Q1 · Difficulty 1/3
Foundations are placed:
- below ground
- on the roof
- in the air
- on the walls
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✓ Answer: A — below ground
Foundations are built below ground level.
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.
Take a Mini Mock →What the real CXC CSEC Building Technology paper looks like
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
Eye protection (goggles) is worn when:
- cutting or grinding
- resting
- reading
- walking only
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✓ Answer: A — cutting or grinding
Goggles protect the eyes when cutting/grinding produces debris.
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
A first-aid kit on site is used to:
- treat minor injuries
- build walls
- store tools
- mix concrete
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✓ Answer: A — treat minor injuries
A first-aid kit treats minor injuries quickly.
Q5 · Difficulty 1/3
A joint is where two pieces of wood are:
- joined together
- cut apart only
- painted
- measured
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✓ Answer: A — joined together
A joint is where pieces of wood are connected.
Q6 · Difficulty 1/3
Smoothing wood before finishing is done by:
- sanding
- wetting
- freezing
- painting first
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✓ Answer: A — sanding
Sanding smooths the wood surface.
Q7 · Difficulty 1/3
An elevation shows a building's:
- front or side face
- roof only from above
- foundation only
- underground pipes
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✓ Answer: A — front or side face
An elevation is the view of a face (front, side, rear).
Q8 · Difficulty 1/3
A floor plan shows the arrangement of:
- rooms and walls
- the roof tiles only
- the sky
- electrical bills
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✓ Answer: A — rooms and walls
A floor plan shows the layout of rooms and walls.
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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.