Construction Materials Final Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Anchor Bolt - ANSWERSA threaded rod inserted in masonry construction to anchor the
sill plate to the foundation.
ANSI - ANSWERSAbbreviation for the American Standards Institute
Arch - ANSWERSA Curved structure that will support itself and the weight above its
curved opening by mutual pressure.
asphalt Shingles - ANSWERSComposition roof shingles made from asphalt-
impregnated felt covered with mineral granules
Attic - ANSWERSThe space between the ceiling and the roof of a structure.
Backfill - ANSWERSThe replacement of excavated earth into a trench around and
against a basement foundation
Balloon Framing - ANSWERSFraming in which the wall studs rest directly on the sill
plate and each floor "hangs" from the studs
Baseboard - ANSWERSThe Finish board covering the interior wall where the wall and
floor meet
Batt - ANSWERSA roll or sheet of insulation designed to be installed between the
members of frame construction
Batter Boards - ANSWERSA layout of 2x4 stakes with 1x6 horizontal boards nailed to
the stakes located about 4' outside of where the footing will be; used to retain the
location of the foundation during excavation and construction.
Beam - ANSWERSA Structural member that supports the joists when the joists must
span a long distance
Bearing wall - ANSWERSA wall that runs perpendicular to the direction of the floor joists
and is designed to support part of the load of the structure.
BIM - ANSWERSBuilding information modeling; A design, coordination, construction
and building management process in which a virtual building model physically and
functionally replicates the actual building
Questions with Correct Answers
Anchor Bolt - ANSWERSA threaded rod inserted in masonry construction to anchor the
sill plate to the foundation.
ANSI - ANSWERSAbbreviation for the American Standards Institute
Arch - ANSWERSA Curved structure that will support itself and the weight above its
curved opening by mutual pressure.
asphalt Shingles - ANSWERSComposition roof shingles made from asphalt-
impregnated felt covered with mineral granules
Attic - ANSWERSThe space between the ceiling and the roof of a structure.
Backfill - ANSWERSThe replacement of excavated earth into a trench around and
against a basement foundation
Balloon Framing - ANSWERSFraming in which the wall studs rest directly on the sill
plate and each floor "hangs" from the studs
Baseboard - ANSWERSThe Finish board covering the interior wall where the wall and
floor meet
Batt - ANSWERSA roll or sheet of insulation designed to be installed between the
members of frame construction
Batter Boards - ANSWERSA layout of 2x4 stakes with 1x6 horizontal boards nailed to
the stakes located about 4' outside of where the footing will be; used to retain the
location of the foundation during excavation and construction.
Beam - ANSWERSA Structural member that supports the joists when the joists must
span a long distance
Bearing wall - ANSWERSA wall that runs perpendicular to the direction of the floor joists
and is designed to support part of the load of the structure.
BIM - ANSWERSBuilding information modeling; A design, coordination, construction
and building management process in which a virtual building model physically and
functionally replicates the actual building
