HempBLOCK LB300 Theory Assessment

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SUBJECT 1: SAFETY

Q1: Can we work on site with the HempBLOCKs while it is raining?*

Yes

Only during light rainfall

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Q2: I can construct a wall on my own with a single a frame ladder?*

True

False

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Q3: Which is the safest method for wall construction?*

An A frame ladder

Two A frame ladders

Fixed scaffolding

Adjustable trestles with two planks

✓ Correct

✕ Using ladders is a very unsafe practice

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Q4: It is safe to lean a ladder against a wall that is under construction?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ This is a dangerous practice and could result in serious inquiry to you and/or others and damage to a wall under construction

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Q5: Do we need to introduce the upright load bearing elements as soon as possible to secure the wall?*

Yes, as soon as possible

No, it is not necessary

Only if there are windy conditions on-site

Yes, it is preferable but if we strut the walls appropriately we can wait

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q6: Is it good practice to throw the blocks from the floor to the person on the planks?*

Yes

✓ Correct

✕ Throwing blocks will result in damage and breakages

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Q7: Lime render is caustic so we need to protect:*

Only our skin

Just our eyes and hands

No, just wash your hands after use

Our skin, eyes, and airways

✓ Correct

✕ Lime can irritate and damage our skin, eyes and airways

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Q8: I can cut the blocks with a circular saw?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q9: What personal protective equipment is required when constructing with HempBLOCKs?*

Leather gloves only

Safety glasses only

Safety glasses and leather gloves

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Total Section Score - Safety

out of 9

SUBJECT 2 : HEMPBLOCK KNOWLEDGE

Q10: HempBLOCKs are made from*

Hemp fibre and lime

Hemp wood, water and any type of lime

Hemp wood, water and aerated lime

Hemp wood, a specifically formulated lime binder and water

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q11: Where are our HempBLOCKs currently manufactured?*

France

Australia

USA

Both France and the USA

✓ Correct

✕ Our HempBLOCKs are currently manufactured in Europe

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Q12: Lime mortar is used to lay LB 300 HempBLOCKs?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q13: Are concrete starter blocks used on most projects?*

Only on some projects

On all projects

Not used on any projects

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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out of 4

SUBJECT 3 : HEMPBLOCK STORAGE

Q14: What is the recommended way to store HempBLOCKs on the building site?*

Out in the open exposed to the elements

Completely covered with a waterproof material

In a closed shipping container

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q15: Can you leave the plastic wrapping of the pallets on for as long as you like?*

True

False

✓ The plastic wrapping needs to be removed immediately after arrival at the building site

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Q16: Unloading pallets of HempBLOCKs from a container is best done?*

by hand only

using only a pallet jack

using a forklift only

using a pallet jack and a forklift

✓ It is possible to unload using a pallet jack only however it is a lot slower and may be difficult to move over rough surfaces

✕ Incorrect

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out of 3

SUBJECT 4: REQUIRED TOOLS

Q17: Select the best tool or tools for cutting HempBLOCKs*

Petrol powered chain saw

Band saw

Hand saw

Battery powered chain saw

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Q18: Cutting HempBLOCKs while they are wet is fine?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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out of 4

SUBJECT 5: PREPARATION

Q19: Which of the following statements is true?*

After building a retaining wall out of the blocks the floor is created and we continue with the wall

After building a retaining wall out of hemp blocks filled with concrete, the floor is created and we continue with the wall

After creating a slab out of the blocks, we continue with the wall

After creating a timber floor we stack the hemp blocks on the floor to create the walls

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out of 1

SUBJECT 6: LAYING THE BLOCKS

Q20: It does not matter how we start as long as the walls are straight*

We need to follow the color coded 3D plan

As long as the blocks are level we can lay them as we please

Walls are always flush with the floor

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q21: Which of the following statements is correct?*

We mark out the post positions then attach the posts to the floor then lay the blocks

We attach the posts then lay the blocks

We mark out the post positions then lay the blocks and when the walls are to bond beam we insert the posts and beams

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✕ Incorrect

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Q22: We build all the walls then insert the load bearing members to secure the walls*

we build the staggered corner walls then insert the load bearing members to secure these walls and continue

we build all the walls that have windows and doors, then insert the load bearing members to secure these walls

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q23: Looking at the images below, which wall/s are checked correctly for alignment?*

Wall A

Wall B

Wall C

Wall D

the white vertical arrow in each image is the position of the plum bob

✓ Correct - walls A & D are checked correctly

✕ Incorrect

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Q24: Which side of the block do measure from?*

The female side of the block

The male side of the block

It doesn't matter from either side is fine

✓ Correct

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Q25: From the choices below which is the most correct?*

Best to use a level for plumbing the wall then the walls before pouring the perlite around the posts

Use a plumb bob for plumbing the corners initially then the walls before pouring the perlite around the posts

Use a plumb bob for plumbing the corners initially then strut the walls and plumb them before pouring the perlite around the posts

Use a plumb bob for plumbing the corners initially then strut the walls and plumb and straighten them before pouring the perlite around the posts

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q26: Looking at the images below which wall/s are constructed correctly?*

Wall A

Wall B

Wall C

Wall D

✓ Correct

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Total Section Score - Laying the Blocks

out of 7

SUBJECT 7: THE LOAD BEARING SYSTEM - STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE

Q27: Which of the following statements is most correct?*

Steel elements do not need to be tied together

Steel elements need to be tied together only where concrete surrounds them

Steel elements do not need to be tied together on vertical surfaces

Steel elements do need to be tied together where they connect as per the concrete code

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✓ Correct

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Q28: Which of the following statements is most correct?*

Before casting the concrete, we box the walls up

Before casting the concrete, we box the walls up where there are posts

Before casting the concrete, we box the walls up where there are lintels and posts

Before casting the concrete, we box the walls up where there are lintels and posts and bond beams

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q29: The steel can touch the sides of the holes in the post HempBLOCKs?

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q30: Does the concrete used as part of the load bearing system need to be as per code and engineering?*

Yes

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect - The concrete used to create the load bearing system needs to be as per code and engineering and a slump test needs to be done which is tested in a laboratory so you have a record of the concrete used

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Q31: A 1200 mm long header does not need support before filling with concrete?*

False

True

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q32: A 1200 mm long header does not need support for 24 hours after filling with concrete?*

False

True

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q33: You can vibrate the concrete a little bit only, carefully?*

False

True

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Total Section Score - Load Bearing Reinforced Concrete System

out of 7

SUBJECT 8: THE LOAD BEARING SYSTEM - STEEL POSTS

Q34: Which statement is correct?*

Around the steel posts we cast concrete

In the steel posts we cast concrete

Around the steel posts we cast perlite

In and around the steel posts we cast concrete

✓ Correct

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Q35: Steel joints and welds are coated with a rust protector?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q36: Drilling holes in the timber lintel can be done through the block face?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q37: After entering the post in the wall and secure it we cut it to length?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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out of 4

SUBJECT 9: THE LOAD BEARING SYSTEM - FRP

Q38: With the FRP system?*

lintels can be timber and steel

lintels can only be timber, and steel and concrete

lintels can be either timber, steel or FRP

lintels can be either timber, steel, FRP or concrete

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q39: Bolts connecting the elements need to be stainless steel?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q40: FRP posts and beams can be exposed to the sun for a prolonged time?*

True

False

✓ Correct

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out of 3

SUBJECT 10: INSTALLATION OF SERVICES

Q41: Electrical wiring in the HempBLOCK walls need to be embedded at least?*

20mm deep

50mm deep

35mm deep

100mm deep

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q42: You can lay electrical and plumbing services in the column space with a load bearing element?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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out of 2

SUBJECT 11 : RENDERING OF WALLS

Q43: it’s ok to render only one side of the HempBLOCK wall in high wind zones?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q44: Using one side of cement render and one side lime render is permitted?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q45: Two layers with a metal mesh in the first layer is required on both sides?*

True

False

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q46: Can we render outside while it is raining all day?*

Yes

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q47: We use a poly mesh to embed in the first lime coat, inside and outside?*

Yes

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Q48: The most important part of the render layer is to make sure that?*

the look remains the same

it seals the HempBLOCK walls water tight

it seals the HempBLOCK walls but they remains breathable, that’s why we use lime render

water does not penetrate the breathable layer especially focused on window and door opening flashing

✓ Correct

✕ Incorrect

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Total Section Score - Rendering

out of 6

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