Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises CEKENAS Building and Construction Paper 1 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a CEKENAS Form 4 Building and Construction Paper 1 examination assessing technical drawing skills, structural elements, building codes, and construction site practices. A valuable resource for technical stream KCSE candidates, available for PDF download with marking scheme answers.

  • Month Administered: March 2026
  • Duration: 2½ Hours
  • Total Marks: 100 Marks
  • Number of Questions: 15 (Questions 1–15)
  • Structure: Section A (40 marks, compulsory short questions 1–10), and Section B (60 marks, compulsory orthographic drawing Question 11 [15 marks] plus choice of three questions from 12–15 [15 marks each]).

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Building fundamentals (Functions of shelter, small business start-up challenges, site selection parameters)
    • Roof geometry (Roof span, hip definition, factor influencing roof selection)
    • Finishes and damp proofing (Cladding, terrazzo, rigid vs. flexible damp proofing materials, wall coping types)
    • Foundations (Types of foundation for steep sloped sites, isometric pad foundation sketching)
    • Building services and masonry (Hot water pipe installation requirements, load-bearing vs. non-load-bearing walls)
    • Concrete technology (Batching and mixing techniques)
  • Section B
    • Orthographic projection (First-angle orthographic projection from isometric block drawing with dimensioning)
    • Flooring and staircase construction (PVC floor tile installation procedure, Kenya building codes for stairs, wall painting rationale)
    • Staircase terminology and formwork (Balustrade, rise, step definitions, formwork functional requirements)
    • Site tools (Sketching and functions of trowel, rake, and spade)
    • Drainage and sanitation (Longitudinal cross-section drawing of a septic tank)
    • Formwork components (Folding wedge design and application)
    • Site preparation (Termite eradication methods, factors influencing foundation selection)
    • Water supply systems (Pros and cons of direct cold water supply)
    • Roof framing (Sketching and labeling a King Post timber truss)
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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