Construction and Infrastructure Quiz

What is construction defined as?

• The process of planning and designing buildings.

• The systematic act or process of building, erecting, or constructing buildings, roads, or other structures.

• The maintenance of existing buildings and roads.

• The act of demolishing old structures to make space for new ones.

What does infrastructure refer to?

• The financial systems of a country.

• The educational institutions within a community.

• The basic physical systems that a country's or community's population is 'built upon,' including transportation, building and utilities.

• The cultural heritage and monuments of a nation.

What does the term "SCALE" refer to in the context of drawings or models?

• The weight of the drawing or model

• The color scheme of the drawing or model

• The ratio of the size of a drawing or model to the size of the real or actual object

• The texture of the materials used in the drawing or model

What is a "BUILDING" primarily used for?

• A vehicle for transportation

• A tool for communication

• A structure used for residential, commercial, institutional, or industrial purposes

• A device for computing

What is a foundation?

• The top floor of a building

• An underground structure that spreads the weight of a building over a larger area of ground

• A type of roof that protects a building from weather

• A decorative element on the exterior of a building

What is an example of a structure?

• A novel

• A musical composition

• A bridge

• A software program

What does an architect do?

• A person who applies principles of science and mathematics in the design and construction of a project.

• A person who designs buildings and other structures.

• A person who constructs buildings and other structures.

• A person who supervises the construction of buildings.

What is an engineer?

• A person who designs clothing.

• A person who designs buildings and other structures.

• A person who applies principles of science and mathematics in the design and construction of a project.

• A person who sells engineering tools.

What is a roof truss?

• A type of window used in roofs

• A large pre-made wooden triangle used to form the roof of a house

• A metal framework used to support roof tiles

• A decorative element placed on top of a roof

What is the purpose of footing in construction?

• To provide a decorative base for a building

• To act as a roof support

• To serve as the base of a foundation, usually made of concrete with rebar reinforcement

• To insulate the building from cold