CON 101 Construction/Culture: A Built Environment. CON101_FINAL1

CON 101: Const/Culture: a Built Environ (2015 Spring) 2015Spring-T-CON101-11825 Assignments Quizzes H Description Instructions There are four parts to this exam (A, B, C and D) - you must compl ete all 4 parts! Select the "best" answer to each ! Remember to click the "submit" button when you have completed the exam. Timed Test This test has a time limit of 30 minutes.This test will automatically when the time expires. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts This test allows 2 attempts. This is attempt number 1. The systematic progression of all civilizations was dependent on the development and application of: Skills Technology Knowledge All of these 1 What settlement in the Palestine area marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution? Jericho Skara-Brae Jarmo Jerusalem 2 3 ? ? Remaining Time: 24 minutes, 54 seconds. https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 2 6 If a person is resourceful, we could also say that he/she is: Intelligent Creative Athletic Handsome 3 Which of the following is NOT an accurate conclusion to this statement - The building industry is _________. very conservative least subject to progressive practices least likely to abandon traditional methods very quick to accept changes 4 The famous architect who said "there is no architecture without construction" is? Sverre Fehn Frank Lloyd Wright Michaelangelo Leanardo da Vinci Nagillum 5 Hydrogenisis describes a method used by the ancient Greeks to: Obtain water from piled rocks Lift heavy blocks into place in temple construction Engrave their marble columns Dig irrigation canals 6 A common thread that we find characteristic to most of the ancient building codes was that they were primarily: Sanctioned by local customs and cultures Embedded in legal statutes Written on stone tablets A reflection of the builder's expertise 7 One of the reasons that we continually go back and re-inhabit a place that has been destroyed by 8 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 3 6 One of the reasons that we continually go back and re-inhabit a place that has been destroyed by an earthquake, flood, hurricane, etc., is: To collect the insurance Because the location is so desirable It is easier to relocate than rebuild All of the above None of the above What is the most common scaffolding material used in the Far East (even today)? Timber Steel Ropes Bamboo 9 The term VOUSSOIR refers to: The uppermost part of an arch A type of centering device Wedge-shaped stones A French cabaret 10 Why are wind loads so difficult to analyze? they are random they can come from multiple directions they can cause negative pressures all of the above 11 Who was the very famous scientist that has been given partial credit for the invention of calculus? Sir Issac Newton Vitruvius Leonardo da Vinci Cal Culus 12 The problem with using torches, candles or oil lamps for illumination is: The oxygen supply becomes depleted and insurance rates are too high They cause odors and insurance rates are too high They cause odors and the oxygen supply becomes depleted 13 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 4 6 It was during what era that we saw the first real evidence of windows: The Bronze Age The Minoan Period The Stone Age The Egyptian Dynasties 14 The greatest benefit to the construction industry from an organized labor force was that _________________. it ended long work hours it created safe work sites quality workmanship became a reality it gave workers holidays off 15 During the Medieval period, the Mason's Guild required a _________ before becoming a Master Mason. 5 year apprenticeship 7 year apprenticeship contractor's license 18 shilling fee all of the above 16 Select the appropriate combination in defining the climatic impact on draft and/or pack animals: Desert areas/camels Arctic areas/yak High altitudes/husky dog Ocean areas/sharks 17 What is the correct sequence in the evolution of transportation? Draft animals, Pack animals, Human carriers Draft animals, Human carriers, Pack animals Pack animals, Draft animals, Human carriers Human carriers, Pack animals, Draft animals 18 19 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 5 6 This is based on the Inca Video. Where did the Incas build their empire? The Peruvian Andes of South America The Rocky Mountains of North America The Sierra Madre of Latin America The Sierra Occidental of Mexico 19 This is based on the Inca Video. Ivan was able to prove that the Incas used gold parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight into a high temperature beam that could melt stone, or as Ivan would say, "thermally disaggregate" it. True False 20 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. Why has the Leaning Tower of Pisa remained upright all these centuries? It�s foundation rests on solid rock It has been pushed back several times The masonry has been well maintained There has always been a high water table Trick because it collapsed in 1992 21 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. In the middle ages, a tall tower (such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa) was the symbol of ________. Wealth and power Worship and religion Pride and justice War and trade 22 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. In a building with SBS, which of the following best describes the health problems? Severe sickness - only a few people Severe sickness - most of the people Mild sickness - only a few people Mild sickness - most of the people 23 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Recirculation of air is often 24 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 6 6 Click to . Click to . This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Recirculation of air is often performed as a way to: Increase levels of carbon monoxide Decrease levels of carbon dioxide Reduce costs Regulate air quality This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Which one of the following is best at preventing SBS? Windows that open Ceiling Fans Air Conditioning Indoor Plants 25 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 1 6 CON 101: Const/Culture: a Built Environ (2015 Spring) 2015Spring-T-CON101-11825 Assignments Quizzes H Description Instructions There are four parts to this exam (A, B, C and D) - you must complete all 4 parts! Select the "best" answer to each ! Remember to click the "submit" button when you have completed the exam. Timed Test This test has a time limit of 30 minutes.This test will automatically when the time expires. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts This test allows 2 attempts. This is attempt number 1. The next event to occur, following the creation of a surplus, was: Trading and bartering Formation of armies Emphasis on ritual buildings Invention of writing 1 The "Built Environment" (for our purposes) includes: Weather patterns Everything Only man-made stationary things Political decisions 2 3 ? ? Remaining Time: 24 minutes, 05 seconds. 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 2 6 The person who establishes the need for a construction project is the ______________ . Owner Master Builder Architect Constructor Building Inspector 3 Which of the following is NOT an accurate conclusion to this statement - The building industry is _________. very conservative least subject to progressive practices least likely to abandon traditional methods very quick to accept changes 4 The most awesome display of near human intelligence by a non-human species was given in an example involving a Horse and a donkey Bird and a beaver Bee and a wasp Spider and a fly 5 Hydrogenisis describes a method used by the ancient Greeks to: Obtain water from piled rocks Lift heavy blocks into place in temple construction Engrave their marble columns Dig irrigation canals 6 One of the reasons that we continually go back and re-inhabit a place that has been destroyed by an earthquake, flood, hurricane, etc., is: To collect the insurance Because the location is so desirable It is easier to relocate than rebuild All of the above None of the above 7 8 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 3 6 The underlying goals of adopting building codes is to promote: Safety, cost reduction, uniformity Safety, education, aesthetics Education, uniformity, safety Productivity, education, uniformity 8 The term VOUSSOIR refers to: The uppermost part of an arch A type of centering device Wedge-shaped stones A French cabaret 9 The purpose of using centering in building an arch is to: Establish intended curvature Prevent sagging & deformation Support individual units All of the above 10 Who pioneered the theory known as the strength of materials? Vitruvius Galileo Clark Kent Sir Isaac Newton 11 Concrete can generally endure about _____ times more stress from compression than it can from tension. 10 100 1000 Trick - concrete is stronger in tension then in compression 12 The Roman "plenum" under their "thermae" (hot baths) was called a: Thermocaust 13 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 4 6 Hypocaust Holocaust Watercaust Native Americans found a way to vent the smoke from their Tee-Pees by using: Chimneys Large fans Adjustable smoke flaps Underground pits 14 The biggest challenge facing the construction industry today is ______________. lack of safety equipment shortage of skilled craftspeople global warming computer viruses All of the above 15 During the Greek era, manual labor was considered to be beneath the dignity of the citizens. True False Don't know... Don't care... Don't know and don't care! 16 The primary or first reason canals were built, in the Egyptian era, was for: Transporting the stones for the Pyramids Drinking water Trade routes Irrigation 17 The two countries that labored to build the Panama Canal were: The Germans & French The Spanish & Americans The French & Americans The Spanish & Germans 18 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 5 6 This is based on the Inca Video. Ivan was able to prove that the Incas used gold parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight into a high temperature beam that could melt stone, or as Ivan would say, "thermally disaggregate" it. True False 19 This is based on the Inca Video. After a hard day working on the suspension bridge, Ed asked one of the local workers to prepare a special Inca dish for dinner: ______________ gold fish llama hamster guinea-pig 20 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. When the Leaning Tower of Pisa was constructed the city of Pisa was a __________ city? Poor Rich Weak Average 21 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. When did the Leaning Tower of Pisa collapse? 1972 1982 1992 Trick because it is still standing! 22 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Which combination would most likely result in SBS? Closed windows & air conditioning fresh air circulation & air conditioning Warm air temperatures & low carbon dioxide Closed windows & no air conditioning 23 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) 24 19:46 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.…01027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 6 6 Click to . Click to . most commonly occurs in buildings with? Low Humidity Moveable Windows No Ventilation Air Conditioning This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Humidifier Fever is? Everyone wants a humidifer A brand of humidifer A flu-like illness A disease affecting humidifiers 25 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 1 6 CON 101: Const/Culture: a Built Environ (2015 Spring) 2015Spring-T-CON101-11825 Assignments Quizzes H Description Instructions There are four parts to this exam (A, B, C and D) - you must complete all 4 parts! Select the "best" answer to each ! Remember to click the "submit" button when you have completed the exam. Timed Test This test has a time limit of 30 minutes.This test will automatically when the time expires. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts This test allows 2 attempts. This is attempt number 1. The primary building material used in the Skara-Brae Village was: Stone Brick Pise' Whale bones 1 Why would settlements such as Koln-Lindenthal become abandoned every so often? Soil erosion not understood and weather became too severe Weather became too severe and no surplus of food available No surplus of food available and soil erosion not understood none of the above 2 3 ? ? Remaining Time: 18 minutes, 59 seconds. 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 2 6 The person who establishes the need for a construction project is the ______________ . Owner Master Builder Architect Constructor Building Inspector 3 The two separate and distinct phases that are applicable to each and every building project are: Financing and building phases Design and review phases Labor and management phases Design and building phases 4 A good example of how we have learned from animal behavior is: The beaver dam The cat tree The lion's den The dog kennel 5 The Three R's that pertain to learning how things were built are: Reading, Riting, Rithmetic Rest, Relaxation, Recuperation Repair, Restoration, Recognition Repair, Restoration, Renovation 6 The term "Jerry-building" refers to structures that were/are: Aesthetically "unpleasing" Built by "Jerry" Earthquake-proof Substandard construction 7 Throughout history, we find that "Jerry-building" occurred more frequently in: Rural areas 8 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 3 6 Urban areas In both urban and rural areas alike None of the above What is the most common scaffolding material used in the Far East (even today)? Timber Steel Ropes Bamboo 9 Another name for "Roman Concrete" is: Portland cement Pozzolana Pizza Potpourri 10 When mixing concrete - in general - which combination would result in the strongest mixture? 5 gallons of water per sack 6 gallons of water per sack 7 gallons of water per sack 8 gallons of water per sack 11 The steel and concrete of a bridge would be the live load - the train running across the bridge is an example of a dead load. True False 12 Ventilation "problems" occur during post-construction situations such as: Preserving valuable contents Maintaining structural integrity Providing human comfort All of these 13 The problem with using torches, candles or oil lamps for illumination is: 14 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 4 6 The oxygen supply becomes depleted and insurance rates are too high They cause odors and insurance rates are too high They cause odors and the oxygen supply becomes depleted Initially the role of the carpenter was divided into two distinct trades. the joiner was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the carpenter did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the carpenter was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the framer did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the joiner was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the framer did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the master was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the journeyman did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs 15 What was the basic difference, which affected the labor forces at the time, between the Greek and Roman building philosophies? Greeks were more into the aesthetics - Romans were more into the functional aspects of a structure Romans were more into the aesthetics - Greeks were more into the functional aspects of a structure Romans mainly used marble - Greeks used concrete None of the above 16 The contribution of transportation to construction is: Outstanding and indispensable Ridiculous Insignificant Trivial 17 Transportation by water was used in supporting construction because it was: Usually faster than by land Required in dense jungles Convenient - rivers exist naturally All of these reasons 18 This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca could not write. True 19 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 5 6 False This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca engineers designed their fourteen-thousandmile network of all-weather roads and trails for ______________. foot traffic cargo-bearing llamas All of the above None of the above 20 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. To counter-act the leaning of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, _____________ where placed on the high side to try and push it down. Ropes 18 wheelers Lead weights Pepperoni Pizzas 21 This is based on the Leaning Tower Video. Why were tourist banned from the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 1991? Fear of collapse It is too small Tourists were stealing pieces of the marble Tourist were making the tower dirty Trick because tourists were never banned! 22 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. What is typically the first step researchers take when studing a "sick" building? Examine Air Ducts Look At Blueprints Examine Windows Interview Employees 23 This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) most commonly occurs in buildings with? Low Humidity Moveable Windows No Ventilation 24 17:32 https://myasucourses.asu.edu/webapps/assessment/take/launch.jsp?cours…nt_id=_601027_1&course_id=_297072_1&content_id=_10289945_1&step=null 6 6 Click to . Click to . Air Conditioning This is based on the "Can Buildings Make You Sick?" video. In a building with SBS, which of the following best describes the health problems? Severe sickness - only a few people Severe sickness - most of the people Mild sickness - only a few people Mild sickness - most of the people 25 22:57 1 6 CON 101: Const/Culture: a Built Environ (2015 Spring) 2015Spring-T-CON101-11825 Assignments Quizzes : Test 2B H : Test 2B Description There are two parts to this exam (A and B) - you must complete both parts! Select the "best" answer to each ! Remember to click the "submit" button when you have completed the exam. Instructions Timed Test This test has a time limit of 35 minutes.This test will automatically when the time expires. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts This test allows 2 attempts. This is attempt number 2. During the Medieval period, the Mason's Guild required a _________ before becoming a Master Mason. 5 year apprenticeship 7 year apprenticeship contractor's license 18 shilling fee all of the above 1 It can be stated with certainty that the labor force that built the pyramids in Egypt were farmers. True False 2 ? ? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Remaining Time: 20 minutes, 09 seconds. 22:57 2 6 During the Greek era, manual labor was considered to be beneath the dignity of the citizens. True False Don't know... Don't care... Don't know and don't care! 3 The Byzantine culture made a very significant contribution toward promoting the status of those who performed manual labor on a construction site. This contribution was that the construction workers were ? paid every week recognized for their initiative given some responsibility both b and c above 4 The biggest challenge facing the construction industry today is ______________. lack of safety equipment shortage of skilled craftspeople global warming computer viruses All of the above 5 It can be stated with certainty that the labor force that built the pyramids in Egypt were slaves. True False 6 Initially the role of the carpenter was divided into two distinct trades. the joiner was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the carpenter did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the carpenter was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the framer did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the joiner was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the framer did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the master was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the journeyman did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs 7 8 22:57 3 6 The bridge in the diagram is an example of which type of bridge? suspension bridge cable stayed bridge beam bridge arch bridge 8 The use of which building material in a cantilever configuration marked the significance of the Firth of Forth bridge? Iron Steel Wood Concrete 9 The primary or first reason canals were built, in the Egyptian era, was for: Transporting the stones for the Pyramids Drinking water Trade routes Irrigation 10 The contribution of transportation to construction is: Outstanding and indispensable Ridiculous Insignificant Trivial 11 One of the most famous of all ancient roads, which still exists today, is the: Caesar Corridor Nero Causeway Horatio Hiway 12 22:57 4 6 Appian Way The two countries that labored to build the Panama Canal were: The Germans & French The Spanish & Americans The French & Americans The Spanish & Germans 13 Transportation by water was used in supporting construction because it was: Usually faster than by land Required in dense jungles Convenient - rivers exist naturally All of these reasons 14 The bridge in the diagram is an example of which type of bridge? suspension bridge cable stayed bridge beam bridge arch bridge 15 The primary purposes of roads were directly dependent on the existing culture who built and used them. True False 16 How did the designers of the Firth of Forth bridge sell their design: payoffs three chairs and some sticks advertising all of the above 17 18 22:57 5 6 This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca builders used grass to make the ropes that support their high suspension bridges. True False 18 This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca could not write. True False 19 This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca did not possess the arch, wheel, or codified mathematics. True False 20 This is based on the Inca Video. After a hard day working on the suspension bridge, Ed asked one of the local workers to prepare a special Inca dish for dinner: ______________ gold fish llama hamster guinea-pig 21 This is based on the Inca Video. Before construction begins on the Inca's suspension bridge, spiritual matters must be attended to. Chief bridge builder Victoriano Arisapana makes an offering to Pacha Mama, Mother Earth, to ensure her blessing on the enterprise. This ritual requires ____________. a group hug sacrificing a goat sacrificing a llama the consumption of alcohol by the village leaders 22 Save Answer Save Answer This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca poured ______________ down the channels cut in the rock to honor their mummified ancestors housed in rock cut chambers below. chicha maize beer sacrificial blood All of the above 23 Save Answer Save Answer 22:57 6 6 Click to . Click to . None of the above This is based on the Inca Video. The task of getting rock across the Urubamba River turned out to be much easier than everyone had imagined. But crossing the fields on the valley bottom was much more of a problem, because the stone acts like ___________________. a pick digging into the soft ground a pick digging into the hard ground a plow digging into the soft ground a pick digging into the hard ground 24 Save Answer Save Answer This is based on the Inca Video. The Inca were able to store abstract and complicated information using a knotted string. True False 25 21:33 l 1 6 CON 101: Const/Culture: a Built Environ (2015 Spring) 2015Spring-T-CON101-11825 Assignments Quizzes : Test 2B H : Test 2B Description There are two parts to this exam (A and B) - you must complete both parts! Select the "best" answer to each ! Remember to click the "submit" button when you have completed the exam. Instructions Timed Test This test has a time limit of 35 minutes.This test will automatically when the time expires. Warnings appear when half the time, 5 minutes, 1 minute, and 30 seconds remain. Multiple Attempts This test allows 2 attempts. This is attempt number 1. During the Greek era, manual labor was considered to be beneath the dignity of the citizens. True False Don't know... Don't care... Don't know and don't care! 1 It can be stated with certainty that the labor force that built the pyramids in Egypt were slaves. True False 2 The Byzantine culture made a very significant contribution toward promoting the status of those 3 ? ? Remaining Time: 04 minutes, 01 second. 21:33 l 2 6 The Byzantine culture made a very significant contribution toward promoting the status of those who performed manual labor on a construction site. This contribution was that the construction workers were ? paid every week recognized for their initiative given some responsibility both b and c above The main difference between a factory worker and a construction worker is that the: factory worker's work is very repetitious factory workers require close supervision factory worker's job description is well defined all of the above 4 During the Medieval period, the Mason's Guild required a _________ before becoming a Master Mason. 5 year apprenticeship 7 year apprenticeship contractor's license 18 shilling fee all of the above 5 The greatest benefit to the construction industry from an organized labor force was that _________________. it ended long work hours it created safe work sites quality workmanship became a reality it gave workers holidays off 6 Initially the role of the carpenter was divided into two distinct trades. the joiner was a cabinet and furniture-maker and the carpenter did the rough framing of floors, walls, and roofs the carpenter was a c