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Excavators, Masons, and Ironworkers Answers

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4

Which of the following might a cement mason or concrete finisher be responsible for? (Select all that apply).

A
repairing a cracked sidewalk
B
creating the skeleton of a building
C
monitoring the chemical reactions involved in hardening
D
constructing molds for pouring a foundation
5

Which of the following structures is least likely to require a deep foundation?

A
single-family home
B
skyscraper
C
hospital
D
apartment building
7

Put the following stages of preparing a site for construction in order.

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8

Sarah is a site investigator for a large construction firm. She is considering Miguel, a former geology student with experience as an intern at an architecture firm, for an assistant site investigation position. Which of the following is most relevant to her decision?

A
whether the architecture firm was intending to offer Miguel a full-time position
B
whether his geology studies exposed him to principles of geotechnical engineering
C
the size of the geology program he attended
D
the size of the architecture firm
9

Why are some modular constructions exempt from the rule that buildings must be built from the ground up?

A
The components are prebuilt, meaning they may be assembled in a nontraditional order.
B
They are limited to only one or two stories, which means that they do not have to strictly follow the rules of construction.
C
They change regularly so they are not fixed to the ground like traditional structures.
D
They must be built from the top down to maintain structural integrity.
10

Why is it important that ironworkers wait to begin work until after cement masons are finished with their job?

A
For most buildings, iron is used to encase the cement.
B
Cement is an important component of iron.
C
Constructing a building’s framework requires a solid foundation.
D
It is easier for cement masons to correct errors in their work than it is for ironworkers.
11

Match the terms with the correct definitions.

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