Construction Industry Quiz

On whom do modern communities rely to build and maintain quality homes?

• Doctors, lawyers, and teachers

• Carpenters, electricians, and cement masons

• IT professionals, scientists, and engineers

• Bankers, salespeople, and marketers

Which of the following is not mentioned as a profession involved in the construction of buildings?

• Plumbers

• Sheet metal workers

• Bricklayers

• Accountants

What do carpenters, electricians, cement masons, plumbers, sheet metal workers, bricklayers, and ironworkers have in common?

• They all work in the medical field.

• They are all involved in the construction industry.

• They all work in the technology sector.

• They are all educators.

What material was used to build homes in the southwest of North America in the past?

• Sod

• Adobe

• Lumber

• Stone

What was the purpose of thick walls in the adobe houses of the southwest?

• To protect from wild animals

• To provide support for the roof

• To keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer

• To prevent the house from flooding

What did pioneers use to build homes on the great plains?

• Adobe

• Sod cut by plow

• Stone

• Bricks

Why is wood considered a popular building material in North America?

• It is inexpensive

• It is fireproof

• It is durable due to treatment against fire and decay

• It is lightweight

What is the method of building called where parts or even the entire house can be built in a factory?

• Modular construction

• On-site construction

• Prefabrication

• Assembly line production

Why is prefabrication considered a faster method of building?

• Because it requires more workers

• Because the parts are made on an assembly line and are not affected by bad weather

• Because it uses less material

• Because it is a more traditional method

What is a popular type of prefabrication mentioned in the text?

• Mass production

• Modular construction

• On-site assembly

• Factory line production