Printreading Flashcards
1
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The prefix “M” indicates ______ prints.
A
mechanical
2
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- An electrical cable line with no slash marks on a plan view indicates a cable containing _____ conductors.
A
two
3
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- In areas prone to freezing, a(n) _____ sprinkler system is required.
A
dry pipe
4
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- ____ water is free from impurities that could cause disease or harmful physiological effects.
A
potable
5
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- ____ valves are used where throttling of fluid flow is required.
A
globe
6
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- For ____ fire protection systems, two separate events must occur for the sprinkler system to activate.
A
preaction
7
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- A #12 gauge wire has a(n) ____diameter than a similar #10 gauge wire.
A
smaller
8
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- A 25’ length run of plumbing waste pipe with a 1% slope changes elevation a total of ____ “.
A
3”
9
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- A hot water supply pipe circulates water from a boiler to a(n) ____unit.
A
terminal
10
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- 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
11
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- ____is the process of adding moisture to the air.
A
humidification
12
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- Two common materials used for ductwork are galvanized sheet metal and ____.
A
ductboard
13
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- 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.
A
water chiller
14
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- A(n) ________is an air distribution outlet used to deflect and mix air.
A
air diffuser
15
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- A(n) ____is tube or pipe that is used to support and protect electrical conductors.
A
conduit
16
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- A(n) ____is an electrical device used to increase the voltage and current rating of an AC circuit.
A
transformer
17
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- ____pipes are used to remove odors and gases from sanitary drainage piping and convey them away from inhabited areas.
A
vent
18
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- 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
19
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- Electrical prints may be divided into separate sections for ____, power supply, and signals.
A
lighting
20
Q
- ________and polyvinyl chloride are common materials used for waste pipe.
A
cast iron
21
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- ____coatings expand rapidly in volume when exposed to high temperatures.
A
intumescent
22
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- ____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.
A
firestopping
23
Q
- In a hot water or steam heating system, a(n) ____is used to heat the water or steam to its required temperature.
A
boiler
24
Q
- ____fireproofing materials release water vapor when exposed to high temperatures.
A slump test measures consistency of freshly mixed concrete.
A
endothermic
25
Q
- ____pressure within concrete forms increases as the amount of concrete in the forms increases.
A
hydrostatic
26
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- _____-_____ 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.
A
tilt-up
27
Q
- 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
28
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- A(n) ____form is a series of smaller prefabricated form panels fastened together to create a larger form.
A
gang
29
Q
- Solid diagonal lines on an above-grade slab plan view indicate a(n) ____ ____.
A
floor opening
30
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- A(n) ____is a prefabricated form unit used in one-way concrete joist systems.
A
pan
31
Q
- ________is the total system for supporting fresh concrete, including the sheathing that contacts the concrete, supporting members, hardware, and braces.
A
formwork
32
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- A pile ____is located on top of piles.
A
cap
33
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- A(n) ____is a space within a concrete structure under construction in which fresh concrete is not to be placed.
A
blockout
34
Q
- Grade 60 rebar has ____yield strength than a grade 40 rebar.
A
greater
35
Q
- 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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- ____are used to support rebar for walls.
A
chairs
37
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- 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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- Concrete cylinders are tested for compressive strength after ____days.
A
28
39
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- ______-______wall sections may be joined together after being lifted into place by cast-in-place concrete columns.
A
tilt-up
40
Q
- ____strength is the measured maximum resistance of concrete to axial loading.
A
compression
41
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- 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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- A(n) ____is the space between the centers of adjacent columns along exterior walls.
A
bay
43
Q
- The most common welding process used in structural steel construction is ____ ____ arc welding.
A
shielded metal
44
Q
- For specifying steel angles, the width of the ____leg is noted first.
A
longer
45
Q
- The nominal web depth of a column specified as W5 x 1 9 x 8’-O” is ____ “.
A
5”
46
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- An A490 bolt has a(n) ____shear capacity than an A325 bolt.
A
higher
47
Q
- A flat piece of steel that is ½” thick is referred to as ____steel.
A
plate
48
Q
- Prefinished metal wall panels are attached to girts using ____-____ screws.
A
self-tapping
49
Q
- A(n) ____beam is a beam located along an exterior wall.
A
spandrel
50
Q
- A(n) ____is a type of purlin used as a horizontal stiffener between columns around the perimeter of a building.
A
girt
51
Q
- ____is temporary shoring used to support work under construction.
A
falsework
52
Q
- ____bolts are commonly used to secure column base plates to foundations.
A
anchor
53
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- ____ ____is the process of unloading steel members in a planned manner to minimize the moving of pieces during erection.
A
shaking out
54
Q
- American Standard beams are commonly referred to as ____ and designated on prints with the letter “S” or “I.”
A
I beams
55
Q
- ____is a mixture of silica, alumina, and water that expands and contracts greatly based on water volume.
A
clay
56
Q
- ____borings aid in determining the depth of solid bearing strata.
A
test
57
Q
- The Environmental Protection Agency has identified specific hazardous materials and classified them according to corrosivity, ignitability, reactivity, and ____.
A
toxicity
58
Q
- A notation of a 5% grade over a distance of 50’ results in an elevation change equal to ____”.
A
2’6”
59
Q
- Wastewater utility connections are included on the ____prints.
A
mechanical
60
Q
- ____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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- ____plans include topographical and paving information.
A
site
62
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- ____are licensed to practice land surveying.
A
surveyors
63
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- A typical scale for site plans is 1” equals ____.
A
50’
64
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- ____engineers determine subsurface conditions and bearing capacities.
A
soil
65
Q
- Water quality around hazardous material areas is checked with ____ ____.
A
monitoring wells
66
Q
- A(n) ____ ____is a sediment containment structure of geotextiles or straw bales secured in place with a series of stakes.
A
silt fence
67
Q
- A(n) ____is a metal, reinforced stone, or concrete-filled metal post placed in a manner that inhibits vehicular traffic.
A
bollard
68
Q
- The primary purpose of the MasterFormatTM is to organize information about construction requirements, products, and activities into a standard ____.
A
sequence
69
Q
- A(n) ____provides information about doors, windows, and room finishes for each opening and room.
A
schedule
70
Q
- The primary environmental condition indicated in masonry and concrete construction specifications is ____.
A
temperature
71
Q
- A large commercial project will have many different floor, wall, and ceiling finishes described on a room ____schedule.
A
finish
72
Q
- ____walls are composed of glass panels set in metal trim frames that are attached to structural members.
A
curtain
73
Q
- 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
Q
- In reinforced concrete construction, reinforcing steel provides ____strength.
A
tensile
75
Q
- Road building specifications provide ____compaction requirements.
A
subgrade
76
Q
- A sheet identified as El .2 in a large print page is part of the ____prints.
A
electrical
77
Q
- ____concrete is formed, placed, and cured to a specific strength at a location other than its final location.
A
precast
78
Q
- Heavy wood timbers are solid wood members with a minimum nominal thickness and width of ____”.
A
5”
79
Q
- ____ ____is a common material for long-span roof truss systems and bridges.
A
structural steel
80
Q
- A gold-certified LEED building must obtain a score of ____to ____points.
A
30 to 51
81
Q
- The abbreviation “IBC” represents the “____ ____ ____”.
A
international building code
82
Q
- There are_____levels of LEED certification.
A
six
83
Q
- The LEED standards were developed by the U.S. ____ ____Council.
A
green building
84
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- ____prints are designated with the letter “L.”
A
landscaping
