PCA CSDB Actual Free Exam Questions & Community Discussion
A property has been treated with chemical DPC 6 months ago. The owner reports internal walls are still damp with visible mould. The surveyor investigates and finds: high salt content still present in plaster, inadequate heating in the property, and poor ventilation. The most appropriate recommendation is:
Correct Answer: D
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When applying chemical DPC solutions, the primary control measure under COSHH should be:
Correct Answer: B
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Comprehensive professional practice for dampness surveying encompasses:
Correct Answer: C
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A property shows damp with characteristic black mould appearing in winter only, no salt deposits, high relative humidity (70%+), and visible condensation on windows. The cause is most likely:
Correct Answer: D
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When a surveyor is engaged to investigate damp in a property, the scope of the investigation should be documented to:
Correct Answer: C
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Replastering of walls after DPC installation must account for:
Correct Answer: D
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Under Building Regulations, which Approved Document specifically addresses basement waterproofing requirements?
Correct Answer: A
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A Victorian terraced property with cavity walls shows penetrating damp concentrated around failed pointing on north-west elevation. The cavity appears to have insulation. The surveyor's recommendation should be:
Correct Answer: D
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The primary sources of moisture in buildings leading to condensation are:
Correct Answer: A
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The height to which rising damp typically rises in a solid masonry wall without a DPC is:
Correct Answer: C
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A comprehensive dampness survey report should include:
Correct Answer: B
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In a listed building, the surveyor's recommendations must balance:
Correct Answer: D
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