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Terms to Review Again Flashcards

1
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The measure of incident light on a surface per square meter.

A

Lux

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A measure of the actual amount of energy flow or current in an electric circuit.

A

Ampere

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3
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A series of small, parallel beams for supporting floors, ceilings, or flat roofs.

A

Joist

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4
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A vertical diaphragm acting as a thin, deep cantilever beam in transferring lateral loads to the ground foundation.

A

Shear wall

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5
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A measure of the performance of a building material or construction assembly in preventing the transmission of airborne sound.

A

Transmission Loss

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6
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An arched structure forming a ceiling or roof over an enclosed space.

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Vault

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A form of a semi-permanent or permanent structure constructed along a property line, usually of masonry or reinforced concrete or other fire-rated material where absolutely no form of permitted opening, whether temporary/permanent or operable/inoperable, is allowed on it.

A

Abutment

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A plaque or sticker or lettering to be painted on either the top or the bottom of the poster or sign as a means of identifying the company to whom the structure belongs, and the permit issued therefor.

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Imprint

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9
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A form of construction composed of stone, brick, concrete, gypsum, hollow clay tile, concrete block or tile, or other similar building units or materials or combination of these materials laid up unit by unit and set in mortar.

A

Masonry

NOT masonry unit

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10
Q

__ is an electric current that reverses direction at regularly recurring intervals. While, __ is a electric current flowing in one direction only.

A

Alternating current (AC); direct current (DC)

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What is a is a moulded shaft, square or of lathe-turned form, a form cut from rectangular or square plank, one of various forms of spindle in woodwork, made of stone or wood and sometimes of metal, standing on a unifying footing, and supporting the coping of a parapet or the handrail of a staircase?

Select one:
a. Baradilyas
b. Rodapis
c. Trankilya
d. Tisa

A

Baradilyas

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12
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KALINGA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: What is a rectangular timber, constructed horizontally at the mid-sections of the rafters to hold two opposing rafters in place??

Select one:
a. Diapong
b. Batangan
c. Sipi
d. Lutud

A

Batangan

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13
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KALINGA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: What is the side portion inside the house, running from front to rear walls, that is elevated to about 4” from the main floor?

Select one:
a. Diapong
b. Lutud
c. Sipi
d. Batangan

A

Sipi

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KALINGA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION: What is the horizontal timber beam constructed above the interior post used to hold the post together and to provide support for the main floor?

Select one:
a. Diapong
b. Sipi
c. Batangan
d. Lutud

A

Lutud

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What kind of masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher?

Select one:
a. Stack Bond
b. Running Bond
c. Flemish Bond
d. Common Bond

A

Flemish Bond

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16
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A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

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17
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A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

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18
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What kind of masonry bond has alternate courses of headers and stretches in which the headers are centered on stretchers and the joints between stretchers line up vertically in all courses?

Select one:
a. Common Bond
b. Stack Bond
c. English Bond
d. Flemish Bond

A

c. English Bond

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19
Q

What is defined as a building especially one of large size massive structure imposing appearance?

Select one:
a. Edifice
b. Substructure
c. Shell
d. Superstructure

A

a. Edifice

20
Q

A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

21
Q

How many 2x4x10 studs will be used to complete the wall framing of a dry wall measuring 18.00meters long and 10ft high?

Select one:
a. 54pcs
b. 31pcs
c. 14pcs
d. 27pcs

A

b. 31pcs

22
Q

Which of the following can help in achieving uniform settlement if in case it happens to a building?

Select one:
a. Wall Foundations
b. Foundation Rebars
c. Footing
d. Footing Tie Beams

A

d. Footing Tie Beams

23
Q

In a dry wall construction what would go next after attaching the Sheathing onto the frames?

Select one:
a. Put putty
b. Place Scrim Tape
c. Sanding
d. Paint

A

b. Place Scrim Tape

24
Q

A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

25
Q

What glass would you use in constructing skylight?

Select one:
a. Annealed Glass
b. Laminated Glass
c. Tempered Glass
d. Insulated Glass

A

b. Laminated Glass

26
Q

Which among the following parts doesn’t need a metal flashing?

Select one:
a. Connection of wall and roof
b. Connection in between two G.I. Sheet Roofing on same planar surface
c. Connection of slab to roof
d. Roof Apex

A

b. Connection in between two G.I. Sheet Roofing on same planar surface

27
Q

What do you call the extension of a sewer stack line towards the roof?

Select one:
a. Vent Stack thru Roof
b. Stack Vent thru Roof
c. Vent Pipe
d. Sewer Ventilation Access

A

Vent Stack thru Roof

28
Q

What do you call a separate stack of pipe connected to the sewer line to provide ventilation?

Select one:
a. Independent Vent Pipe
b. Stack Vent thru Roof
c. Vent Stack thru Roof
d. Vertical Ventilation Pipe

A

b. Stack Vent thru Roof

29
Q

How much plyboard is needed to cover a free-standing wall – with dimension of 15yards in length and 3 yards in height – on both sides?

Select one:
a. 26 pcs
b. 31 pcs
c. 16 pcs
d. 12 pcs

A

a. 26 pcs

30
Q

Can a contractor drill a hole through the ceiling to install roughing ins for a new toilet and bath location on the floor above?

Select one:
a. No
b. Yes, if he will be drilling a hole during a new moon.
c. Yes, if he’s also doing the cha-cha while doing it.
d. Yes

A

d. Yes

31
Q

Is there a way for the construction schedule to have the installation of the built-in cabinets in the kitchen and installation of roofing material to happen on the same day?

Select one:
a. Of Course Not, you can do it one at a time only
b. No, because workers might get confused
c. Of Course
d. No, because the paint of the living room should go first

A

c. Of Course

32
Q

Which of the following is not true?

Buildings are habitable structures use to protect and shelter people
Buildings are intangible objects that we use on a daily basis
Buildings tend to deteriorate and is subjected to renovations, alterations and constant maintenance
Buildings are an active form of protection from severe weather conditions.
Select one:
a. I only
b. I and III
c. II and IV
d. None of the above

A

c. II and IV

33
Q

What is the most important ingredient of concrete?

Select one:
a. Gravel
b. Sand
c. Water
d. Cement

A

d. Cement

34
Q

What is the minimum tread length in millimeters as per the code?

Select one:
a. 400
b. 300
c. 250
d. 200

A

c. 250

35
Q

A channel of metal or wood at the eaves or on the roof of a building, for carrying off rain water. It is also called eaves trough.

Select one:
a. Senepa
b. Batidora
c. Alulod
d. Sibe

A

c. Alulod

36
Q

Which of the following is not a door hardware?

Select one:
a. Closers
b. Weather Stripping
c. Hinges
d. Door Jamb

A

d. Door Jamb

37
Q

A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

38
Q

Walls can be constructed and framed by any of the following except:

Select one:
a. Masonry
b. LGS
c. Wood Stud
d. AWG

A

d. AWG

39
Q

Pressed wood is equally strong in all directions but very brittle, this statement is:

Select one:
a. True
b. False
c. False, depending on the how it is pressed
d. This statement lacks information, to make it either true or false

A

a. True

40
Q

How many CHB is need to fill up a 25 sqm. Masonry wall?

Select one:
a. 162 pcs
b. 232 pcs
c. 313 pcs
d. 344 pcs

A

c. 313 pcs

41
Q

What is the intersection in two inclined surfaces toward which rainwater flows

Select one:
a. Valley
b. Gutter
c. Ridge
d. Hip

A

a. Valley

42
Q

What do you call the overhanging edge of the roof?

Select one:
a. Kantero
b. Espolon
c. Andayo
d. Alero

A

d. Alero

43
Q

A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

44
Q

What is a form of energy generated by friction, induction, or chemical change, having magnetic, chemical and radiant effect?

Select one:
a. Electrical Energy
b. Solar Energy
c. Mechanical Energy
d. Magnetic Energy

A

a. Electrical Energy

45
Q

An artificial, stone-like building material made by mixing cement and various mineral aggregates with sufficient water to cause the cement to set and bind the entire mass

Select one:
a. Concrete
b. Mortar
c. Plaster
d. Cement

A

a. Concrete

46
Q

A masonry bond has alternating headers and stretches in each course, each header being centered above and below a stretcher.

A

Flemish bond

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