Module 0 Review

A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is _________.

• construction salaries are too low

• technology has eliminated many construction careers

• demand for construction projects is declining

• the retirement of Baby Boomers

For every dollar made by men in construction, women make approximately _________.

• 50 cents

• 68 cents

• 87 cents

• 99 cents

All of these are examples of technology used in construction except _________.

• Robots

• Drones

• IoT devices

• tasers

Construction practices that involve the creation of structures that adhere to sustainability principles is called _________.

• sustainability construction

• green construction

• organic construction

• environmental construction

The construction industry had its beginnings in medieval Europe.

• True

• False

The longest suspension bridge in the world is the _________.

• Brooklyn Bridge

• London Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Mackinac Bridge

During the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention of _________.

• hand tools

• steam-powered machinery

• self-healing concrete

• virtual reality

_____ objects represent many dimensions of construction such as time, cost, operation, and safety to simulate the construction process.

• VR

• BIM

• CAD

• PPE

Craft professionals act as first responders during natural disasters.

• True

• False

Which organization releases construction craft salary survey results based on the national average of base salaries for skilled craft professionals?

• OSHA

• NCCER

• USDA

• CAD