SMSTS Quality Control Procedures 3

Question 1

An Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) defines which of the following for each construction activity?

Accepted Answer

Inspection type, frequency, acceptance criteria, and responsible party

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Cost and programme only

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Only the safety precautions required

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The number of operatives needed

Question 2

What is the key difference between a 'witness point' and a 'hold point' in an inspection and test plan?

Accepted Answer

Work can proceed past a witness point if the inspector is unavailable; it cannot at a hold point

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Witness points require third-party sign-off; hold points do not

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Hold points are for safety only; witness points are for quality

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There is no practical difference between the two

Question 3

Grout cubes and concrete slump tests are examples of what category of quality control activity?

Accepted Answer

In-process testing

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Document control

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Audit

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Benchmarking

Question 4

A site manager receives a batch of steel reinforcement without a mill certificate. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Quarantine the material and obtain the certificate before allowing use

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Accept the material if it looks correct visually

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Ask operatives to test it informally

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Return all material to the supplier immediately without further action

Question 5

Which quality management standard is most commonly referenced for construction organizations' quality management systems?

Accepted Answer

ISO 9001

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ISO 45001

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ISO 14001

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ISO 50001

Question 6

'First-fix' and 'second-fix' inspections in building work are examples of:

Accepted Answer

Stage inspections that verify work before it is concealed by subsequent operations

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Final account milestones

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Health and safety walk-round reports

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Client handover stages

Question 7

What is the purpose of a pre-pour inspection before placing concrete in formwork?

Accepted Answer

To confirm reinforcement, cover, cleanliness, and formwork dimensions meet specification before concrete is cast

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To calculate the volume of concrete required

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To check the readiness of the concrete delivery truck

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To obtain client approval for colour and finish