Construction Checkpoint test

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Construction Checkpoint test T/F Electricity is measured in wattage. - ✔✔true T/F A wall foundation consists if a flat layer of concrete on the soil. - ✔✔false T/F The strength of a structu ... re depends in part on the stress limits of the materials used. - ✔✔True T/F A toilet uses drainage, waste, and vent plumbing. - ✔✔True T/F Foundations of most buildings are made of concrete. - ✔✔True T/F Cost estimation includes obtaining the required permits. - ✔✔True T/F Insulation is part of the wall section. - ✔✔True T/F Structural elements do not include wood, concrete, steel, and stone. - ✔✔False T/F Landscaping and cleanup are part of the post-construction phase - ✔✔True T/F Straw bales provide little insulation to a structure. - ✔✔False T/F Contractors acquire all building permits after construction begins. - ✔✔False In earlier times, more complex societies began to evolve after humans learned to _______________________. - ✔✔domesticate animals An _______________________ is a young person who worked for a skilled trades-person to learn their craft. (10 Letters) - ✔✔Apprentice What structure is an example of an early wonder? - ✔✔Stonehenge What is infrastructure? - ✔✔All of the above The first human dwellings were usually ____________________. - ✔✔caves Construction technology includes _________________involved in building. - ✔✔all of the above Steel Mills, Dry Docks, and Oil Rigs are considered __________________ construction. (10 Letters) - ✔✔Industrial ________ technology refers to the knowledge and techniques used to build structures. - ✔✔construction An office building is an example of ________ construction. - ✔✔Commercial T/F Civil construction projects are used by the public. - ✔✔True Which of the following projects are considered to be light construction - ✔✔all of the above What marvel of construction technology set a new standard in transportation between land masses? - ✔✔Channel Tunnel (Chunnel) T/F Construction schedules follow a strict timeline and adjustments are not permitted. - ✔✔False The_______ of how people build structures is divided into four parts - ✔✔process ________ is everything that goes into a system to make it work the way it should. - ✔✔input There are ____ basic parts to a systems model - ✔✔4 Accurate ________________ is essential for the project to be completed on time and within budget. (10 Letters) - ✔✔Scheduling The following issues are important to consider in the initial phase of the project EXCEPT: - ✔✔Hiring a contracting company Which of the following circumstances may account for delays on a construction project? - ✔✔all of the above T/F Most construction crews can complete all aspects of a construction project - ✔✔False The set of final project plans are called ____________________. (10 Letters) - ✔✔blueprints What is the first phase of construction? - ✔✔Determine where the building is to be located Which of the following is NOT part of the building process? - ✔✔using the structure How are publicly owned projects funded? - ✔✔Taxes and bond elections T/F If a construction system is functioning properly, the construction site will be very productive. - ✔✔True ____provides valuable information because it lets people know how they're doing - ✔✔feedback Which part of the construction process includes the lessons learned during the construction process? - ✔✔output Symbols and abbreviations on drawings are part of the standards set forth by the ______________________. - ✔✔American National Standards Institute (ANSI) T/F Architects use a standardized system of architectural symbols. - ✔✔True Common symbols represent ________________. - ✔✔All of the above T/F Some architects prefer to complete the initial drawings of a building by hand. - ✔✔True One of the benefits of using a CAD software program for architectural drawing is that ________ . - ✔✔Designs can be changed quickl [Show More]

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