BCGBC4007A Plan building or construction work

Prepare documentation
Topic activity
Question 1
A land surveyor is to reinstate survey pegs. Which of the following documents would the surveyor need?
A.	Title
B.	Contour plans
C.	Project Specifications
The correct answer is A (Title). The north point, property boundary distances and bearings are provided on the title.
Question 2
Where would the builder find information relating to adjoining properties?
A.	On the plan of the subdivision
B.	In permits
C.	In the soil report
The correct answer is A (on the plan of the subdivision). This document is a good source of information relating to adjoining properties.
Question 3
When preparing a trench a builder digs through a gas pipe which was not shown on the plans. Which report should be used to prove the mistake was not the builder's?
A.	Engineer's drawings
B.	Condition report
C.	Soil report
The correct answer is C (Soil report). This report includes copies of all service plans, detailing the location of underground services.

Question 4
The builder is planning a project and requires information on the location of fixtures and fittings, windows and doors. Which plans show this information?
A.	Floor plans
B.	Footing designs
C.	Cross sections
The correct answer is A (floor plans). These plans detail the location of windows, doors, fixtures and fittings.  They also indicate the materials to be used.
Question 5
After an inspection, the client believes that what was installed is different to what they had chosen. What document details the materials the builder was meant to use?
A.	Building specifications
B.	Site plan
C.	Plan of the subdivision
The correct answer is A (building specifications). This document describes the material used and the quality, characteristics and performance of the work.
Question 6
The customer has requested a glass balcony.  Which document would the builder refer to for information on structural members?
A.	Engineering report
B.	Building specifications
C.	Condition report
The correct answer is A (Engineering report). This document details the structural members required to hold the structure up.
Question 7
What are two things the soil report shows?
A.	The degree of slope on a site
B.	The colour of the soil
C.	The bearing capacity of the soil
D.	The reactivity of the soil
The correct answers are C (the bearing capacity of the soil) and D (the reactivity of the soil).
Question 8
Which two of the following can be determined from the contour report?
A.	The height of retaining walls
B.	The extent of cut and fill
C.	The location of trees
D.	The location of windows
The correct answers are A (the height of retaining walls) and B (the extent of cut and fill).

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