Chapter 20 - Building Design and Construction

Question 1

Green homes typically require ____ ______ to operate and produce _______ greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer 1

Green homes typically require less energy to operate and produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a superstructure component?

(1) Joist
(2) Column
(3) Slab

Answer 2

Which of the following is NOT considered a superstructure component?

(1) Joist
(2) Column
(3) Slab

Answer:
Option (3), slab, is part of the foundation system, not the superstructure.

Question 3

Asphalt shingles curved up at each edge are referred to as ________ _______. Asphalt shingles that have lifted in the middle are referred to as ___________.

Answer 3

Asphalt shingles curved up at each edge are referred to as edge curl. Asphalt shingles that have lifted in the middle are referred to as fishmouth.

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE? Rigid glassfibre is the most common type of wall insulation.

Answer 4

TRUE or FALSE? Rigid glassfibre is the most common type of wall insulation.

Answer:
FALSE. Glassfibre batt is the most common type of wall insulation.

Question 5

Define building envelope system.

Answer 5

Define building envelope system.
Answer:
The building envelope system is the “skin” of the house, which is used to protect the house’s internal environment from moisture, dust, wind and extreme temperatures.

Question 6

Building waste is disposed of by one of two main methods: _______ systems and _________ systems.

Answer 6

Building waste is disposed of by one of two main methods:

municipal systems and septic systems.

Question 7

_______ _______ _______ is a type of siding that has increased in popularity due to its durability and reliability.

Answer 7

Cement board siding is a type of siding that has increased in popularity due to its durability and reliability.

Question 8

Gas fill in the sealed unit (typically argon, krypton or another non-toxic gas instead of air) is a key feature of an energy efficient ________.

Answer 8

Gas fill in the sealed unit (typically argon, krypton or another non-toxic gas instead of air) is a key feature of an energy efficient window.

Question 9

When the opening portion of the window is hinged on the top and opens outward, it is known as an _______ _______.

Answer 9

When the opening portion of the window is hinged on the top and opens outward, it is known as an awning window.

Question 10

Define voltage, amperage, and wattage.

Answer 10

Define voltage, amperage, and wattage.

Answer:
Voltage is a measure of electrical potential or pressure of current flow.

Amperage is a measure of the rate of current flow or quantity of electricity per unit of time. The service capacity of a house is measured in amps.

Wattage is a measure of power or consumption; electrical usage is measured in watts.