Test Your Construction Lingo Knowledge
Quizzee Rascal
Created 6/24/2024
Think you know the ins and outs of construction language? Take this quiz to find out!
1. What is the primary function of a 'plumb line'?
To measure angles
To check vertical alignment
To determine depth
To measure horizontal distances
2. What does 'R-value' refer to in construction?
Rainfall rate
Reflectivity index
Thermal resistance
Rust value
3. In construction terms, what does 'rebar' stand for?
Rebound bar
Reinforcing bar
Reusable bar
Recycled bar
4. What is the purpose of formwork in concrete construction?
To create a mold for pouring concrete
To reinforce the concrete
To test concrete strength
To measure concrete volume
5. Which of the following is NOT a type of foundation?
6. What is a 'stud' in wall framing?
A type of nail
A vertical framing member
A concrete block
A type of insulation
7. In the context of roofing, what is a 'ridge'?
The horizontal line at the bottom of the roof
The horizontal line at the top of the roof
A type of roofing material
A tool used in roofing
8. What is the main purpose of a vapor barrier?
To insulate the building
To prevent moisture from penetrating
To reinforce walls
To reduce sound transmission
9. In construction drawing, what does the abbreviation 'HVAC' stand for?
High Voltage Alternating Current
Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Horizontal Vector Alignment Control
Hydraulic Vertical Alignment Control
10. What is 'sheetrock' commonly used for?
Wiring
Insulation
Drywall
Piping
11. In masonry, what material is primarily used to bond bricks together?
12. What is the function of a 'joist' in home construction?
To support a ceiling or a floor
To insulate walls
To provide moisture resistance
To serve as a foundation
13. What is a 'blueprint'?
A type of building material
A detailed construction drawing
An architectural style
A construction tool
14. What does the term 'load-bearing wall' mean?
A wall that supports only its own weight
A wall that carries structural loads
A temporary wall
A decorative wall
15. What is 'backfill' in construction?
A type of foundation
Material used to fill an excavation
A method of reinforcement
A type of concrete finish
