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Building Technology Quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is glass primarily made from?

a)

Plastic

b)

Metal

c)

Silica

d)

Wood

2.

Which type of glass is known for providing virtually clear, undistorted vision?

a)

Sheet glass

b)

Foamed glass

c)

Wired glass

d)

Patterned glass

3.

What is the main purpose of laminated glass?

a)

To reflect light

b)

To provide thermal insulation

c)

To obscure vision

d)

To retain fragments when broken

4.

What type of glass is used to control light transmission and glare?

a)

Glass block

b)

Float glass

c)

Insulating glass

d)

Tempered glass

5.

Which type of glass is produced by pouring molten glass onto molten tin?

a)

Wired glass

b)

Float glass

c)

Plate glass

d)

Annealed glass

6.

What is the primary use of foamed or cellular glass?

a)

Acoustic insulation

b)

Window glazing

c)

Thermal insulation

d)

Structural support

7.

What is the characteristic of tempered glass when it fractures?

a)

It shatters into large pieces

b)

It breaks into harmless pebble-sized particles

c)

It remains intact

d)

It cracks without breaking

8.

What is the purpose of a double-headed nail?

a)

To provide greater strength

b)

To allow easy removal

c)

To secure heavy materials

d)

To prevent splitting

9.

What type of screw is generally used for hardwoods?

a)

Self-tapping screws

b)

Drywall screws

c)

Coarse-threaded screws

d)

Fine-threaded screws

10.

What is the function of a washer in a bolted joint?

a)

To increase friction

b)

To enhance aesthetics

c)

To distribute pressure

d)

To prevent rust

11.

What is the main advantage of screws over nails?

a)

Less expensive

b)

Easier to remove

c)

Faster installation

d)

Stronger holding power

12.

What type of glass is used to obscure vision or diffuse light?

a)

Insulating glass

b)

Reflective glass

c)

Float glass

d)

Patterned glass

13.

What is the primary material used for making nails?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Plastic

d)

Mild steel

14.

What is the purpose of a toggle bolt?

a)

To fasten materials to thin walls

b)

To secure heavy machinery

c)

To join two pieces of wood

d)

To anchor into concrete

15.

What type of glass has a chemical admixture to absorb radiant heat?

a)

Laminated glass

b)

Insulating glass

c)

Tinted glass

d)

Reflective glass

16.

What is the main characteristic of heat-strengthened glass?

a)

It is completely unbreakable

b)

It is transparent

c)

It is used for decorative purposes

d)

It has about twice the strength of annealed glass

17.

What is the primary use of expansion bolts?

a)

To join metal parts

b)

To secure materials in masonry or concrete

c)

To fasten wood to wood

d)

To attach drywall

18.

What type of glass is often used in shower doors due to its safety features?

a)

Tempered glass

b)

Wired glass

c)

Annealed glass

d)

Float glass

19.

What is the primary benefit of using reflective glass in buildings?

a)

To enhance aesthetics

b)

To reduce heat gain

c)

To provide sound insulation

d)

To increase natural light

20.

What type of Latch is this?

a)

Rim Latch

b)

Tubular Latch

c)

Hospital Latch

d)

Mortise Latch

21.

The type of operating mechanism required for safe egress or exit during emergency and/or panic situations.

a)

Safety Hardware

b)

Panic Hardware

c)

Hardware

d)

Fire Exit Hardware

22.

An exit device which is tested for both panic and fire conditions and is required to be used on fire doors where panic hardware is required by code or desired for durability.

a)

Safety Hardware

b)

Panic Hardware

c)

Panic Bar

d)

Fire Exit Hardware

23.

Type of door opening mechanism which allows users to open a door by pushing a bar.

a)

Crash Bar

b)

Panic Hardware

c)

Panic Bar

d)

Fire Exit Hardware

24.

A mechanism for unlatching a door, consisting of a spring-loaded metal bar fixed horizontally to the front of the door (the side of the door that opens outward) and hinged.

a)

Crash Bar

b)

Panic Hardware

c)

Panic Bar

d)

Fire Exit Hardware

25.

What type of Latch is this?

a)

Rim Latch

b)

Push-Pull Latch

c)

Hospital Latch

d)

Mortise Latch

26.

A lock bolt having a square head that is moved into position by the turning of a knob or key rather by spring action

a)

Backset

b)

Deadbolt

c)

Latch Bolt

d)

Spindle

27.

A lock bolt having a beveled head that is moved into position by a spring except when retracted by a doorknob, or when pushed against the lip of the strike plate as the door is closed.

a)

Backset

b)

Deadbolt

c)

Latch Bolt

d)

Spindle

28.

The bar or shaft that carries the knobs and actuates the latch or bolt of a lock.

a)

Escutcheon

b)

Strike

c)

Latch Bolt

d)

Spindle

29.

A protective or ornamental plate, as around a keyhole, doorknob, drawer pull, or light switch.

a)

Escutcheon

b)

Strike

c)

Latch Bolt

d)

Spindle

30.

What is Number 1 on this image?

a)

Mortise Lock

b)

Escutcheon

c)

Backset

d)

Deadbolt

31.

What is Number 2 on this image?

a)

Mortise Lock

b)

Escutcheon

c)

Backset

d)

Deadbolt

32.

What is Number 3 on this image?

a)

Mortise Lock

b)

Escutcheon

c)

Backset

d)

Deadbolt

33.

What is Number 4 on this image?

a)

Mortise Lock

b)

Escutcheon

c)

Backset

d)

Deadbolt

34.

What is Number 5 on this image?

a)

Lever Handle

b)

Strike

c)

Latchbolt

d)

Spindle

35.

What is Number 6 on this image?

a)

Lever Handle

b)

Strike

c)

Latchbolt

d)

Spindle

36.

What is Number 7 on this image?

a)

Lever Handle

b)

Strike

c)

Latchbolt

d)

Spindle

37.

What is Number 8 on this image?

a)

Lever Handle

b)

Strike

c)

Latchbolt

d)

Spindle

38.

An Assembly of parts making up a complete locking system, including knobs, plates and locking mechanism.

a)

Lockset

b)

Rim Locks and Latches

c)

Mortise Locks and Latches

d)

Bore-In Locks and Latches

39.

The case and strike are mounted on the face of the door and trim without morticing.

a)

Unit Lock

b)

Rim Locks and Latches

c)

Mortise Locks and Latches

d)

Bore-In Locks and Latches

40.

What type of Lock is this?

a)

Unit Lock

b)

Rim Locks and Latches

c)

Mortise Locks and Latches

d)

Bore-In Locks and Latches