WorksheetsConstruction Quiz
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the term used to describe the movement of a building up and down due to wind?
Wind shift
Wind drift
Wind flow
Wind wave
Who is considered a tradesperson?
Engineer
Surveyor
Mason
Architect
What type of construction involves assembling buildings from standardized units?
Unit-body construction
Modular construction
Prefabricated construction
Standardized construction
Which document is necessary for construction to begin on a specific piece of land?
Certificate of Occupancy
Gantt chart
Zoning permit
Building permit
What is the role of a zoning board in relation to construction?
It sets pay and working conditions for members.
It negotiates contracts.
It oversees building safety.
It manages land use and zoning regulations.
What is the function of a circuit breaker in household wiring?
To measure the amount of electricity used
To control the amount of current that can safely pass through
To display the electrical panel
To manage the electrical standards
Which entity sets the standards for the safe installation of electrical systems?
National Electrical Code®
Individual homeowner
National Electrical Panel®
Federal government
What is the primary use of a Gantt chart?
To schedule a building project
To negotiate with a union employee
To select a construction site
To calculate wind drift
What is a loan for the purchase of any building called?
Mortgage
Lease
Credit
Bond
What term describes the person who designs buildings and other structures?
Architect
Engineer
Contractor
Planner
Who typically oversees the contracts, scheduling, material deliveries, and overall progress of a large construction job?
Project Manager
Site Supervisor
Construction Foreman
Building Inspector
What type of bridge uses a suspended deck supported by cables?
Suspension bridge
Cantilever bridge
Arch bridge
Beam bridge
What is the purpose of a foundation in building construction?
To support the upper structure
To provide aesthetic value
To insulate the building
To waterproof the building
What is the function of sheathing in construction?
To provide structural support
To add decorative elements
To cover and protect the substructure
To insulate the interior
What is the purpose of vertical pieces of lumber, spaced 16 inches apart, in framing a house?
To support the roof only
To provide insulation to the house
To frame a house and support the load
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the house
Which type of bridge uses a curved structure above an opening to support the load?
Beam bridge
Arch bridge
Suspension bridge
Cantilever bridge
What type of bridge uses steel cables to hang the deck or roadbed from towers?
Arch bridge
Beam bridge
Suspension bridge
Trestle bridge
Which description fits a bridge that works like two diving boards facing each other?
Arch bridge
Cantilever bridge
Trestle bridge
Suspension bridge
What is typically the bottom layer of flooring in a building?
Tiles
Concrete
Wood
Subfloor
What is commonly used as the base of a foundation in construction?
Wood
Bricks
Concrete
Steel
What type of bridge uses a single beam to cross a distance?
Arch bridge
Cantilever bridge
Beam bridge
Suspension bridge
