Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
A construction site is where a building is being:
- drawn only
- built
- sold only
- advertised only
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✓ Answer: B — built
A construction site is where building work takes place.
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
Which certification system is most widely used internationally to rate and certify green buildings?
- ISO 14001
- ASHRAE 90.1
- LEED
- BREEAM
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✓ Answer: C — LEED
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the US Green Building Council, is the most widely recognised and internationally used green building rating system. ISO 14001 is an environmental management system standard for organisations, not specific to buildings. BREEAM is a UK-based rating system widely used in Europe but not as globally dominant as LEED. ASHRAE 90.1 is an energy efficiency standard, not a green building certification scheme.
Q3 · Difficulty 1/3
A staircase is a building component used to move between:
- no levels
- different floor levels
- rooms on one floor only
- the roof and sky
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✓ Answer: B — different floor levels
Stairs connect different floor levels.
Q4 · Difficulty 1/3
A building plan is a drawing of a building viewed from:
- the front only
- the side only
- below
- above (looking down)
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✓ Answer: D — above (looking down)
A plan is the view looking down on the building.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
A scale of 1:100 means 1 unit on the drawing equals ___ on the real building.
- 1000 units
- 100 units
- 1 unit
- 10 units
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✓ Answer: B — 100 units
1:100 means the real object is 100 times the drawing.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Which of the following BEST describes a 'green building'?
- A building painted green to reflect solar radiation
- A structure designed to minimise environmental impact throughout its lifecycle
- A structure located near a forest or natural green space
- A building constructed entirely from recycled steel and glass
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✓ Answer: B — A structure designed to minimise environmental impact throughout its lifecycle
A green building is one designed and operated to reduce negative environmental impacts and resource use across its entire lifecycle — from design and construction through to demolition. Option A confuses colour with sustainability. Option C is too narrow; green buildings use many strategies beyond recycled materials. Option D relates to location, not building design principles.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
A hard hat (helmet) is worn on site to protect the:
- hands only
- eyes only
- head
- feet
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✓ Answer: C — head
A hard hat protects the head from falling objects/impacts.
Q8 · 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.
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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.