Question 4
- Identify the elements labelled Q,R,S,T,U and V in the roof shown in figure 1.
- State one function of each of the following:
- render;
- ceiling board
- Sketch a pictorial view of a drain pipe and label the socket.
Observation
Some candidates were able to:
- State one function of render and ceiling board.
However, most of them failed to:
- Identify the elements labelled Q, R, S, T, U and V in the roof shown in figure 1.
- Sketch a pictorial view of a drain pipe and label the socket.
The expected response to question 4 (a) and (c) is as given below:
- Identification of the elements shown in the roof type in Fig. 1
Q – wall plate
R - coping
S - flashing
T – roof covering/purlin
U – wall
V – struct/web of the truss
(c) Sketch of a drain pipe and label the socket
