Construction Terminologies Quiz

What is one of the learning outcomes related to construction terminologies?

• Understand the historical context of construction.

• Understand several construction terminologies relating to structural performance of a building.

• Learn about the interior design aspects of a building.

• Study the environmental impact of construction materials.

What should students be able to evaluate concerning structural forces?

• The difference between tensile strength and compressive strength.

• The relationship between electrical conductivity and building materials.

• The difference between shear force and bending moment.

• The comparison between thermal insulation and acoustic insulation.

What is a structure defined as in the context of the learning material?

• A system designed to manage resources efficiently.

• Something constructed to carry loads without collapsing.

• A method of organizing people in a community.

• A blueprint for creating complex software.

Which of the following is an example of an artificial structure?

• A mountain

• A dam

• A tree

• A spider's web

What type of structure relies on its own weight for strength?

• Frame structure

• Shell structure

• Mass structure

• Natural structure

Which of the following is an example of a frame structure?

• Car bodies

• Pylons

• Cans

• Egg boxes

What is a characteristic feature of shell structures?

• They rely on their own weight for strength.

• They make use of a shell shape for strength.

• They are structures made by animals.

• They are structures that can carry loads without any support.

What are dead loads on a structure?

• Temporary loads that vary over time

• Forces acting on the structure due to the wind

• Loads that are permanent and always act downwards

• Loads that are unpredictable and often move

Which of the following is an example of imposed loads?

• The weight of the beams

• The weight of people and furniture

• The wind pushing horizontally on a structure

• The weight of the roof and walls

How do wind loads affect a structure?

• They push downwards with gravity

• They push horizontally and vary with the structure's height

• They are permanent and stationary

• They are temporary and only act when the structure is in use