Practice Building Codes and Standards - 2 | 10. Upgrading Informal Settlements | Disaster Preparedness & Planning - Vol 6
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a building code?

💡 Hint: Think about what guidelines might help in safe building.

Question 2

Easy

Can informal settlements have building codes?

💡 Hint: Consider why regulations might not be enforced.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a building code primarily ensure?

  • Safety standards
  • Cost reduction
  • Architectural design

💡 Hint: What is the main goal of regulating construction practices?

Question 2

True or False: Informal settlements typically have effective building codes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how these areas are often constructed.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assess the impact of bureaucratic hurdles on the implementation of building codes in informal settlements. Provide real-world examples to support your claims.

💡 Hint: Consider how many agencies may need to be consulted before construction can begin.

Question 2

Propose a set of strategies that could improve community involvement in the implementation of building codes within informal settlements. Discuss how these strategies could be operationalized.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of local leaders and how they can bridge communication gaps.

Challenge and get performance evaluation