Introduction to Technology

Chapter 19: Building a House

Self Check Quiz

1
What is siding material attached to?
A)the foundation
B)roofing felt
C)sheathing
D)asphalt
2
What term is used to describe vertical wall supports?
A)studs
B)foundations
C)joists
D)rafters
3
__________ buildings are buildings in which people live.
A)Commercial
B)Public
C)Super-structure
D)Residential
4
To build a log house, you would probably
A)buy a kit and hire a builder.
B)go to a logging site to choose your own materials.
C)dispense with electrical wiring and plumbing.
D)use painted plastic logs made to look real.
5
A common shortcut in the construction of a gable roof is
A)reducing the number of rafters.
B)using pre-fabricated trusses.
C)lowering the pitch of the roof.
D)using cheap materials.
6
All of the following are factors in site selection, except
A)the nearness of electricity lines.
B)whether all the building materials are in stock.
C)whether the home faces south.
D)availability of city sewage services.
7
__________ are necessary because of the need for electricity, natural gas, and water.
A)Utility subsystems
B)Fluorescent light bulbs
C)Fixtures
D)Reinforced foundations
8
All of the following are types of multiple-family housing, except
A)an apartment building.
B)a condominium development.
C)a townhouse block.
D)a mobile home.
9
In terms of function, insulation might be compared to
A)the human eye.
B)a blanket.
C)a backbone.
D)a gas station.
10
What part of a typical frame house is usually made of concrete?
A)footing
B)the front door
C)studs
D)joists
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