TCM 121 TEST 1 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
The load that a foundation can carry is determined from - Answer- Geotechnical report)
A federal restriction placed on a public buildings entrance, stairs, doorways, elevators,
etc. - Answer- Americans with Disabilities Act)
The project delivery type where the owner would contract with a single organization for
design and construction - Answer- design build)
An example of a cohesive soil would be - Answer- clay)
Shallow foundations, such as piles and caissons, are used because of their low cost
and quick installation - Answer- false)
In soils with a classification of SW or GW, the "W" stands for well graded; this means
that - Answer- soil particles have many sizes)
The purpose of using pre-stressed cables in concrete is to hold the concrete in -
Answer- tension)
The type of concrete used for high sulfate conditions - Answer- type V)
The concrete test which indicates the workability of concrete is the - Answer- Slump
test)
With respect to concrete, sand is ____ aggregate - Answer- fine)
Curing is the process of preventing moisture loss in concrete after intial set - Answer-
true)
How many types of Portland cement are there - Answer- 8)
The two tests that must be run when making a concrete strength test are - Answer-
slump & temperature)
The type of admixture you should use in the winter to help concrete set-up or hydrate
when it is cold outside is - Answer- accelerating)
CORRECT ANSWERS
The load that a foundation can carry is determined from - Answer- Geotechnical report)
A federal restriction placed on a public buildings entrance, stairs, doorways, elevators,
etc. - Answer- Americans with Disabilities Act)
The project delivery type where the owner would contract with a single organization for
design and construction - Answer- design build)
An example of a cohesive soil would be - Answer- clay)
Shallow foundations, such as piles and caissons, are used because of their low cost
and quick installation - Answer- false)
In soils with a classification of SW or GW, the "W" stands for well graded; this means
that - Answer- soil particles have many sizes)
The purpose of using pre-stressed cables in concrete is to hold the concrete in -
Answer- tension)
The type of concrete used for high sulfate conditions - Answer- type V)
The concrete test which indicates the workability of concrete is the - Answer- Slump
test)
With respect to concrete, sand is ____ aggregate - Answer- fine)
Curing is the process of preventing moisture loss in concrete after intial set - Answer-
true)
How many types of Portland cement are there - Answer- 8)
The two tests that must be run when making a concrete strength test are - Answer-
slump & temperature)
The type of admixture you should use in the winter to help concrete set-up or hydrate
when it is cold outside is - Answer- accelerating)
