COSC 354 Final Exam Review Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest Version 2025-2026
What is the CSI Division for steel work? - Answers Division 05
Which system allows you to build superstructure before substructure is complete? - Answers Up
-Down construction
What is used to form ribbed one-way concrete joists? - Answers Pans
What is used to form two-way joist systems? - Answers Domes
What is the main component in concrete by volume? - Answers Aggregates
What does hydration in concrete refer to? - Answers Chemical reaction of cement and water
What is the test to determine concrete strength over time? - Answers Compressive cylinder test
at 28 days
What is a common waterproofing method for irregular surfaces? - Answers Liquid-applied
membrane
Which waterproofing is mixed into concrete during batching? - Answers Integral waterproofing
What is slump measured from? - Answers Distance concrete drops from top of cone after
removal
What does a concave mortar joint resist? - Answers Water penetration
What is pointing in masonry? - Answers Replacing outer mortar to restore aesthetics and seal
What causes efflorescence? - Answers Moisture drawing salts to masonry surface
What grade of brick is used for moderate weathering? - Answers MW
What is a mortar net used for? - Answers Keep weep holes clear from excess mortar
What is a collar joint? - Answers Mortar joint between two masonry wythes
Which wall type uses square stones with no coursing? - Answers Random Ashlar
What is the purpose of flashing in a cavity wall? - Answers Redirect water out of the wall system
Which material is best for long-lasting flashing? - Answers Copper
What is an air barrier's primary role? - Answers Prevent unintended airflow
What must be true for an air barrier to work effectively? - Answers Continuous, durable,
impermeable, and maintainable
, Which wall component controls heat conduction? - Answers Insulation
What is the term for white buildup on bricks? - Answers Efflorescence
What helps prevent thermal bridging in masonry? - Answers Continuous insulation layer
What does a shear wall do? - Answers Resist lateral forces like wind or seismic
What is a common reinforcement in CMUs for tensile strength? - Answers Vertical rebar
What type of joint is used to relieve shrinkage stress? - Answers Control (or contraction) joint
Where are moment connections used? - Answers Structural steel frames resisting rotation
What does a tension-control bolt do? - Answers Breaks off tip when proper tension is reached
What is the most common column splice location? - Answers About waist height above floor
What is a coped beam? - Answers Beam cut to fit flush on top of girder/beam
What is a bridging bar in steel studs? - Answers Stops rotation and adds lateral support
What is a castellated beam? - Answers Beam with openings created for lighter span
What is fireproofing method using liquid-filled columns? - Answers Water-filled column system
What does a blower door test measure? - Answers Air leakage in a building envelope
What causes condensation inside wall assemblies? - Answers Air leakage + vapor hitting cold
surface
Which code governs masonry flashing? - Answers Referenced in CSI Division 07 60 00
What's the best location for an air barrier? - Answers Aligned with insulation (not always interior)
What's the best brick tooling profile for durability? - Answers Concave
Which brick type has tight tolerances and no chips? - Answers FBX
What does FBX stand for in brick grading? - Answers Face Brick Extra
What does "modular brick" imply? - Answers Brick sized to allow consistent coursing
What is the weakest type of brick tooling joint? - Answers Raked
Which mortar type is used for underground use? - Answers Type M
What is used to hold steel until bolted? - Answers Drift pins
What makes cold-formed steel resistant to pests? - Answers It's nonorganic and
What is the CSI Division for steel work? - Answers Division 05
Which system allows you to build superstructure before substructure is complete? - Answers Up
-Down construction
What is used to form ribbed one-way concrete joists? - Answers Pans
What is used to form two-way joist systems? - Answers Domes
What is the main component in concrete by volume? - Answers Aggregates
What does hydration in concrete refer to? - Answers Chemical reaction of cement and water
What is the test to determine concrete strength over time? - Answers Compressive cylinder test
at 28 days
What is a common waterproofing method for irregular surfaces? - Answers Liquid-applied
membrane
Which waterproofing is mixed into concrete during batching? - Answers Integral waterproofing
What is slump measured from? - Answers Distance concrete drops from top of cone after
removal
What does a concave mortar joint resist? - Answers Water penetration
What is pointing in masonry? - Answers Replacing outer mortar to restore aesthetics and seal
What causes efflorescence? - Answers Moisture drawing salts to masonry surface
What grade of brick is used for moderate weathering? - Answers MW
What is a mortar net used for? - Answers Keep weep holes clear from excess mortar
What is a collar joint? - Answers Mortar joint between two masonry wythes
Which wall type uses square stones with no coursing? - Answers Random Ashlar
What is the purpose of flashing in a cavity wall? - Answers Redirect water out of the wall system
Which material is best for long-lasting flashing? - Answers Copper
What is an air barrier's primary role? - Answers Prevent unintended airflow
What must be true for an air barrier to work effectively? - Answers Continuous, durable,
impermeable, and maintainable
, Which wall component controls heat conduction? - Answers Insulation
What is the term for white buildup on bricks? - Answers Efflorescence
What helps prevent thermal bridging in masonry? - Answers Continuous insulation layer
What does a shear wall do? - Answers Resist lateral forces like wind or seismic
What is a common reinforcement in CMUs for tensile strength? - Answers Vertical rebar
What type of joint is used to relieve shrinkage stress? - Answers Control (or contraction) joint
Where are moment connections used? - Answers Structural steel frames resisting rotation
What does a tension-control bolt do? - Answers Breaks off tip when proper tension is reached
What is the most common column splice location? - Answers About waist height above floor
What is a coped beam? - Answers Beam cut to fit flush on top of girder/beam
What is a bridging bar in steel studs? - Answers Stops rotation and adds lateral support
What is a castellated beam? - Answers Beam with openings created for lighter span
What is fireproofing method using liquid-filled columns? - Answers Water-filled column system
What does a blower door test measure? - Answers Air leakage in a building envelope
What causes condensation inside wall assemblies? - Answers Air leakage + vapor hitting cold
surface
Which code governs masonry flashing? - Answers Referenced in CSI Division 07 60 00
What's the best location for an air barrier? - Answers Aligned with insulation (not always interior)
What's the best brick tooling profile for durability? - Answers Concave
Which brick type has tight tolerances and no chips? - Answers FBX
What does FBX stand for in brick grading? - Answers Face Brick Extra
What does "modular brick" imply? - Answers Brick sized to allow consistent coursing
What is the weakest type of brick tooling joint? - Answers Raked
Which mortar type is used for underground use? - Answers Type M
What is used to hold steel until bolted? - Answers Drift pins
What makes cold-formed steel resistant to pests? - Answers It's nonorganic and
