Construction Technology

What is the defintion of "construction?

• The system of people using tools, resources and processes to make structures

• The building of cars, buses and trains

• The system of building any technological devices

• The rental or sales of homes, buildings and bridges

Which of the following jobs is not a part of construction technology?

• Architect

• engineer

• surveyor

• accountant

Under zoning law, which type of building would be allowed in an industrial zone?

• houses

• factories

• office buildings

• grocery stores

What is the superstructure of a house or building?

• the part of the structure that is above the foundation.

• a high-powered air conditioning system

• the part of the structure that is below the foundation.

• the basement of a house or building.

Which of the following is not a utility?

• water

• fireplace

• electricity

• sewer

Which of the following would be part of the finishing process.

• framing

• roofing

• installing utilites

• landscaping

What is civil construction?

• The building of roads and bridges

• The building of houses and apartments

• The building of hotels and businesses

Architects are concerned with drawing plans for a structure. What is the concern of the engineer?

• finding money to pay for the building

• selecting specific materials to go into the structure

• surveying the building site

• installing water and sewer lines

The framing of a house is done by the ________________ .

• carpenter

• roofer

• plumber

____________ would be included in site preparation.

• grading and leveling

• drywall installation

• pouring concrete for driveway