Construction Quiz

What is the term used to describe the movement of a building up and down due to wind?

• Wind shift

• Wind drift

• Wind flow

• Wind wave

Who is considered a tradesperson?

• Engineer

• Surveyor

• Mason

• Architect

What type of construction involves assembling buildings from standardized units?

• Unit-body construction

• Modular construction

• Prefabricated construction

• Standardized construction

Which document is necessary for construction to begin on a specific piece of land?

• Certificate of Occupancy

• Gantt chart

• Zoning permit

• Building permit

What is the role of a zoning board in relation to construction?

• It sets pay and working conditions for members.

• It negotiates contracts.

• It oversees building safety.

• It manages land use and zoning regulations.

What is the function of a circuit breaker in household wiring?

• To measure the amount of electricity used

• To control the amount of current that can safely pass through

• To display the electrical panel

• To manage the electrical standards

Which entity sets the standards for the safe installation of electrical systems?

• National Electrical Code®

• Individual homeowner

• National Electrical Panel®

• Federal government

What is the primary use of a Gantt chart?

• To schedule a building project

• To negotiate with a union employee

• To select a construction site

• To calculate wind drift

What is a loan for the purchase of any building called?

• Mortgage

• Lease

• Credit

• Bond

What term describes the person who designs buildings and other structures?

• Architect

• Engineer

• Contractor

• Planner