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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
All of the above
C
enclose and define a space
D
connect two points
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 gust of wind pushing against a building
D
a truck crossing a bridge
3) The design and construction of structures must ____________.
A
minimize the effects of bending
B
maximize the effects of bending
C
have parts that are shaped and connected so they will bend
D
Both B and C
4) Truss bridges make use of which shape in their design.
A
circle
B
triangle
C
rectangle
D
square
5) A material undergoing a sliding and separating force is subject to _______________.
A
tension
B
shear
C
torque
D
compression
6) A material undergoing a squeezing force is subject to _________________.
A
compression
B
torque
C
shear
D
tension
7) A material undergoing a stretching force is subject to _______________.
A
torque
B
compression
C
shear
D
tension
8) Because concrete is weak in tension, it is _________________.
A
reinforced with steel rods
B
used in flat structures only
C
used as a decorative material only
D
used in small structures 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
building a house on the building site
C
delays due to bad weather
D
Both B and C
11) Which of the following are involved in planning?
A
selecting and acquiring the site
B
site preparation
C
All of the above.
D
going into contract
12) Which of the following is used to provide a framework for walls or partitions?
A
vapor barriers
B
interior wall surface
C
insulation
D
wall studs
13) Which of the following is used to support a roof?
A
wall stud
B
interior surface
C
roof truss
D
joist
14) A lintel is a _________________ .
A
prefabricated wall frame
B
vertical post used to support a door
C
vertical post used to support a floor
D
horizontal beam supported on posts
15) The land on which a house is built is called a ________________.
A
subfloor
B
footing
C
foundation
D
site
16) The vapor barrier in a wall or ceiling _______________.
A
covers the inside of walls
B
reduces the passage of moisture
C
reduces heat loss
D
provides insulation
17) The purpose of insulation is to ____________________.
A
cover the interior of walls
B
prevent the passage of water vapor
C
strengthen walls
D
resists heat transmission
18) Designing the exterior space surrounding a home is called ________________.
A
planning
B
siting
C
site preparation
D
landscaping
19) Both houses and cars are structures.
A
F
B
x
C
T
D
x
20) All structures are made by humans.
A
x
B
x
C
F
D
T
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