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Organization of the Construction Industry Quiz

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Complete each statement.
 

 1. 

Someone who owns a share of ____________________ is considered to own a share of the company.
 

 

 2. 

____________________ are made up of top chords, bottom chords, web members, and gussets.
 

 

 3. 

A corporation is managed by its _________________________.
 

 

 4. 

A ____________________ is a contractor who is brought into a project to work on only one part of the project, such as electrical or plumbing.
 

 

 5. 

A(n) ____________________ is a person who owns a construction business and enters into contracts with customers to do specified construction work.
 

 

 6. 

An occupation that requires more than four years of college and a license to practice is called a(n) ____________________.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 7. 

Explain the advantages of sole proprietorship.
 

 8. 

Explain why the government has stricter regulations for corporations than for other forms of business.
 

 9. 

Explain what is required for an apprentice to complete an apprenticeship program.
 

 10. 

Explain what a limited liability partner is.
 

 11. 

Explain how an apprentice’s salary compares to a journeyman’s salary.
 

 12. 

Whose seal must appear on the drawings before work can begin on a building?
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 13. 

In which of the following business types do the company owners enjoy limited liability?
a.
general partnership
b.
corporation
c.
sole proprietorship
d.
partnership
 

 14. 

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
 

 15. 

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
 

 16. 

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a design or management profession?
a.
engineer
b.
project manager
c.
architect
d.
contractor
 

 17. 

The type of engineer most commonly found in construction is the __________ engineer.
a.
civil
b.
mechanical
c.
electrical
d.
chemical
 

 18. 

A business that is operated by a board of directors is called a __________.
a.
limited partnership
b.
sole proprietorship
c.
partnership
d.
corporation
 

 19. 

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
 

 20. 

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
 

 21. 

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
 

 22. 

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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