COSC 153 exam 1 Questions and
Answers
base isolators - correct answer-✅Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel
attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.
Brownfield sites - correct answer-✅A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic
environmental contamination
constructability review - correct answer-✅A design review process in which experienced contractors
and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be
built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process entails review of materials, application,
installation techniques, field execution, and building systems.
cofferdams - correct answer-✅Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water-free space.
curtain wall - correct answer-✅An exterior building wall that is supported entirely by the frame of the
building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing.
Infastructure - correct answer-✅The basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a
community or society
Lean Principles - correct answer-✅Stemming from the Toyota Production System, principles that focus
on creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste. These principles are
now being applied to the construction industry.
program - correct answer-✅A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.
Project Delivery - correct answer-✅A comprehensive process by which a building, facility, or structure is
designed and constructed.
self-performed work - correct answer-✅Work that is completed by the general contractor with its own
skilled labor force
slip forms - correct answer-✅concrete forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses
specifications - correct answer-✅A detailed description of the design and materials used to make
something.
What is the name of the stone carvings dating back to the pyramids that contained the first written
regulations pertaining to construction, commonly referred to as the first known building code? - correct
answer-✅Referred to as the "first building code" is the code of HAMMURABI
By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy? -
correct answer-✅Housing starts
What are the five primary sectors of the construction industry? - correct answer-✅The primary sectors
are Residential, commercial, Heavy civil, industrial, and environmental construction
What is the name of the organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate
and unique area of study at four-year universities? - correct answer-✅Associated Schools of
Construction (ASC)
What is the role of the owner on a construction project? - correct answer-✅The owners role in a
construction project is to develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create a
budget, and provide the funding for the project
What is the name of the weekly magazine dedicated solely to the construction industry? - correct
answer-✅Engineering News Record (ENR)
Name three associations affiliated with the construction industry. - correct answer-✅The three best
known associations are the Associated General Contractors, The Associated Builders and contractors,
and the National Association of Home Builders.
Answers
base isolators - correct answer-✅Large shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel
attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage.
Brownfield sites - correct answer-✅A property that is abandoned or underused because of historic
environmental contamination
constructability review - correct answer-✅A design review process in which experienced contractors
and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be
built in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The process entails review of materials, application,
installation techniques, field execution, and building systems.
cofferdams - correct answer-✅Temporary watertight enclosures erected to prevent water from seeping
into an area, allowing construction to take place in the water-free space.
curtain wall - correct answer-✅An exterior building wall that is supported entirely by the frame of the
building, rather than being self-supporting or load bearing.
Infastructure - correct answer-✅The basic roadways, bridges, and railroad networks that support a
community or society
Lean Principles - correct answer-✅Stemming from the Toyota Production System, principles that focus
on creating more value for customers with less work and the elimination of waste. These principles are
now being applied to the construction industry.
program - correct answer-✅A written statement that identifies and describes an owner or end user's
needs and requirements for a facility. Every design starts with a program.
Project Delivery - correct answer-✅A comprehensive process by which a building, facility, or structure is
designed and constructed.
self-performed work - correct answer-✅Work that is completed by the general contractor with its own
skilled labor force
slip forms - correct answer-✅concrete forms that rise up the wall as construction progresses
specifications - correct answer-✅A detailed description of the design and materials used to make
something.
What is the name of the stone carvings dating back to the pyramids that contained the first written
regulations pertaining to construction, commonly referred to as the first known building code? - correct
answer-✅Referred to as the "first building code" is the code of HAMMURABI
By what specific measurement is construction used as an economic indicator for the U.S. economy? -
correct answer-✅Housing starts
What are the five primary sectors of the construction industry? - correct answer-✅The primary sectors
are Residential, commercial, Heavy civil, industrial, and environmental construction
What is the name of the organization credited with promoting construction management as a legitimate
and unique area of study at four-year universities? - correct answer-✅Associated Schools of
Construction (ASC)
What is the role of the owner on a construction project? - correct answer-✅The owners role in a
construction project is to develop the program for the building, define the scope of the project, create a
budget, and provide the funding for the project
What is the name of the weekly magazine dedicated solely to the construction industry? - correct
answer-✅Engineering News Record (ENR)
Name three associations affiliated with the construction industry. - correct answer-✅The three best
known associations are the Associated General Contractors, The Associated Builders and contractors,
and the National Association of Home Builders.
