Question 11

Which of the following statement accurately defines a building element?

O A. A part of a building, which is constructed by a specific trade

O B. A component of a building that provides the same function irrespective of its design, specification or construction

O C. A part of a building that is designed and constructed in a specific manner using specific materials

O D. A work item of a building that is listed in Australian Standard Method of Measurement

Question 12

A two-story house has a 500m2 terracotta roof (Elemental Unit Quantity - EUQ). The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the house is 900m2. The total cost of the house is $290,000 and the cost of the roof (Element Cost EC) is $90,000. What is the Element Rate (ER) of the roof?

O A. $100 per m2

O B. $180 per m2

O C. $322 per m2

O D. $580 per m2

Question 13

A single-story building has a 850m2 substructure (Elemental Unit Quantity - EUQ). The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the house is 1700m2. The Elemental Unit Rate (EUR) of the substructure is $390 per m2. What is the Element Cost (EC) of the substructure?

O A. $686,000

O B. $331,500

O C. $663,000

O D. $310,500

Question 14

A two-story house has a 650m2 substructure (Elemental Unit Quantity - EUQ). The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the house is 1800m2. The Elemental Unit Rate (EUR) of the substructure is $270 per m2. What is the Element Cost (EC) of the substructure?

O A. $486,000

O B. $175,500

O C. $661,500

O D. $310,500

Question 15

Detailed estimates are prepared through pricing Bills of Quantities (BOQ). What is not true about BoQ?

O A. BoQ is a trade list of various building components necessary to complete a project

O B. BOQ is prepared at tender stage when project drawings, specifications and other information are available

O C. Detailed estimates prepared through pricing BoQ are not recommended for large and complex projects

O D. BOQ are generally prepared based on Standard Methods of Measurements