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47 Cards in this Set
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A view of a set of prints that looks from the top downward is called:
A. an elevation B. a perspective C. a plan D. a section |
C. a plan
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A view of a set of prints showing a vertical cut through the construction is called:
A. an elevation B. a detail C. a plan D. a section |
D. a section
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The most commonly used scale for floor plans is:
A. 1/4" = 1'-0" B. 3/4" = 1'-0" C. 1 1/2' = 1'-0" D. 3" = 1'-0" |
A. 1/4" = 1'-0"
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Centerlines drawn on a set of prints are indicated by:
A. a series of short, unifor dashes B. a series of long and short dashes C. a long dash followed by 2 short dashes D. a solid, broad, dark line |
B. a series of long and short dashes
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On what drawing would the setback of the building from the property lines be found:
A. floor plan B. plot plan C. Elevation D. foundation plan |
B. plot plan
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The abbreviation GYP found on a set of prints means:
A. Gypsum board or drywall B. Grounded for your protection C. galvanized yellow pine D. gross yearly production |
A. Gypsum board or drywall
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An exterior wall stud height can best be determined from the:
A. floor plan B. framing elevation C. wall section D. specifications |
B. framing elevation
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The abbreviation for the current national building code in the U.S. is:
A. OSHA B. IBC C. NBC D. BOCA |
B. IBC
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A typical zone found in most zoning regulations:
A. residential B. commercial C. industrial D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Building codes were created to:
A. make all buildings the same B. improve the national economy by creating jobs C. standardize safe building practices D. all of the above |
C. standardize safe building practices
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The measurements to locate partitions and walls of a building are determined from the:
A. foundation plan B. floor plan C. elevation D. plot plan |
B. floor plan
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If there is a conflict of information in building prints, what takes precedence over the drawings:
A. specifications B. schedules C. details D. floor plan |
A. specifications
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A useful tool to set stakes of a small building is:
A. straight edge and a level B. water level C. automatic builder's level D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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The principle that makes a water level work well is that water:
A. is available in all areas of the world B. evaporates when it is spilled C. tends to seek level by itself D. all of the above |
C. tends to seek level by itself
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The optical builder's level and transit level differ in that the builder's level cannot read:
A. horizontal angles B. vertical angles C. elevation differences D. all of the above |
B. vertical angles
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When leveling a builder's level with four leveling screws, rotate the screws:
A. in the same direction as your thumbs B. in the same direction C. clockwise D. counter clockwise |
A. in the same direction as your thumbs
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The horizontal cross hair of a transit level is used for:
A. laying out horizontal angles B. laying out straight horizotal lines C. plumbing walls and posts D. reading elevations |
D. reading elevations
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The reference for establishing elevations on a construction site is called:
A. starting point B. reference point C. benchmark D. sight mark |
C. benchmark
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The first thing to do when laying out a 90-degree horizontal angle with a builder's level is to:
A. level the instrument B. adjust instrument and tripod over a point using a plumb bob C. turn the horizontal circle scale to zero D. secure the horizontal tangent screw |
B. adjust instrument and tripod over a point using a plumb bob
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When using a builder's level and a target, Stake A is read to be 5'3" and stake B is 7'8". Which statement is true?
A. Stake A is 2'5" higher than stake B B. Stake A is 2'5" lower than stake B C. Stake B is 7'8" above stake A D. Stake B is 5'3" below stake A |
A. Stake A is 2'5" higher than stake B
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When laying out a rectangular building, the third stake is best set by using:
A. a tape measure from the second stake B. pythagorean theory C. water level D. all of the above |
B. pythagorean theory
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Convert 54'-10" to decimal feet.
A. 54.10' B. 54.625' C. 54.833' D. 54.987' |
C. 54.833
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The diagonal of a rectangle whose dimensions are 30.1 feet x 40.1 feet may be estimated to be slightly more than:
A. 45 feet B. 50 feet C. 60 feet D. 70 feet |
B. 50 feet
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The diagonal of a rectangle whose dimensions are 32'-6" x 48'-9" is:
A. 58.590' B. 58.646' C. 58.715' D. 58.770' |
A. 58.590'
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What is the measurement in feet-inches to the nearest sixteenth of 15.59021'
A. 15'-6 1/4" B. 15'-7 1/16" C. 15'-9 7/16" D. 15'-9 5/16" |
B. 15'-7 1/16"
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Batter boards should be constructed to be:
A. less than 10 feet away from the excavation. B. sturdy and permanent C. in a place that will not be disturbed during excavation D. all of the above |
C. in a place that will not be disturbed during excavation
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The strings of batter board system are used to:
A. represent the top outside edge of the foundation wall. B. allow quick replacement of building corner stakes after excavation C. make the placement of the building easier D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Concrete is made of:
A. portland cement B. aggregates C. water D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Steel rods that are placed in concrete to increase its tensile strength are called:
A. reinforcing bars B. aggregates C. reinforcing nails D. duplex nails |
A. reinforcing bars
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The inside surfaces of forms are oiled to:
A. protect the forms from moisture B. prevent the loss of moisture from concrete C. to make stripping the forms easier D. prevent honeycombs in the concrete |
C. to make stripping the forms easier
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Keyways are often put in spread footing to:
A. unlock the forms for easy removal B. increase the compressive strength of concrete C. keep the form boards from spreading D. provide a stronger joint between footing and foundation |
D. provide a stronger joint between footing and foundation
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Rapid placing of concrete:
A. eliminates the need to vibrate B. may burst the forms C. separates the aggregate D. reduces voids and honeycombs |
B. may burst the forms
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Unless footings are placed below the frost line:
A. the foundation will settle B. the foundation may heave and crack C. excavation is difficult in winter D. problems with form construction will result |
B. the foundation may heave and crack
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Spreaders for footing forms are used:
A. to allow easy placement of the concrete B. the keep the forms straight C. because they are easier to fasten D. to maintain the footing width |
D. to maintain the footing width
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A step in a footing should be dimensioned and sized to match the:
A. concrete block used in the foundation B. form used to pour the foundation wall C. building code requirements D. all of the above |
A. concrete block used in the foundation
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The horizontal surface of a stepped footing must be at least:
A. 4 feet B. twice the vertical step distance C. the vertical step distance D. the thickness of the footing |
B. twice the vertical step distance
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The typical order of installation of manufactured forming system is:
A. inside forms, outside forms, reinforcing bars, then snap ties. B. inside forms, reinforcing bars, snap ties, then outside forms C. outside forms, snap ties, inside forms, then reinforcing bars D. outside forms, snap ties, reinforcing bars, then inside forms |
D. outside forms, snap ties, reinforcing bars, then inside forms
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When erecting concrete formwork made of wood,
A. drive extra nails for added strength B. drive all nails home C. use 8d nails D. use duplex nails |
D. use duplex nails
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Walers are used on forms to:
A. stiffen B. plumb C. level D. brace |
A. stiffen
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A slab should be protected from:
A. freezing before it cures B. curing too fast C. moisture after it cures by a vapor retarder D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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Before concrete cures, it should be protected from:
A. overheating B. freezing C. excessive vibrations D. all of the above |
B. freezing
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The volume of concrete for a 6" slab that measures 24' x 36' is:
A. 16 cu. Yrds B. 36 cu. Yrds C. 192 cu. Yrds D. 432 cu. Yrds |
A. 16 cu. Yrds
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The procedure for erecting footing forms that comes after locating the corner stakes using a plumb bob and batter boards is to install the:
A. spreaders B. outside form boards C. inside form boards D. reinforcing bars |
B. outside form boards
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Overvibrating concrete while placing it in wall forms causes:
A. voids and honeycombs B. the aggregate to rise to the top C. extra side pressure on the forms that could cause form failure D. all of the above |
C. extra side pressure on the forms that could cause form failure
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Accessories placed in a foundation wall form to create spaces are called:
A. blockouts B. bucks C. girder pocket forms D. all of the above |
D. all of the above
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The type of foundation made with CMUs is:
A. precast concrete B. all-weather wood C. insulated concrete D. concrete block |
D. concrete block
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The type of foundation delivered to the site with a crane is:
A. precast concreteB. all-weather woodC. insulated concreteD. concrete block |
A. precast concrete
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