PDF Version DemoPCA CSDB Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Property Care Association (PCA) |
| Exam Name: | Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CSDB |
| Exam Format: | Written multiple-choice & short answer, Oral / practical interview, Legal & Health & Safety module |
| Exam Duration: | Written: 120; Oral: 30–45 |
| Related Certifications: | Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB) Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | £350–£450 (approx., varies by provider) |
| Passing Score: | 50% per unit / overall pass |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | Written: 60–80; Oral: scenario-based |
| Recommended Training: | PCA CSDB Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | ABBE Qualification Specification PCA Exams & Qualifications |
| Sample Questions: | PCA CSDB Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite invigilated written exam + face-to-face oral assessment |
| Pre Condition: | Building/trade background or relevant experience recommended; must pass Legal & Health & Safety module separately |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.property-care.org/training-qualifications/exams/ |
PCA CSDB Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Legal, Health & Safety Aspects | 25% | - Professional obligations and reporting
|
| Identification and Control of Dampness | 75% | - Types of dampness
|
PCA Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings Sample Questions:
1. Building Regulations Approved Document C relates to:
A) Resistance to moisture
B) Site preparation and resistance to contaminants
C) Fire safety
D) Sanitation, drainage and waste disposal
2. Physical damp proof courses (such as slate or engineering bricks) are typically installed:
A) Never installed
B) After rising damp appears
C) Only on roofs
D) During new construction or major renovation by removing defective courses and inserting new impermeable material
3. When moisture meter readings are inconsistent across multiple measurements in the same wall section, the surveyor should:
A) Average the readings uncritically
B) Investigate causes of variation (salts, temperature, material differences), document findings, and note limitations in interpretation
C) Report only the highest reading
D) Report only one reading
4. When rising damp has caused soluble salt accumulation in masonry, the treatment approach should include:
A) Addressing the moisture source, allowing drying, and potentially salt removal or specialized replastering
B) Ignoring the salts
C) Increasing ventilation only
D) Only applying paint
5. COSHH stands for:
A) Control of Site Hazards and Health
B) Construction Site Health Organisation Handbook
C) Chemical and Organic Substance Health Hazards
D) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: A | Question # 2 Answer: D | Question # 3 Answer: B | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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