Purchase and Return Outward Day Books Q8

Q.
Based on the following transactions:

1. Prepare Purchase Day Book and Return Outward Day Book.
2. Post the items to the relevant accounts in Purchase Ledger.
3. Show the transfers to General Ledger at the end of September 2014.

(20 marks, 2015 Q8)

A.

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Types of Foundation for dwelling houses Q1

Q.
Explain the types of building foundation suitable for single and double storey houses.

(25 marks, 2015 Q1)

A.

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Pitched Roofs and Roof Finishes Q3

Q.
(a) What is meant by pitched roof? Label the elements of timber pitched roof and explain its terms. (10 marks)

(b) Describe five (5) types of roof finishes and specify the types of building in which it is used. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2015 Q3)

A.

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Various Brick Bondings Q2

Q.
(a) Explain why continuous joints must be avoided in brick works bonding. (10 marks)

(b) Using diagrams differentiate the following types of brick bonding:-

(i) Stretcher and Header Bond

(ii) English Bond and English Garden Wall

(iii) Flemish Bond and Flemish Garden Wall

(25 marks, 2015 Q2)

A.

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Different types of mortar and their finishes Q6

Q.
(a) Elaborate on the characteristics and usage of the following types of mortar:-

(i) Cement mortar

(ii) Lime mortar

(iii) Compo mortar

(b) Explain how a mortar joint may be finished and illustrate five (5) types of mortar finishes. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2015 Q6)
A.

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Types of Doors, Internal and External Q5

Q.
(a) Explain the factors which need to be considered when deciding on the types of door. (10 marks)

(b) Using diagrams, explain two (2) types of doors that are suitable for the following:-

(i) External door

(ii) Internal door (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2015 Q5)

A.

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Elements of Timber Staircase Q4

Q.
(a) With the aid of diagram, label the elements of a timber staircase. (10 marks)

(b) Explain five (5) general principles in the construction of timber stairs. (15 marks)

(25 marks, 2015 Q4)

A.

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