Printreading Flashcards
1
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The prefix “M” indicates ______ prints.
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mechanical
2
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- An electrical cable line with no slash marks on a plan view indicates a cable containing _____ conductors.
A
two
3
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- In areas prone to freezing, a(n) _____ sprinkler system is required.
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dry pipe
4
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- ____ water is free from impurities that could cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
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potable
5
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- ____ valves are used where throttling of fluid flow is required.
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globe
6
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- For ____ fire protection systems, two separate events must occur for the sprinkler system to activate.
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preaction
7
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- A #12 gauge wire has a(n) ____diameter than a similar #10 gauge wire.
A
smaller
8
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- A 25’ length run of plumbing waste pipe with a 1% slope changes elevation a total of ____ “.
A
3”
9
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- A hot water supply pipe circulates water from a boiler to a(n) ____unit.
A
terminal
10
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- A(n) ____ ____is an overcurrent protection device with a mechanical mechanism that may manually or automatically open a circuit when an overload condition or short circuit occurs.
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circuit breaker
11
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- ____is the process of adding moisture to the air.
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humidification
12
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- Two common materials used for ductwork are galvanized sheet metal and ____.
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ductboard
13
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- A(n) ____ ____is a device that cools water and is commonly used in large commercial buildings requiring large quantities of cooled water for cooling purposes.
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water chiller
14
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- A(n) ________is an air distribution outlet used to deflect and mix air.
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air diffuser
15
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- A(n) ____is tube or pipe that is used to support and protect electrical conductors.
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conduit
16
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- A(n) ____is an electrical device used to increase the voltage and current rating of an AC circuit.
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transformer
17
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- ____pipes are used to remove odors and gases from sanitary drainage piping and convey them away from inhabited areas.
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vent
18
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- A(n) ____ ____unit consists of a prefabricated air conditioner assembly, including fans, ductwork, heating and cooling coils, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and controls, used to condition and distribute air throughout a building.
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air handling
19
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- Electrical prints may be divided into separate sections for ____, power supply, and signals.
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lighting
20
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- ________and polyvinyl chloride are common materials used for waste pipe.
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cast iron
21
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- ____coatings expand rapidly in volume when exposed to high temperatures.
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intumescent
22
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- ____is the process of applying and installing a material or member that seals open construction to inhibit the spread of fire, smoke, and fumes in a structure.
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firestopping
23
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- In a hot water or steam heating system, a(n) ____is used to heat the water or steam to its required temperature.
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boiler
24
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- ____fireproofing materials release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures.
A slump test measures consistency of freshly mixed concrete.
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endothermic
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25. ____pressure within concrete forms increases as the amount of concrete in the forms increases.
hydrostatic
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27. _____-_____ construction is a method of concrete construction in which wall panels are cast horizontally at the job site adjacent to their eventual position and tilted up into position after removal of the forms.
tilt-up
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28. A pipe ____is a steel cylinder with open ends that is driven into the ground with a pile-driving rig and then excavated and filled with concrete.
pile
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29. A(n) ____form is a series of smaller prefabricated form panels fastened together to create a larger form.
gang
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30. Solid diagonal lines on an above-grade slab plan view indicate a(n) ____ ____.
floor opening
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31. A(n) ____is a prefabricated form unit used in one-way concrete joist systems.
pan
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32. ________is the total system for supporting fresh concrete, including the sheathing that contacts the concrete, supporting members, hardware, and braces.
formwork
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33. A pile ____is located on top of piles.
cap
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34. A(n) ____is a space within a concrete structure under construction in which fresh concrete is not to be placed.
blockout
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35. Grade 60 rebar has ____yield strength than a grade 40 rebar.
greater
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36. A(n) ____pile is a cast-in-place concrete pile made by driving a steel tube into the ground, excavating it, inserting reinforcement, and filling the cavity with concrete.
caisson
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37. ____are used to support rebar for walls.
chairs
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38. A(n) ____is the temporary structure or mold used to support concrete while it is setting and gaining adequate strength to be self-supporting.
form
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39. Concrete cylinders are tested for compressive strength after ____days.
28
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40. ______-______wall sections may be joined together after being lifted into place by cast-in-place concrete columns.
tilt-up
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41. ____strength is the measured maximum resistance of concrete to axial loading.
compression
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42. A(n) ____is a slender concrete, steel, or timber structural member driven or otherwise embedded on end into the ground to support a load or compact the soil.
pile
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43. A(n) ____is the space between the centers of adjacent columns along exterior walls.
bay
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44. The most common welding process used in structural steel construction is ____ ____ arc welding.
shielded metal
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45. For specifying steel angles, the width of the ____leg is noted first.
longer
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46. The nominal web depth of a column specified as W5 x 1 9 x 8’-O” is ____ “.
5"
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47. An A490 bolt has a(n) ____shear capacity than an A325 bolt.
higher
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48. A flat piece of steel that is ½” thick is referred to as ____steel.
plate
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49. Prefinished metal wall panels are attached to girts using ____-____ screws.
self-tapping
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50. A(n) ____beam is a beam located along an exterior wall.
spandrel
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51. A(n) ____is a type of purlin used as a horizontal stiffener between columns around the perimeter of a building.
girt
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52. ____is temporary shoring used to support work under construction.
falsework
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53. ____bolts are commonly used to secure column base plates to foundations.
anchor
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54. ____ ____is the process of unloading steel members in a planned manner to minimize the moving of pieces during erection.
shaking out
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55. American Standard beams are commonly referred to as ____ and designated on prints with the letter “S” or “I.”
I beams
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56. ____is a mixture of silica, alumina, and water that expands and contracts greatly based on water volume.
clay
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57. ____borings aid in determining the depth of solid bearing strata.
test
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58. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified specific hazardous materials and classified them according to corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and ____.
toxicity
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59. A notation of a 5% grade over a distance of 50’ results in an elevation change equal to ____”.
2'6"
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60. Wastewater utility connections are included on the ____prints.
mechanical
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61. ____are sheets or rolls of material that stabilize and retain soil or earth in position on slopes or in other unstable conditions.
geotextiles
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62. ____plans include topographical and paving information.
site
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63. ____are licensed to practice land surveying.
surveyors
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64. A typical scale for site plans is 1” equals ____.
50'
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65. ____engineers determine subsurface conditions and bearing capacities.
soil
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66. Water quality around hazardous material areas is checked with ____ ____.
monitoring wells
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67. A(n) ____ ____is a sediment containment structure of geotextiles or straw bales secured in place with a series of stakes.
silt fence
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68. A(n) ____is a metal, reinforced stone, or concrete-filled metal post placed in a manner that inhibits vehicular traffic.
bollard
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69. The primary purpose of the MasterFormatTM is to organize information about construction requirements, products, and activities into a standard ____.
sequence
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70. A(n) ____provides information about doors, windows, and room finishes for each opening and room.
schedule
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71. The primary environmental condition indicated in masonry and concrete construction specifications is ____.
temperature
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72. A large commercial project will have many different floor, wall, and ceiling finishes described on a room ____schedule.
finish
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73. ____walls are composed of glass panels set in metal trim frames that are attached to structural members.
curtain
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74. A(n) ____timber is an engineered wood product comprised of layers of wood members that are joined together with adhesives to form larger members.
glulam
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75. In reinforced concrete construction, reinforcing steel provides ____strength.
tensile
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76. Road building specifications provide ____compaction requirements.
subgrade
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77. A sheet identified as El .2 in a large print page is part of the ____prints.
electrical
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78. ____concrete is formed, placed, and cured to a specific strength at a location other than its final location.
precast
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79. Heavy wood timbers are solid wood members with a minimum nominal thickness and width of ____”.
5"
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80. ____ ____is a common material for long-span roof truss systems and bridges.
structural steel
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81. A gold-certified LEED building must obtain a score of ____to ____points.
30 to 51
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82. The abbreviation “IBC” represents the “____ ____ ____”.
international building code
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83. There are_____levels of LEED certification.
six
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84. The LEED standards were developed by the U.S. ____ ____Council.
green building
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85. ____prints are designated with the letter “L.”
landscaping
