| Definition | First Letter | Term | % Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| A building material made of sand, gravel, and water poured into molds or forms. It is used for posts, driveways, slabs, foundations, etc. | C | Concrete | 80%
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| A standard power tool used to drive screws into walls, floors, and for other applications/materials. | D | Drill | 80%
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| A qualified individual or organization responsible for designing and planning structures for construction—they complete drawings for the building process. | A | Architect | 76%
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| A substance that sticks to materials or allows objects to stick together, such as resin, epoxy, and glue. | A | Adhesive | 75%
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| The material placed in the walls and ceiling to stop heat and sound from exiting or entering a space. | I | Insulation | 75%
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| Material, often made from steel or wood, that spans across a building to support the floor or roof. | B | Beam | 70%
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| The base of a structure that anchors and supports it as the lowest load-bearing part of a building. | F | Foundation | 67%
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| A passage for ventilation, heating, and air systems to direct air throughout a structure or building. | D | Duct | 66%
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| Strong, thin wooden boards made from two or more layers glued together—often sold in 4'x8' sheets. | P | Plywood | 65%
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| A mixture of sand and cement to bind materials, such as brick, stone, and block. | M | Mortar | 64%
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| A design or technical drawing that includes crucial construction details. | B | Blueprint | 62%
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| Deformity in wood from changes in moisture content. | W | Warping | 60%
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| Paneling used for walls and ceilings (also referred to as plasterboard). | D | Drywall | 57%
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| A type of sealant that prevents water and moisture from getting into cracks and crevices. It is commonly used around pipes, windows, and doors. | C | Caulking | 54%
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| The operation, tools, and equipment used to move rock, dirt, and other materials. This process is often necessary for foundations and building roads. | E | Excavation | 54%
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| To refill an excavated hole with the material dug out previously. | B | Backfill | 53%
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| An upright support in the walls of buildings used to attach drywall, sheathing, etc | S | Stud | 51%
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| A particulate material made of sand or crushed stone, gravel, recycled concrete, etc.—it is a fundamental part of building foundations. | A | Aggregate | 49%
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| The review process to ensure construction complies with contract, zoning, and code requirements. | I | Inspection | 49%
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| Horizontal elements connected to a perpendicular beam for load transfer. | J | Joist | 43%
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| A (usually sloping) timber that helps support a roof. | R | Rafter | 39%
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| The opinion a cost consultant provides concerning a property's valuation. | A | Appraisal | 38%
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| A long, projecting beam supported only on one end. | C | Cantilever | 37%
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| Another term for molding, used for decorative and practical purposes to encase windows and doors or enhance ceilings, floors, and cabinets. | T | Trim | 37%
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| Short pieces of lumber to join, fill, or reinforce a structure to increase strength. | B | Blocking | 17%
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