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