WorksheetsARC II: 4.02 TERMS
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
An Anchor Bolt is used for:
Securing objects to concrete surfaces
Connecting electrical circuits
Fastening wooden structures
Joining metal parts
What is Blocking in construction?
A method to prevent water leakage
A technique to support structural loads
A process to enhance insulation
A way to improve aesthetic appearance
Diagonal Brace/Bridging is defined as:
A structural element used to provide lateral stability.
A type of foundation used in construction.
A decorative element in architecture.
A type of roofing material.
A Double Floor Joist is:
a single beam used to support floors
two beams joined together to support heavier loads
a type of flooring material
a decorative element in architecture
A Finished Floor is:
The final layer of flooring material applied to a floor
The subflooring beneath the visible surface
The process of leveling a floor
The initial stage of floor installation
Flashing in masonry is used to:
Provide structural support
Prevent water penetration
Enhance aesthetic appearance
Increase thermal insulation
A floor joist is a structural element that supports the floor of a building. What is a floor joist?
A type of wall
A structural element supporting the floor
A roofing component
A decorative feature
A Foundation Wall is:
a type of roof structure
a wall that supports the weight of a building
a decorative interior wall
a type of flooring material
A Foundation Wall Drain Pipe or Tile is used for:
Providing structural support to the foundation
Draining water away from the foundation
Insulating the foundation
Decorating the foundation
The Frost Line is:
the depth at which the ground freezes in winter
a line on a map indicating frost-prone areas
the temperature at which frost forms
a boundary between cold and warm air masses
A girder in construction is defined as:
A type of foundation
A main horizontal support beam
A type of roofing material
A decorative element
A Header Joist is:
a type of beam used in construction
a type of flooring material
a type of roofing material
a type of insulation
A Joist Hanger is used for:
Supporting beams in construction
Hanging pictures on walls
Securing electrical wires
Mounting shelves
Ledger Strip or Plate is defined as:
A thin flat piece of metal or other material
A type of financial record
A musical instrument
A type of clothing
Nominal lumber refers to the dimensions of lumber before it is planed and surfaced to its final size. What does nominal lumber mean?
The actual size of the lumber after processing
The size of the lumber before processing
The weight of the lumber
The type of wood used
A Pier in construction is:
a type of bridge
a vertical support structure
a type of crane
a construction material
What is a Pier or Column Footing?
A type of foundation used to support structures
A type of roofing material
A type of wall finish
A type of flooring material
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the inverse of the time rate of heat flow through a building thermal envelope element.
R-Value
U-Value
Thermal Conductivity
Heat Transfer Coefficient
The _______ is the lowest horizontal member of the wall frame.
Sole or Bottom Plate
Top Plate
Stud
Joist
The _______ is the horizontal distance between two supporting members.
span
gap
width
interval
The _______ is the floor layer that rests directly on the floor joists.
Subfloor
Underlayment
Finish Floor
Joist Cover
The _______ is the difference in height between the exterior and interior finish ground levels.
Unbalanced Fill
Balanced Fill
Leveling Fill
Graded Fill
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a thin layer of impermeable material included in building construction to prevent moisture damage.
Vapor Barrier
Insulation Layer
Concrete Slab
Drywall
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a grid consisting of a series of perpendicular longitudinal and transverse rebar placed inside concrete for added support.
Welded Wire Mesh
Reinforced Steel Grid
Concrete Matrix
Rebar Lattice
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large pressure-treated, horizontal framing member to which vertical members of the foundation and wall are attached.
Wood Sill
Concrete Beam
Steel Girder
Metal Joist
Fill in the blank: The _______ are engineered floor joist systems that allow plumbing to pass through the floor construction.
Wooden Floor Trusses
Metal Floor Joists
Concrete Slabs
Steel Beams
Fill in the blank: The _______ are engineered wood products made with wood flanges that are grooved to receive an OSB or plywood web.
Wooden I-joists
Laminated Veneer Lumber
Particle Board
Fiberboard
