QTS213 Construction and Types Quiz
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What does construction refer to?

  • The planning of construction projects
  • The financial aspects of building projects
  • The act of building something (correct)
  • The design of buildings and infrastructure
  • In the context of the text, what is the construction industry described as?

  • A hindrance to economic growth
  • An engine that drives the economy (correct)
  • An insignificant sector of the economy
  • A sector with minimal global impact
  • What percentage of global gross domestic product (GDP) does the construction industry account for?

  • 6-9% (correct)
  • 2-4%
  • 12-15%
  • 18-21%
  • How is a construction activity usually initiated?

    <p>With detailed design and plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the global construction workforce account for in terms of employment?

    <p>7%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity falls under construction according to the text?

    <p>Road repairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sector is responsible for the employment of engineers in both private practice and public sector departments?

    <p>Heavy/Industrial Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the construction industry, what type of structures fall under non-residential building construction?

    <p>Schools and libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structures are categorized under Civil Works in the construction industry?

    <p>Bridges and tunnels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the construction industry includes petroleum refineries, mining plants, and nuclear power plants?

    <p>Heavy/Industrial Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of quantity surveyors in the construction industry?

    <p>Estimating project costs and managing budgets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of construction products includes buildings like schools, hospitals, churches, and recreation centers?

    <p>Non-residential building construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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