WorksheetsFoundation Lesson Quiz – Extracted Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Part A – Multiple Choice (Circle the correct answer) The main purpose of a foundation is to: [1pt]
Decorate the building
Prevent structural settlement or failure
Make walls easier to paint
Provide ventilation
Which material is used as a Visqueen vapour barrier in foundations? [1pt]
Wire mesh
Rebars
Thick plastic sheet
Concrete blocks
Which of the following is a reinforcement material in concrete foundations? [1pt]
Compact fill
Rebars
Pesticide
Bearing surface
A slab foundation is best described as: [1pt]
A flat layer of concrete spread over compacted fill
A column of concrete placed deep in the ground
A wall of blocks above ground
A wood post resting on soil
Which of the following is placed under a concrete slab to prevent moisture from entering the building? [1pt]
Rebars
Bearing surface
Visqueen vapour barrier
Concrete blocks
What is the main purpose of compacted fill in a foundation? [1pt]
To decorate the ground surface
To provide a stable, level base for construction
To strengthen rebars
To prevent insects from entering the building
Which type of foundation uses posts or columns driven deep into the soil to carry heavy loads? [1pt]
Slab foundation
Pile foundation
Masonry foundation
T-foundation
Why is pesticide sometimes applied during foundation construction? [1pt]
To harden the soil
To prevent termites and other pests from damaging the structure
To make the soil waterproof
To speed up concrete curing
Concrete blocks come in different widths. Which of the following widths is NOT commonly available for foundation use? [1pt]
2 in.
4 in.
6 in.
18 in.
Part B – True or False Wire mesh is used to strengthen concrete foundations. [1pt]
True
False
A T-foundation is shaped like the letter T and used to support load-bearing walls. [1pt]
True
False
Masonry foundations are always made of wood. [1pt]
True
False
Part C – Short Answer List two things a foundation helps prevent in a building. [1pt]
Structural settlement and moisture intrusion
Moisture intrusion and wall paint fading
Termite infestation and roof leaks only
Window drafts and paint chipping
Name three components (materials) commonly used in foundation construction. [3pts]
Rebars
Compact fill
Pesticide
Thick plastic sheet (Visqueen vapour barrier)
Decorative paint
Name one type of shallow foundation and one type of deep foundation and give a short description of each. [4pts]
Slab foundation spread over compacted fill; pile foundation with posts driven deep into the soil
T-foundation resting on untreated soil; slab foundation supported by wooden posts
Masonry foundation built of wood; pile foundation made of lightweight foam columns
Slab foundation used only above ground; pier foundation described as a thin plastic sheet under concrete
