Construction Math Trade Terms Quiz, Exams of Advanced Education

A quiz designed to test knowledge of trade terms used in construction mathematics. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions covering topics such as geometry, fractions, and general construction terminology. This quiz is useful for students learning the basics of construction math and for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge. It covers essential concepts and definitions, providing a solid foundation for understanding mathematical principles in construction. The quiz includes questions on angles, circles, fractions, and geometric shapes, making it a comprehensive review of key terms.

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Module 102 Intro to Construction Math
Trade Terms Quiz
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The ---- is equal to half the diameter of a circle.:
radius
2. A(n) ----- measures between 0 and 90 degrees.: acute angle
3.
When you ---- an angle, you divide it into two equal parts.:
bisect
4. ---- can be measured in ft2, in2, cm2, as well as other square units:
area
5.
A(n) ---- is the shape made by two straight lines coming together at
a point.-
:
angle
6. A(n) ---- is a curved line drawn at a consistent distance around
a central point.: circle
7. The ---- is a unit of measurement for angles.: degree
8. The mathematical study of two-dimensional shapes is known as
----: plane
geometry
9.
A wall that cannot be moved because it is carrying the weight of
the roof is
considered a ---- wall.: load barring
10. In the fraction ¾, 3 is called the ----:
numerator
11. In the same fraction ¾, 4 is called the ----:
denominator
12.
A line drawn from one corner of a rectangle to the opposite
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Module 102 Intro to Construction Math

Trade Terms Quiz

  1. The ---- is equal to half the diameter of a circle.: radius
  2. A(n) ----- measures between 0 and 90 degrees.: acute angle
  3. When you ---- an angle, you divide it into two equal parts.: bisect
  4. ---- can be measured in ft2, in2, cm2, as well as other square units: area
  5. A(n) ---- is the shape made by two straight lines coming together at a point.- : angle
  6. A(n) ---- is a curved line drawn at a consistent distance around a central point.: circle
  7. The ---- is a unit of measurement for angles.: degree
  8. The mathematical study of two-dimensional shapes is known as ----: plane geometry
  9. A wall that cannot be moved because it is carrying the weight of the roof is considered a ---- wall.: load barring
  10. In the fraction ¾, 3 is called the ----: numerator
  11. In the same fraction ¾, 4 is called the ----: denominator
  12. A line drawn from one corner of a rectangle to the opposite

2 / corner is called a(n) ----: diagonal

  1. The ---- is the longest straight line you can draw inside a circle, representing the distance across it and passing through the center point.: diameter
  2. The vertical support element inside a wall to which wall finish material is attached is called a ----: stud
  3. In the problem 17 − 8 = 9, the number 9 is the ----: ditterence
  4. Calculating the volume of three-dimensional objects, such as a cube, relies on the math associated with ----: solid geometry
  5. The numerical symbols from 0 to 9 are called ----: digits
  6. In the number 7,890,342, the ---- of the 3 is three hundred.: place value
  7. Fractions having different numerators and denominators, yet they represent the same value, such as ¼ and 2/828, are called ----: equivalent fractions
  8. The ---- for finding the area of a triangle is ½ × base × height.: formula
  9. ¼ and ⅛ are examples of ----: fractions
  10. The point at which two or more lines come together to form an angle is called the ----: vertex
  11. 9/595 and 5/454 are examples of ----: improper fractions
  12. To solve the problem ¾ ÷ ½, you must ---- the second fraction and multiply.- : invert

4 / ----: equilateral triangle

  1. A(n) ---- has two equal sides and two equal angles.: isosceles triangle
  2. A(n) ---- measures exactly 90 degrees.: right angle
  3. A(n) ---- measures 180 degrees (basically a flat line): straight angle
  4. --- is a mathematical constant that equals approximately 3. or 2/27.: pi
  5. A(n) ---- is a geometric figure with three sides and three angles.: triangle
  6. To calculate the ---- of a cube, multiply the length times the width times the height.: volume
  7. The answer to a multiplication problem is called the ----: product
  8. In a division problem the answer is called the ----: quotient
  9. Any definite standard of measurement, such as a centimeter or a foot, is called a(n) ----: unit

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  1. The distance around the outside of a circle is called the ----: circumference
  2. A specific type of rectangle, with all four sides equal in length, is a(n) ----: square
  3. When a square is given a third dimension, equal to the other two, it becomes a(n) ----: cube
  4. In a division problem, the number being divided is called the ----: dividend
  5. The number divided into the other number in a division problem is the ----: divisor
  6. A(n) ---- is a two-dimensional shape that has four sides, with both pairs of opposite sides being equal in length.: rectangle
  7. ---- can be defined as a push or pull on a surface.: force
  8. When a number is written using a whole number plus a portion of one, with the portion separated from the whole number by a dot, it is called a(n) ----: decimal
  9. The term ---- represents the quantity of a given material that is present.: mass
  10. Two equal angles that are formed when two lines cross over each other are referred to as ----: opposite angles
  11. Pieces of lumber placed horizontally to support a floor or ceiling are called