Construction Careers Quiz

What is the role of a civil engineer in the construction industry?

• Designing and overseeing construction projects

• Testing construction materials in a laboratory

• Building temporary structures

• Operating heavy equipment

What is the main responsibility of civil engineering technicians?

• Operating vehicles as their mobile office

• Collecting data and helping ensure projects are built correctly

• Surveying land and making maps

• Clearing and preparing construction sites

What do surveyors do in the construction industry?

• Prepare drawings and survey land

• Build scaffolding and temporary structures

• Design major construction projects

• Measure distances and angles, and make maps

What is the primary task of construction workers?

• Analyzing information about the earth and making maps

• Managing team members on construction projects

• Testing construction materials in a laboratory

• Clearing and preparing construction sites

Which career choice involves estimating construction costs and developing specifications for construction?

• Civil engineering technician

• Civil engineer

• Surveyor

• Construction worker

Who is responsible for determining the precise location of roads or buildings and proper depths for foundations and roads?

• Civil engineering technician

• Construction worker

• Civil engineer

• Surveyor

Which career choice involves working more physically and doing heavier tasks on construction sites?

• Civil engineering technician

• Civil engineer

• Surveyor

• Construction worker

What is the main responsibility of civil engineers in managing team members on construction projects?

• Clearing and preparing construction sites

• Planning and designing major construction projects

• Supervising the construction of public works

• Testing construction materials in a laboratory

Which career choice involves working at several sites and using vehicles as their mobile office?

• Surveyor

• Civil engineering technician

• Civil engineer

• Construction worker

Who is responsible for overseeing the construction of public works such as roads, bridges, dams, and buildings?

• Civil engineer

• Civil engineering technician

• Construction worker

• Surveyor