Deck 1: Organization of the Industry

Question 1

The __________ is responsible for ensuring that all buildings in a city meet the city development plan and zoning ordinances.

A) project developer
B) building inspector
C) contractor
D) civil engineer

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Most cities and counties publish their own building codes.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A(n) __________ is a skilled craft worker who has proven his/her ability in a particular trade.

A) journeyman
B) laborer
C) semi-skilled laborer
D) apprentice

Answer 3

A

Question 4

State usually have their own building codes and state codes often require local building codes to be at least as strict as the state code.

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ is a person who owns a construction business and enters into contracts with customers to do specified construction work.

Question 6

A ____________________ is a contractor who is brought into a project to work on only one part of the project, such as electrical or plumbing.

Question 7

In which of the following types of businesses are the owners not responsible for the company debts?

A) sole proprietorship
B) corporation
C) general partnership
D) partnership

Question 8

The Home Builder's Institute reports that __________ accounts for 52% of the construction industry.

A) commercial construction
B) home building
C) industrial construction
D) utility construction

Question 9

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately __________ percent of all workers in the U.S. is employed in construction in some way.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 10
D) 12

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a design or management profession?

A) architect
B) project manager
C) contractor
D) engineer

Question 11

A typical apprenticeship requires __________ hours per year of supervised work experience and __________ hours per year of supervised work experience.

A) 1000 to 1500
B) 1200 to 1500
C) 1500 to 1750
D) 2000 to 2500

Question 12

In which of the following business types do the company owners enjoy limited liability?

A) sole proprietorship
B) partnership
C) general partnership
D) corporation

Question 13

____________________ are made up of top chords, bottom chords, web members, and gussets.

Question 14

The federal government is the enforcing agency for all building codes in the United States.

Question 15

A typical apprentice program requires between __________ hours per year of classroom training.

A) 50 and 60
B) 50 and 100
C) 100 and 200
D) 200 and 300

Question 16

The building codes are the only standards used to ensure and enforce construction safety of buildings.

Question 17

An occupation that requires more than four years of college and a license to practice is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 18

The type of engineer most commonly found in construction is the __________ engineer.

A) chemical
B) electrical
C) civil
D) mechanical

Question 19

A business that is operated by a board of directors is called a __________.

A) sole proprietorship
B) partnership
C) limited partnership
D) corporation

Question 20

An individual who is being trained to work in the building trades and works under the supervision of a skilled craftsman is called a(n) __________.

A) journeyman
B) laborer
C) semi-skilled laborer
D) apprentice

Question 21

Explain what is required for an apprentice to complete an apprenticeship program.

Question 22

Whose seal must appear on the drawings before work can begin on a building?

Question 23

Someone who owns a share of ____________________ is considered to own a share of the company.

Question 24

A corporation is managed by its _________________________.

Question 25

Explain what a limited liability partner is.

Question 26

Explain how an apprentice's salary compares to a journeyman's salary.

Question 27

Explain why the government has stricter regulations for corporations than for other forms of business.

Question 28

Explain the advantages of sole proprietorship.