ARC II: 4.01 Terms

A Brick in masonry construction is:

• a type of wood used in building

• a small rectangular block typically made of fired or sun-dried clay

• a tool used for measuring angles

• a type of paint used for walls

A CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) is:

• a type of wood used in construction

• a type of concrete block used in building

• a type of metal used in roofing

• a type of insulation material

Concrete is defined as a construction material composed of what?

• Cement, water, and aggregates

• Wood and nails

• Steel and iron

• Plastic and polymers

A Continuous Foundation Wall Footing is:

• a type of isolated footing used for individual columns

• a type of footing that supports a wall along its entire length

• a type of footing used for temporary structures

• a type of foundation used in high-rise buildings

A crawl space is a type of building foundation that provides access to plumbing, electrical wiring, and HVAC systems.

• A type of building foundation

• A type of roofing system

• A type of wall insulation

• A type of flooring material

What does Dead Load refer to in construction?

• The weight of the structure itself

• The weight of the furniture

• The weight of the people

• The weight of the vehicles

Excavated in construction terms means:

• to build a structure

• to dig out and remove earth

• to paint a surface

• to install electrical systems

A Foundation Access Door is used for:

• ventilation and access to crawl spaces

• decorative purposes

• increasing the height of the foundation

• providing additional insulation

A Foundation Plan is:

• a detailed drawing of the foundation of a building

• a financial plan for a non-profit organization

• a blueprint for a marketing strategy

• a schedule for a construction project

A Foundation Vent is used for:

• Allowing air circulation in the crawl space

• Supporting the foundation structure

• Draining water from the foundation

• Insulating the foundation