Technology Today and Tomorrow ©2004

Chapter 15: Planning Construction

Planning Construction


1.	The first step in the design process is
		A)	identifying specific needs.
		B)	developing preliminary ideas.
		C)	analyzing the plan.
		D)	preparing the specifications.


2.	The lot on which a structure will be built is called the
		A)	site.
		B)	survey.
		C)	zone.
		D)	elevation.


3.	A surveying instrument called the electronic distance meter (EDM) makes use of
		A)	telescopic components.
		B)	mathematical equations.
		C)	a measuring tape.
		D)	a laser.


4.	The power of eminent domain is the
		A)	suitability of a site for a particular purpose.
		B)	legal right of architects or engineers to receive pay for services rendered.
		C)	legal right of a community to force sale of a property for public use.
		D)	right of a community to create a zoning plan.


5.	Projects initiated by the public sector are usually funded by
		A)	corporate earnings.
		B)	private contributions.
		C)	tax dollars.
		D)	subscription payments.


6.	Hills, gullies, drainage, and soil type could be aspects of a site's
		A)	population profile.
		B)	economy.
		C)	power utilization.
		D)	topography.


7.	A construction drawing that shows the location of rooms, walls, windows, and doors is the
		A)	site plan.
		B)	floor plan.
		C)	elevation.
		D)	survey.


8.	A construction drawing that shows the building exterior as it would be seen in real life is a(n)
		A)	zoning plan.
		B)	floor plan.
		C)	site plan.
		D)	elevation.


9.	Which item provides physical details about a construction site?
		A)	engineer's report
		B)	survey
		C)	rendering
		D)	zoning report


10.	Utilities include services such as
		A)	telephone, natural gas, and electricity.
		B)	having a site graded and landscaped.
		C)	asbestos removal in old buildings.
		D)	consulting by an architect or engineer.