Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
The person who oversees work on a building site is the:
- site supervisor/manager
- customer
- supplier
- visitor
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✓ Answer: A — site supervisor/manager
The site supervisor/manager oversees the work.
CXC · CSEC · Building Technology
Free CXC CSEC Building Technology
Practice Paper
8 mixed-difficulty practice questions in the style of real CXC CSEC papers — answers, mark-scheme-style explanations, and the official exam structure all on one page.
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Paper 1 (Section A)
60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus.
Paper 2
Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
School-Based Assessment (SBA)
Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject.
Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.
Grading: Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study.
Mini practice paper: 8 questions
Mixed-difficulty questions from across the Building Technology syllabus. Tap "Show answer" after each to check yourself.
Q2 · Difficulty 1/3
Keeping concrete moist as it sets is called:
- drying instantly
- freezing
- painting
- curing
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✓ Answer: D — curing
Curing keeps concrete moist so it gains strength.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
The part of a building that transfers its weight to the ground is the:
- foundation
- roof
- window
- door
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✓ Answer: A — foundation
The foundation carries the building's load to the ground.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
Plywood and MDF are examples of ___ used in furniture.
- metals
- glass
- manufactured boards
- solid stone
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✓ Answer: C — manufactured boards
Plywood and MDF are manufactured boards used in furniture.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
Keeping a site tidy helps to:
- increase hazards
- prevent accidents
- cause trips
- slow nothing
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✓ Answer: B — prevent accidents
A tidy site reduces trip and other accident hazards.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Concrete is made from cement, water and:
- glass
- rubber
- aggregate (sand and stone)
- wood
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✓ Answer: C — aggregate (sand and stone)
Concrete is cement, water and aggregate.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
Doors and windows are usually shown using standard:
- colours only
- letters only
- symbols
- photographs
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✓ Answer: C — symbols
Standard symbols represent doors, windows, etc. on plans.
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
A handrail on a staircase is provided for:
- drainage
- lighting
- safety/support
- decoration only
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✓ Answer: C — safety/support
A handrail provides support and safety on stairs.
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CXC CSEC Building Technology FAQ
What does the CXC CSEC Building Technology exam look like?
The CXC CSEC Building Technology exam is structured across 3 components. Paper 1 (Section A): 60 multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each. 75 minutes. Tests knowledge across the whole syllabus. Paper 2: Structured short-answer + 1 extended response question. Section A is compulsory; Section B has a choice. Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. School-Based Assessment (SBA): Coursework component graded by the teacher, externally moderated. Worth ~20-30% of the final grade depending on subject. Total exam time: ~3.5 hours across Paper 1 and Paper 2 sittings.
Can I download a free CXC CSEC Building Technology past paper?
Real CXC past papers are published directly by CXC on their official website. Kramizo doesn't redistribute copyrighted past papers, but we do generate free AI-written practice papers in the exact same style — same command words, same difficulty tier, same mark conventions. Use this practice paper as warm-up, then time yourself on official past papers before exam day.
How is CXC CSEC Building Technology graded?
Grades: I (highest) to VI (lowest). A grade of III or above is typically required for further study. Kramizo's practice questions are tagged with difficulty 1-3 mapping roughly to the lower, middle, and top grade boundaries you'll encounter in the real exam.