Exam 1: Organization of the Industry

Explain what a limited liability partner is.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a design or management profession?

__________ have adopted some portion of the International Residential Code.

The federal government is the enforcing agency for all building codes in the United States.

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

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

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

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

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

The building codes are the only standards used to ensure and enforce construction safety of buildings.

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

Explain the advantages of sole proprietorship.

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

States usually have their own building codes and state codes often require local building codes to be at least as strict as the state code.

A typical apprentice program requires between __________ hours per year of classroom training.

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

The __________ is responsible for ensuring that all buildings in a city meet the city development plan and zoning ordinances.

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

The type of engineer most commonly found in construction is the __________ engineer.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that growth in construction jobs will be __________ that of the total workforce.