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ARC II: 4.02 TERMS

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An Anchor Bolt is used for:

a)

Securing objects to concrete surfaces

b)

Connecting electrical circuits

c)

Fastening wooden structures

d)

Joining metal parts

2.

What is Blocking in construction?

a)

A method to prevent water leakage

b)

A technique to support structural loads

c)

A process to enhance insulation

d)

A way to improve aesthetic appearance

3.

Diagonal Brace/Bridging is defined as:

a)

A structural element used to provide lateral stability.

b)

A type of foundation used in construction.

c)

A decorative element in architecture.

d)

A type of roofing material.

4.

A Double Floor Joist is:

a)

a single beam used to support floors

b)

two beams joined together to support heavier loads

c)

a type of flooring material

d)

a decorative element in architecture

5.

A Finished Floor is:

a)

The final layer of flooring material applied to a floor

b)

The subflooring beneath the visible surface

c)

The process of leveling a floor

d)

The initial stage of floor installation

6.

Flashing in masonry is used to:

a)

Provide structural support

b)

Prevent water penetration

c)

Enhance aesthetic appearance

d)

Increase thermal insulation

7.

A floor joist is a structural element that supports the floor of a building. What is a floor joist?

a)

A type of wall

b)

A structural element supporting the floor

c)

A roofing component

d)

A decorative feature

8.

A Foundation Wall is:

a)

a type of roof structure

b)

a wall that supports the weight of a building

c)

a decorative interior wall

d)

a type of flooring material

9.

A Foundation Wall Drain Pipe or Tile is used for:

a)

Providing structural support to the foundation

b)

Draining water away from the foundation

c)

Insulating the foundation

d)

Decorating the foundation

10.

The Frost Line is:

a)

the depth at which the ground freezes in winter

b)

a line on a map indicating frost-prone areas

c)

the temperature at which frost forms

d)

a boundary between cold and warm air masses

11.

A girder in construction is defined as:

a)

A type of foundation

b)

A main horizontal support beam

c)

A type of roofing material

d)

A decorative element

12.

A Header Joist is:

a)

a type of beam used in construction

b)

a type of flooring material

c)

a type of roofing material

d)

a type of insulation

13.

A Joist Hanger is used for:

a)

Supporting beams in construction

b)

Hanging pictures on walls

c)

Securing electrical wires

d)

Mounting shelves

14.

Ledger Strip or Plate is defined as:

a)

A thin flat piece of metal or other material

b)

A type of financial record

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A type of clothing

15.

Nominal lumber refers to the dimensions of lumber before it is planed and surfaced to its final size. What does nominal lumber mean?

a)

The actual size of the lumber after processing

b)

The size of the lumber before processing

c)

The weight of the lumber

d)

The type of wood used

16.

A Pier in construction is:

a)

a type of bridge

b)

a vertical support structure

c)

a type of crane

d)

a construction material

17.

What is a Pier or Column Footing?

a)

A type of foundation used to support structures

b)

A type of roofing material

c)

A type of wall finish

d)

A type of flooring material

18.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the inverse of the time rate of heat flow through a building thermal envelope element.

a)

R-Value

b)

U-Value

c)

Thermal Conductivity

d)

Heat Transfer Coefficient

19.

The _______ is the lowest horizontal member of the wall frame.

a)

Sole or Bottom Plate

b)

Top Plate

c)

Stud

d)

Joist

20.

The _______ is the horizontal distance between two supporting members.

a)

span

b)

gap

c)

width

d)

interval

21.

The _______ is the floor layer that rests directly on the floor joists.

a)

Subfloor

b)

Underlayment

c)

Finish Floor

d)

Joist Cover

22.

The _______ is the difference in height between the exterior and interior finish ground levels.

a)

Unbalanced Fill

b)

Balanced Fill

c)

Leveling Fill

d)

Graded Fill

23.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a thin layer of impermeable material included in building construction to prevent moisture damage.

a)

Vapor Barrier

b)

Insulation Layer

c)

Concrete Slab

d)

Drywall

24.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a grid consisting of a series of perpendicular longitudinal and transverse rebar placed inside concrete for added support.

a)

Welded Wire Mesh

b)

Reinforced Steel Grid

c)

Concrete Matrix

d)

Rebar Lattice

25.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a large pressure-treated, horizontal framing member to which vertical members of the foundation and wall are attached.

a)

Wood Sill

b)

Concrete Beam

c)

Steel Girder

d)

Metal Joist

26.

Fill in the blank: The _______ are engineered floor joist systems that allow plumbing to pass through the floor construction.

a)

Wooden Floor Trusses

b)

Metal Floor Joists

c)

Concrete Slabs

d)

Steel Beams

27.

Fill in the blank: The _______ are engineered wood products made with wood flanges that are grooved to receive an OSB or plywood web.

a)

Wooden I-joists

b)

Laminated Veneer Lumber

c)

Particle Board

d)

Fiberboard