Construction Technology Practice Flashcard #1

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The primary purpose of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is to:

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protect against electrical shock

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A load center in electrical systems is:

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a device that distributes electrical power to various circuits.

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The term for the vertical face between stair treads is:

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Riser

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What is the correct response when discovering damaged electrical equipment?

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Report it immediately to a supervisor.

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The primary purpose of subflooring in a floor system is to:

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provide a level surface for the finished floor

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What is a wythe in masonry construction?

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A vertical section of masonry

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The proper installation direction for tongue and groove subflooring is:

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Perpendicular to the floor joists

Front

What is a revision cloud on construction documents?

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A symbol indicating changes made to the documents

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The purpose of joist hangers in floor construction is to:

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provide support for beams and joists

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The formula for calculating the area of a triangle is:

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A = 1/2 * base * height