WorksheetsBuildings and structures Final Assessment
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Student Name
Who designs and builds buildings and houses?
Doctor
Architect and civil engineers
Carpenter and contractor
What was the first type of building humans built?
Skyscraper
Cave or hut
Castle
Why do many roofs of houses have a triangular shape?
To look nice
To help rain and snow slide off easily
To make the house taller
Which shape is the strongest among three?
Cuboidal
Cylinder
Triangular
What happens when a building’s materials are squeezed together?
Tension
Shear
Compression
Which force makes an object twist, like turning a doorknob?
Tension
Torque
Compression
What force can make parts of a building slide past each other sideways?
Shear
Tension
Gravity
I-beams are used in construction because they are
efficient in supporting heavy loads
very light
very expensive
Honeycomb design is a good choice for buildings because
It is more flexible
It provides strength without adding too much weight
It is more expensive
What is a suspension bridge known for?
Being built entirely out of wood
Having cables that hold up the bridge deck
Having no support beams
What force helps keep the cables of a suspension bridge tight?
Tension
Compression
Shear
Why do some buildings use concrete or brick instead of wood?
Concrete and brick are lighter
Concrete and brick are strong and durable
Concrete and brick are cheaper than wood
What is concrete made of?
Water, sand, and sugar
Water, clay, and bricks
Water, cement, sand,gravel
What is commonly used as reinforcement in concrete?
Wood
Steel bars (rebar)
Plastic
Substructure in a building is
Above the ground
Below the ground
The part of the building that holds the roof
What is used to support the weight above doors and windows?
Lintel
Footing
Plinth
Why do buildings need ventilators?
To make the building warmer
To ensure good air circulation and keep the building cool
To block the light from coming inside
Who designs the blueprints for a building?
Chef
Architect
Teacher
What is a blueprint used for?
To paint the building
To show detailed plans for building construction
To decorate the building
Which view would you use to see the height of a building or structure?
Plan view
Elevation view
Cross-sectional view
