TERTIARY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION
COMMON WRITTEN EXAMINATION
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Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
Diploma in Quantity Surveying
NVQ Level 05 –Semester I
Construction Technology 1 Three Hours
Diploma in K75C002M03
Quantity Surveying
Answer toin
Diploma any 05 questions
Quantity Surveying (NVQ Level V)
Information & Communication Technology
Question No 01
1. Name the main parties involved in building construction project (03 Marks)
2. State the functional requirement of a building (02 Marks)
3. Classify the building according to the height (03 Marks)
4. Draw a labeled & dimensional sketch for the timbering of trenches in,
a. Dry loose soil
b. Wet loose soil
(Note: Isometric view & sectional elevation is required) (12 Marks)
Question No 02
1. Name 04 load bearing elements (structural) in a building (02 Marks)
2. Describe with a sketch a suitable type of foundation for a made up ground
(08 Marks)
3. Define the term pile & explain how it bears loads (06 Marks)
4. State 02 advantages & 02 disadvantages of cast in – situ concrete piles (04 Marks)
Question No 03
1. State 03 differences between load bearing walls & non load bearing walls (03 marks)
2. Briefly explain the types of brick bonds (08 marks)
3. Explain“floor”& state its functional requirements (04 marks)
4. Explain with necessary sketches the construction of a solid ground floor(05 marks)
COMMON WRITTEN EXAMINATION
All Rights Reserved
Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
Diploma in Quantity Surveying
NVQ Level 05 –Semester I
Construction Technology 1 Three Hours
Diploma in K75C002M03
Quantity Surveying
Answer toin
Diploma any 05 questions
Quantity Surveying (NVQ Level V)
Information & Communication Technology
Question No 01
1. Name the main parties involved in building construction project (03 Marks)
2. State the functional requirement of a building (02 Marks)
3. Classify the building according to the height (03 Marks)
4. Draw a labeled & dimensional sketch for the timbering of trenches in,
a. Dry loose soil
b. Wet loose soil
(Note: Isometric view & sectional elevation is required) (12 Marks)
Question No 02
1. Name 04 load bearing elements (structural) in a building (02 Marks)
2. Describe with a sketch a suitable type of foundation for a made up ground
(08 Marks)
3. Define the term pile & explain how it bears loads (06 Marks)
4. State 02 advantages & 02 disadvantages of cast in – situ concrete piles (04 Marks)
Question No 03
1. State 03 differences between load bearing walls & non load bearing walls (03 marks)
2. Briefly explain the types of brick bonds (08 marks)
3. Explain“floor”& state its functional requirements (04 marks)
4. Explain with necessary sketches the construction of a solid ground floor(05 marks)
