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BUILDING TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM
2025 EDITION. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
Annealed glass - ANS A glass that is cooled slowly to relieve internal
stresses.
As a tree grows, the innermost sapwood dies and becomes _____ which
provides structural support for the tree. - ANSHeartwood
Casework is a term used for what type of grade cabinetry? -
ANSCommercial
Electrochromic: - ANSchanges transparency to opacity
fritted/spandrel glass - ANS•Imprinted with silkscreened patterns or ceramic
based paints
•Can come in multiple colors
•Can be used as spandrel glass
Furniture sold for commercial use if often called what? - ANSContract
Furniture
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Hardwoods - ANScome trees with some type of seed covering (fruit or
shell) and are usually deciduous trees found in temperate climates (interior
finishes)
darker in color and heavier, more expensive longer to grow, hard to handle.
more resistant to impact, perfect for bare wood interior
Heat-treated Glass - ANSProduced by reheating annealed glass
Cooling both surfaced rapidly with air
Creates compressive stress on face and edges while tensile stresses are
created in the core
Heating and Cooling Loads - ANSglazing, heat generating elements
How deep are standard counters? - ANS25" with integrated backsplash
How many levels of gypsum board finish are there? - ANSLevels 0 through
5
In what situations is plaster primarily used today? - ANSTo repair existing
finishes in older buildings
To create higher quality finishes
Where more complex and intricate shapes are desired
Insulating Glass Units (IGUs - ANShermetically sealed with dry air, spacer,
desiccant removes moisture, sealed.
Glass is not an effective insulator: Double and triple glass sheets are
typically used to cut the transfer of heat gain or loss by half or a third.
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY FINAL EXAM
2025 EDITION. QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS. GRADED A
Annealed glass - ANS A glass that is cooled slowly to relieve internal
stresses.
As a tree grows, the innermost sapwood dies and becomes _____ which
provides structural support for the tree. - ANSHeartwood
Casework is a term used for what type of grade cabinetry? -
ANSCommercial
Electrochromic: - ANSchanges transparency to opacity
fritted/spandrel glass - ANS•Imprinted with silkscreened patterns or ceramic
based paints
•Can come in multiple colors
•Can be used as spandrel glass
Furniture sold for commercial use if often called what? - ANSContract
Furniture
, 2
Hardwoods - ANScome trees with some type of seed covering (fruit or
shell) and are usually deciduous trees found in temperate climates (interior
finishes)
darker in color and heavier, more expensive longer to grow, hard to handle.
more resistant to impact, perfect for bare wood interior
Heat-treated Glass - ANSProduced by reheating annealed glass
Cooling both surfaced rapidly with air
Creates compressive stress on face and edges while tensile stresses are
created in the core
Heating and Cooling Loads - ANSglazing, heat generating elements
How deep are standard counters? - ANS25" with integrated backsplash
How many levels of gypsum board finish are there? - ANSLevels 0 through
5
In what situations is plaster primarily used today? - ANSTo repair existing
finishes in older buildings
To create higher quality finishes
Where more complex and intricate shapes are desired
Insulating Glass Units (IGUs - ANShermetically sealed with dry air, spacer,
desiccant removes moisture, sealed.
Glass is not an effective insulator: Double and triple glass sheets are
typically used to cut the transfer of heat gain or loss by half or a third.
