CON 151 CSU EXAM 1 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Establishes requirements for the construction and occupancy of buildings. It contains standards of
performance and requirements for materials, methods, and systems and can cover structural
strength, fire resistance, adequate light and ventilation, egress, and occupational safety. Correct
answer-Building code
makes accessibility to public buildings a civil right. a. Access standards - entrances, stairs, doorways,
elevators, and toilet facilities. Correct answer-American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
sets safety standards under which buildings are built, may affect design. Health and safety of
workers. Correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
govern the types of activities that can take place on a given piece of land. Size of building envelope,
setbacks, parking spaces, total Sq ft, height, etc. Correct answer-Zoning ordinance
The minimum distance required by code or ordinance between the building and a property line or
other reference. Correct answer-setback
establishes standard specifications for commonly used materials of construction. Correct answer-
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
is a single volume that contains all written requirements for a building construction project.
Correct answer-Project manual
AIA definition is construction documents that "show in graphic and quantitative form the extent,
design location, relationships, and dimensions of the work to be done" Correct answer-Drawings/
blue prints
A legal right afforded a party to cross or to make limited use of land owned by another. Correct
answer-Easement
The four major compass headings of north, east, south, and west. Correct answer-Cardinal Points
to remove water from a job site by pumps, well points, or drainage systems. Correct answer-
Dewater
(1) in place, as natural, undisturbed soil. (2) Descriptive of work accomplished on the site rather than
in prefabrication elsewhere, as cast-in-place concrete Correct answer-In situ
usually cover a large portion of the building excavation. Correct answer-Open excavation
usually for utilities and footers Correct answer-Trench Excavation
usually for sumps, isolated footings and elevators Correct answer-Pit excavation
consists of removing trees, shrubs and other vegetation, including their roots and stumps. Correct
answer-Clearing and Grubbing
, in soil is the horizontal movement of the soil under heavy foundation loads Correct answer-Lateral
Displacement
the base of a foundation, column, or wall used to distribute the load over the subgrade. Correct
answer-Footing
Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Division 01 - General Requirements
Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment Correct answer-master format 0-14
◦ Metes & Bounds - used natural highlights or artificial monuments at the corners ◦ Many
monuments were not permanent
◦ Rectangular Survey - Government system ◦ Adopted in 1785 and used in most states today ◦
Meridians, Base lines, Correction lines, Guide meridians, Township and range lines, Sections
◦ References to plat maps (Lot and Block system) ◦ References known (recorded) maps to describe
specific plots Correct answer-3 types legal land surveys
1. Owner
2. DESIGN TEAM, Architect, Engineer, May include GC Correct answer-primary members of a
building team
ensure a minimum level of quality, safety, and performance Written standards are for Material,
Product, Design, Workmanship, and Testing Correct answer-Industry Standards
Product standards - thickness, joining method
Design standards - requirements for using a particular material, product, or system
Workmanship - Standards for installation, material, product, system Correct answer-Types of
industry standards
◦ Manufacturers ◦ Professional societies ◦ Trade/industry associations ◦ Government agencies
(Federal, State, Local) ◦ Institutional organizations ◦ Standards ‐writing organizations Correct
answer-who writes standards
Codes are laws that regulate the planning, construction, location and use of buildings ‐ Written by
local, state, or federal governments
who enforces=Zoning - local jurisdictions, cities, counties, states Correct answer-codes
Addresses: physical handicap (sensory, manual, or speaking), children, pregnant women, older
people, size‐related disability, temporary illness or disability,
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+
Establishes requirements for the construction and occupancy of buildings. It contains standards of
performance and requirements for materials, methods, and systems and can cover structural
strength, fire resistance, adequate light and ventilation, egress, and occupational safety. Correct
answer-Building code
makes accessibility to public buildings a civil right. a. Access standards - entrances, stairs, doorways,
elevators, and toilet facilities. Correct answer-American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
sets safety standards under which buildings are built, may affect design. Health and safety of
workers. Correct answer-Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
govern the types of activities that can take place on a given piece of land. Size of building envelope,
setbacks, parking spaces, total Sq ft, height, etc. Correct answer-Zoning ordinance
The minimum distance required by code or ordinance between the building and a property line or
other reference. Correct answer-setback
establishes standard specifications for commonly used materials of construction. Correct answer-
American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
is a single volume that contains all written requirements for a building construction project.
Correct answer-Project manual
AIA definition is construction documents that "show in graphic and quantitative form the extent,
design location, relationships, and dimensions of the work to be done" Correct answer-Drawings/
blue prints
A legal right afforded a party to cross or to make limited use of land owned by another. Correct
answer-Easement
The four major compass headings of north, east, south, and west. Correct answer-Cardinal Points
to remove water from a job site by pumps, well points, or drainage systems. Correct answer-
Dewater
(1) in place, as natural, undisturbed soil. (2) Descriptive of work accomplished on the site rather than
in prefabrication elsewhere, as cast-in-place concrete Correct answer-In situ
usually cover a large portion of the building excavation. Correct answer-Open excavation
usually for utilities and footers Correct answer-Trench Excavation
usually for sumps, isolated footings and elevators Correct answer-Pit excavation
consists of removing trees, shrubs and other vegetation, including their roots and stumps. Correct
answer-Clearing and Grubbing
, in soil is the horizontal movement of the soil under heavy foundation loads Correct answer-Lateral
Displacement
the base of a foundation, column, or wall used to distribute the load over the subgrade. Correct
answer-Footing
Division 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Division 01 - General Requirements
Division 02 - Existing Conditions
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 04 - Masonry
Division 05 - Metals
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, Composites
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 08 - Openings
Division 09 - Finishes
Division 10 - Specialties
Division 11 - Equipment
Division 12 - Furnishings
Division 13 - Special Construction
Division 14 - Conveying Equipment Correct answer-master format 0-14
◦ Metes & Bounds - used natural highlights or artificial monuments at the corners ◦ Many
monuments were not permanent
◦ Rectangular Survey - Government system ◦ Adopted in 1785 and used in most states today ◦
Meridians, Base lines, Correction lines, Guide meridians, Township and range lines, Sections
◦ References to plat maps (Lot and Block system) ◦ References known (recorded) maps to describe
specific plots Correct answer-3 types legal land surveys
1. Owner
2. DESIGN TEAM, Architect, Engineer, May include GC Correct answer-primary members of a
building team
ensure a minimum level of quality, safety, and performance Written standards are for Material,
Product, Design, Workmanship, and Testing Correct answer-Industry Standards
Product standards - thickness, joining method
Design standards - requirements for using a particular material, product, or system
Workmanship - Standards for installation, material, product, system Correct answer-Types of
industry standards
◦ Manufacturers ◦ Professional societies ◦ Trade/industry associations ◦ Government agencies
(Federal, State, Local) ◦ Institutional organizations ◦ Standards ‐writing organizations Correct
answer-who writes standards
Codes are laws that regulate the planning, construction, location and use of buildings ‐ Written by
local, state, or federal governments
who enforces=Zoning - local jurisdictions, cities, counties, states Correct answer-codes
Addresses: physical handicap (sensory, manual, or speaking), children, pregnant women, older
people, size‐related disability, temporary illness or disability,
