Know and Understand

Answer the following questions using the information

in this chapter.

True or False? Grading may be needed before

building lines are laid out.

It is best to locate building lines with a builder's

level, transit, or

A$.$ auto level

C$.$ theodolite

B$.$ laser level

D$.$ total station

A residence may need as much as $8^{\text{'}}$ to

of

clearance for batter boards.

A$.10$

C$.3$

B$.4$

D$.15$

True or False? Building sites on steep slopes or

rugged terrain should be rough$-$graded before the

building is laid out.

The highest point on the perimeter of an

excavation is known as the

A$.$ grade level

C$.$ grade point

B$.$ control point

D$.$ building line

IRC now allows frost$-$protected shallow

foundations that are only

$"$ below grade.

A$.6$

C$.16$

B$.12$

D$.36$

A

footing is one that changes grade levels at

intervals to accommodate a sloping lot.

A$.$ spread

C$.$ reinforced

B$.$ plain

D$.$ stepped

In residential construction, a common practice is

to make the width of the footing

the foundation wall.

as wide as

A$.$ half

B$.$ twice

C$.$ one and a half times

D$.$ equally

True or False? Concrete for chimney and wall

footings must be placed at different times.

The spacing of walers depends on the amount of

the concrete exerts on the form.

A$.$ temperature

B$.$ friction

C$.$ pressure

D$.$ moisture

Which of the following materials is generally not

used for small wall openings?

A$.$ Plastic.

B$.$ Fiber.

C$.$ Concrete.

D$.$ Metal.

Concrete is made by mixing

sand, gravel,

and water in proper proportions.

A$.$ cement

B$.$ grout

C$.$ mud

D$.$ mortar