Construction Technology 1 Mid Term

Water, electrical grids, sewer, and transportation are all categories related specifically to _____.

• industrial construction

• infrastructure

• sectors

• buildings

One reason for the anticipated shortage of craft professionals is the _____.

• lack of teachers willing to train younger students

• low growth rates projected for construction

• forecasted low salaries in construction

• continued emphasis on attending college

Drones are used on construction sites to _____.

• survey construction and monitor hazards

• deliver important messages to craft professionals

• track workers and monitor their hours

• ensure construction is built to code

Green construction involves following building practices that adhere to the principles of _____.

• recycling

• sustainability

• regeneration

• depletion

An example of essential services that a craft professional may provide is _____.

• rebuilding a storage shed

• installing heated floors

• fixing a garage door

• restoring electricity

Companies with strong safety cultures usually have lower _____.

• turnover

• productivity

• wages

• morale

An unplanned event that may or may not result in property damage is known as a(n) _____.

• accident

• mistake

• incident

• potential injury

Poor lighting, excessive noise, and inadequate guards for moving parts are examples of _____.

• acceptable risks

• unsafe conditions

• unavoidable hazards

• unsafe acts

The activity that consists of breaking a job into its component tasks and then analyzing each step for potential hazards is called a _____.

• job safety analysis

• hazardous incident simulation

• safety breakdown structure

• safety pre-assessment

A measure of the probability, consequences, and exposure related to an event is referred to as _____.

• safety

• evaluation

• risk

• hazard