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Worksheets2.3.10-3.1.6 CEA(NOT 3.1.5) SUMMATIVE
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 44mins
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of land use planning?
Minimize traffic congestion
Provide adequate air, light, access, and open space
Increase incompatible development within an area
Protect the natural environment and historic resources
Land use regulations may regulate which of the following aspects of development? Select ALL that apply.
Landscaping
Setbacks
Allowed uses on property
Weather patterns
What is the primary purpose of classifying buildings according to the IBC?
Fire safety
Energy efficiency
Aesthetic appeal
Cost reduction
How do the five construction types in the IBC categorize buildings?
By the materials' degrees of combustibility
By the number of floors
By the building's location
By the building's age
What does the term "OD" refer to in the context of building sewer slope diagrams?
Outside Diameter
Overall Depth
Original Design
Outlet Drain
A building drain with a 4-inch diameter pipe and a slope of 1/2 inch per foot can serve up to how many fixture units?
180
216
250
42
Explain why maintaining a minimum horizontal separation between water and sewer lines is important.
To prevent mixing of clean and contaminated water, reducing health risks
To make pipe installation easier
To increase water flow speed
To reduce construction costs
Why is it important to maintain the minimum slope for horizontal drainage piping?
To prevent water from flowing too quickly
To ensure proper drainage and prevent blockages
To reduce the cost of piping
To increase water pressure
What is the primary function of load bearing walls?
To provide visual appeal
To support only its own weight
To support vertical loads other than its own weight
To separate interior spaces
Which of the following is NOT a common construction material for low-rise load bearing walls?
Precast Concrete
Light Gauge Steel
Glass
Wood
What is an advantage of using concrete in construction?
Fire resistance
High maintenance
Pest attraction
Rot attraction
What is reinforced with steel bars to improve tensile and bending strength in cast-in-place concrete?
The concrete
The insulation
The glass panels
The wooden frames
What describes the process of tilt-up concrete construction?
Assembled from precast concrete blocks
Poured vertically and then anchored
Poured horizontally on site, tilted vertically, and then anchored
Poured and cured in a factory setting
What is the role of concrete masonry units (CMU) in construction?
To act as insulating foam
To provide a glass exterior
To be stacked and grouted to form walls
To serve as a liquid adhesive
Component B of the image in a low slope roof system is the ______ layer.
Surfacing
Insulation
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
This type of low slope roof covering is made of a liquid that expands into a foam to create a solid protective layer.
EPDM
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF)
Built-Up Roof
Asphalt Shingles
Component A of a typical pitched roof system is the ______ layer.
Roof Covering
Underlayment
Roof Decking
Roof Framing
Fill in the blank: _______ roofs are common in large commercial construction.
Flat
Low-slope
Dome
Gable
In many larger commercial buildings, floors are constructed with ________.
Wood
Light-gauge steel
Reinforced concrete
Plastic
Using precast concrete floors can ______ both construction cost and build time.
increase
reduce
maintain
ignore
For a slab depth of 4" and a deck type of 22, the live load for a span of 8 ft is ____.
197
170
147
180
What is the definition of load in the context of concrete floor design?
The distance between supports
The force applied to the floor
The weight of the concrete
The height of the building.
Which of the following is NOT correct about precast concrete floors?
Formed and cast off-site
Transported to the site
Installed in the structure
Made on-site
