Introduction to demolition UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
No part of the demolition process should adversely affect the structural integrity of any other
building - Correct Answer- True
To protect workers undertaking demolition activities, ... zones should be considered to
prevent unauthorized personnel entering work areas - Correct Answer- Exclusion
Where possible, fire damaged, ruinous or structurally unsound buildings or structures should
be demolished by manually means - Correct Answer- False
The first step in the risk management process is to identify the... associated with demolition
work - Correct Answer- Hazards/ hazard
Induced - Correct Answer- .... collapse involves the systematic / sequential removal of key
structural members and the application of a force to result in the controlled collapse of all or
part of a building or structure
Using a mechanical demolition method rather than a manual method, if it is safer - Correct
Answer- Substitution
Using concrete barriers to separate pedestrians and powered mobile plant to reduce the risk of
collision - Correct Answer- Isolation
Fitting an open cab excavator with a falling objects protective structure to minimize the risk
of being struck by a falling object - Correct Answer- Engineering controls
If the demolition involves high risk construction work a ... work method statement must be
prepared before the work starts - Correct Answer- Safe
Which of these is best for lifting and lowering plant and / or materials ? - Correct Answer-
Cranes
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
No part of the demolition process should adversely affect the structural integrity of any other
building - Correct Answer- True
To protect workers undertaking demolition activities, ... zones should be considered to
prevent unauthorized personnel entering work areas - Correct Answer- Exclusion
Where possible, fire damaged, ruinous or structurally unsound buildings or structures should
be demolished by manually means - Correct Answer- False
The first step in the risk management process is to identify the... associated with demolition
work - Correct Answer- Hazards/ hazard
Induced - Correct Answer- .... collapse involves the systematic / sequential removal of key
structural members and the application of a force to result in the controlled collapse of all or
part of a building or structure
Using a mechanical demolition method rather than a manual method, if it is safer - Correct
Answer- Substitution
Using concrete barriers to separate pedestrians and powered mobile plant to reduce the risk of
collision - Correct Answer- Isolation
Fitting an open cab excavator with a falling objects protective structure to minimize the risk
of being struck by a falling object - Correct Answer- Engineering controls
If the demolition involves high risk construction work a ... work method statement must be
prepared before the work starts - Correct Answer- Safe
Which of these is best for lifting and lowering plant and / or materials ? - Correct Answer-
Cranes
