Question 1

After leveling a transit-level over the point of an angle, called its ____, loosen the horizontal clamp screw.

Accepted Answer

A)   measure
B)   vertex
C)   height
D)   base B

Question 2

A ____ is a point of designated elevation that is accessible at all times during the construction.

Accepted Answer

A)   target
B)   baseline
C)   reference
D)   benchmark D

Question 3

Plumbing down from batter board strings is done to locate the __________.

Accepted Answer

building stakes

Question 4

To detect a laser beam, a battery powered electronic sensor target, also called a receiver or ____, is attached to the leveling rod or stick.

Accepted Answer

A)   detector
B)   transistor
C)   interceptor
D)   sink

Question 5

Water seeks its own level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Horizontal angles are measured using a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   carpenter's level
B)   tape measure
C)   builder's level
D)   elevator

Question 7

The strings of a set of batter boards represent the edge of the excavation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a rectangle has equal lengths, equal widths, and equal __________, then the layout is said to be square.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a rectangle has equal lengths, equal...

Question 9

Any line whose points are the same distance below or above an optical level's line of sight is also level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dry buildings are easier to heat than damp ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Batter boards consist of horizontal members called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   stakes
B)   plumb bobs
C)   tapes
D)   ledgers

Question 12

Grading the building site to drain water away from the building ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduces soil erosion
B)   saves energy
C)   reduces labor costs
D)   is more aesthetically pleasing

Question 13

Building layout uses measurements from property lines called __________ distances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Building layout uses measurements from property lines...

Question 14

The compensator in an automatic level uses ____ to maintain a true level line of sight.

Accepted Answer

A)   gravity
B)   electricity
C)   magnetism
D)   air pressure

Question 15

If no other tools are available, a carpenter's hand level and a long straightedge may be used together to level across a building area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If building length is 42'-6" and the width is 31' -9", then the diagonal is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  52'- 5 3 / 8"
B)  53'- 0 5 / 8"
C)  53'- 7 3 / 8"
D)  54'- 7 5 / 8"

Question 17

When using a telescope such as a transit, one should keep both eyes open to reduce eye strain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Rotating leveling screws of a transit is best done by moving thumbs toward or away from each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The vertical cross hair of a telescope is helpful to measure vertical angles with a builders level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ____ level consists of a telescope to which a spirit level is mounted.

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   builder's
C)   contractor's
D)   carpenter's hand

Exam 8: Building Layout

After leveling a transit-level over the point of an angle, called its ____, loosen the horizontal clamp screw.

A ____ is a point of designated elevation that is accessible at all times during the construction.

Plumbing down from batter board strings is done to locate the __________.

To detect a laser beam, a battery powered electronic sensor target, also called a receiver or ____, is attached to the leveling rod or stick.

Water seeks its own level.

Horizontal angles are measured using a _____.

The strings of a set of batter boards represent the edge of the excavation.

If a rectangle has equal lengths, equal widths, and equal __________, then the layout is said to be square.

Any line whose points are the same distance below or above an optical level's line of sight is also level.

Dry buildings are easier to heat than damp ones.

Batter boards consist of horizontal members called ____.

Grading the building site to drain water away from the building ___________.

Building layout uses measurements from property lines called __________ distances.

The compensator in an automatic level uses ____ to maintain a true level line of sight.

If no other tools are available, a carpenter's hand level and a long straightedge may be used together to level across a building area.

If building length is 42'-6" and the width is 31' -9", then the diagonal is ____.

When using a telescope such as a transit, one should keep both eyes open to reduce eye strain.

Rotating leveling screws of a transit is best done by moving thumbs toward or away from each other.

The vertical cross hair of a telescope is helpful to measure vertical angles with a builders level.

The ____ level consists of a telescope to which a spirit level is mounted.