Temporary Works Exam Questions & Answers – Complete
Study Guide with Passed Solutions (Construction
Management 2025 Edition)
Introduction:
This comprehensive document contains verified exam questions and
answers covering all major aspects of temporary works in
construction, including design principles, site safety, supervision,
and legal compliance. Topics include scaffolding, shoring, formwork,
CDM 2015 regulations, BS 5975 controls, and the roles of
coordinators, supervisors, and engineers. It serves as a complete
preparation guide for temporary works assessments and professional
qualifications, emphasizing safety, risk management, and best
practices.
Exam Questions and Answers
Legislative requirements and operational efficiency govern ... ---
correct answers ---Site setup
Main contractor must ... --- correct answers ---Design and erect the
crane base as temporary works
Load transfer, wind loads and interaction with permanent works
are ... --- correct answers ---To be considered at the design stage of
a crane
,3 Types of cranes --- correct answers ---1. Mobile
2. Static
3. Luffing
4. Saddle-back
2 Types of crane foundations --- correct answers ---1. Pile cap
2. Kentledge
Excavation may be required depending on ... --- correct answers ---
Soil type, depth and project scope
Timbering, trench box, sheets with waling, post and planks can all
be used for .... --- correct answers ---Deep excavations and unstable
soil
Caissons definition --- correct answers ---Cylindrical precast
concrete units for the construction of shafts, underground storage
or tunnel lining
Scaffolds provide ... --- correct answers ---Access and platforms for
working at heights
, Scaffolds consist of .... --- correct answers ---Ledgers, ties,
bracings, toe boards and guard rails
Scaffold designs are based on .... --- correct answers ---The
permissible stress philosophy
Temporary works definition --- correct answers ---Any construction
of temporary nature required to enable the permanent works to be
built
Temporary works may become incorporated ... --- correct answers -
--Into the permanent works
The temporary works are not designed with the main works so are
the responsibility of ... --- correct answers ---The main contractor
The 3 categories of temporary works --- correct answers ---1. Sub-
structures: trenches, excavation, slopes, embankments
2. Superstructural: formwork, falsework, propping, scaffolds
3. Plant/equipment: cranes, foundations, supports
Temporary works must be designed to achieve ... --- correct
answers ---Safety of operatives and public
Study Guide with Passed Solutions (Construction
Management 2025 Edition)
Introduction:
This comprehensive document contains verified exam questions and
answers covering all major aspects of temporary works in
construction, including design principles, site safety, supervision,
and legal compliance. Topics include scaffolding, shoring, formwork,
CDM 2015 regulations, BS 5975 controls, and the roles of
coordinators, supervisors, and engineers. It serves as a complete
preparation guide for temporary works assessments and professional
qualifications, emphasizing safety, risk management, and best
practices.
Exam Questions and Answers
Legislative requirements and operational efficiency govern ... ---
correct answers ---Site setup
Main contractor must ... --- correct answers ---Design and erect the
crane base as temporary works
Load transfer, wind loads and interaction with permanent works
are ... --- correct answers ---To be considered at the design stage of
a crane
,3 Types of cranes --- correct answers ---1. Mobile
2. Static
3. Luffing
4. Saddle-back
2 Types of crane foundations --- correct answers ---1. Pile cap
2. Kentledge
Excavation may be required depending on ... --- correct answers ---
Soil type, depth and project scope
Timbering, trench box, sheets with waling, post and planks can all
be used for .... --- correct answers ---Deep excavations and unstable
soil
Caissons definition --- correct answers ---Cylindrical precast
concrete units for the construction of shafts, underground storage
or tunnel lining
Scaffolds provide ... --- correct answers ---Access and platforms for
working at heights
, Scaffolds consist of .... --- correct answers ---Ledgers, ties,
bracings, toe boards and guard rails
Scaffold designs are based on .... --- correct answers ---The
permissible stress philosophy
Temporary works definition --- correct answers ---Any construction
of temporary nature required to enable the permanent works to be
built
Temporary works may become incorporated ... --- correct answers -
--Into the permanent works
The temporary works are not designed with the main works so are
the responsibility of ... --- correct answers ---The main contractor
The 3 categories of temporary works --- correct answers ---1. Sub-
structures: trenches, excavation, slopes, embankments
2. Superstructural: formwork, falsework, propping, scaffolds
3. Plant/equipment: cranes, foundations, supports
Temporary works must be designed to achieve ... --- correct
answers ---Safety of operatives and public
