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Building Trades Pretest

Total questions: 172

Worksheet time: 4hrs 52mins

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Class
Date
1.
How is a structure classified?
a)
By it's materials
b)
By it's purpose
c)
By it's location
d)
By it's shape
2.
How many basic types of structures are their?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
What type of structure is usually stick built?
a)
civic
b)
commercial
c)
residential
d)
retail
4.
What is a composite material?
a)
a material made of one component
b)
a materials made of three or more components
c)
a material made of two or more components
d)
a material made of one or more components
5.
What is wood called after it has been processed at a lumber mill?
a)
logs
b)
bundles
c)
timber
d)
lumber
6.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
a)
concrete has stones mixed in
b)
concrete has sand mixed in
c)
cement is a different color
d)
cement needs more water to mix it
7.
What are the rules and laws about building structures called?
a)
building rules
b)
building codes
c)

building frames

d)
scaffolding
8.
How is a structure classified?
a)
By it's materials
b)
By it's purpose
c)
By it's location
d)
By it's shape
9.

How many basic types of structures are there?

a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
What type of structure is usually stick built?
a)
civic
b)
commercial
c)
residential
d)
retail
11.
What is a composite material?
a)
a material made of one component
b)
a materials made of three or more components
c)
a material made of two or more components
d)
a material made of one or more components
12.
What is wood called after it has been processed at a lumber mill?
a)
logs
b)
bundles
c)
timber
d)
lumber
13.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
a)
concrete has stones mixed in
b)
concrete has sand mixed in
c)
cement is a different color
d)
cement needs more water to mix it
14.
What are the rules and laws about building structures called?
a)
building rules
b)
building codes
c)

building frames

d)
scaffolding
15.
Which geometric shaped is the  best for building?
a)
triangle
b)
bi-angle
c)
polygon
d)
rectangle
16.
What term means the weight of the structure?
a)
dynamic load
b)
spring load
c)
dry load
d)
static load
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37.

A home where people reside is known as a

a)

residential building

b)

apartment

c)

dwelling

d)

ant farm

38.

The property on which a housing unit will be built is known as a

a)

site location

b)

acre

c)

lot

d)

building site

39.

Homes that are built on site are known as

a)

manufactured home

b)

stick-built

c)

on-site building

d)

single family home

40.

Homes that have parts of their construction done at a factory and then trucked to the building site are known as

a)

log home

b)

stick-built

c)

manufactured homes

d)

Ryan homes

41.

The most important part of the home which supports the entire house is know as the

a)

foundation

b)

roof

c)

electrical

d)

concrete

42.

In building a home's foundation, it must be supported by ___________ that are poured into ______________ .

a)

electrical; cables

b)

footings; trenches

c)

concrete; mortar

d)

cereal; bowls

43.

Flooring is secured to _________________

a)

the ground

b)

concrete

c)

studs

d)

floor joists

44.

What is nailed to the floor joists?

a)

floor

b)

subfloor

c)

carpteting

d)

shingles

45.

Vertical wall supports are called ____________

a)

floor joists

b)

studs

c)

sheathing

d)

trusses

46.

What holds the home's blocks together?

a)

mortar

b)

stucco

c)

stones

d)

glue

47.

Triangular frameworks which support the roof are known as

a)

trusses

b)

shingles

c)

mortar

d)

roofing

48.

Select all the pathways in the Architecture & Construction career cluster.

a)

Design & pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

d)

Demolition/Builders

49.

This diverse Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

50.

People with careers in __________ create our future! They turn a concept into a set of plans. Their plans guide other construction professionals as they continue the building process.

a)

design and pre-construction

b)

construction

c)

maintenance/operations

51.

Employees in __________ literally build our future! These are the people who build and remodel houses, apartments, industrial buildings, warehouses, office buildings, churches, schools and recreational facilities.

a)

design and pre-construction

b)

construction

c)

maintenance/operations

52.

This pathway also includes the builders of highways, streets, bridges, tunnels and airports as well as power plants, chemical plants, refineries and mills.

a)

design and pre-construction

b)

construction

c)

maintenance/operations

53.

Employees with careers in __________ keep our future intact! These are the people who unload, inspect, and move new equipment into position. They determine the optimal placement of machines in a plant, assemble machinery, install machinery, repair machinery and perform preventive maintenance. They detect, diagnose and correct minor problems on machinery. They keep the structure of an establishment in good repair. They maintain the smooth operation of refineries, power plants, chemical plants and mills.

a)

design and pre-construction

b)

construction

c)

maintenance/operations

54.

Select the correct pathway for the following career: Architect

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

55.

Select the correct pathway for the following career: Carpenter

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

56.

Select the correct pathway for the following career:

Crane Operator

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

57.

Select the correct pathway for the following career:

Appliance Repairer

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

58.

Select the correct pathway for the following career:

Carpet Cleaner

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

59.

Select the correct pathway for the following career:

Land Surveyor

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

60.

Select the correct pathway for the following career:

Civil Engineer

a)

Design and pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

61.

Architecture and Construction is about designing and constructing buildings such as houses, schools, and sky scrapers. Nothing else. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

62.

An electrician is part of which two pathways?

a)

Design and Pre-construction

b)

Construction

c)

Maintenance/Operations

63.
This type of drawing would be referred to as an ________________________ drawing. 
a)
Side profile 
b)
Elevation 
c)
Foundation plan 
d)
Floor plan 
64.
This type of drawing would be an example of a ______________________ . 
a)
CAD drawing 
b)
Spec sheet 
c)
Blueprint 
d)
Floor plan
65.
This type of drawing would be an example of a _________________________ . 
a)
Blueprint 
b)
CAD drawing 
c)
Elevation drawing 
d)
Topographic map
66.
This type of drawing would represent a ______________________ . 
a)
Floor plan 
b)
Sectional drawing
c)
Roof plan 
d)
Foundation plan
67.
The right lower corner that is highlighted in green represents the ________________ . 
a)
Specifications 
b)
 Fire protection plan
c)
Title Block
d)
Materials list
68.
What does this symbol represent ?
a)
North star 
b)
Nearest reference point
c)
North direction 
d)
No clue 
69.
What type of drawings are the most common found in today's construction projects in the field ? 
a)
Blueprints
b)
CAD 
c)
3 D  dimensional 
d)
Clay models 
70.
The ______________________ shows the lowest level of the building including the concrete footings, slabs, and foundation walls. 
a)
Floor plan 
b)
Roof plan 
c)
Foundation plan 
d)
Fire protection plan
71.
The __________________ contains the following : company logo, sheet title, the date, initials of person to draft drawing, and drawing number code for project. 
a)
Isometric drawing
b)
Detail drawing 
c)
Section drawing 
d)
Title block 
72.
A ________________ is a combination of disconnect switches, fuses or circuit breakers used to control protect and isolate electrical equipment. 
a)
Electrical service 
b)
Master controls 
c)
Capacitor 
d)
Switchgear
73.

Residential Construction...

a)

Provides places where people live, including apartment buildings and single family homes.

b)

Includes office structures, shopping malls, and factories.

c)

Creates large structures for public use, such as hospitals and schools.

d)

Builds railways, communication systems, and roads.

74.

Civil Construction...

a)

Provides places where people live, including apartment buildings and single family homes.

b)

Includes office structures, shopping malls, and factories.

c)

Creates large structures for public use, such as hospitals and schools.

d)

Builds railways, communication systems, and roads.

75.

Commercial/ Industrial Construction...

a)

Provides places where people live, including apartment buildings and single family homes.

b)

Includes office structures, shopping malls, and factories.

c)

Creates large structures for public use, such as hospitals and schools.

d)

Builds railways, communication systems, and roads.

76.

Covering a road with strong, durable material is called...

a)

Asphalting

b)

Pavementing

c)

Surfacing

d)

Engineering

77.

Construction systems include...

a)

Inputs

b)

Processes

c)

Outputs

d)

All of the above

78.

Today scientists and engineers work to develop new and better materials, such as...

a)

Wood

b)

Steel

c)

Concrete

d)

All of the above

79.

Trees growing on commercial tree farms produce wood in its natural state. People cut this wood to make...

a)

Concrete

b)

Lumber

c)

Steel

d)

Curtain Walls

80.

Most single family homes are made of lumber because it's...

a)

Readily available

b)

Easy to work with

c)

Economical

d)

All of the above

81.

A mixture of dry cement, sand, stones, and water is called...

a)

Asphalt

b)

Steel

c)

Mud

d)

Concrete

82.

Rules are part of the information inputs used by construction systems. The rules are called...

a)

Legislation

b)

Building Codes

c)

Commercial Permits

d)

Blueprints

83.

What is the purpose of a foundation?

a)

To provide a level base.

b)

To provide a solid stable base for the building to sit on.

c)

To give colour to your skin.

d)

To provide a base to carry the DPC

84.

Which of the following materials are used to make concrete?

a)

Sand, clay, shingle, water

b)

Cement, water, aggregate, sand

c)

Cement, shingle, water, stone

d)

Cement, clay, gypsum, water

85.

Where is a DPC placed?

a)

Laid on the foundation

b)

In the floor screed

c)

In the cavity of a wall construction

d)

In the course of brick or block

86.

What type of floor is suspended?

a)

Block and beam

b)

Solid concrete

c)

Laminate

d)

Pile and ring beam

87.

What is sand blinding?

a)

Throwing sand in your mates face

b)

Covering a layer of sand with concrete

c)

Filling for joints between bricks

d)

Covering hard core with a layer of sand

88.

What is the purpose of a cavity

a)

To allow space for a DPC to be installed

b)

To give strength to the buildings walls

c)

To make your teeth sore

d)

To prevent moisture penetrating into the building

89.

What is the difference between mortar and concrete?

a)

There is no difference

b)

The aggregate

c)

The quantity of lime

d)

The type of foundation

90.

How wide is a cavity in a brick built wall?

a)

Half brick

b)

Two bricks

c)

One brick

d)

One and a half bricks

91.

Where is a wall plate found?

a)

In an antique shop

b)

Two thirds of the way up a wall

c)

It sits on the top course of brick

d)

It sits under the first course of bricks

92.

Where would you find a herring bone strut?

a)

Between floor joists

b)

Between stud partitions

c)

On the dance floor

d)

In a solid floor

93.

Which of the following would be vented?

a)

Fascia

b)

Barge board

c)

Ridge board

d)

Soffit

94.

What is a perlin?

a)

A projection of a roof profile

b)

A horizontal edging to a flat roof

c)

A horizontal support in a cut roof

d)

A vertical support in a truss roof

95.

What is the pitch of a flat roof?

a)

Anything above a 43 degree pitch

b)

Anything below a 10 degree pitch

c)

Anything below a 5 degree pitch

d)

Anything above a 10 degree pitch

96.

Which of the following is considered to be the most sustainable product?

a)

Concrete

b)

Granite

c)

Oil

d)

Timber

97.

Why is sustainable building important?

a)

Because it is more cost effective.

b)

Because it protects the environment today.

c)

Because it makes use of finite resources.

d)

Because it protects the environment and takes future generations into consideration.

98.

What type of material is most suited to a roof of a garden building?

a)

Felt

b)

Concrete tiles

c)

Slate

d)

Clay tiles

99.

Which type of roofing system will deteriorate the quickest?

a)

Copper

b)

Concrete tile

c)

Slate

d)

Felt

100.

Name the tool.

a)

Steel tape

b)

Combination square

c)

Speed square

d)

Chalk line

101.

Name the tool.

a)

Tape measure

b)

T bevel

c)

Chalk line

d)

Laser level

102.

Name the tool.

a)

torpedo level

b)

batter up

c)

batter boards

d)

line level

103.

Name the tool.

a)

Folding ruler

b)

Carpenter level

c)

Torpedo level

d)

Laser level

104.

Name the tool.

a)

Batter boards

b)

Framing square

c)

Chalk line

d)

Roller measuring wheel

105.

Name the tool.

a)

Protractor

b)

Balloon launcher

c)

T bevel

d)

Compass

106.

Name the tool.

a)

T bevel

b)

Combination square

c)

Speed Square

d)

Framing square

107.

Name the tool.

a)

Plumb bob

b)

T bevel

c)

Torpedo level

d)

Compass

108.

Name the tool.

a)

Framing square

b)

Plumb bob

c)

Protractor

d)

Speed square

109.

Name the tool.

a)

T bevel

b)

Protractor

c)

Compass

d)

Trisquare

110.

Name the tool.

a)

Zig zag ruler

b)

Wooden folding ruler

c)

String line

d)

Protractor

111.

Name the tool.

a)

Chalk line

b)

Batter boards

c)

Laser line maker

d)

Laser level

112.

Name the tool.

a)

Protractor

b)

Line level

c)

Stud finder

d)

Angle maker

113.

Name the tool.

a)

Laser level

b)

String line level

c)

torpedo level

d)

Carpenter level

114.

Name the tool.

a)

Torpedo level

b)

Plumb bob

c)

Batter boards

d)

Protractor

115.

Name the tool.

a)

Roller tape

b)

Framing square

c)

Steel tape measure

d)

T bevel

116.

What is NOT a function of this tool?

a)

Straight lines

b)

45 degree angles

c)

Level

d)

measuring over 12 inches

117.

Name the tool.

a)

nail set

b)

center punch

c)

drift punch

d)

cold chisel

118.

Name the tool.

a)

analog multimeter

b)

digital multimeter

c)

radio

d)

alarm clock

119.

Name the tool for measuring distance.

a)

Range finder

b)

Telescope

c)

hour glass

d)

monocular

120.
This type of construction is also known as "Fire- Resistive"
a)
Type I
b)
Type III
c)
Type V
d)
Type IV
121.
Buildings in Type I construction are made mainly from...
a)
Block and Morter
b)
Wood Frame
c)
Iron and Glass
d)
Steel/ Concrete
122.
Type II construction is also known as
a)
Residential
b)
Non Combustible
c)
Fire Resistive
d)
Ordinary Construction
123.
A type II building can be dangerous because of a risk of
a)
materials inside helping to spread the fire
b)
High risk of collapse from morter failing
c)
Wooden trusses failing from heat
d)
Fire causing heavy beams to fall
124.
Ordinary Construction is classified as
a)
Type II
b)
Type IV
c)
Type V
d)
Type III
125.
An indicator of Type III construction is
a)
Steel trusses and open spaces
b)
Large, heavy timbers
c)
Steel and Concrete posts
d)
Masonry walls with wood roofs and floors
126.
Block and mortar construction is a collapse risk because the mortar can fail.  This building material is known as 
a)
Masonry
b)
Balloon Frame
c)
Lightweight
d)
Truss
127.
In ___________, if one piece fails, the entire unit fails
a)
Masonry
b)
Trusses
c)
Lightweight
d)
Balloon Frame
128.
Balloon Frame construction is dangerous because
a)
Open wall spaces allow flames to travel all the way from the basement to the attic
b)
Walls will easily collapse and fall outwards
c)
The gravity- fit floor timbers will fail when exposed to flame
d)
They are not dangerous; they are made to stop the spread of fire
129.
This type of construction is the most common construction type
a)
Ordinary Construction
b)
Masonry
c)
Frame Construction
d)
Non- Combustible
130.
What could be a "hidden" danger in Type V construction?
a)
Gravity-fit floor beams
b)
lightweight trusses in the floors or roofs
c)
failing mortar in masonry work
d)
integrated sprinkler systems
131.
Type IV construction is also known as
a)
Residential Construction
b)
Non-Combustible
c)
Heavy Timber
d)
Ordinary Construction
132.
An example of Type IV construction is
a)
Residential homes
b)
Box Stores (ie: Walmart)
c)
Barns or Factories
d)
Skyscrapers
133.

Which of the following choices BEST represents the parts of a truss?

a)

Joists, Rafters, and Ridge Beam or Ridge Pole

b)

Arches, Columns, and Beams

c)

Gusset Plates, Web Members, Top and Bottom Chords

d)

Columns, Beams, and Girders

134.

Which of the statements BEST describes an arch?

a)

Horizontal supporting members that carries weight from one location to another and from one structural component to another

b)

Horizontal beam that usually supports the wall above an opening such as a window or door

c)

Vertical structures that transmits the load imposed on the top or side to another structural element at the base

d)

Round or circular and carries the forces in compression in one direction only

135.

Which is the definition of a Beam?

a)

A round circular structure that usually carries forces in compression in only one direction

b)

A vertical structural element that transfers load imposed on top or side to another structural element at the base

c)

A structural component using one or more triangles to attain stability

d)

A horizontal supporting member that carries the weight from one location to another and from one structural component to another

136.

What type of roof system is identified by a distinctive curved shape and has killed numerous firefighters over the years due to collapse without warning signs?

a)

Flat Roof

b)

Hip Roof

c)

Geodisc Roof

d)

Bowstring Truss Roof

137.

What type of load would people occupying a structure be considered?

a)

Live Load

b)

Dead Load

c)

Fire Load

d)

Impact Load

138.

What is connected to a ridge beam or ridge pole?

a)

Columns

b)

Rafters

c)

Walls

d)

Lintels

139.

What building material when heated, loses its strength and expands (lengthens)?

a)

Masonry

b)

Cast Iron

c)

Wood

d)

Steel

140.

When a safety hazard cannot be eliminated, students should

a)

avoid the hazard

b)

ignore the hazard

c)

guard or mark off the hazard

d)

share the information with other students

141.

The MOST common injury causing absence from work is

a)

burns

b)

back injury

c)

broken bones

d)

cuts and bruises

142.

Workers practice good housekeeping in the workplace to

a)

prevent accidents

b)

improve productivity

c)

prevent equipment failure

d)

organise tools and equipment

143.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be maintained by the

a)

worker

b)

employer

c)

safety officer

d)

work supervisor

144.

Which of the following types of fire extinguishing materials is BEST used on oil fires?

a)

Foam

b)

Water

c)

Dry Powder

d)

Carbon dioxide (C02)

145.

Detailed orthographic drawings are BEST used to show

a)

early stages of product

development

b)

3D views of a finished

product

c)

the dimensions of a finished

product for manufacturing

d)

how mechanical components

fit together to make a product

146.

The role of a quantity surveyor is to

a)

prepare working drawings

b)

set out a building on a site

c)

prepare a bill of quantities

d)

manage the finances of a construction project

147.

Which of the following members of the building team carries the greatest level of responsibility on a construction site?

a)

Trade foreman

b)

Project manager

c)

Contractor

d)

Civil engineer

148.

A technical worker in construction and manufacturing industries is paid more than a skilled or semi-skilled worker because they have

a)

a better position

b)

highly academic qualifications

c)

higher levels of knowledge and skills

d)

greater production output

149.

A top down structure in an organisational chart shows a

a)

hierarchical relationship between workers

b)

horizontal relationship between workers

c)

hierarchical and horizontal relationship between categories of workers

d)

hierarchical and horizontal relationship between each worker

150.

The role of civil and structural engineering is to produce buildings for

a)

domestic use only

b)

the banking sector

c)

industrial use

d)

public use

151.

Which of the following are standards used in building construction?

a)

ANSI, BSI, ISO standards

b)

Building regulation, ABNSI, BSI

c)

CUBIC, CARIFORUM, ISO standards

d)

ANSI, CUBIC, ISO standards

152.

Which of the following names is given to a group of computers in an organization that are connected to each other?

a)

The internet

b)

An intranet

c)

An extranet

d)

A subnet

153.

Which of the following is NOT a form of pictorial drawing?

a)

Orthographic

b)

Isometric

c)

Oblique

d)

Cavalier

154.

Which of the following are used for developing and presenting project work?

a)

PowerPoint & Autocad

b)

Prezi & Excel

c)

PowerPoint & Prezi

d)

Excel & AutoCad

155.

In the area of Information and Communication Technologies, the term multimedia is BEST defined as, “The combined use of

a)

animations in computer applications only

b)

sound and video in computer applications only

c)

sound, pictures, video and animations in computer applications

d)

sound, pictures, video, animations and text in computer applications

156.

Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence in the design of products or services?

a)

Preliminary design, screening, concept generation, evaluation and improvement, prototyping and final design

b)

Concept generation, screening, preliminary design, prototyping and final design, evaluation and improvement

c)

Preliminary design, screening, concept generation, prototyping and final design, evaluation and improvement

d)

Concept generation, screening, preliminary design, evaluation and improvement, prototyping and final design

157.

Which of the following are three-dimensional forms?

a)

Cylinders, cubes, spheres,cones

b)

Circles, squares, rectangles, triangles

c)

Cylinders, triangles, cubes, cones

d)

Circles, cylinders, cubes, cones

158.

Construction Technology is all about building houses

a)

True

b)

False

159.

What does CPR mean?

a)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

b)

Cardiopulmonary respiration

c)

Coronary pulse repair

d)

Coronary pulse respiration

160.

The most common hand tool, has a tip which fits into the head of a screw and is used to tighten or loosen screws.

a)

level

b)

hammer

c)

pliers

d)

screw driver

161.

a screwdriver used for Phillips head screws

a)

needle nose pliers

b)

flat head screwdriver

c)

Phillips head screwdriver

d)

square or Robertson screwdriver

162.

small pincers with long jaws, for bending wire, holding small objects, etc.

a)

pliers

b)

screwdriver

c)

wrench

d)

chisel

163.

a hammer with one round end and one flat end; made of softer steel so you can use it on harder materials such as metal

a)

ball pein hammer

b)

mallet hammer

c)

nail or claw hammer

d)

sledge hammer

164.

Also called a framing square.

–Used for laying out square corners

a)

rafter square

b)

architect's scale

c)

tape measure

d)

speed square

165.

Tool used to mark long straight lines using string and chalk

a)

tape measure

b)

chalk line reel

c)

chalk board

d)

painter's tape

166.

tool that contains small transparent vials of mineral spirits that are used to determine if an object is plumb (perpendicular to the ground) or parallel to the ground

a)

rafter square

b)

chalk line

c)

level

d)

builder's transit

167.

A pointed weight that can be attached to a string which uses gravity to hang it perfectly vertical or perpendicular to the ground.

a)

chalk line

b)

builder's transit

c)

level

d)

plumb bob

168.

tool that has a wide variety of uses; has a socket end and open-end, some are adjustable.

a)

screwdriver

b)

pliers

c)

wrench

d)

level

169.

Can be used to score gypsum wall board, cut the backing on insulation, cut shingles, etc.

a)

hack saw

b)

shaving saw

c)

plumb bob

d)

utility knife

170.

Consists of a metal frame, a blade, and a handle.

Teeth aim away from the handle.

a)

hacksaw

b)

coping saw

c)

utility knife

171.

a type of bow saw that is used to cut intricate external shapes and interior cut-outs in woodworking or carpentry. It is widely used to cut moldings to create coped rather than miter joints.

a)

handsaw

b)

coping saw

c)

switch blade

172.

•Used for sawing wood.

•The cut made by a saw is called the kerf and measures 1/8 of an inch wide.

a)

handsaw

b)

coping saw

c)

hacksaw