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CONS 120

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  1. 1Water closet (abbreviation)WC
  2. 2Wood (abbreviation)WD
  3. 3Riser (abbreviation)R
  4. 4Waterproof (abbreviation)WP
  5. 5Roof (abbreviation)RF
  6. 6Elevation (abbreviation)EL
  7. 7Entrance (abbreviation)ENT
  8. 8Water (abbreviation)W
  9. 9Weatherstripping (abbreviation)WS
  10. 10East (abbreviation)E
  11. 11The minimum riser height in a stairway is ________?4"
  12. 12The maximum riser height in a one and two family dwelling is ________?7 3/4"
  13. 13________ ordinances restrict the use of land to particular types of businesses or dwellings.Zoning
  14. 14A door designated 2'-8" x 6'8" x 1 3/4" _______.May be used as an EXTERIOR door.
  15. 15The cutting plane for a floor plan is generally taken _______ the floor being shown.5'0" above
  16. 16The minimum headroom required for a stairway is _______.80" or 6'-8"
  17. 17_______ tile is a type of ceramic tile used to cover walls or floors, and is available in 1" square, 2" square, and 1"x2" sizes.Mosaic
  18. 18Rebar is stell reinforcing bars with _______on the surface to allow the bar to interlock with concrete.deformation
  19. 19The cross sectional areas of handrails must not be less than 1 1/4" nor more than _______ inches.2"
  20. 20_______ are used when drawing prints to save time and space.Abbreviations
  21. 21A low-emittance coating is used on _______.Insulating glass
  22. 22_______ is a structural steel member with parallel flanges that are joined with a perpendicular web.Wide-flange beam
  23. 23_______ are the most common light gauge metal framing member.C-shape
  24. 24The meaning of the abbreviation CMU is _______concrete masonry unit
  25. 25Rebar are often used in _______ footings.Concrete
  26. 26A _______ is a type of concrete forming system that consist of a layer of concrete sandwiched between polystyrene foam forms.Insulating concrete foam
  27. 27The triangular dimensions between the three major work areas in an efficiently designed kitchen are _______.12'-0" to 21'-0"
  28. 28A _______ plan contains lot and building dimensions.Plot
  29. 29A #5 rebar is _______" in diameter.5/8"
  30. 30_______ for stairways is measured vertically from the inclined plan formed by adjacent tread no sings to the ceiling directly above.Headroom
  31. 31In the event of any discrepancy or conflict between the plans and specifications, the _______ take precedence?Specifications
  32. 32_______ is a swinging-sash window with a vertically hinged sash that swings outward.Casement window
  33. 33General information pertaining to drawings on several sheets in a set of prints must be included in the title block.False
  34. 34The hinged side of swinging-sash windows is indicated by the apex of a _______ made with hidden lines.Triangle
  35. 35The recommended vertical clearance between wall and base cabinets is _______.18"
  36. 36The specifications may be in some other sequence, depending on the Architects preference.True
  37. 37The water piping diagram reveals that the plumbing has been carefully arranged for efficiency and economy.True
  38. 38_______ window hinges at the bottom and swings inward.Hopper
  39. 39A _______ plan contains a lot and building dimensions.Plot
  40. 40A #5 rebar is _______" in diameter.5/8"
  41. 41A _______ section runs from the front to the back of a building.Longitudinal
  42. 42The designated 6x6 - W2.9 x W2.9 WWR indicates _______ wire reinforcement with 6" wire spacing.Welded
  43. 43Building brick is also known as _______ brick.Common
  44. 44_______ provide vertical dimensions needed by a bricklayer.Elevations
  45. 45A W14 x 34 steel beam weighs _______ pounds per running foot.34lbs
  46. 46Steel channels are designated by the actual dimensions _______ the flanges and the weight per running foot.Outside
  47. 47A concrete-filled steel post is commonly referred to as a _______ column.Lally
  48. 48A _______ is a horizontal structural member installed above a door or window and used to distribute the weight from the structure above to either side of the opening.Lintel
  49. 49_______ are the vertical parts of a stairway.Risers
  50. 50_______ are the horizontal parts of a stairway.Treads
  51. 51The minimum width for interior stairways in one-family and two-family dwellings is _______".36"
  52. 52A stairway should not have vertical rise great than _______ between floors or landings.12'
  53. 53_______ for stairways is measured vertically front he inclined plane formed by adjacent tread no sings to the ceiling directly above.Headroom
  54. 54The symbol for a supply air register is a rectangle with _______ diagonal lines.2
  55. 55The notation #4 @ 15" indicates _______" rebar spaced 15" apart.1/2"
  56. 56Working drawings include all of the information needed to construct a building.False
  57. 57An air space of _______" is provided in a brick veneer wall.1"
  58. 58Cavity walls usually have an _______" air space.2"
  59. 59K series open webs teel joists span up to _______.48'-0"
  60. 60The minimum door height requirement is _______.6'-8"
  61. 61The most common type of light frame construction is _______ framing.Platform
  62. 62The scale of 1/4" = 1'-0" is _______ of the actual size of the object being drawn.1/48"
  63. 63Lines below a surface or behind an object are drawn as _______ lines.Hidden
  64. 64Drawings completed with _______ projection techniques are commonly referred to as multi view drawings.Orthographic
  65. 65A _______ is a single, continuous, vertical masonry wall that is one unit thick.Wythe
  66. 66The _______ is the highest point of a gable roof.Ridge
  67. 67Dashed contour lines represent the finish grade of the lot.False
  68. 68Floor and roof trusses are prefabricated _______ commonly used in platform framed buildings.Components
  69. 69_______ framing is characterized by wide expanses of glass, high ceilings and heavy support members.Post and beam
  70. 70_______ framing is a multistory framing method in which one piece studs extends from the sill plate to the double top plate.Balloon
  71. 71A _______ panel is a structural unit that spans wide stances and are used in floor, wall and ceiling systems.Stress-skin
  72. 72Low emittance coating reduces the passage of heat and ultra violet rays through _______.Windows
  73. 73A _______ is an over current protection device with a mechanism that automatically opens a circuit when an overload condition or short circuit occurs.Circuit breaker
  74. 74The traditional method of plastering is the _______ method.3-coat
  75. 75A _______ is created by passing a cutting plane through a portion of a building.Section
  76. 76_______ are created for any part of a building that cannot be shown clearly and conveniently on working drawings.Details
  77. 77Symbols and abbreviations are examples of _______.Conventions
  78. 78A _______ is a short projection from the face of a wall formed with successive courses of masonry to provide a load bearing element.Corbel
  79. 79_______ is a thin coat of mortar on a vertical masonry surface that is used to provide additional waterproofing.Parging
  80. 80Nominal sizes of lumber are not actual sizes, but are used for descriptive purposes.True
  81. 81_______ finish flooring is commonly manufactured from vinyl materials.Resilient
  82. 82A load bearing wall with only a single wythe of brick may be constructed using _______ brick.SCR
  83. 83Concrete reaches its design strength in approximately _______ days.28
  84. 84_______ a single-sash window that is hinged on the top rail of the sash with the lower rail swinging outward.Awning window
  85. 85The concrete mix is varied for different applications.True
  86. 86_______ open web steel joists are most commonly used in light commercial construction.K series
  87. 87_______ provide structural support for floors and roofs of buildings, and allow passage and concealment of pipes, ducts, and electrical conduit within he depth of the joist.Open web steel joist
  88. 88_______ construction is typically used for load-bearing footings, piers, and foundation walls.Monolithic concrete
  89. 89Concrete is formed as a single, continuous member in monolithic concrete construction.True
  90. 90A steel _______ is a structural steel member with an L-shaped cross section and equal or unequal width legsAngle
  91. 91_______ concrete construction is a type of precast concrete construction in which walls are formed and concrete is placed at the job site and allowed to properly set.Tilt-up
  92. 92The two basic types of glass are used for building construction. _______ & _______.Sheet and float
  93. 93A _______ is a moving or chaining load that may be placed on different sections of a structure.Live load
  94. 94The _______ process produces black lines on a white backgroundDiazo print
  95. 95_______ insulation is a chemical foam that is poured or sprayed into wall cavities.Foamed-in-place
  96. 96_______ glass is produced by heating a sheet of glass during the manufacturing process to near its softening point and then quickly cooling the glass under carefully controlled conditions.Tempered
  97. 97A horizontal structural member which supports the load over an opening such as a door or windowLintel
  98. 98________ is a solar energy technology that uses crystalline silicon wafers that are sensitive to sunlight to directly convert solar radiation into electricity.Photovoltaics
  99. 99The symbol for a air return grille is a rectangle with _______ diagonal line.1
  100. 100________ is used to prevent the passage of fire.Vitrified tile

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