POP QUIZ 1-DCQ20334

What is the vertical part of a step in a staircase called?

• Tread

• Riser

• Stringer

• Landing

Which of the following is NOT a component of a ramp?

• Slope

• Baluster

• Landing

• Handrail

What is the inclined part of a staircase that connects the steps called?

• Riser

• Tread

• Stringer

• Handrail

What is the flat area at the top or bottom of a staircase called?

• Landing

• Stringer

• Riser

• Tread

What is the part of the staircase that provides support for the treads and risers called?

• Stringer

• Handrail

• Riser

• Tread

What is the safety feature on the side of a staircase that helps prevent falls called?

• Tread

• Stringer

• Landing

• Handrail

A ramp should have a maximum slope of __ to be wheelchair accessible.

• 1:5

• 1:8

• 1:12

• 1:20

What is the term for the handrail that runs along the side of a staircase?

• Balustrade

• Railing

• Stringer

• Handrail

What is the purpose of reinforcement bars in a concrete staircase?

• To increase weight

• To prevent cracks and increase strength

• To make construction faster

• To provide a smooth finish

What is the minimum recommended width for a residential staircase?

• 600 mm

• 800 mm

• 900 mm

• 1000 mm