CH 1 Building Design and Construction

Question 1

R value:

Answer 1

Thermal resistance

Question 2

Which is false for aluminum:

Answer 2

C. it is an effective sound absorber

Question 3

Zoning Codes:

Answer 3

Control the use, height and mass

Question 4

Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of building codes:

Answer 4

B. Ensure public safety, health and welfare

Question 5

Which of the following is applicable to pre-cast concrete:

Answer 5

C. less labor is needed per unit than the other types of concrete

Question 6

Which type of concrete is poured onsite

Answer 6

D. Reinforced

Question 7

Pointing:

Answer 7

Troweling of mortar into vertical and horizontal joints.

Question 8

Specific ability of aluminum to develop a protective coating of oxide on it surface is the basis for a finish that is:

Answer 8

B. Anodized

Question 9

Who establishes building codes:

Answer 9

International Code Council (ICC)

Question 10

Detailed guidance for compliance with laws and codes can be found in?

Answer 10

D. Regulations

Question 11

The strength of concrete is a function of the:

Answer 11

D. water-to-cement ratio

Question 12

Which of the following is true about concrete walls

Answer 12

C. they should be dense on the side facing unwanted noise

Question 13

Build-to-suit

Answer 13

Design and construction to meet specific needs of user commitment

Question 14

Building Codes are too:

Answer 14

Promote general safety by regulating design and construction

Question 15

What occurs when two dissimilar metals are in contact in the presence of an electrolyte?

Answer 15

B. Galvanic Action

Question 16

A desirable characteristic of concrete as a structural member is it:

Answer 16

D. Fire resistance

Question 17

For compliance with laws and codes, detailed guidance That has the effect of law is provided by:

Answer 17

C. Regulations

Question 18

Gypsum wallboard:

Answer 18

Sheetrock

Question 19

One way to reduce or even eliminate the risk associated with speculative development is to:

Answer 19

B. Pre-lease the facility

Question 20

Construction Documents consist of?

Answer 20

Drawing and specifications

Question 21

Which situation is an example of build -to-suit development:

Answer 21

D. Pre-construction commitment from a user who signs a long-term lease for a large portion of the building

Question 22

Speculative Development is when:

Answer 22

Built with-out commitment from user, to reduce risk you can pre-lease

Question 23

Sacrificial Anode:

Answer 23

Zinc-rich primer in which zinc paint corrodes instead of iron or steel.

Question 24

Which type of stone has high tensile strength, excellent water resistance, and is most often used as a roofing material:

Answer 24

B. Slate

Question 25

Codes and Categories

Answer 25

Legal requirments for minimum standatrds. Intended to protect health, safety and welfare of public.

Zoning and building are two primary

Question 26

Which of the following is true about drawings and specifications

Answer 26

D. information contained in them is not always correct in every detail

Question 27

Grouting:

Answer 27

Masonry by gravity or commonly preferred after setting paving units or ceramic tile.