Building and Construction Terms Quiz

What is the lowest part of a building, usually underground?

• Basement

• Commercial Floor

• Residential Floor

• Mechanical Floor

What part of a building is used for businesses like shops and offices?

• Basement

• Commercial Floor

• Residential Floor

• Mechanical Floor

What is a part of a building where people live in apartments or houses?

• Basement

• Commercial Floor

• Residential Floor

• Mechanical Floor

What is a special floor in a big building where machines like air conditioners are kept?

• Basement

• Commercial Floor

• Residential Floor

• Mechanical Floor

What scale is used to measure how strong an earthquake is?

• Richter Scale

• Cables

• Civil Engineer

• Concrete

What are thick wires or ropes used to carry electricity called?

• Richter Scale

• Cables

• Civil Engineer

• Concrete

What is a person who plans and helps build things like roads and bridges called?

• Richter Scale

• Cables

• Civil Engineer

• Concrete

What is a strong, rock-like material made by mixing cement, sand, and water?

• Richter Scale

• Cables

• Civil Engineer

• Concrete

What is a set of rules that builders must follow to ensure safety?

• Building Code

• Fireproof

• Elevator

• Spire

What is something that doesn’t catch fire easily called?

• Building Code

• Fireproof

• Elevator

• Spire