Building Tech Preboard Questions and
Answers Rated A+
'shall either... or' - ANSWER-In specification, when limited alternatives are available to
the Contractor, what is the operative word to use?
'shall' - ANSWER-When a provision of specification requires action on the Contractor's
part, what is the operative word to use?
'will' - ANSWER-When the specification cites informational statements that involve the
Owner, the operative word to use is
0.5% to 3.0% - ANSWER-Ceramic tile can be classified according to water absorption.
What is the water absorption classification for vitreous tile?
1-1/2 corrugations - ANSWER-What is the standard size overlap for corrugated G.I.
roofing?
1/3 the height of the room - ANSWER-For direct illumination (general lighting), what is
the appropriate distance of light fixtures from the wall using downlights (e.g. pinlights)?
2 years - ANSWER-The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test,
etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during the progress of
construction and after completion of the project for a period of not less than
2,800 psi - ANSWER-If poured concrete passes a cylinder test at 1,400 psi, what is its
expected compressive strength?
2.5mm - ANSWER-Single-strength glass is _____ thick.
3/4" - ANSWER-What is the difference between nominal and actual dimensions for
dimension lumber 8" and above?
3mm - ANSWER-Double-strength glass is _____ thick.
A - ANSWER-What is the primary purpose of roof sheathing?
A: To provide a base for the installation of roofing material
B: To provide diaphragm support for the overall roof system
C: To provide a roof membrane
D: To provide thermal and moisture protection.
E: All of the choices.
, About 20 times - ANSWER-The compressive strength of steel reinforcement is how
many times greater than that of a normal-strength concrete?
AISC Type I - ANSWER-A cantilever steel beam requires what kind of connection?
Anisotropic - ANSWER-Which of the following reflects the visual characteristic of wood?
Anodize - ANSWER-To provide a hard, non-corrosive, electrolytic, oxide film on the
surface of a metal, particularly aluminum, by electrolytic action.
Ashpalt paving - ANSWER-Which of the following paving systems fall under flexible
paving?
At the upper third of slab thickness - ANSWER-To avoid cracks on concrete slab-on-
grade, where should temperature and shrinkage reinforcement be positioned for
maximum effectiveness?
Beam-and-slab floor - ANSWER-A reinforced concrete system in which a slab is
supported by and is often monolithic with reinforced concrete beams.
Bentonite - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a bituminous material?
Bethell process - ANSWER-A process for preserving wood by impregnating the cell with
creosote under pressure
Blasthole drill - ANSWER-A rotary drill consisting of a steel-pipe drill stem in the bottom
of which is a roller-bit. As the bit rotates, it grinds the rock.
Bolster - ANSWER-Continuous wire bar support used to support bars in the bottom of
slabs.
Butyl - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a high-range sealant?
C - ANSWER-When a building has a roof or complex geometry such as hyperbolic
paraboloid shell, what roofing membrane approach would be best chosen?
A: Built-up roof (BUR)
B: Elastomeric roofing
C: Fluid-applied roofing
D: Protected membrane roof
E: Single ply roofing
C - ANSWER-Which of the following floors would require the highest quality of levelness
and flatness?
A: Gymnasium floors
Answers Rated A+
'shall either... or' - ANSWER-In specification, when limited alternatives are available to
the Contractor, what is the operative word to use?
'shall' - ANSWER-When a provision of specification requires action on the Contractor's
part, what is the operative word to use?
'will' - ANSWER-When the specification cites informational statements that involve the
Owner, the operative word to use is
0.5% to 3.0% - ANSWER-Ceramic tile can be classified according to water absorption.
What is the water absorption classification for vitreous tile?
1-1/2 corrugations - ANSWER-What is the standard size overlap for corrugated G.I.
roofing?
1/3 the height of the room - ANSWER-For direct illumination (general lighting), what is
the appropriate distance of light fixtures from the wall using downlights (e.g. pinlights)?
2 years - ANSWER-The complete records of test conduction (slump, compression test,
etc.) shall be preserved and made available for inspection during the progress of
construction and after completion of the project for a period of not less than
2,800 psi - ANSWER-If poured concrete passes a cylinder test at 1,400 psi, what is its
expected compressive strength?
2.5mm - ANSWER-Single-strength glass is _____ thick.
3/4" - ANSWER-What is the difference between nominal and actual dimensions for
dimension lumber 8" and above?
3mm - ANSWER-Double-strength glass is _____ thick.
A - ANSWER-What is the primary purpose of roof sheathing?
A: To provide a base for the installation of roofing material
B: To provide diaphragm support for the overall roof system
C: To provide a roof membrane
D: To provide thermal and moisture protection.
E: All of the choices.
, About 20 times - ANSWER-The compressive strength of steel reinforcement is how
many times greater than that of a normal-strength concrete?
AISC Type I - ANSWER-A cantilever steel beam requires what kind of connection?
Anisotropic - ANSWER-Which of the following reflects the visual characteristic of wood?
Anodize - ANSWER-To provide a hard, non-corrosive, electrolytic, oxide film on the
surface of a metal, particularly aluminum, by electrolytic action.
Ashpalt paving - ANSWER-Which of the following paving systems fall under flexible
paving?
At the upper third of slab thickness - ANSWER-To avoid cracks on concrete slab-on-
grade, where should temperature and shrinkage reinforcement be positioned for
maximum effectiveness?
Beam-and-slab floor - ANSWER-A reinforced concrete system in which a slab is
supported by and is often monolithic with reinforced concrete beams.
Bentonite - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a bituminous material?
Bethell process - ANSWER-A process for preserving wood by impregnating the cell with
creosote under pressure
Blasthole drill - ANSWER-A rotary drill consisting of a steel-pipe drill stem in the bottom
of which is a roller-bit. As the bit rotates, it grinds the rock.
Bolster - ANSWER-Continuous wire bar support used to support bars in the bottom of
slabs.
Butyl - ANSWER-Which of the following is not a high-range sealant?
C - ANSWER-When a building has a roof or complex geometry such as hyperbolic
paraboloid shell, what roofing membrane approach would be best chosen?
A: Built-up roof (BUR)
B: Elastomeric roofing
C: Fluid-applied roofing
D: Protected membrane roof
E: Single ply roofing
C - ANSWER-Which of the following floors would require the highest quality of levelness
and flatness?
A: Gymnasium floors
