or defective expansion joints

c. poor or incorrect choice of adhesives

12. Which of the following is/are characteristis of wpoxy resin as a

concrete repair material?

a. poor resistance to fire

b. High compressive, tensile and flexural strength

c. poor adhesive qualities to concrete and steel

13. A new reinforced concrete collar installed with the use of

Jacketing repair method will NOT restore which of the following

strength of the concrete?

a. Tensile strength

b. Compressive strength

c. Shear strength

d. Flexural strength

14. The residual strength and quality concrete will not be reduced by

fire temp up to:

a. 100

b. 200

c. 300

d. 400

e. 500

15. Loss of gloss to discoloration of paints can be casused by:

a. Not stirring the paint properly

b. painting in damp or draught condition

c. Using matt type paint

16. The claimed disadv. Of Planned Preventive Maintenance are:

a. More costly than Contingency Maintenance at the beginning stage

b. Specialist subcontractors should be arranged in advance

c. There may be less risk to persons/furniture/fittings; the sooner a

building defect is rectified

d.