Chapter 1-5: Review Questions

true

Not all softwoods are soft. 1. true 2. false

2"x6" studs

One solution to achieving a higher thermal insulated building frame is to use: 1. 2"x4" studs 2. Blown in insulation 3. 2"x6" studs 4. None of the above

false

Organic soil would be ideal for the structural support of a six story building. 1. true 2. false

dead loads

Permanent loads on a building, including the weight of the building structure and any permanently attached equipment would be __________: 1. dead loads 2. live loads 3. transitional loads 4. secondary load

All of the above

Piles used to assist in the stabilization of a project would be made out of what kind of material? 1. Heavy Timber 2. Precast Concrete 3. Steel 4. All of the above

false

Platform framing is when the wall studs are continuous the full height of the frame. 1. true 2. false

true

Post and beam structural system made from large dimension wood members and hand-hewn joints. 1. true 2. false

false

Post and beam structural system made from large dimension wood members and mechanical, steel joints. 1. true 2. false

True

Prefabricated shear walls provide resistant to lateral forces. 1. True 2. False

false

Pressure Treated Wood uses chemical salts pressure-impregnated into wood to reduce its combustibility. 1. true 2. false

more distortion during drying

Quartersawn lumber has all of the following characteristics except: 1. more narrowly spaced grain pattern on wide face 2. more distortion during drying 3. more even surface erosion or wear 4. more costly to saw from log

sustainability in design and construction

The LEED system deals with: 1. dewatering procedures used for deep foundations 2. building use groups in the IBC code 3. building construction types in the IBC code 4. sustainability in design and construction 5. standard procedures used in developing soils reports

all of the above

Solid scrap and fibers can be used in the manufacture of various wood products. 1. more sizes and shapes 2. fewer defects 3. more consistent quality 4. all of the above

False

Solid timber beams are much more efficient and utilize wood fiber in a sustainable design better than glue-laminated or composite timber beams. 1. True 2. False

true

Steel, due to its high thermal conductivity, quickly heats up and loses strength during fires. 1. true 2. false

Engineered Lumber

Structural composite lumber used for LVL and PSL headers and floor beams is also referred to as: 1. Oriented Strand Board 2. Engineered Lumber 3. Long Valued Lumber 4. None of the above

all of the above are structural properties

Structural properties consist of the following except: 1. wood has both useful tensile and compressive strength 2. strength also varies with duration of load, moisture content, chemical treatments, temperature, and size and shape of piece. 3. strength varies significantly with direction of grain, species, and presence of defects. 4. all of the above are structural properties.

wood does not have useful tensile and compressive strength

Structural properties consist of the following expect: 1. wood does not have useful tensile and compressive strength 2. strength varies significantly with direction of grain, species, and presence of defects 3. strength also varies with duration of load, moisture content, chemical treatments, temperature, and size and shape of piece,

true

Studs are located on 24 or 16 inch centers, to support the wall sheathing, and also wherever needed for openings or wall intersections. 1. true 2. false

false

Studs are located on 32 or 18 inch centers, to support the wall sheathing and also wherever needed for openings or wall intersections. 1. true 2. false

true

Surety Bonds are purchased by owner to provide protection against contractor default. 1. true 2. false

False

Sustainability is defined as materials that can regenerate and sustain on minimal resources. 1. True 2. False

requires the use of green fuel vehicles in logging process

Sustainable forestry management does all of the following except: 1. maintain long-term forest economic viability 2. some programs also address social responsibilities, for example, worker rights or the land rights of indigenous peoples 3. protect forest ecosystem 4. requires the use of green fuel vehicles in logging process

requires documentation of all trees removed

Sustainable forestry management does all of the following except: 1. protect forest ecosystem 2. requires documentation of all trees removed 3. maintain long-term forest economic viability

MasterFormat

The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) uses what comprehensive outline to manage the written information for materials and construction systems used to support the drawings? 1. LEED 2. ASTM 3. MasterFormat 4. IBC

true

The complex cuts required for hip and valley framing can also be laid out with just a framing square. 1. true 2. false

BIM

The computerized, three-dimensional modeling of building systems used to improve information technology in construction projects is known as: 1. CADD 2. BIM 3. IBC 4. IAQ

construction drawings and specifications

The construction documents used to assist in the construction and management of a project include: 1. construction dictionary and thesaurus 2. code books and mileage reports 3. construction drawings and specifications 4. employee resumes and personnel portfolios

construction drawings and specifications

The construction documents used to assist in the construction and management of a project include: 1. employee resumes & personal portfolios 2. construction drawings & specifications 3. code books & mileage reports 4. construction dictionary & thesaurus

LEED

What rating system measurement is used in the United States for rating the environmental sustainability of a building's design and construction? 1. Carbon Neutral Method 2. LEED 3. Net Zero Calculations 4. ASTM

Floating Foundation

What type of foundation would be needed in a condition where the bearing capacity of the soil is low and the settlement must be carefully controlled. 1. Thickened Edge 2. Slab on Grade 3. Floating Foundation 4. Shallow Foundation

True

When determining the level of fire resistance required for a building, the greater the degree of fire resistance, the higher the cost. 1. True 2. False

Exposed

When floors are roofs use heavy timber for framing often, lighting, ductwork and fire sprinklers are: 1. Concealed 2. Exposed 3. Hidden 4. None of the above

True

When installing subfloor it is important to place OSB and plywood panels laid with the grain of their face layers perpendicular to the direction of the joists. 1. True 2. False

Critical Path

When project events line up in a sequence of tasks that determine the least amount of time in which a project can be completed is known as: 1. Sequential Construction 2. Phased Construction 3. Gantt Assemblies 4. Critical Path

friction piles

Which deep foundation system would you specify if the bearing strata (ie bedrock) was very far below the ground surface? 1. caissons 2. socketed caissons 3. end bearing piles 4. friction piles 5. belled caissons

Engineered Fill

Which of the follow soil conditions would provide the most stability for building a foundation? 1. Clay 2. Peat Moss 3. Sand 4. Engineered Fill

indoor air quality

Which of the following are considerations when grading a LEED project? 1. the height of the building 2. the type of LED fixtures used 3. Indoor Air Quality 4. thickness of carpet moisture control

All of the above

Which of the following can occur if a retaining wall is not installed properly: 1. Overturning 2. Sliding 3. Undermining 4. All of the above

Design/Build

Which of the following defines the project delivery method when Owner contracts with one entity willing to take responsibility for both design and construction of a project that is only in the conceptual design stage when construction commences. 1. Agency Construction Management 2. Design/Build 3. Design/Bid/Build 4. Owner/Architect Lump Sumi

All of the above

Which of the following documents are used to support the contract drawings in constructing a project? 1. Change Order 2. Request for Information 3. Specifications 4. All of the above

Geotextiles

Which of the following is a flexible fabric used to provide soil support due to its highly resistant characteristic to deterioration in the soil. 1. Geotextiles 2. Bark Blanket 3. Corn Fiber Rolls 4. Fiberboard

well points

Which of the following is not a method of bracing vertical sheeting in a deep excavation? 1. cross lot 2. well points 3. rakers 4. tiebacks 5. all of the above are methods of bracing vertical sheeting

caissons

Which of the following is not a slope support system for deep excavations? 1. slurry walls 2. steel sheet piling 3. precast concrete sheet piling 4. soldier beams and lagging 5. caissons

structural composite lumber

Which of the following is used as beams, headers (short beams over openings), studs, nonstructural rim boards, etc. 1. structural composite lumber 2. oriented strand board 3. nominal cut wood 4. none of the above

structural composite lumber

Which of the following is used as beams, headers (short beams over openings), studs, nonstructural rim boards, etc.: 1. oriented strandboard 2. nominal cut wood 3. structural composite lumber 4. dimensional wood

Building Codes

Which of the following is used to regulate and protect public health and safety by setting minimum standards for construction quality, structural integrity, durability, livability, accessibility and fire safety: 1. Zoning Ordinances 2. Building Codes 3. Fire Rating 4. Easement Setbacks

All of the above

Which of the following methods is used to test soil structure/conditions: 1. Test Pits 2. Boring 3. Load Test 4. All of the above

FSC-certified wood products

Which of the following might support sustainable forestry practices? 1. Flood Irrigation 2. FSC-certified wood products 3. Transporting over 500 miles to mill 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following properties are found in testing soil for stability to determine what type of engineering is required for a building foundation? 1. Cohesionless 2. Shear resistance 3. Load bearing capacity 4. All of the above

good for draining water away from foundations

Which of the following properties would NOT be found in clay soils? 1. some are highly expansive when wetted 2. some are virtually impervious to water 3. some clays are subject to consolidation, or gradual compression over time 4. good for draining water away from foundations 5. all of the above

platform framing

Which of the following relies on shorter length framing members that are easier to produce, handle, and erect. 1. platform framing 2. balloon framing 3. stick framing 4. shorty framing

Natural Asbestos

Which of the following would NOT be used to determine the structural suitability of soil stability for a foundation? 1. Natural Asbestos 2. Water Table Test 3. Load Test 4. All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following would be addressed as a lumber defect? 1. Knots 2. Decay 3. Splits 4. All of the above

Clay compaction against back of wall.

Which of the following would be the best practices installation method for a stable retaining wall: 1. Clay compaction against back of wall. 2. Native soil re-compacted against back of wall. 3. Self-compacting crush stone against back of wall. 4. Perforated pipe in crushed stone with drainage mat compacted by backfill against back of wall.

wood studs and plywood sheathing

Which of the following would not be acceptable for use in a fire wall? 1. CMU (concrete masonry units, a.k.a. block) 2. wood studs and plywood sheathing 3. metal studs and gypsum board 4. brick

box beams (joists with planking on top and bottom)

Which of these decking types is not permissible in type IV-HT construction? 1. cross-laminated timber 2. box beams (joists with planking on top and bottom) 3. tongue-and-groove solid wood decking 4. splined solid wood decking 5. cross-laminated timber

specifying minimum wood cross-sections

A heavy timber (type IV-HT) building is primarily fire-protected by: 1. using only dense wood species 2. specifying wood only for nonstructural elements 3. adding paint-on fire protection 4. specifying minimum wood cross-sections 5. it does not have any usable fire rating

False

A heavy timber beam can easily match the span width of steel and the structural continuity of concrete. 1. True 2. False

panelized construction

A method of prefabricated wood light frame construction, in which whole sections of walls or floors are framed and sheathed in the factory and then transported to the construction site for erection. 1. panelized construction 2. modular process 3. transport construction process 4. none of the above

glue-laminated beam

A wood member made up of a large number of small strips of wood glued together. 1. beams 2. truss 3. oriented strand board 4. glu-laminated beams

geotechnical report

A written report of information that was gained through subsurface exploration and soil testing. 1. compaction report 2. geotechnical report 3. quality control report 4. none of the above

30-40%

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, what percentage of the world's energy use and greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to buildings? 1. less than 5% 2. approximately 10% 3. 10-20% 4. 30-40% 5. more than 80%

all of the above

Advanced framing techniques are known to optimize the use of framing materials such as: 1. reduce framing lumber by 20% 2. increase energy efficiency by 30% 3. all of the above 4. none of the above

plastic particle board by 25%

Advanced framing techniques is NOT known to optimize the use of framing materials such as: 1. reduce framing lumber by 20% 2. increase energy efficiency by 30% 3. plastic particle board by 25%

False

All soft wood trees known as coniferous are made of a soft wood most commonly used for furniture and building finishes to exhibit their patterns of rays and vessels. 1. True 2. False

true

Balloon Frame is when the wall studs are continuous the full height of the frame. 1. true 2. false

False

Balloon framing is much more simplistic in design than the simple concept of platform framing. 1. True 2. False

false

Carpenters who have been in the industry for many years are often referred to as cripple studs...or cripple studetts. 1. true 2. false

true

Ceiling joists and roof rafters are erected on top of the topmost floor walls. 1. true 2. false

all of the above

Clays have which of the following properties: 1. some are highly expansive when wetted 2. some are virtually impervious to water 3. some clays are subject to consolidation, or gradual compression over time 4. all fo the above

diagonal brace

Common lateral-force resisting systems in heavy timber structures are: 1. knee braces 2. elevator shaft enclosure walls 3. diagonal brace 4. all of these

true

Construction Scheduling is used to understanding the interdependencies in time and space between parts of the building is essential to planning the construction project. 1. true 2. false

true

Construction Types that are more resistant to fire allow bigger buildings. 1. true 2. false

false

Construction planking is the practice of construction managers exercising by positioning toes and elbows so that body maintains a "board and plank" position. 1. true 2. false

prefabrication

Construction that takes place in a factory or shop, rather than on the building site. 1. modular construction 2. panelized construction process 3. prefabrication 4. none of the above

true

Construction types that are more resistant to fire allow bigger buildings. 1. true 2. false

imported soil

If existing stable soil is not available on the project this well-graded, coarse-grained soil used for drainage fill around foundations or under slabs is called __________. 1. compaction soil 2. granulated, organic soil 3. imported soil

true

LEED includes rating systems for existing buildings, commercial interiors, homes, neighborhood developments, and more. 1. true 2. false

True

Large timbers are known for their greater capacity to absorb heat and resist fire than smaller pieces like 2x6 studs. 1. True 2. False

false

Large timbers, due to their high thermal conductivity, quickly heats up and loses strength during fires. 1. true 2. false

differential settlement

Lateral forces are designed and framed to resist all of the following except: 1. sliding 2. differential settlement 3. wracking 4. overturning

all of the above

Lateral forces are designed and framed to resist: 1. sliding 2. overturning 3. wracking 4. internal failure 5. all of the above

True

Solid lumber expands and contracts under thermal temperature changes more than non-structural composite lumber. 1. True 2. False

VOC

An evaporative organic chemical compound that can act as an irritant and may contribute to air pollution and some green house gases. 1. Paint 2. LEED 3. Concrete 4. VOC

sills to foundation walls

Anchor bolts are used in wood light frame construction to connect: 1. steel beams to interior steel pipe columns 2. rafters to top plates 3. foundation walls to foundation footings 4. stair stringers to stair treads 5. sills to foundation walls

true

Basement foundations will require excavation to at least below the frost line. 1. true 2. false

they serve as reference marks for builders when foundation are being excavated and formed

Batter boards serve what purpose? 1. they serve as reference marks for builders when foundation are being excavated and formed 2. they help carpenters cut hip rafters in complex roof framing 3. they brace foundation walls against cave-ins 4. they are used to make pancakes for the crew before starting work 5. they help in temporarily bracing wood light frame buildings against lateral loads (e.g. wind)

true

Building Sustainability includes maximizing the healthfulness of the interior building environment, 1. true 2. false

false

Building codes regulate the number of people in a building and the distance a building can be from the property line. 1. true 2. false

true

Building sustainability includes maximizing the healthfulness of the interior building environment. 1. true 2. false

True

Buildings are significant emitters of particulates and air pollutants that cause many forms of environmental degradation that place an increasing burden on the earth's resources? 1. True 2. False

construction standards

Defining good practices and ensuring minimum quality is done through __________. 1. punchlists 2. pay applications 3. inspection 4. construction standards

Sustainability

Definition of meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. 1. Green Design 2. Renewable Resources 3. Sustainability 4. Environmental Conservation

true

Design/Bid/Build is one example of a Project Delivery Method. 1. true 2. false

true

Excavation support systems used in the completion of building foundation are replaced by resisting soil pressures. 1. true 2. false

true

Fire safety would be monitored and structured by following the requirements set forth in Building Codes. 1. true 2. false

True

Fuel consumption used for transportation of lumber to a project might be considered in the review of contribution to "Green Design" and LEED points of a project. 1. True 2. False

true

Glulam beams can be used for spans longer than 80 feet. 1. true 2. false

False

Green Building Concepts are considered a design specialty and are finding difficulty finding its place into the mainstream energy proficient design process. 1. True 2. False

True

Growing wood can contain a quantity of water that can vary from 30% to 300% of the oven-dry weight of the wood. 1. True 2. False

have wood shrinkage

Heavy timber connections should not: 1. avoid horizontal wood members in the vertical load path. (Don't rest columns on beams or girders) 2. have wood shrinkage 3. avoid load bearing fasteners and instead rely on direct bearing between members 4. all of the above

all of the above

Heavy timber connections should: 1. avoid load bearing fasteners and instead rely on direct bearing between members 2. allow for wood shrinkage 3. avoid horizontal wood members in the vertical load path. (Don't rest columns on beams or girders) 4. all of the above

all of the above

Heavy timber lateral structural stability is dependent on which of the following: 1. concrete walls 2. diagonal bracing 3. masonry shear walls 4. all of the above

true

Higher structural grades also have fewer defects, and when left exposed, are generally more attractive. 1. true 2. false

Contractor

In a fixed-fee contract - who is taking on the majority of the financial risk: 1. Owner 2. Contractor 3. Architect 4. Inspector

true

In the United States, Construction is responsible for 1/3 soils wastes and emits significant air pollutants. 1. true 2. false

southern california

In what area of the country would you be most likely to find base isolators as part of a foundation system? 1. Maine 2. Florida 3. Southern California 4. Southern Texas (hot areas) 5. base isolators are not allowed by any of the building codes in the United States

false

Integrated design process (IDP) emphasizes the collaborative efforts of each of the administrative team members of the project team. 1. true 2. false

False

It is legal for a footing to cross over a property line as long as the building itself stays within the property boundaries? 1. True 2. False

False

Masonry and concrete are much more likely to absorb moisture and expand and contract than wood that runs perpendicular to its grain. 1. True 2. False

9 to 18 stories

Maximum building heights range from __________ depending on the type and amount of fire protection. 1. 2 to 3 stories 2. 4 to 6 stories 3. 9 to 18 stories 4. none of the above

9 to 18 stories

Maximum building heights range from __________ depending on the type and amount of fire protection. 1. 9 to 18 stories 2. 4 to 6 stories 3. 2 to 3 stories 4. none of the above

false

More closely spaced, larger diameter fastener pins are more efficient than smaller diameter traditional bolts. 1. true 2. false

false

Nails are more expensive and time-consuming to install than screws and bolts. 1. true 2. false

self-declared by the manufacturer

Recycled materials content is environmental information that is typically: 1. independently certified by third-party entities 2. self-declared by the manufacturer 3. part of an environmental label 4. listed in the building code

laminated wood (glulam)

Scarf joints and finger joints are often used in: 1. prefabricated trusses 2. plywood 3. oriented strand board (OSB) 4. veneer-based lumber 5. laminated wood (glulam)

true

Seasoned lumber is lighter, stronger, and stiffer than green lumber. 1. true 2. false

foundation is bearing on clay

Settlement of a building after it is constructed is likely to be the greatest under which conditions? (Choose only one) 1. foundation is bearing on friction piles 2. foundation is bearing on engineered fill 3. foundation is bearing on bedrock 4. foundation is bearing on clay

false

Sheeted excavation is less expensive than sloped or benched excavation. 1. true 2. false

All of the above

Shrinkage stresses in wood can cause the following manufacturing characteristics: 1. Splits 2. Crooking 3. Cupping 4. All of the above

false

The correct positioning of fasteners in load bearing beams causes shrinkage and splitting of the beam through the load transfer. 1. true 2. false

Balloon

The earliest wood framing system to be constructed exclusively of slender, closely spaced wooden members is know as __________ framing. 1. Timber 2. Platform 3. Plank & Groove 4. Balloon

False

The exterior surface of a tree commonly known as "bark" is a living part of the tree. 1. True 2. False

Marking stud placement on top and sole plate

The first step that would be taken in constructing a wall frame would likely be: 1. Nailing Studs @ 16" OC 2. Placing insulation 3. Marking stud placement on top and sole plate 4. Nailing down Top Plate

True

The majority of wood trusses built each year are light roof trusses of nominal 2" lumber. 1. True 2. False

Rise to Run

The pitch of a roof is measured by a ration of: 1. Square Footage 2. Square 3. Hips and Valleys 4. Rise to Run

Building safety

The purpose of the IBC in establishing occupancy groups is to distinguish various degrees of... 1. Building expense 2. Building height 3. Building shear 4. Building safety

false

Wall sheathing must be applied after the walls are stood up, after the frame is fully erected. 1. true 2. false

All of the above

What can be determined from the strata of a soils test? 1. Water content 2. Compaction ability 3. Types of soil 4. All of the above

True

Wood foundations can be constructed in any weather and can be insulated in the same way as the superstructure of the building. 1. True 2. False

true

Wood members must meet additional minimum fire-resistance rating requirements, based on established fire testing methods. 1. true 2. false

surety bonds

_______ are purchased by owner for protection against contractor default. 1. payment bonds 2. performance bonds 3. builder risk bonds 4. surety bonds

hardwoods

__________ are from broadleaf (deciduous) trees and often have a more complex cells structure. 1. softwoods 2. roundleafed indecidious trees 3. hardwoods 4. greenwoods

hardwoods

__________ are from broadleafed (deciduous) trees and often have a more complex cell structure. 1. softwoods 2. hardwoods 3. greenwoods 4. roundleafed indecidious trees

cradle-to-grave analysis

__________ begins with extraction, continues through processing, construction, and use, and finishes with end-of-life disposal or refuse. 1. cradle-to-grave analysis 2. cradle-to-gate analysis 3. commencement-to-completion analysis 4. design-to-punchlist analysis

differential settlement

__________ is a condition in which a building's support foundation settles in an uneven fashion, often leading to structural damage. 1. soil compaction 2. differential settlement 3. leaning tower

turnkey

__________ is a single entity providing financing as well as construction services. 1. single-purpose entity 2. CM @ Risk 3. turnkey 4. integrated delivery

turnkey

__________ is a single entity providing financing as well as construction services. 1. turnkey 2. single-purpose entity 3. CM @ Risk 4. integrated delivery