Window Wall Quiz

Question 1

The _______ carries the full load of a window wall system.

Answer 1

Sill

Question 2

What are the functions of a window wall system?

Answer 2

Provide stability
Control condensation
Provide fire resistance

Question 3

A vertical member of the framing system is called a

Answer 3

Mullion

Question 4

The insert in a window wall is called a(n)

Answer 4

Infill

Question 5

Which of the following is a recognized window wall system?
a) Panel wall system
b) Offset wall system
c) Elevated wall system
d) Unitized wall system

Answer 5

d) Unitized wall system

Question 6

One of the goals of planning the unloading of materials is to prevent ____________.

Answer 6

Double handling

Question 7

What can be done to materials to prevent damage from water, concrete, sparks, etc?

Answer 7

Cover the materials with plastic

Question 8

The first step to layout a window wall is to check the opening dimensions against the _____________.

Answer 8

Working drawings

Question 9

The three most common types of window wall flashing are:

Answer 9

stainless steel flashing, aluminum flashing, and neoprene flashing

Question 10

What can the ironworker check to determine the types of sealants, gaskets and insulation to be used with the window wall?

Answer 10

Blueprints and working drawings