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