Deck 5: Construction Components, Systems, and Codes

Question 1

The critical path is

A) a timetable charting the construction process.
B) a schedule charting the flow of egress from a building.
C) a timetable establishing the critical dates for installation.
D) the path Dorothy should have taken on OZ.

Answer 1

a timetable charting the construction process.

Question 2

Load-bearing walls can only be removed and proper alternative supports set in place after review and documentation by a

A) licensed architect.
B) licensed engineer.
C) licensed designer.
D) either a or b.

Answer 2

either a or b.

Question 3

A structural member that is loaded in such a way that the force is pulling it apart end-to-end is said to be

A) under compression.
B) under tension.
C) under a bending load.
D) in deflection.

Answer 3

under tension.

Question 4

Construction drawings are generally produced in what scale(s)?

A) 1/8" = 1' -0" and 1 /4" = 1'-0"
B) 1/8" = 1'-0" and 1" = 1 /4 -0"
C) 1 /4" = 1' -0" and 1/8" = 3' -0"
D) 3 /4" = 1' -0" and 1" = 1" -0"

Question 5

Commercial plans illustrating light fixture locations may be called

A) lighting/ceiling plans.
B) ceiling plans.
C) reflected lighting plans.
D) reflected ceiling plans.

Question 6

Drawings that illustrate walls are called

A) sections.
B) elevations.
C) details.
D) perspectives.

Question 7

Identify the following cabinet construction.

A) flush face
B) face frame
C) frameless
D) reveal face

Question 8

The definition of "fenestration" is

A) ventilation.
B) the openings in the front façade of a home.
C) window placement, design, and decorative treatment on a wall.
D) the arrangement, type, and design of openings in a wall.

Question 9

Solid-core doors are composed of

A) veneers with a particle board, wood, or mineral core.
B) a solid core of particle board or wood.
C) veneers laminated over a frame.
D) veneers over insulation and acoustical barriers.

Question 10

Exterior doors should be a minimum width of

A) 30"
B) 32"
C) 36"
D) 6'-8"

Question 11

In ancient times, the term "window" meant the

A) openings in a wall.
B) wind's eye.
C) holes in the wall.
D) glass wall.

Question 12

Mullions

A) define the room's style.
B) admit light.
C) enhance visual communication.
D) provide ventilation.

Question 13

The technical term for triple-pane glass is

A) thermopane.
B) insulated.
C) annealed.
D) tri-plex.

Question 14

Glass that breaks into small pebble-sized pieced when shattered is called

A) laminated.
B) tempered.
C) wired.
D) glazed.

Question 15

The fireplace

A) is energy efficient.
B) is a symbol of hearth and home.
C) is relatively inexpensive.
D) requires a cool climate.

Question 16

An active solar system

A) relies on passive solar principles.
B) utilizes mechanical means to trap the sun's energy.
C) can provide energy in the form of electricity.
D) all of the above.

Question 17

Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ is affected by

A) products that emit VOCs.
B) electronic equipment.
C) plants such as the philodendron and peace lily.
D) all of the above.

Question 18

An acceptable sound level to conduct concentrated work is

A) 10 dB.
B) 30 dB.
C) 70 dB.
D) 130 dB.

Question 19

Which of the following is a type of security system?

A) motion detectors.
B) light sensors.
C) electronic pass codes.
D) all of the above.

Question 20

Sprinkler systems may

A) be installed in the plenum.
B) include water.
C) include foam retardant.
D) all of the above.

Question 21

These codes define construction requirements and limit 5 hazardous materials.

A) Model Building Codes
B) Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes
C) Life Safety Codes
D) Federal Regulations

Question 22

Fire Safety Codes are published by the

A) BOCA.
B) ICBO.
C) IBC.
D) NFPA.

Question 23

A facade can be the front elevation of a building

Question 24

The lever door hardware is required in commercial design.

Question 25

Low-e glass allows the long-wave energy to pass through the window

Question 26

Identify The Construction Components:
-The foundation wall in A is mad of....................

Question 27

Identify The Construction Components:
-The foundation wall in B is made of …......................

Question 28

Parts of a wall:
-A _____________

Question 29

Parts of a wall:
-B ____________

Question 30

Parts of a wall:
-C ___________

Question 31

Parts of the roof:
-A ____________

Question 32

Parts of the roof:
-B ____________

Question 33

Parts of the roof:
-C ___________

Question 34

Parts of the roof:
-D__________

Question 35

Parts of the roof:
-E ___________

Question 36

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-_________Plywood

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 37

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-__________Rough Framing

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 38

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-__________Finish Wood

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 39

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-__________Earth

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 40

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-___________Gravel

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 41

Match the following symbols to each construction component.

-____________Aluminum

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 42

Material And Elevation Symbols

-___________Masonry

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 43

Material And Elevation Symbols

-__________Marble

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 44

Material And Elevation Symbols

-__________Insulation

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 45

Material And Elevation Symbols

-____________Glass

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 46

Material And Elevation Symbols

-____________Rubble Stone

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 47

IDENTIFY COMPONENTS IN THE WALL SECTION

Question 48

In the following building symbol, describe what each of the numbers represents.
-The top number represents ______________.

Question 49

In the following building symbol, describe what each of the numbers represents.
-The bottom number represents ______________.

Question 50

Match the following symbols:

-__________Window in wall

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 51

Match the following symbols:

-__________Concrete wall

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 52

Match the following symbols:

-____________Wall to be demolished

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 53

Match the following symbols:

-___________Typical new wall

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 54

Match the following symbols:

-_____________ Fireplace in wall

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 55

Match the following symbols:

-_______________Exterior wall with masonry

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)

Question 56

Draw the following symbols:
-Tub

Question 57

Draw the following symbols:
-Range/stove

Question 58

Draw the following symbols:
-Toilet

Question 59

Match the following:

-French

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 60

Match the following:

-Louvered

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 61

Match the following:

-Panel

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 62

Match the following:

-Sliding

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 63

Match the following:

-Dutch

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)

Question 64

Match the following:

-Casement

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 65

Match the following:

-Awning

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 66

Match the following:

-Palladian

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 67

Match the following:

-Clerestory

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 68

Match the following:

-Double Hung

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 69

Match the following:

-Single pivot

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 70

Match the following:

-Jalousie

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

Question 71

Circle the right hand swinging door (s):