Deck 10: Building Structure, Finishes, and Site

Question 1

Joints in concrete are used to:

A)reinforce the concrete.
B)control the location of cracks.
C)eliminate cracking, spalling, and scaling.
D)absorb longitudinal load stress.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The purpose of a storm water drainage system is to:

A)carry rain water away from the property.
B)protect the property in case the local community's sanitary sewer system fails, by providing a place for the sewage to go.
C)protect the property from underground springs.
D)do all of the above.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

To seal penetrations of the roof by equipment, __________ is installed under the roofing material and up the sides of the equipment.

A)jointing
B)glazing
C)decking
D)flashing

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Why is it important for the hotel's maintenance department to keep the blades of the hotel's lawn mowers sharp?

A)If the blades are sharp, the grass is cut, not ripped, and is therefore less susceptible to disease.
B)The engines of the lawn mowers will run smoother if the blades are kept sharp.
C)If the blades are sharp, the lawn mowers will use less gas.
D)The blades are less likely to warp or crack if they are kept sharp.

Question 5

An advantage of using universal parking spaces to comply with the ADA is that:

A)no "van accessible" signs are needed.
B)spaces can accommodate either vans or cars.
C)access aisles are not required.
D)a and b

Question 6

To "exercise" a valve is to:

A)thoroughly clean it.
B)fully open and close it.
C)carefully lubricate it.
D)replace it with a new one.

Question 7

When a concrete slab develops hairline cracks that form a map-like pattern on the slab's surface, the slab is experiencing a condition called:

A)spalling.
B)leaching.
C)crazing.
D)scaling.

Question 8

Exterior walls should be inspected at least:

A)once every six months.
B)every other year.
C)every five years.
D)every ten years.

Question 9

You are the manager of a downtown restaurant.Recently, you have begun having problems with graffiti being sprayed onto the outside masonry walls of the restaurant.You've just repainted and the restaurant looks great, but you don't want to have to repaint constantly.What can you do to make it easier to clean graffiti off the walls?

A)Apply a mixture of household bleach, vinegar, and water to the walls.
B)Use an alkaline cleaner.
C)Apply a clear acrylic sealer to the walls.
D)There is nothing you can do about this problem, beyond repainting when necessary.

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about a hydraulic elevator system?

A)The car is mounted on a giant piston.
B)Counterweights help the elevator move up and down.
C)Oil pumped into a cylinder raises the elevator.
D)It can only be used in a building of six stories or less.