CTE Construction & Architecture Technology 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard contains the primary safety and health regulations governing the construction industry in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 1926 - Construction

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OSHA 1910 - General Industry

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OSHA 1904 - Recordkeeping

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OSHA 1915 - Shipyard Employment

Question 2

According to OSHA, at what height above a lower level must construction workers be provided with fall protection on unprotected walking or working surfaces?

Accepted Answer

6 feet or more

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4 feet or more

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10 feet or more

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15 feet or more

Question 3

What does the abbreviation 'IBC' stand for in U.S. construction regulation?

Accepted Answer

International Building Code

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Industrial Building Certification

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Integrated Building Components Standard

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Interior Building Classification System

Question 4

Which fire sprinkler system keeps pipes constantly filled with pressurized water and activates only at the individual head(s) triggered by heat?

Accepted Answer

Wet pipe system

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Deluge system

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Dry pipe system

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Pre-action system

Question 5

What is the building code purpose of a required egress window in a basement or sleeping room?

Accepted Answer

To allow occupants to escape or rescuers to enter in an emergency

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To provide natural ventilation to reduce cooling loads

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To meet minimum natural daylighting requirements

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To reduce structural load on the foundation wall

Question 6

What does a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) device do to protect against electrical hazards?

Accepted Answer

It shuts off power when it detects a difference in current between hot and neutral wires

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It prevents overloads by limiting current to a fixed maximum amperage

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It grounds all metal outlet boxes to the main electrical panel

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It isolates circuits so multiple outlets share one breaker

Question 7

What is the primary goal of sustainable or 'green' building practices in construction?

Accepted Answer

Minimizing environmental impact and improving resource efficiency throughout the building lifecycle

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Reducing construction labor costs through prefabrication

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Maximizing the use of steel and reinforced concrete for durability

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Completing construction projects in the shortest possible schedule