WorksheetsChapter 19 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Inventor of the geodesic dome:
Frank Lloyd Wright
R. Buckminster Fuller
Philip Johnson
Louis Kahn
Long pieces of lumber that support the roof covering:
joists
footing
studs
rafters
This is composed of plaster sandwiched between paper:
wheels
joists
sheathing
drywall
This is a paste-like material for sealing cracks:
sheathing
caulking
studs
foundation
This has two sides that meet and form a triangular shape:
gable roof
rafters
footing
drywall
This is a unique feature of mobile homes and trailers:
wheels
joists
sheathing
drywall
A floor layer that absorbs wear during construction:
building site
caulking
subfloor
footing
Long, sturdy boards that support a floor:
joists
footing
studs
rafters
Hardened concrete under a foundation wall:
joists
footing
studs
rafters
A house support in contact with the ground:
sheathing
caulking
studs
foundation
A specific construction location:
building site
caulking
subfloor
footing
Vertical wall supports:
joists
footing
studs
rafters
In a typical frame house, what part is usually made of concrete?
joists
rafters
footing
studs
In terms of function, insulation might be compared to:
the human eye
the skeleton of an animal
a smokestack
a blanket
Plywood sheets nailed to joists would make up the _________ of the structure
subfloor
drywall
footing
utilities
Which is NOT a type of multi-family housing?
condominium development
apartment building
townhouse block
mobile home
What element in home construction is due to the need for electricity, natural gas, and water?
insulation
utility subsystems
caulking
a reinforced foundation
Which would NOT be a factor in choosing a building site?
whether the home faces south
the nearness of the electricity lines
whether all the building materials are in stock
availability of city sewage services
Identify a common shortcut in construction of a gable roof:
use pre-fabricated trusses
reduce the number of rafters by one-half
omit collar ties and tails
lower the pitch of the roof
To build a log house, you would probably:
buy a kit and hire a builder
go to a logging site to choose your own materials
dispense with electrical wiring and plumbing
use painted plastic logs made to look real
