TCM 121 TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A sequence of tasks that determines the least amount of time in which a project can be
completed - Answer- Critical Path)
The books term for a building strategy where the building consumes no more energy
than it produces - Answer- net zero energy)
Fly ash, accelerators, superplasticizers, and air entertainment agents are added to
concrete to - Answer- all of the above)
If a testing lab broke two, 6x12 concrete test samples at 28 days and the compression
machine readings were 114,500 lbs & 110,000 lbs, the concrete has met the project
requirements if f'c is 4000 psi - Answer- false)
The term for "meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs" or reaching an equilibrium with the
environment - Answer- Sustainability)
Soil is compacted by equipment in layers called - Answer- lifts)
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)
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
A sequence of tasks that determines the least amount of time in which a project can be
completed - Answer- Critical Path)
The books term for a building strategy where the building consumes no more energy
than it produces - Answer- net zero energy)
Fly ash, accelerators, superplasticizers, and air entertainment agents are added to
concrete to - Answer- all of the above)
If a testing lab broke two, 6x12 concrete test samples at 28 days and the compression
machine readings were 114,500 lbs & 110,000 lbs, the concrete has met the project
requirements if f'c is 4000 psi - Answer- false)
The term for "meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their needs" or reaching an equilibrium with the
environment - Answer- Sustainability)
Soil is compacted by equipment in layers called - Answer- lifts)
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)
