Completion Complete each
statement.
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Someone who owns a share of ____________________ is considered to own a share of
the company.
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2.
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____________________ are made up of top chords, bottom chords, web members, and
gussets.
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3.
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A corporation is managed by its _________________________.
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4.
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A ____________________ is a contractor who is brought into a project to work on
only one part of the project, such as electrical or plumbing.
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A(n) ____________________ is a person who owns a construction business and
enters into contracts with customers to do specified construction work.
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6.
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An occupation that requires more than four years of college and a license to
practice is called a(n) ____________________.
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Short Answer
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7.
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Explain the advantages of sole proprietorship.
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8.
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Explain why the government has stricter regulations for corporations than for
other forms of business.
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9.
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Explain what is required for an apprentice to complete an apprenticeship
program.
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10.
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Explain what a limited liability partner is.
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11.
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Explain how an apprentice’s salary compares to a journeyman’s
salary.
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12.
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Whose seal must appear on the drawings before work can begin on a
building?
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Multiple Choice Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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13.
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In which of the following business types do the company owners enjoy limited
liability?
a. | general partnership | b. | corporation | c. | sole
proprietorship | d. | partnership |
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An individual who is being trained to work in the building trades and works
under the supervision of a skilled craftsman is called a(n) __________.
a. | apprentice | b. | journeyman | c. | semi-skilled
laborer | d. | laborer |
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The Home Builder's Institute reports that __________ accounts for 52% of
the construction industry.
a. | home building | b. | industrial construction | c. | utility
construction | d. | commercial construction |
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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a design or management
profession?
a. | engineer | b. | project manager | c. | architect | d. | contractor |
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The type of engineer most commonly found in construction is the __________
engineer.
a. | civil | b. | mechanical | c. | electrical | d. | chemical |
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A business that is operated by a board of directors is called a
__________.
a. | limited partnership | b. | sole proprietorship | c. | partnership | d. | corporation |
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In which of the following types of businesses are the owners not responsible for
the company debts?
a. | corporation | b. | general partnership | c. | sole
proprietorship | d. | partnership |
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20.
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A typical apprentice program requires __________ hours per year of classroom
training and __________ hours per year of supervised work experience.
a. | 132/2500 | b. | 100/1500 | c. | 144/2000 | d. | 150/3000 |
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The __________ is responsible for ensuring that all buildings in a city meet the
city development plan and zoning ordinances.
a. | contractor | b. | building inspector | c. | project
developer | d. | civil engineer |
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A(n) __________ is a skilled craft worker who has proven his/her ability in a
particular trade.
a. | laborer | b. | apprentice | c. | semi-skilled
laborer | d. | journeyman |
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