Technology: Engineering & Design

Chapter 19: Constructing Buildings

Self-Check Quizzes

1.
The part of a structure that supports the superstructure is the
A)insulation.
B)foundation.
C)rafter.
D)sheathing.
2.
The act of marking out the exact location of a planned structure on the site is called
A)laying out the site.
B)surveying.
C)taking soundings.
D)making a floor plan.
3.
Which jobs can be identified as post-construction tasks?
A)attaching sheathing to ceilings and to walls
B)making up the work schedule and the financial schedule
C)framing and installing windows
D)landscaping and paving
4.
Which activities are often necessary to clear a site before construction can begin?
A)surveying and making a site plan
B)choosing an architect and signing the contract
C)checking zoning laws and building codes
D)demolition and earthmoving
5.
Parallel, evenly spaced, vertical boards used in framing buildings are called
A)studs.
B)joists.
C)rafters.
D)beams.
6.
A foundation consists of two parts: the footings and the
A)basement.
B)foundation joists.
C)foundation walls.
D)superstructure.
7.
R-value describes the
A)strength coefficient of a framing material.
B)quality rating of a roofing shingle.
C)dimensions of batting.
D)rating system used for insulation.
8.
The sheet material typically used to enclose walls or ceilings in interiors is called
A)sheathing.
B)stud framing.
C)drywall.
D)trim.
9.
Preassembled triangular units that support a roof are called
A)roof ribs.
B)roof trusses.
C)roof sheathing.
D)rafters.
10.
In a typical framed construction, sheets of plywood or oriented-strand-board are nailed to the floor joists, creating a subfloor to support a finished floor layer above. The subfloor can be classified as a kind of
A)trim.
B)framing.
C)drywall.
D)sheathing.
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