COSC Exam 1 with all Correct & 100% Verified Answers|
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To prevent segregation of the coarse aggregate when placing concrete, it should not be....
A. moved horizontally for long distances
B. vibrated excessively
C. Allowed to free fall without to use of dropchutes
D. All the above ✔Correct Answer-D. All the above
To successfully navigate the IBC, one needs to know the...
A. Proposed building size and area
B. Proposed building size and use
C. Proposed building construction type and height
D. Proposed building occupancy and construction type ✔Correct Answer-D. Proposed building
occupancy and construction type
Which type of code can be used to preserve and protect historic districts?
A. Building
B. Zoning
C. Fire
D. None of the above ✔Correct Answer-B. Zoning
________ is a voluntary rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
A. LEED
B. LEAD
C. USBC
D. USCB ✔Correct Answer-A. LEED
As it relates to occupancy classifications in the IBC, which one of the following statements is
true?
A. Francis Hall is classified as group E, Educational
B. A hospital is classified as group H, Healthcare
C. Group M, Mercantile includes such as stores, markets, and salesrooms
D. A restaurant or bar would be classified as group B, Business ✔Correct Answer-C. Group M,
Mercantile includes such as stores, markets, and salesrooms
, A ______________ code requirement contains detailed information , is simpler to implement,
and provides certainty for designers and builders.
A. Descriptive
B. Prescriptive
C. Performance
D. Functioning ✔Correct Answer-B. Prescriptive
Which statement below is correct? In the MaterFormat System....
A. Construction materials and systems are organized into 50 primary divisions
B. Division 31 deals with earthwork
C. Division 02 deals with existing conditions
D. All of the above ✔Correct Answer-D. All of the above
Prior to 2000, the three model building codes most prevalent in the United States were....
A. National, International, and Basic
B. National, Basic, and Standard
C. National, Uniform, and Standard
D. Uniform, basic, and Standard ✔Correct Answer-C. National, Uniform, and Standard
According to the IBC, Type V construction is more fire resistant than Type I
construction.TrueFalse ✔Correct Answer-False
The ______ is a stand-alone code that regulates the construction of one and two-family
dwellings.
A. IBC
B. IFC
C. IRC
D. IMC ✔Correct Answer-C. IRC
Which statement below is not true for retaining walls?
A. Retaining walls resist earth (and sometimes groundwater) pressure
B. Retaining walls can fail by horizontal sliding
C. Reinforced construction methods are always used for small retaining walls
D. Retaining walls can fail by overturning ✔Correct Answer-C. Reinforced construction
methods are always used for small retaining walls
Which type of soil is typically removed and stockpiled on site before construction begins and
used for lawn and landscaping later?
Latest Version |Already Graded A+
To prevent segregation of the coarse aggregate when placing concrete, it should not be....
A. moved horizontally for long distances
B. vibrated excessively
C. Allowed to free fall without to use of dropchutes
D. All the above ✔Correct Answer-D. All the above
To successfully navigate the IBC, one needs to know the...
A. Proposed building size and area
B. Proposed building size and use
C. Proposed building construction type and height
D. Proposed building occupancy and construction type ✔Correct Answer-D. Proposed building
occupancy and construction type
Which type of code can be used to preserve and protect historic districts?
A. Building
B. Zoning
C. Fire
D. None of the above ✔Correct Answer-B. Zoning
________ is a voluntary rating system administered by the U.S. Green Building Council.
A. LEED
B. LEAD
C. USBC
D. USCB ✔Correct Answer-A. LEED
As it relates to occupancy classifications in the IBC, which one of the following statements is
true?
A. Francis Hall is classified as group E, Educational
B. A hospital is classified as group H, Healthcare
C. Group M, Mercantile includes such as stores, markets, and salesrooms
D. A restaurant or bar would be classified as group B, Business ✔Correct Answer-C. Group M,
Mercantile includes such as stores, markets, and salesrooms
, A ______________ code requirement contains detailed information , is simpler to implement,
and provides certainty for designers and builders.
A. Descriptive
B. Prescriptive
C. Performance
D. Functioning ✔Correct Answer-B. Prescriptive
Which statement below is correct? In the MaterFormat System....
A. Construction materials and systems are organized into 50 primary divisions
B. Division 31 deals with earthwork
C. Division 02 deals with existing conditions
D. All of the above ✔Correct Answer-D. All of the above
Prior to 2000, the three model building codes most prevalent in the United States were....
A. National, International, and Basic
B. National, Basic, and Standard
C. National, Uniform, and Standard
D. Uniform, basic, and Standard ✔Correct Answer-C. National, Uniform, and Standard
According to the IBC, Type V construction is more fire resistant than Type I
construction.TrueFalse ✔Correct Answer-False
The ______ is a stand-alone code that regulates the construction of one and two-family
dwellings.
A. IBC
B. IFC
C. IRC
D. IMC ✔Correct Answer-C. IRC
Which statement below is not true for retaining walls?
A. Retaining walls resist earth (and sometimes groundwater) pressure
B. Retaining walls can fail by horizontal sliding
C. Reinforced construction methods are always used for small retaining walls
D. Retaining walls can fail by overturning ✔Correct Answer-C. Reinforced construction
methods are always used for small retaining walls
Which type of soil is typically removed and stockpiled on site before construction begins and
used for lawn and landscaping later?
