QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Architect - CORRECT ANSWER the structure to be built by creating scale drawings of
the building and dimensions of all elements.
Clearing & Grading - CORRECT ANSWER activities associated with preparing a site
for construction, including removing existing structures or plantings and shaping the surface
of the ground.
Designer - CORRECT ANSWER the person focused on the appearance and functional
aspects of a structure.
Engineer - CORRECT ANSWER the person focused on the structural integrity of a
building and the materials used to build it.
Footing - CORRECT ANSWER solid concrete that is part of a building's foundation.
Foreperson - CORRECT ANSWER a person who supervises individuals or crews,
assigns tasks, and may also do some of the work.
General Contractor - CORRECT ANSWER the person responsible for building and
completing the house or building, and who is accountable to the owner of the project.
General Superintendent - CORRECT ANSWER the person who works for the general
contractor, supervises one or more project superintendents, and is responsible for making sure
the project is completed on schedule and within budget
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - CORRECT ANSWER Safety equipment, such
as hard hats, safety boots, and gloves, required on a construction site.