Building Systems Final Exam- IND2461
questions well answered to pass
Cantilever - correct answer ✔✔A rigid structural element, usually a projecting beam or member, which
extends horizontally and is only supported at one end. Usually, this beam extends from a flat, vertical
surface such as a wall and must be firmly attached.
Column - correct answer ✔✔Also called a pillar in architecture is a structural element that transmits the
weight of a structure above to other structural elements below. A column is usually comprised of a large
round support shaft and a base.
Truss - correct answer ✔✔An assembly of beams or other elements that creates a rigid structure.
Usually used in the formation of roofs.
Beam - correct answer ✔✔A squared-off log or large oblong piece of timber or other material that is
used as a horizontal support in construction.
Match the following terms with the diagram below: rafter, OSB sheathing, crawl space, floor joist, ceiling
joist, exterior framing stud - correct answer ✔✔1. Crawl space
2. OSB sheathing
3. Floor joist
4. Rafter
5. Ceiling joist
6. Exterior framing stud
What does the latch side of the door make contact with? - correct answer ✔✔Makes contact with the
door frame or specifically the strike jamb and strike plate.
What must be issued before construction can begin? - correct answer ✔✔A building permit
,Why must the interior designer be familiar with the characteristics of each type of foundation system in
residential construction? - correct answer ✔✔So as to be a helpful member of the team as interior
designers have to work alongside contractors and to be considerate of the weight limits or to better
understand the need for certain elements when working in certain locations that experience different
weather patterns.
Pier and beam foundation - correct answer ✔✔Made from concrete, treated wood, brick, or stone, and
the piers are sized according to the weight that will carry. The beams distribute the load of the structure
from pier to pier.
Basement foundation - correct answer ✔✔The walls of a basement must be sturdy enough to keep the
dirt at bay and support the weight of the house above.
Crawl space foundation - correct answer ✔✔Has concrete footings and a short wall that supports the
structural load of the house. The wall is raised above the ground, creating the "crawl" space between the
ground and the floor joists.
Monolithic foundation - correct answer ✔✔Also commonly called slab-on-grade foundations, and is a
poured concrete slab with a wire mesh inside.
Strike jamb - correct answer ✔✔The vertical member of a door frame on which the strike plate is
installed and keeps the door closed and or locked.
Header - correct answer ✔✔Large beam placed above the top of the door which provides support to the
wall.
Threshold - correct answer ✔✔Space where the door is situated and opens and closes.
Door jamb - correct answer ✔✔Vertical section of a door frame, which acts as a support for the
remainder of the frame, and the door.
What device breaks the circuit when it is overloaded? - correct answer ✔✔A residual-current device
(RCD) or a residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB)
, Watt - correct answer ✔✔A unit of power, used to quantify the rate of energy transfer. (kg⋅m²⋅s⁻³)
Amp - correct answer ✔✔A a unit of charge, it measures the force between two charged plates, but can
also be defined as one coulomb of charge per second.
Volt - correct answer ✔✔The standard of unit used to measure how strongly an electric current is sent
around an electrical system.
Current - correct answer ✔✔An electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge past a point or
region.
Alternating current - correct answer ✔✔An electrical current that periodically reverses in direction.
Direct current - correct answer ✔✔An electrical current that only flows in one direction.
Outlets in a kitchen should be no farther apart than? - correct answer ✔✔4 feet
Outlets in a residence should be no farther apart than? - correct answer ✔✔12'
In a new home, the typical panel box is equipped with how many amps? - correct answer ✔✔200 amps
NFPA requires what to be hard-wired and supplied with battery back up? - correct answer ✔✔Smoke
detectors
In kitchens, any counter _____ or more needs an outlet. - correct answer ✔✔12 inches
Identify these terms in reference to the diagram above - correct answer ✔✔floor joist - 8
stringer - 4
run - 2
rise - 1
questions well answered to pass
Cantilever - correct answer ✔✔A rigid structural element, usually a projecting beam or member, which
extends horizontally and is only supported at one end. Usually, this beam extends from a flat, vertical
surface such as a wall and must be firmly attached.
Column - correct answer ✔✔Also called a pillar in architecture is a structural element that transmits the
weight of a structure above to other structural elements below. A column is usually comprised of a large
round support shaft and a base.
Truss - correct answer ✔✔An assembly of beams or other elements that creates a rigid structure.
Usually used in the formation of roofs.
Beam - correct answer ✔✔A squared-off log or large oblong piece of timber or other material that is
used as a horizontal support in construction.
Match the following terms with the diagram below: rafter, OSB sheathing, crawl space, floor joist, ceiling
joist, exterior framing stud - correct answer ✔✔1. Crawl space
2. OSB sheathing
3. Floor joist
4. Rafter
5. Ceiling joist
6. Exterior framing stud
What does the latch side of the door make contact with? - correct answer ✔✔Makes contact with the
door frame or specifically the strike jamb and strike plate.
What must be issued before construction can begin? - correct answer ✔✔A building permit
,Why must the interior designer be familiar with the characteristics of each type of foundation system in
residential construction? - correct answer ✔✔So as to be a helpful member of the team as interior
designers have to work alongside contractors and to be considerate of the weight limits or to better
understand the need for certain elements when working in certain locations that experience different
weather patterns.
Pier and beam foundation - correct answer ✔✔Made from concrete, treated wood, brick, or stone, and
the piers are sized according to the weight that will carry. The beams distribute the load of the structure
from pier to pier.
Basement foundation - correct answer ✔✔The walls of a basement must be sturdy enough to keep the
dirt at bay and support the weight of the house above.
Crawl space foundation - correct answer ✔✔Has concrete footings and a short wall that supports the
structural load of the house. The wall is raised above the ground, creating the "crawl" space between the
ground and the floor joists.
Monolithic foundation - correct answer ✔✔Also commonly called slab-on-grade foundations, and is a
poured concrete slab with a wire mesh inside.
Strike jamb - correct answer ✔✔The vertical member of a door frame on which the strike plate is
installed and keeps the door closed and or locked.
Header - correct answer ✔✔Large beam placed above the top of the door which provides support to the
wall.
Threshold - correct answer ✔✔Space where the door is situated and opens and closes.
Door jamb - correct answer ✔✔Vertical section of a door frame, which acts as a support for the
remainder of the frame, and the door.
What device breaks the circuit when it is overloaded? - correct answer ✔✔A residual-current device
(RCD) or a residual-current circuit breaker (RCCB)
, Watt - correct answer ✔✔A unit of power, used to quantify the rate of energy transfer. (kg⋅m²⋅s⁻³)
Amp - correct answer ✔✔A a unit of charge, it measures the force between two charged plates, but can
also be defined as one coulomb of charge per second.
Volt - correct answer ✔✔The standard of unit used to measure how strongly an electric current is sent
around an electrical system.
Current - correct answer ✔✔An electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge past a point or
region.
Alternating current - correct answer ✔✔An electrical current that periodically reverses in direction.
Direct current - correct answer ✔✔An electrical current that only flows in one direction.
Outlets in a kitchen should be no farther apart than? - correct answer ✔✔4 feet
Outlets in a residence should be no farther apart than? - correct answer ✔✔12'
In a new home, the typical panel box is equipped with how many amps? - correct answer ✔✔200 amps
NFPA requires what to be hard-wired and supplied with battery back up? - correct answer ✔✔Smoke
detectors
In kitchens, any counter _____ or more needs an outlet. - correct answer ✔✔12 inches
Identify these terms in reference to the diagram above - correct answer ✔✔floor joist - 8
stringer - 4
run - 2
rise - 1
