Construction Safety and Design Quiz

What is a key factor in good design according to the text?

• Aesthetic appeal

• Compromise between safety and cost

• Use of modern materials

• Speed of construction

What is the role of skilled crafts-people in construction?

• To reduce the cost of materials

• To ensure structures are lightweight

• To make structures stronger

• To speed up construction

What is the main reason for designing bridges to carry larger loads than usual?

• To accommodate future expansions

• To withstand traffic jams of transport trucks

• To reduce construction time

• To improve aesthetic appeal

What is the impact of using bigger, stronger parts in construction?

• Reduced safety

• Increased cost

• Faster construction

• Lower quality

What is a common use for fiberglass cloth embedded in plastic?

• Making car tires

• Moulding into boat hulls

• Building bridges

• Creating glass windows

What is the purpose of flexible plastic formed around a nylon mesh?

• To make it colorful

• To strengthen it against water pressure

• To make it heavier

• To make it transparent

What is the role of laminations in plywood?

• To make it colorful

• To add strength to the wood

• To make it heavier

• To make it transparent

What is a loom used for?

• To knit materials

• To weave two or more pieces of yarn together

• To sew clothes

• To dye fabrics

What does the care label on the polyester shirt suggest?

• Machine wash and dry

• Hand wash only

• Dry clean only

• Do not wash

What is a benefit of using energy-efficient materials in construction?

• Increases operating costs

• Preserves Earth's limited supply of energy sources

• Requires more electricity

• Makes buildings colder in winter