CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Installing the last beam on a steel construction project is known as
what? -
correct answer ✅Topped out
An arch rotated around its vertical centerline is the definition of
what? -
correct answer ✅Dome
What type of concrete admixture is a recyclable material, produced
from coal fired power plants and increases the strength and
workability in concrete? -
correct answer ✅Fly ash
Clear glass transmits what percentage of visible light? -
correct answer ✅85%
Special details to prevent water intrusion installed around roof
penetrations are known as what? -
correct answer ✅Flashing
,CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Walls constructed with an airspace located between two facing
vertical wythes are known as what? -
correct answer ✅Cavity Walls
Mahogany and oak are examples of what types of trees? -
correct answer ✅Hardwood, (Broad leafed trees)
What happens to steel if it contains too much carbon? -
correct answer ✅It becomes brittle
Who is credited with the invention of concrete construction? -
correct answer ✅Romans
What are three uses for slab on grade concrete construction? -
correct answer ✅Roadways
Sidewalks
Airport Runway
Ground Floor of a Building
,CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
While containing small amounts of lime, soda ash and silica, glass is
primarily made of what substance? -
correct answer ✅Sand (silicon dioxide)
What part of a building structure is subjected to solar radiation
from the sun? -
correct answer ✅Roof
What does the acronym MEP stand for? -
correct answer ✅Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing
Who is credited with the invention of glass? -
correct answer ✅Unknown (unknown but was around about 3000
BC and modern glass was known in Alexandria during the
Ptolemaic)
What is "BR" glass and what type of glass is it? -
correct answer ✅Laminated Glass or Safety glass (made of
multiple layers of glass and vinyl)
Aggregates make up roughly what percentage of concrete? -
correct answer ✅75%
, CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
A horizontal layer of bricks is known as what? -
correct answer ✅Course
A vertical layer of bricks is known as what? -
correct answer ✅Wythe
How much carbon does steel generally contain? -
correct answer ✅Less then 2%
Name 5 different types of wood panel. -
correct answer ✅Plywood, Composite, (Oriented strand board)
OSB, wafer board, particle board
Where is lumber produced? -
correct answer ✅Sawmill
How is mortar colored? -
correct answer ✅aggregate (or additives)
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Installing the last beam on a steel construction project is known as
what? -
correct answer ✅Topped out
An arch rotated around its vertical centerline is the definition of
what? -
correct answer ✅Dome
What type of concrete admixture is a recyclable material, produced
from coal fired power plants and increases the strength and
workability in concrete? -
correct answer ✅Fly ash
Clear glass transmits what percentage of visible light? -
correct answer ✅85%
Special details to prevent water intrusion installed around roof
penetrations are known as what? -
correct answer ✅Flashing
,CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Walls constructed with an airspace located between two facing
vertical wythes are known as what? -
correct answer ✅Cavity Walls
Mahogany and oak are examples of what types of trees? -
correct answer ✅Hardwood, (Broad leafed trees)
What happens to steel if it contains too much carbon? -
correct answer ✅It becomes brittle
Who is credited with the invention of concrete construction? -
correct answer ✅Romans
What are three uses for slab on grade concrete construction? -
correct answer ✅Roadways
Sidewalks
Airport Runway
Ground Floor of a Building
,CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
While containing small amounts of lime, soda ash and silica, glass is
primarily made of what substance? -
correct answer ✅Sand (silicon dioxide)
What part of a building structure is subjected to solar radiation
from the sun? -
correct answer ✅Roof
What does the acronym MEP stand for? -
correct answer ✅Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing
Who is credited with the invention of glass? -
correct answer ✅Unknown (unknown but was around about 3000
BC and modern glass was known in Alexandria during the
Ptolemaic)
What is "BR" glass and what type of glass is it? -
correct answer ✅Laminated Glass or Safety glass (made of
multiple layers of glass and vinyl)
Aggregates make up roughly what percentage of concrete? -
correct answer ✅75%
, CNST 1301 Final Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
A horizontal layer of bricks is known as what? -
correct answer ✅Course
A vertical layer of bricks is known as what? -
correct answer ✅Wythe
How much carbon does steel generally contain? -
correct answer ✅Less then 2%
Name 5 different types of wood panel. -
correct answer ✅Plywood, Composite, (Oriented strand board)
OSB, wafer board, particle board
Where is lumber produced? -
correct answer ✅Sawmill
How is mortar colored? -
correct answer ✅aggregate (or additives)
