1. Applied strips to a wall or ceiling so other materials may be applied are called _______.
a) Lattice
b) Furring
c) Shims
d) Girders
2. The contractor is placing a horizontal member over a large opening to support the load above in a wall he’s building. What is that horizontal member called?
a) Stud
b) Keystone
c) Beam
d) Lintel
3. dB (decibel) is the measurement of ______
a) Building materials
b) Sound
c) Water weight
d) Natural Light
4. The STC rating is used to evaluate of a space or material?
a) The flame resistance
b) The light refraction
c) The acoustical quality
d) The structural limit
5. A common compliant in a commercial space is often the noise. A restaurant can be so noisy it chases patrons away or an office can be so noisy other workers find it hard to concentrate. It’s important for a designer to find that balance for the space they are designing. When considering noise control what is the “most important” in designing the space?
a) Ceiling height
b) Shape of the room
c) Occupancy load
d) Surface Materials
6. Horizontal or vertical members separating the glass surfaces when joining adjacent windows is called:
a) Mullion
b) Jamb
c) Flashing
d) Muntin
7. The minimum allowable thickness for a concrete slab is _____ when it is supported directly by the ground.
a) 3 inches
b) 4 inches
c) 5 inches
d) 6 inches
8. Thin Set has become a common method for setting floor tile in residential installations. Which of the following describes this type of installation?
a) Tile that is set in a mortar base that is 3/4” to 1” thick.
b) Tile that is set with organic mastic over green board .
c) Setting tile in a mud bed over thin plywood base.
d) Setting tile in an adhesive made from cement, fine sand and other chemicals that is not typically greater than 3/16th “ thick.
9. Knowing exists are an important part of interior space planning. Exits include:
a) Building tunnels, exit halls, balconies, roof access panels.
b) Exit doors, elevators, exits through large rooms, vertical exits, hallways.
c) Exterior exit doors, exit stairs, exit ramps, exit passageways, horizontal exits.
d) Exit doors, windows, vertical passages, ramps, corridors.
10. The instrument for measuring atmospheric humidity is called a ________.
a) Psychrometer
b) Homeostatic Chroma Meter
c) Humidifier
d) Vaporizer