Deck 1: The Construction Industry

Question 1

Which of the following is not true with respect to the future of the design/build industry?

A) The industry will become more global.
B) Demand will increase for more highly trained workers.
C) The need for permits and regulations will decrease.
D) Hazardous waste disposal and product recycling will become more important.
E) All of the above are true.

Answer 1

The need for permits and regulations will decrease.

Question 2

Government regulations that affect construction exist to????

A) Maintain public safety and welfare
B) Provide fair and open competition among project participants
C) Minimize owners' financial and physical risk
D) Mitigate unproductive conflicts between parties
E) All of the above

Answer 2

Maintain public safety and welfare

Question 3

The construction industry does not emphasize research and development as much as do high-technology industries.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

It is to the advantage of all of us involved in the construction industry to discourage others from pursuing a career in our profession. The more people who enter our profession, the fewer opportunities exist.

Question 5

Projects in which of the following industry sectors would typically be designed by an architect?

A) Residential
B) Commercial building
C) Industrial
D) Heavy engineering
E) A and B only

Question 6

Which industry sector is the largest?

A) Residential
B) Commercial building
C) Heavy engineering
D) Industrial
E) Farming

Question 7

Private-sector projects are funded by tax dollars through cities, towns, states, and the federal government.

Question 8

Outreach activities that educate the public and, in particular, young people to better understand our profession are important for what reason?

A) To meet government regulations
B) To improve job-site safety
C) To improve the image of the profession
D) To improve industry competitiveness
E) All of the above

Question 9

Young people presently view a career in construction as highly desirable.

Question 10

What is the term used to describe the changes that are occurring in our industry with respect to the average age and makeup of our work force?

A) $R \& D$
B) $\mathrm{CIC}$
C) Infrastructure
D) Demographics
E) None of the above