BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CHAPTER 32
& 33 QUIZ AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
2026/2027 | STUDY GUIDE, ANSWERS
& EXAM PREP
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Definition
Life safety impacts a roofs system selection such as,
i. Fire-safety considerations
ii. Wind-uplift and hail impact resistance
iii. Drainage design
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Discuss the differences between SBS- modified and APP- modified bitumen roof
membranes.
In a twin-span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,
a. one dead-load anchor is provided at every floor level.
b. two dead-load anchors are provided at every floor level.
c. one dead-load anchor is provided at every alternate floor level.
, d. two dead-load anchors are provided at every alternate floor level.
e. only one dead-load anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall.
List and briefly explain the life-safety issues in roofing design
What is a roof cover board and what material is it made of? Explain.
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Term
A mechanically fastened single-ply roof membrane is generally used
with
a. steel roof decks.
b. reinforced-concrete decks.
c. precast-concrete decks.
d. none of the above.
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steel roof decks. heat welding.
building's exterior. none of the above.
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, 3 of 79
Definition
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Using sketches, explain the anatomies
of the following roofs. Show how the What are the functions of a roof
insulation and roof membrane are cover board? Explain.
attached.
Sketch in three dimensions a
With the help of a sketch, describe a
typical spider-shaped
protected membrane roof
connector
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Term
In a single-span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,
a. one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level.
b. two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level.
c. one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor
level.
, d. two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level.
e. only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the
wall.
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has exterior covers only in the
none of the above.
horizontal direction.
only one expansion anchor is
one dead-load anchor is provided at
provided for the entire height of
every floor level.
the wall.
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Definition
Fully adhered single-ply system
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For a building located in a high-wind region, which of the following roof
systems is most suitable?
a. Loose-laid ballasted single-ply system
b. Fully adhered single-ply system
c. Mechanically fastened single-ply system
d. Gravel-covered built-up roof
e. Protected membrane system
& 33 QUIZ AND REVIEW QUESTIONS
2026/2027 | STUDY GUIDE, ANSWERS
& EXAM PREP
1 of 79
Definition
Life safety impacts a roofs system selection such as,
i. Fire-safety considerations
ii. Wind-uplift and hail impact resistance
iii. Drainage design
Give this one a go later!
Discuss the differences between SBS- modified and APP- modified bitumen roof
membranes.
In a twin-span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,
a. one dead-load anchor is provided at every floor level.
b. two dead-load anchors are provided at every floor level.
c. one dead-load anchor is provided at every alternate floor level.
, d. two dead-load anchors are provided at every alternate floor level.
e. only one dead-load anchor is provided for the entire height of the wall.
List and briefly explain the life-safety issues in roofing design
What is a roof cover board and what material is it made of? Explain.
Don't know?
2 of 79
Term
A mechanically fastened single-ply roof membrane is generally used
with
a. steel roof decks.
b. reinforced-concrete decks.
c. precast-concrete decks.
d. none of the above.
Give this one a go later!
steel roof decks. heat welding.
building's exterior. none of the above.
Don't know?
, 3 of 79
Definition
Give this one a go later!
Using sketches, explain the anatomies
of the following roofs. Show how the What are the functions of a roof
insulation and roof membrane are cover board? Explain.
attached.
Sketch in three dimensions a
With the help of a sketch, describe a
typical spider-shaped
protected membrane roof
connector
Don't know?
4 of 79
Term
In a single-span mullion system for a glass curtain wall,
a. one expansion anchor is provided at every floor level.
b. two expansion anchors are provided at every floor level.
c. one expansion anchor is provided at every alternate floor
level.
, d. two expansion anchors are provided at every alternate floor level.
e. only one expansion anchor is provided for the entire height of the
wall.
Give this one a go later!
has exterior covers only in the
none of the above.
horizontal direction.
only one expansion anchor is
one dead-load anchor is provided at
provided for the entire height of
every floor level.
the wall.
Don't know?
5 of 79
Definition
Fully adhered single-ply system
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For a building located in a high-wind region, which of the following roof
systems is most suitable?
a. Loose-laid ballasted single-ply system
b. Fully adhered single-ply system
c. Mechanically fastened single-ply system
d. Gravel-covered built-up roof
e. Protected membrane system
