When a surveyor identifies that previous damp treatments have been unsuccessful, investigation should focus on:
A. Only repeating the same treatment
B. Assuming property is untreatable
C. Abandoning investigation
D. Understanding why treatment failed (inadequate diagnosis, incomplete treatment, new moisture sources), before recommending revised approach
正解:D
質問 2:
External liquid-applied membranes to prevent penetrating damp should:
A. Be applied without preparation
B. Be painted on all masonry
C. Never be used
D. Be specified only for areas of defect, with proper preparation and following manufacturer guidance for substrate conditions
正解:D
質問 3:
A listed building (Grade II*) shows clear rising damp with tide marks to 800mm. Owner seeks rapid chemical DPC treatment. The surveyor should:
A. Recommend modern cementitious replastering
B. Proceed with standard chemical DPC injection immediately
C. Decline to diagnose listed building damp
D. Recommend lime-based DPC approaches, reversible treatments, and specialist conservation advice considering building age
正解:D
質問 4:
After chemical DPC installation, the surveyor should ensure continuity with:
A. Only the walls
B. A damp proof membrane (DPM) at floor level
C. The roof only
D. Nothing
正解:B
質問 5:
Black mould associated with condensation can be temporarily removed by:
A. Painting over it
B. Cleaning with appropriate disinfectants; however, prevention through controlling condensation is more important
C. Ignoring it
D. Leaving it untreated
正解:B
質問 6:
BS 6576:2005 requires chemical DPC injection to penetrate to approximately:
A. Full thickness with breakthrough
B. 80-90% of wall thickness
C. 50-75% of wall thickness
D. 25% of wall thickness
正解:B
質問 7:
According to BS 5250:2021, moisture management in buildings requires consideration of:
A. Structural design only
B. Aesthetic performance only
C. Thermal performance only
D. Thermal performance and moisture performance
正解:D
質問 8:
Penetrating damp often appears:
A. Uniformly across entire walls
B. Only during summer
C. Only at skirting level
D. As patches linked to specific external defects such as failed pointing or cracks
正解:D
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Arisaka -
余裕でCSDBに受かりました!!必携のCSDB試験対策書だと思う