20th Century to Modern Construction Quiz

How did the development of reinforced concrete and steel-frame buildings change modern construction?

Prefabrication and modular construction help reduce waste and speed up building projects.

• True

• False

Green building techniques have had little impact on modern construction practices.

• True

• False

What major advancement made skyscrapers practical in urban areas?

• Wood-framed construction

• Elevator technology

• Hand-mixed concrete

• Clay bricks

Which of the following is a key feature of sustainable construction?

• Reinforced steel beams

• Prefabricated concrete slabs

• Energy-efficient glass and green roofs

• Large-scale demolition before building

What is one way automation and robotics are used in modern construction?

• Cutting and shaping lumber by hand

• Surveying sites and laying bricks with precision

• Replacing all human workers with machines

• Limiting the use of heavy machinery