COSC 275- Exam 2 (w/ WOD 5-6); Questions
and Answers % Correct
Dampproofing Correct answer-An application of a water-resisting treatment or material
to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water or
moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air Barrier Correct answer-A component of the building envelope system that prohibits
air leakage into a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid-
applied air barriers are examples.
Sheathing Correct answer-Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used
to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the
surface. The sheathing grades of lumber are also commonly used for pallets, crates, and certain
industrial products.
Flashing Correct answer-A thin, continuous sheet of metal, plastic, rubber, or waterproof
paper used to prevent the passage of water through a joint in a wall, roof, or chimney.
Vapor Barrier Correct answer-Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture
into a structure or another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
Bond Breaker Correct answer-A material used to prevent adhesion between freshly
placed concrete and the substrate.
, COSC 275- Exam 2 (w/ WOD 5-6); Questions
and Answers % Correct
Storefront Sash Correct answer-An assembly of light metal members that form a frame
for a fixed-glass storefront.
Curtain Wall Correct answer-The exterior closure or skin of a building. A curtain wall is
nonbearing and is not supported by beams or girders.
Veneer Correct answer-A masonry facing is attached to the backup, but not so bonded as
to act with it under load.
Lintel Correct answer-A horizontal supporting member, installed above an opening such
as a window or a door, that serves to carry the weight of the wall above it.
Column Correct answer-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
loaded axially in compression.
Beam Correct answer-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as columns
and walls
Girder Correct answer-A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a
combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points along its
length.
and Answers % Correct
Dampproofing Correct answer-An application of a water-resisting treatment or material
to the surface of a concrete or masonry wall to prevent passage or absorption of water or
moisture. Can also be accomplished by using an admixture in the concrete mix.
Air Barrier Correct answer-A component of the building envelope system that prohibits
air leakage into a building and reduces the risk of condensation build up. House wrap and fluid-
applied air barriers are examples.
Sheathing Correct answer-Plywood, waferboard, oriented strand board, or lumber used
to close up side walls, floors, or roofs preparatory to the installation of finish materials on the
surface. The sheathing grades of lumber are also commonly used for pallets, crates, and certain
industrial products.
Flashing Correct answer-A thin, continuous sheet of metal, plastic, rubber, or waterproof
paper used to prevent the passage of water through a joint in a wall, roof, or chimney.
Vapor Barrier Correct answer-Material used to prevent the passage of vapor or moisture
into a structure or another material, thus preventing condensation within them.
Bond Breaker Correct answer-A material used to prevent adhesion between freshly
placed concrete and the substrate.
, COSC 275- Exam 2 (w/ WOD 5-6); Questions
and Answers % Correct
Storefront Sash Correct answer-An assembly of light metal members that form a frame
for a fixed-glass storefront.
Curtain Wall Correct answer-The exterior closure or skin of a building. A curtain wall is
nonbearing and is not supported by beams or girders.
Veneer Correct answer-A masonry facing is attached to the backup, but not so bonded as
to act with it under load.
Lintel Correct answer-A horizontal supporting member, installed above an opening such
as a window or a door, that serves to carry the weight of the wall above it.
Column Correct answer-A long, relatively slender, supporting pillar. A column is usually
loaded axially in compression.
Beam Correct answer-A horizontal structural member, such as a girder, rafter, or purlin,
that transversely supports a load and transfers the load to vertical members, such as columns
and walls
Girder Correct answer-A large principal beam of steel, reinforced concrete, wood, or a
combination of these, used to support other structural members at isolated points along its
length.
