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1
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The prefix “M” indicates ______ prints.

A

mechanical

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  1. An electrical cable line with no slash marks on a plan view indicates a cable containing _____ conductors.
A

two

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  1. In areas prone to freezing, a(n) _____ sprinkler system is required.
A

dry pipe

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  1. ____ water is free from impurities that could cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
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potable

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  1. ____ valves are used where throttling of fluid flow is required.
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globe

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  1. For ____ fire protection systems, two separate events must occur for the sprinkler system to activate.
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preaction

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  1. A #12 gauge wire has a(n) ____diameter than a similar #10 gauge wire.
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smaller

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  1. A 25’ length run of plumbing waste pipe with a 1% slope changes elevation a total of ____ “.
A

3”

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  1. A hot water supply pipe circulates water from a boiler to a(n) ____unit.
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terminal

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  1. A(n) ____ ____is an overcurrent protection device with a mechanical mechanism that may manually or automatically open a circuit when an overload condition or short circuit occurs.
A

circuit breaker

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  1. ____is the process of adding moisture to the air.
A

humidification

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  1. Two common materials used for ductwork are galvanized sheet metal and ____.
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ductboard

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  1. A(n) ____ ____is a device that cools water and is commonly used in large commercial buildings requiring large quantities of cooled water for cooling purposes.
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water chiller

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  1. A(n) ________is an air distribution outlet used to deflect and mix air.
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air diffuser

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  1. A(n) ____is tube or pipe that is used to support and protect electrical conductors.
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conduit

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  1. A(n) ____is an electrical device used to increase the voltage and current rating of an AC circuit.
A

transformer

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  1. ____pipes are used to remove odors and gases from sanitary drainage piping and convey them away from inhabited areas.
A

vent

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  1. A(n) ____ ____unit consists of a prefabricated air conditioner assembly, including fans, ductwork, heating and cooling coils, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and controls, used to condition and distribute air throughout a building.
A

air handling

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  1. Electrical prints may be divided into separate sections for ____, power supply, and signals.
A

lighting

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  1. ________and polyvinyl chloride are common materials used for waste pipe.
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cast iron

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  1. ____coatings expand rapidly in volume when exposed to high temperatures.
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intumescent

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  1. ____is the process of applying and installing a material or member that seals open construction to inhibit the spread of fire, smoke, and fumes in a structure.
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firestopping

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  1. In a hot water or steam heating system, a(n) ____is used to heat the water or steam to its required temperature.
A

boiler

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  1. ____fireproofing materials release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures.
    A slump test measures consistency of freshly mixed concrete.
A

endothermic

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  1. ____pressure within concrete forms increases as the amount of concrete in the forms increases.
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hydrostatic

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  1. _____-_____ construction is a method of concrete construction in which wall panels are cast horizontally at the job site adjacent to their eventual position and tilted up into position after removal of the forms.
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tilt-up

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  1. A pipe ____is a steel cylinder with open ends that is driven into the ground with a pile-driving rig and then excavated and filled with concrete.
A

pile

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  1. A(n) ____form is a series of smaller prefabricated form panels fastened together to create a larger form.
A

gang

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  1. Solid diagonal lines on an above-grade slab plan view indicate a(n) ____ ____.
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floor opening

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30
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  1. A(n) ____is a prefabricated form unit used in one-way concrete joist systems.
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pan

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  1. ________is the total system for supporting fresh concrete, including the sheathing that contacts the concrete, supporting members, hardware, and braces.
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formwork

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32
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  1. A pile ____is located on top of piles.
A

cap

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33
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  1. A(n) ____is a space within a concrete structure under construction in which fresh concrete is not to be placed.
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blockout

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34
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  1. Grade 60 rebar has ____yield strength than a grade 40 rebar.
A

greater

35
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  1. A(n) ____pile is a cast-in-place concrete pile made by driving a steel tube into the ground, excavating it, inserting reinforcement, and filling the cavity with concrete.
A

caisson

36
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  1. ____are used to support rebar for walls.
A

chairs

37
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  1. A(n) ____is the temporary structure or mold used to support concrete while it is setting and gaining adequate strength to be self-supporting.
A

form

38
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  1. Concrete cylinders are tested for compressive strength after ____days.
A

28

39
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  1. ______-______wall sections may be joined together after being lifted into place by cast-in-place concrete columns.
A

tilt-up

40
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  1. ____strength is the measured maximum resistance of concrete to axial loading.
A

compression

41
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  1. A(n) ____is a slender concrete, steel, or timber structural member driven or otherwise embedded on end into the ground to support a load or compact the soil.
A

pile

42
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  1. A(n) ____is the space between the centers of adjacent columns along exterior walls.
A

bay

43
Q
  1. The most common welding process used in structural steel construction is ____ ____ arc welding.
A

shielded metal

44
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  1. For specifying steel angles, the width of the ____leg is noted first.
A

longer

45
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  1. The nominal web depth of a column specified as W5 x 1 9 x 8’-O” is ____ “.
A

5”

46
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  1. An A490 bolt has a(n) ____shear capacity than an A325 bolt.
A

higher

47
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  1. A flat piece of steel that is ½” thick is referred to as ____steel.
A

plate

48
Q
  1. Prefinished metal wall panels are attached to girts using ____-____ screws.
A

self-tapping

49
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  1. A(n) ____beam is a beam located along an exterior wall.
A

spandrel

50
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  1. A(n) ____is a type of purlin used as a horizontal stiffener between columns around the perimeter of a building.
A

girt

51
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  1. ____is temporary shoring used to support work under construction.
A

falsework

52
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  1. ____bolts are commonly used to secure column base plates to foundations.
A

anchor

53
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  1. ____ ____is the process of unloading steel members in a planned manner to minimize the moving of pieces during erection.
A

shaking out

54
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  1. American Standard beams are commonly referred to as ____ and designated on prints with the letter “S” or “I.”
A

I beams

55
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  1. ____is a mixture of silica, alumina, and water that expands and contracts greatly based on water volume.
A

clay

56
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  1. ____borings aid in determining the depth of solid bearing strata.
A

test

57
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  1. The Environmental Protection Agency has identified specific hazardous materials and classified them according to corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and ____.
A

toxicity

58
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  1. A notation of a 5% grade over a distance of 50’ results in an elevation change equal to ____”.
A

2’6”

59
Q
  1. Wastewater utility connections are included on the ____prints.
A

mechanical

60
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  1. ____are sheets or rolls of material that stabilize and retain soil or earth in position on slopes or in other unstable conditions.
A

geotextiles

61
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  1. ____plans include topographical and paving information.
A

site

62
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  1. ____are licensed to practice land surveying.
A

surveyors

63
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  1. A typical scale for site plans is 1” equals ____.
A

50’

64
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  1. ____engineers determine subsurface conditions and bearing capacities.
A

soil

65
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  1. Water quality around hazardous material areas is checked with ____ ____.
A

monitoring wells

66
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  1. A(n) ____ ____is a sediment containment structure of geotextiles or straw bales secured in place with a series of stakes.
A

silt fence

67
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  1. A(n) ____is a metal, reinforced stone, or concrete-filled metal post placed in a manner that inhibits vehicular traffic.
A

bollard

68
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  1. The primary purpose of the MasterFormatTM is to organize information about construction requirements, products, and activities into a standard ____.
A

sequence

69
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  1. A(n) ____provides information about doors, windows, and room finishes for each opening and room.
A

schedule

70
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  1. The primary environmental condition indicated in masonry and concrete construction specifications is ____.
A

temperature

71
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  1. A large commercial project will have many different floor, wall, and ceiling finishes described on a room ____schedule.
A

finish

72
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  1. ____walls are composed of glass panels set in metal trim frames that are attached to structural members.
A

curtain

73
Q
  1. A(n) ____timber is an engineered wood product comprised of layers of wood members that are joined together with adhesives to form larger members.
A

glulam

74
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  1. In reinforced concrete construction, reinforcing steel provides ____strength.
A

tensile

75
Q
  1. Road building specifications provide ____compaction requirements.
A

subgrade

76
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  1. A sheet identified as El .2 in a large print page is part of the ____prints.
A

electrical

77
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  1. ____concrete is formed, placed, and cured to a specific strength at a location other than its final location.
A

precast

78
Q
  1. Heavy wood timbers are solid wood members with a minimum nominal thickness and width of ____”.
A

5”

79
Q
  1. ____ ____is a common material for long-span roof truss systems and bridges.
A

structural steel

80
Q
  1. A gold-certified LEED building must obtain a score of ____to ____points.
A

30 to 51

81
Q
  1. The abbreviation “IBC” represents the “____ ____ ____”.
A

international building code

82
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  1. There are_____levels of LEED certification.
A

six

83
Q
  1. The LEED standards were developed by the U.S. ____ ____Council.
A

green building

84
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  1. ____prints are designated with the letter “L.”
A

landscaping

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