Deck 13: The Building Envelope and Exterior Elements

Question 1

Which of the following is not a component of concrete?

A) aggregate
B) water
C) magnesium
D) portland cement

Answer 1

magnesium

Question 2

The removal of deteriorating mortar and replacement with fresh mortar is known as:

A) tech pointing.
B) remortaring.
C) tuck pointing.
D) tuck casting.

Answer 2

tuck pointing.

Question 3

EIFS is an acronym for:

A) Excellent Insulating and Finishing System.
B) Excavating Interior and Fluid System.
C) Extensive Intubating and Finishing System.
D) Exterior Insulating and Finishing System.

Answer 3

Exterior Insulating and Finishing System.

Question 4

The term "fenestration"refers to:

A) windows.
B) roofs.
C) foundations.
D) floors.

Question 5

The weight of a building's ceilings would be an example of a ________ load.

A) shear
B) live
C) dead
D) seismic

Question 6

The purpose of a foundation is:

A) the support the roofing materials.
B) to distribute the weight of the building onto stable ground.
C) to act as a space separator.
D) All of the above

Question 7

Pilings are:

A) a type of load-bearing wall.
B) a component of a deep foundation.
C) a type of footing.
D) a component of a shallow foundation.

Question 8

Concrete is:

A) porous.
B) a type of artificial stone.
C) a substance that cures, rather than dries.
D) All of the above

Question 9

We would prefer to have insulation with a ________ and windows with a ________.

A) low R-value; high U-value
B) high R-value; low U-value
C) low R-value; low U-value
D) high R-value; high U-value

Question 10

The purpose of insulation is to:

A) provide an attractive interior finish.
B) provide a barrier against heat transfer.
C) provide an attractive exterior finish.
D) All of the above

Question 11

The term "low-e"with respect to windows refers to:

A) low energy.
B) low exterior heat transfer.
C) low emissivity.
D) low expansion.

Question 12

Using three panes of glass in a triple-glazed window:

A) creates two thermal breaks
B) reduces the likelihood of glass breaking
C) creates three thermal breaks
D) Both B and C

Question 13

One of the hazards of not installing gutters on a sloped roof is:

A) water infiltrating the basement walls.
B) water leaking through the shingles onto the ceiling below.
C) water not draining off the roof, leading to a roof collapse.
D) water seeping through the roof into the walls.

Question 14

The higher a building material's R-value, the greater the material's insulating ability.

Question 15

Wood framing is suitable for use in modern high-rise buildings.