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What is combustible?

A building material that does not conduct heat well

A type of fire

Any material or construction which does not meet the criteria of noncombustible.

A building material that is easily set on fire

Answer

Correct Answer: Any material or construction which does not meet the criteria of noncombustible.

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What is a cited person?

A person or entity who has been issued a notice of violation.

A person or entity who is responsible for the violation of applicable laws.

A person or entity who is responsible for the correction of a violation of applicable laws.

A person or entity who is responsible for the enforcement of applicable laws.

Answer

Correct Answer: A person or entity who is responsible for the correction of a violation of applicable laws.

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What does the Chassis support?

The mobile home unit

The steel frame

The I-Beams

The axles

Answer

Correct Answer: The mobile home unit

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What does certification stamp of approval applied to?

The product

Earthquake resistant bracing system manufacturer's plans and installation instructions.

The country

The manufacturer

Answer

Correct Answer: Earthquake resistant bracing system manufacturer's plans and installation instructions.

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What is a carport?

A structure used for shade or weather protection for vehicles, supported by one or more posts or columns.

A type of vehicle

A roofless shelter for parking vehicles

An outdoor room

Answer

Correct Answer: A structure used for shade or weather protection for vehicles, supported by one or more posts or columns.

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What is the maximum size a cabana can be?

The size of the unit to which it is an accessory.

50 sq. ft.

150 sq. ft.

100 sq. ft.

Answer

Correct Answer: The size of the unit to which it is an accessory.

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What is an awning?

A type of roofing system

A type of door

A structure used for shade or weather protection, supported entirely by columns or posts.

A window covering

Answer

Correct Answer: A structure used for shade or weather protection, supported entirely by columns or posts.

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What does "local enforcement agency" mean in this context?

The court system

A private company

A government organization that is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations

The police

Answer

Correct Answer: A government organization that is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations

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What does "Approved" mean in the context of the content?

Not accepted by the local enforcement agency.

Accepted by the local enforcement agency.

In progress of being accepted by the local enforcement agency.

Rejected by the local enforcement agency.

Answer

Correct Answer: Accepted by the local enforcement agency.

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What is appraisal?

A professional valuation done on a mobile home property to find expected value.

A method to find the value of property

The act of finding expected value

A mobile home property

Answer

Correct Answer: A professional valuation done on a mobile home property to find expected value.

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What is wind load?

The amount of wind that the structure can withstand

The weight of the wind on the structure

A measure of the wind's effect on the structure

Any pressure on the structure caused by wind or weather

Answer

Correct Answer: Any pressure on the structure caused by wind or weather

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What is the water table?

The process of groundwater becoming groundwater.

The level in the soil beneath which the ground is saturated with water.

The study of the movement of water through the environment.

The upper limit of the saturated zone in an aquifer.

Answer

Correct Answer: The level in the soil beneath which the ground is saturated with water.

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What does a vertical crack in a foundation usually indicate?

House is too tall

Wall is too thin

Soil erosion

Foundation settlement

Answer

Correct Answer: Foundation settlement

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of upheaval?

Lifting of the foundation

Foundation becomes weaker

Soil expands

Soil becomes more dense

Answer

Correct Answer: Lifting of the foundation

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What is the word for when the soil freezes and water in the soil expands, pushing the foundation upwards?

Erosion

Collapse

Upheaval

Soilure

Answer

Correct Answer: Upheaval

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What is the process called by which steel piers are installed under the foundation to stabilize the concrete and lift the sinking structure?

Soil Stabilization

Overpinning

Underpinning

Foundation Repair

Answer

Correct Answer: Underpinning

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Why may building settle unevenly if voids form under the foundation?

The building will lack proper support

Voids are not good for the building

The building is not stable

The building is too old

Answer

Correct Answer: The building will lack proper support

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What is the process of removing moisture from the soil by nearby tree roots and other plants called?

Dehydration

Condensation

Transpiration

Evaporation

Answer

Correct Answer: Transpiration

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What is the cause of stair step cracks?

They occur in brick, masonry, or block homes.

They are caused by the grout lines.

They might be caused by normal foundation settlement.

They are caused by a problem with the foundation.

Answer

Correct Answer: They might be caused by normal foundation settlement.

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What is the widest width a stair step crack can be before it is a sign of a foundation problem?

1/4 inch

3/16 inch

1/16 inch

1/8 inch

Answer

Correct Answer: 1/8 inch

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What is soil?

A solid

A liquid

A gas

Any loose material of the earth's crust in various proportions

Answer

Correct Answer: Any loose material of the earth's crust in various proportions

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What does soil usually contain?

Air

Rocks

Water

Water, air, and solid particles

Answer

Correct Answer: Water, air, and solid particles

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Concrete that is wholly supported by the surface soil underneath it is known as?

Beam

Footing

Foundation

Slab

Answer

Correct Answer: Slab

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What is Skin Friction?

The amount of friction between your skin and the soil.

The resistance of the soil around your pier to the downward motion of the pier during installation.

The resistance of the pier to the downward motion of the soil during installation.

The graphic representation of the motion of the pier during installation.

Answer

Correct Answer: The resistance of the soil around your pier to the downward motion of the pier during installation.

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What is the definition of Settlement?

Sinking of the building’s concrete foundation.

The process of moving to a new place to live

The area of land that is owned or occupied by a building

A city or town where people live

Answer

Correct Answer: Sinking of the building’s concrete foundation.

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What causes an uneven settlement?

Soil erosion

Improperly compacted soil

Hydrostatic pressure

Soil shifting

Answer

Correct Answer: Improperly compacted soil

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How is the inside tube of a screw jack adjusted?

Cross arm

Cable

Toggle bolt

Wing nut

Answer

Correct Answer: Wing nut

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What is the purpose of a screw jack?

Used to support and lift the above foundation

Used in place of a stair

Used to hold pictures on the wall

Used to level and crawl space repair

Answer

Correct Answer: Used to level and crawl space repair

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What is the name of the process by which foundations are lifted using push piers?

The foundation is lifted hydraulically while supported by the piers.

The piers are driven into the ground and the foundation is lifted hydraulically.

The piers are driven into the ground and the foundation is lifted mechanically.

The piers are driven into the ground and the foundation is lifted.

Answer

Correct Answer: The foundation is lifted hydraulically while supported by the piers.

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What is thealternate name for push piers?

Steel piers

Support piers

Resistance piers

Wooden piers

Answer

Correct Answer: Resistance piers

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What is the primary cause of cracks in poured basement walls?

Hydrostatic pressure

Construction errors

Vibrations from passing traffic

Use of low quality concrete

Answer

Correct Answer: Hydrostatic pressure

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What is the name for foundation walls that are commonly found in poured basements?

Standard slab foundation walls

Insulated basement walls

Crawl space walls

Load-bearing walls

Answer

Correct Answer: Standard slab foundation walls

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What is polyurethane foam used for?

Insulation

Injecting into concrete to fill voids and lift the foundation

Cushioning

Sound proofing

Answer

Correct Answer: Injecting into concrete to fill voids and lift the foundation

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What is the minimum height of the crawlspace under a pier and beam home?

24 inches

36 inches

18 inches

30 inches

Answer

Correct Answer: 18 inches

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What is permafrost?

A condition in which the subsoil of the ground thaws and freezes cycles

A condition in which the subsoil of the ground is frozen but can thaw during the winter months

A condition in which the subsoil of the ground is frozen but can thaw during the summer months

A condition in which the subsoil of the ground stays continuously frozen year-round.

Answer

Correct Answer: A condition in which the subsoil of the ground stays continuously frozen year-round.

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What is the process by which water transfers through semipermeable material called?

Osmosis

Osmotic pressure

Diffusion

Semipermeable material

Answer

Correct Answer: Osmosis

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What does "on grade" mean?

At ground level

In the air

Above ground level

Underground

Answer

Correct Answer: At ground level

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What will happen to the soil if the moisture content is high?

Soil will stay the same

Soil will shrink

Soil will expand

There will be no effect

Answer

Correct Answer: Soil will expand

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What is the amount of moisture in the soil that surrounds your foundation and home called?

Soil content

Moisture content

Water content

Humidity

Answer

Correct Answer: Moisture content

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What is the maximum amount of weight that a foundation can sustain without foundation failure?

Load Capacity

Soil Bearing Capacity

Load Bearing Capacity

Maximum Weight Capacity

Answer

Correct Answer: Load Bearing Capacity

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What is a particularly dangerous live load?

Snow

Furniture

Ice

Water

Answer

Correct Answer: Water

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What is underpinning?

Jacking

The process of driving force on a pier with jacks.

The process of installing piers under structures.

The process of lifting up a structure or slab by driving force on a pier with jacks.

Answer

Correct Answer: The process of installing piers under structures.

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What is the definition of an "Interior Floor"?

Any floor that is not a part of the foundation of the house

Floors that are on the first level of the house.

Floors that are exterior to the house

Floors inside the house, normally supported by beams and posts in the crawlspace or basement of the home.

Answer

Correct Answer: Floors inside the house, normally supported by beams and posts in the crawlspace or basement of the home.

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What supports interior floors?

Air

Dirt

Termites

Beams and posts

Answer

Correct Answer: Beams and posts

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What is the other name for hydrostatic pressure?

Soil pressure

Air pressure

Water pressure

Foundation pressure

Answer

Correct Answer: Water pressure

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What causes hydrostatic pressure in the ground?

Water in the soil

Minerals in the soil

Volcanic eruptions

Earthquakes

Answer

Correct Answer: Water in the soil

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Which of the following is true about horizontal cracks?

They are always serious and are always indicators of foundation settlement.

They are often serious and are often indicators of foundation settlement.

They are sometimes serious and are sometimes indicators of foundation settlement.

They are never serious and are never indicators of foundation settlement.

Answer

Correct Answer: They are often serious and are often indicators of foundation settlement.

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What is the pier used for?

To support a sinking foundation

To support a waterfront structure

To support a building

To support a bridge

Answer

Correct Answer: To support a sinking foundation

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What does a helical pier look like?

A giant screw

A small screw

A small bolt

A big bolt

Answer

Correct Answer: A giant screw

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What is the purpose of grouting?

To permeate soil

To inject material

To repair cracks in concrete

To fill underground voids to lift sinking slabs and level concrete.

Answer

Correct Answer: To fill underground voids to lift sinking slabs and level concrete.

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What does the grade of the ground surface tell you?

The owner of the ground

The type of surface

The level of the ground surface

The color of the ground

Answer

Correct Answer: The level of the ground surface

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What is the expansion that occurs when the water inside soil freezes called?

Frozen water

Soil freezing

Frost heaving

Expanding soil

Answer

Correct Answer: Frost heaving

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Free water can be taken on without a change in the ____ occurring.

Soil volume

Moisture

PH level

Temperature

Answer

Correct Answer: Soil volume

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What is the function of a footing?

To spread out the vertical load of the foundation evenly.

To provide drainage for the foundation

To support the foundation walls

To waterproof the foundation

Answer

Correct Answer: To spread out the vertical load of the foundation evenly.

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What is the primary purpose of a foundation?

To protect the structure from water damage.

To transmit the load of the structure to the ground below.

To provide support for the structure.

To anchor the structure to the ground.

Answer

Correct Answer: To transmit the load of the structure to the ground below.

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What is fill?

Compost

Soil that is added to an area to fill in, level, or grade that area.

Fertilizer

Loam

Answer

Correct Answer: Soil that is added to an area to fill in, level, or grade that area.

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What kind of soil expands when water is added?

Loamy Soil

Sandy Soil

Granular Soil

Expansive Soil

Answer

Correct Answer: Expansive Soil

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What is the repair method used to seal cracks called?

Epoxy crack Implantation

Epoxy crack Isolation

Epoxy Crack Injection

Epoxy crack Incapacitation

Answer

Correct Answer: Epoxy Crack Injection

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What is the height of various parts of your foundation called?

Elevation

Height

Level position

Central spot

Answer

Correct Answer: Elevation

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What is differential settlement?

A type of soil

Uneven settlement that occurs when different parts of the foundation and structure are sinking at different rates.

A method of construction

The process of making a foundation level.

Answer

Correct Answer: Uneven settlement that occurs when different parts of the foundation and structure are sinking at different rates.

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What is meant by "total failure" in the definition of Deflection?

The foundation bends or bows more than expected under a heavy load.

The foundation can no longer bear any load without collapsing.

The foundation cracks or breaks under a heavy load.

The foundationsettles more than expected under a heavy load.

Answer

Correct Answer: The foundation can no longer bear any load without collapsing.

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What does "deflection" refer to in the context of foundations?

The width of a foundation

The height of a foundation

The weight of a foundation

The amount of bending and bowing from a heavy load that a foundation may withstand without total failure

Answer

Correct Answer: The amount of bending and bowing from a heavy load that a foundation may withstand without total failure

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What causes consolidation?

Addition of water

Freezing

Exposure to air

Gradual water loss

Answer

Correct Answer: Gradual water loss

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How high should a crawl space be?

36"-42"

24"-30"

30"-36"

18"-24"

Answer

Correct Answer: 18"-24"

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Concrete piers are _____?

Short and wide cylinders made of steel

Short and wide cylinders made of concrete

Long, slender cylinders made of steel

Long, slender cylinders made of concrete

Answer

Correct Answer: Long, slender cylinders made of concrete

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Concrete piers are used to:

Support foundations

Support arches

Support bridges

Add decoration

Answer

Correct Answer: Support foundations

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What is Concrete made of?

Just rocks

Sand, rocks, cement, water

Rocks and dirt

Cement and water

Answer

Correct Answer: Sand, rocks, cement, water

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What is the definition of "Collapsible Soil?"

Soil that is only susceptible to void formation and not erosion or reduction when water is added.

Soil that is susceptible to erosion, reduction, or void formation when water is added.

Soil that is not susceptible to erosion, reduction, or void formation when water is added.

Soil that is only susceptible to erosion and not reduction or void formation when water is added.

Answer

Correct Answer: Soil that is susceptible to erosion, reduction, or void formation when water is added.

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What is clay made of?

Gravel

Soil

Stones

Fine-grained naturally occurring material

Answer

Correct Answer: Fine-grained naturally occurring material

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How is carbon fiber typically used?

To create strong and lightweight man-made materials

To melt down and mold

To weave fabric

To fix cracks, strengthen bowing walls, and support failing foundation.

Answer

Correct Answer: To fix cracks, strengthen bowing walls, and support failing foundation.

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What is the California Slab?

A slab with wood flooring on top of it

A type of foundation

A state in the US

A type of dance

Answer

Correct Answer: A slab with wood flooring on top of it

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What is a bowing wall?

A wall that is straight

A wall that is bent or curved due to stress from expansive soil, structural failure, or other elements

A wall that is made of bricks

A wall that is load-bearing

Answer

Correct Answer: A wall that is bent or curved due to stress from expansive soil, structural failure, or other elements

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What does "Below Grade" mean?

Above the ground level

On the ground level

Below the ground level

At the ground level

Answer

Correct Answer: Below the ground level

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What is the solid layer of rock/earth beneath the active layer and loose deposits that requires either blasting or jackhammering for excavation?

Earth's crust

Bedrock

Soil

Answer

Correct Answer: Bedrock

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In a pier and beam home, what does beam refer to?

"Beam" may also refer to a metal I-beam, part of the structural support of the home or business.

A wooden support member consisting of dimensional lumber pieces sandwiched together to support floor joists and the above structure.

A support member composed of multiple layers of dimensional lumber that supports floor joists and the above structure.

Answer

Correct Answer: A wooden support member consisting of dimensional lumber pieces sandwiched together to support floor joists and the above structure.

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Soil movement and instability usually occurs in which layer of soil?

Reaction Zone

Root Zone

Active Zone/Layer

Leached Zone

Answer

Correct Answer: Active Zone/Layer

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What are the strips or pads of concrete below the frost line called?

Pads

Footings

Concrete strips

Spread footing

Answer

Correct Answer: Spread footing

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What is the frost line?

The frost line is the optimal depth for planting trees.

The frost line is the temperature at which water freezes.

The frost line is the depth to which the ground freezes over in winter.

The frost line is the limit to how deep a footing can be.

Answer

Correct Answer: The frost line is the depth to which the ground freezes over in winter.

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Rubble trench foundations are suitable for soils with a capacity of _____?

More than 10 tonnes/m2

More than 100 tonnes/m2

Equal to 10 tonnes/m2

Less than 10 tonnes/m2

Answer

Correct Answer: More than 10 tonnes/m2

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What is the minimum soil capacity required for a rubble trench foundation?

10 tonnes/m2

20 tonnes/m2

15 tonnes/m2

5 tonnes/m2

Answer

Correct Answer: 10 tonnes/m2

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What is one advantage of using stones in a foundation over using mortar?

Stones are more expensive than mortar

Stones do not require painted after construction.

Stones are more difficult to work with than mortar

Stones are less durable than mortar

Answer

Correct Answer: Stones do not require painted after construction.

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One disadvantage of using stones to build foundations is that _____?

They can rust over time

They can be unstable

They are not as strong as mortar

They are not as strong as steel

Answer

Correct Answer: They can be unstable

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What is the purpose of a padstone?

Spreading the weight on the ground and raising the timber off the ground

To support a single load-bearing point

To support a load-bearing beam

To support a load-bearing wall

Answer

Correct Answer: Spreading the weight on the ground and raising the timber off the ground

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What is another name for post in ground construction?

Grillage

Piling

Concrete

Masonry

Answer

Correct Answer: Grillage

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Why must the location of the foundation chosen be an area that is not affected or influenced by future works or factors?

So that the foundation is not disturbed in the future

So that the foundation will be of better quality

So that the foundation will be cheaper

So that the foundation will be easier to build

Answer

Correct Answer: So that the foundation is not disturbed in the future

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What must the chosen location for a foundation be?

Not affected or influenced by future works or factors

On level ground

In an area with a lot of traffic

Near a water source

Answer

Correct Answer: Not affected or influenced by future works or factors

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What is the main reason for a deeper foundation?

To guard against any form of damage or distress caused by shrinking or swelling due to temperature changes.

To make the building more stable.

So the building will appear taller.

To make the foundationSTRONGER.

Answer

Correct Answer: To guard against any form of damage or distress caused by shrinking or swelling due to temperature changes.

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Why is a deeper foundation recommended?

To provide a more stable foundation.

To make the building more aesthetically pleasing.

To guard against damage or distress caused by shrinkage and swelling due to temperature changes.

To allow for a bigger building.

Answer

Correct Answer: To guard against damage or distress caused by shrinkage and swelling due to temperature changes.

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Differential settlements are more pronounced in which areas?

Areas where the superimposed loads are not uniform in nature.

Areas where the groundwater level is high.

Areas where the rainfall is high.

Areas where the temperature is high.

Answer

Correct Answer: Areas where the superimposed loads are not uniform in nature.

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How can differential settlements be avoided?

By having a flexible base for the foundation

By having a rigid base for the foundation

By having a uniform load

By having a deep foundation

Answer

Correct Answer: By having a rigid base for the foundation

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What is the main purpose of a foundation?

To transfer loads to the soil without resulting in any form of settlement

To support the dead and imposed loads

To solely transfer the dead and imposed loads

To sustain the dead and imposed loads

Answer

Correct Answer: To transfer loads to the soil without resulting in any form of settlement

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The design and construction of the foundation is done to _______?

Result in a better design

Make the structure more stable

Stop any form of settlement

Sustain and transmit the dead and the imposed loads to the soil

Answer

Correct Answer: Sustain and transmit the dead and the imposed loads to the soil

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What is the purpose of a shear wall?

To prevent the structure from collapsing.

To prevent lateral movements of the supported structure.

To support the weight of the structure.

To provide stability to the structure.

Answer

Correct Answer: To prevent lateral movements of the supported structure.

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What is the purpose of a guy-wire?

To guy the climbers

To support the structure laterally

To prevent lateral movements of the supported structure

To provide extra support for climbing

Answer

Correct Answer: To prevent lateral movements of the supported structure

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Why is it important to anchor a structure deeply into the ground?

To make the structure more aesthetically pleasing

To increase stability and prevent overloading

To prevent corrosion

To increase the lifespan of the structure

Answer

Correct Answer: To increase stability and prevent overloading

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What is the purpose of anchoring a structure?

To provide a place to store extra materials

To make the structure more aesthetically pleasing

To prevent overloading

To make the structure more flexible

Answer

Correct Answer: To prevent overloading

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Why was the Panama Canal built?

To provide a level surface for construction.

To be a shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans

To increase tourism in Panama

To promote exploration and trade

Answer

Correct Answer: To provide a level surface for construction.

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What is the primary purpose of an anchor?

To support a structure

To prevent a structure from moving

To provide access to a structure

To protect against fire

Answer

Correct Answer: To prevent a structure from moving

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The purpose of a foundation is to _______?

Distribute the weight of the structure over a large area

Cause unequal settlement

Avoid overloading the underlying soil

Support the structure

Answer

Correct Answer: Distribute the weight of the structure over a large area

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What are the two types of foundations?

Shallow and deep

Man-made and natural

Temporary and permanent

Metallic and non-metallic

Answer

Correct Answer: Shallow and deep

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