Quiz Bowl Review-1

Question 1

The vertical passageway for the car and counterweight

Accepted Answer

shaft

Question 2

A machine often provides the most convenient & economical means of transporting relatively small articles between levels

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dumbwaiters

Question 3

Device that convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, by electromagnetic means

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alternator

Question 4

Is a device to absorb the impact of car or counterweight at the lower limit of travel

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buffer

Question 5

One of a number of short vertical member often circular in section, used to support a stair handrail

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Baluster

Question 6

Device for heating water or generating steam above atmospheric pressure.

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boiler

Question 7

The arrangement and design of window in a building

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Fenestration

Question 8

A portland cement specification

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ASTM C 150

Question 9

A type of glass use in constructing vision door which must be shutter proof to be accident free

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LAMINATED

Question 10

Structural elements that carry or support the superstructure of the building

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FOUNDATION

Question 11

Type of plastic rigid-flexible, translucent to opaque & is used in insulation, siding, wood imitation, flooring & piping

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PVC

Question 12

A footing which supports more than one column load

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COMBINED FOOTING

Question 13

Machine that decreases the volume and increases the pressure of a quantity of air by mechanical means

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compressor

Question 14

A type of paint that produces a very smooth and glossy surface and sometimes referred to as pigmented lacquer

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DUCO

Question 15

A system of mass production and industrilisation by prefabrication of furniture and cabinets

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MODULAR SYSTEM

Question 16

A device use for moistening the air at the desired degree

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humidifier

Question 17

An operating louver, w/ a profound effect on appearance & ability to provide weatherstripping

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JALOUSIE

Question 18

It is a device to control the temperature.

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thermostat

Question 19

Comes from decidous or broadleaf trees and are typically used for flooring, stairs, paneling, furniture & interior form

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HARDWOOD

Question 20

Local species of wood used for studding, cabinet and flush door framing

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TANGUILE

Question 21

A horizontal beam supporting a floor joist

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GIRDER

Question 22

An opening in the roof for admitting light

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Skylight

Question 23

Consist of a platform/car traveling in vertical guides in a shaft/hoist way, with related hoisting & lowering mechanisms

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elevator

Question 24

A beam usually distributed horizontal forces to footings

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TIE BEAM

Question 25

A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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generator

Question 26

Electric elevator machine room is located at the

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penthouse

Question 27

A construction method relying primarily on the used of standardized manufactured components

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PRE-FABRICATED

Question 28

A pile which carries a vertical load

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BEARING PILE

Question 29

A roofing tile which has the shape of "S" laid on its side

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PANTILE

Question 30

A pattern bond with alternate strechers and headers in each with headers centered over stretchers in the course below

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FLEMISH BOND

Question 31

A common paint film defect where progressive powdering from the surfaces inward occurs

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CHALKING

Question 32

Is a three–section built up welded steel trussed framework, which supports the moving stairway component

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Truss

Question 33

A horizontal piece of wood, stone, steel/concrete across the top door/window to bear the weight of the walls

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Lintel

Question 34

A vertical structure used to support a building made of stone, concrete, steel or combination of the above materials

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COLUMN

Question 35

Combination of aluminum foil, installed beneath the ceiling under G.I. Roofing

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THERMAL INSULATION

Question 36

A structural steel w/c uses a natural form of oxidation for protective coating

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WEATHERING STEEL

Question 37

Is mechanical device for transporting persons between two levels

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escalator

Question 38

Two rectangular metal plate which are joined with a pin

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BUTT HINGE

Question 39

Distortion in shape of parallel plane surface

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WARP

Question 40

Are fastened to car frame and counterweight at top and bottom

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governor

Question 41

Flouropolymers, powder coatings, siliconized acrylics and polyesters are these types of coatings for aluminium

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LAMINATED COATING

Question 42

Refer to the portion of a beam where bending moment changes from positive to negative

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Inflection Point

Question 43

Type of elevator that is raised or lowered quite simply by means of movable rod or plunger

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hydraulic elevator

Question 44

An air-conditioning system w/c the air is treated by equipment at 1 or more central locations outside the spaces served

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centralized air con

Question 45

Is a device to control the temperature.

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thermostat

Question 46

Gives stability to governor ropes.

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counter weight

Question 47

A system for transporting materials from one site to another, especially in a factory.

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conveyor

Question 48

Concrete must be placed in position properly compacted w/in WHAT minutes after adding water, cement setting will start

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30 to 60 MINUTES

Question 49

A curved structure that will support itself by mutual pressure and the weight above its curved opening

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ARCH

Question 50

Device that controls the indoor environment, the desirable temp., humidity, air circulation, & purity for the occupants

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air-conditioning

Quiz Bowl Review-1

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Quiz Bowl Review-1

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