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Ch. 10. Tech.
Test Description: Structures
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The purpose of a structure is to __________________ .
A
enclose and define a space
B
All of the above
C
connect two points
D
hold back natural forces
2) Which of the following is NOT an example of a dynamic load?
A
furniture in a room
B
a person bouncing on a chair
C
a truck crossing a bridge
D
a gust of wind pushing against a building
3) The design and construction of structures must ____________.
A
Both B and C
B
maximize the effects of bending
C
minimize the effects of bending
D
have parts that are shaped and connected so they will bend
4) Truss bridges make use of which shape in their design.
A
square
B
rectangle
C
triangle
D
circle
5) A material undergoing a sliding and separating force is subject to _______________.
A
compression
B
torque
C
shear
D
tension
6) A material undergoing a squeezing force is subject to _________________.
A
shear
B
tension
C
compression
D
torque
7) A material undergoing a stretching force is subject to _______________.
A
torque
B
compression
C
tension
D
shear
8) Because concrete is weak in tension, it is _________________.
A
reinforced with steel rods
B
used as a decorative material only
C
used in small structures only
D
used in flat structures only
9) Cables used to support a bridge from above are called ________________.
A
straps
B
beams
C
stays
D
ties
10) Prefabrication of a house involves ___________________.
A
building parts of a house in a factory and then moving the parts to the building site for final assembly
B
delays due to bad weather
C
Both B and C
D
building a house on the building site
11) Which of the following are involved in planning?
A
going into contract
B
All of the above.
C
site preparation
D
selecting and acquiring the site
12) Which of the following is used to provide a framework for walls or partitions?
A
insulation
B
vapor barriers
C
interior wall surface
D
wall studs
13) Which of the following is used to support a roof?
A
interior surface
B
joist
C
wall stud
D
roof truss
14) A lintel is a _________________ .
A
vertical post used to support a floor
B
prefabricated wall frame
C
horizontal beam supported on posts
D
vertical post used to support a door
15) The land on which a house is built is called a ________________.
A
foundation
B
subfloor
C
site
D
footing
16) The vapor barrier in a wall or ceiling _______________.
A
reduces the passage of moisture
B
covers the inside of walls
C
provides insulation
D
reduces heat loss
17) The purpose of insulation is to ____________________.
A
strengthen walls
B
cover the interior of walls
C
prevent the passage of water vapor
D
resists heat transmission
18) Designing the exterior space surrounding a home is called ________________.
A
landscaping
B
siting
C
site preparation
D
planning
19) Both houses and cars are structures.
A
x
B
F
C
x
D
T
20) All structures are made by humans.
A
T
B
x
C
F
D
x
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