WorksheetsIFOS Construction History
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A major reason for the projected shortage of trained craft professionals is_________.
construction salaries are too low.
technology has eliminated many construction careers.
demand for construction projects is declining.
the retirement of Baby Boomers.
For every dollar made by men in construction, women make approximately __________.
50 cents
68 cents
87 cents
99 cents
During the 19th century, many structures could be built faster due to the invention of________.
hand tools
steam powered machinery
self-healing concrete
virtual reality
One reason construction careers provide craft professionals with mobility is____________.
subcontractors often give company automobiles to employees
most craft professionals must travel due to lack of work
their skills are often in demand everywhere
most good contractors
Which construction sector includes schools, government buildings, hotels, and shopping centers?
Residential
Commercial
Public
Industrial
The construction role that typically reports to the project owner is the ________________.
superintendent
foreman
subcontractor
contractor
What percentage of construction companies anticipate having to hire more people in the coming years to replace retiring craft professionals?
60 percent
70 percent
80 percent
90 percent
What percentage of construction field and office positions are currently filled by women?
10 percent
20 percent
30 percent
40 percent
The international standard used for certifying environmentally sound buildings is known as__________.
LEED
OSHA
BIM
NCCER
A developing technology that allows craft professionals to gather and share data and reports is__________.
IoT devices
robots
wireless tools
drones
The Empire State Building is important in construction history because, upon completion, it was the tallest building in____________.
New York City
the United States
the Western Hemisphere
the world
The fact that craft professionals restore essential services and structures following disasters is one reason they can be classified as__________.
EMT's
first responders
public servants
OSHA workers
Recent surveys indicate construction careers for all craft professionals typically pay salaries that fall between__________.
$18,000 and $31,000
$27,000 and $47,000
$37,000 and $72,000
$47,000 and $92,000
The construction of single family homes falls under the construction sector called______
small structure
infrastructure
industrial
residential
The construction role that is sometimes referred to as the foreman is also called the______.
site superintendent
crew leader
project owner
contractor
The construction career that typically requires a 4 year college education is a(n)_______.
project manager
finish carpenter
underwater welder
limited-energy integrator
One of the biggest advantages of pursuing a construction career is the____________.
amount of vacation
ability to make your own schedule
large variety of jobs
lack of needed skills for most crafts
A craft professional who creates structures by joining metals using high heat and pressure is called a(n)___________.
heavy equipment operator
ironworker
crane operator
welder
A craft professional that requires a good knowledge of blueprint reading and geometry is a(n)_________.
electrician
pipefitter
HVAC technician
welder
Apprenticeship programs are typically structured so that learning is___________.
10 percent in classroom and 90 percent on the job
20 percent in the classroom and 80 percent on the job
30 percent in the classroom and 70 percent on the job
40 percent in the classroom and 60 percent on the job
