Title: Decon 101 - Final Exam
Course: DECON 101 Introduction to Deconstruction > Section: DECON 101 Introduction to Deconstruction

Q: What is the primary ingestion pathway for asbestos exposure?
- inhalation (breathing)
- ingestion (swallowing)
- absorption (blood exposure)
A: inhalation (breathing)

Q: What is the primary exposure pathway for PCB's? (Polychlorinated Biphenyl)
- inhalation (breathing)
- ingestion (swallowing)
- absorption (blood exposure)
- all of the above
A: all of the above

Q: Which kind of asbestos is dangerous?
- friable asbestos
- encapsulated asbestos
A: friable asbestos

Q: Which of the following materials is most dangerous when inhaled or breathed in?
- silica
- pcb's
- lead based paint
- lye
A: silica

Q: The following is a list of building materials, most of which have a history of using asbestos in their manufacture.  Which material in the list below does NOT have a history of being manufactured with asbestos.
- Vinyl composite floor tiles
- Floor mastic (glue)
- Popcorn ceiling texture
- Drywall joint compound
- Pipe insulation
- Baseboard molding
A: Baseboard molding

Q: What activity poses the greatest risk when working with pressure treated wood?
- Cutting the wood with a jigsaw
- Marking the wood with a chalk line
- Moving the wood into stacks
A: Cutting the wood with a jigsaw

Q: When was lead banned from the use in paint?
- 1990
- 1978
- 1965
A: 1978

Q: Which of the following is a danger of exposure to lead?
- Brain Damage
- Detached Retina
- Ulcers
A: Brain Damage

Q: Which of the following is an exposure path for hazardous materials?
- Inhalation
- Exhumation
- Injection
A: Inhalation

Q: Which of the following building elements is most likely to contain mercury?
- fluorescent light bulbs
- incandescent light bulbs
- Home security systems
A: fluorescent light bulbs

Q: Which of the following materials carry of risk of PCB exposure? Mark the 3 that qualify.
- window caulk
- fluorescent lighting ballasts
- electrical transformers
- pipe insulation
- thermostats
A: window caulk; fluorescent lighting ballasts; electrical transformers

Q: What is the right job site protocol for addressing a site where hazardous materials might be present?
- Assume that all material is safe until it is sorted into piles and the hazardous materials can be identified.
- Until the material is known/confirmed, assume it is hazardous.
- Wear full hazmat suit at all times.
A: Until the material is known/confirmed, assume it is hazardous.

Q: How many people are needed to form a competitive market?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
A: 3

Q: Which of the two following types of insurance are usually taken out by a deconstruction contractor for a job site?
- workman's compensation
- professional liability
- homeowner's
- health
A: workman's compensation; professional liability

Q: What basic physics concept is shown in this image?
- Roller
- Pulley
- Ramp
- Conveyor Belt
- Friction
- Leverage
- Pivot Point / Fulcrum
- Counterweight
- Momentum
A: Leverage

Q: What basic physics concept is shown in this image?
- Roller
- Pulley
- Ramp
- Conveyor Belt
- Friction
- Leverage
- Pivot Point / Fulcrum
- Counterweight
- Momentum
A: Leverage

Q: What basic physics concept is shown in this image?
- Roller
- Pulley
- Ramp
- Conveyor Belt
- Friction
- Leverage
- Pivot Point / Fulcrum
- Counterweight
- Momentum
A: Leverage

Q: What basic physics concept is shown in this image?
- Roller
- Pulley
- Ramp
- Conveyor Belt
- Friction
- Leverage
- Pivot Point / Fulcrum
- Counterweight
- Momentum
A: Pulley

Q: In which of the following materials are smaller pieces often laminated together to form a stronger, larger piece.  Such as in a microlam beam, or with multiple pieces of veneer forming a composite sheet.
- wood
- metal
- stone
A: wood

Q: The lifetime of a wood product is determined by all of the following factors EXCEPT which one.
- water
- termites
- dry rot
- roaches
A: roaches

Q: Fill in the blank:

Materials with a high strength are able to resist forces that are stacked or piled on top of them.
- tensile
- compressive
A: compressive

Q: Fill in the blank:

Materials with a high strength are able to resist forces that pull or stretch them.
- tensile
- compressive
A: tensile

Q: Which of the following materials has the greatest tensile strength?
- concrete
- wood
- steel
- cast iron
A: steel

Q: Which of the following materials has the greatest compressive strength?
- concrete
- wood
- steel
- cast iron
A: cast iron

Q: What is safety?
- A football position
- Freedom from danger or risk of injury
- constant vigilance
- An overrated waste of time
A: Freedom from danger or risk of injury

Q: What portion of construction and demolition waste is generated from the demolition phase of a project? (In comparison to new construction or renovation)
- 28%
- 15%
- 57%
A: 28%

Q: What kind of wall is shown below?
- drywall/sheetrock
- stone
- plaster
- paint
A: drywall/sheetrock

Q: Which of the following items should be removed first on a whole house deconstruction project?
- chandelier
- chimney
- finished flooring
- front door
A: chandelier

Q: Which of the following activities require the use of safety glasses? Check all that apply
- removing nails using a flatbar
- removing nails using a nailkicker
- Prying drywall off of wood studs
- removing insulation from a wall cavity
A: removing nails using a flatbar; removing nails using a nailkicker; Prying drywall off of wood studs; removing insulation from a wall cavity

Q: Which of the following materials has the least compressive strength?
- concrete
- wood
- steel
- cast iron
A: concrete

Q: What is the name of this type of drawing?
- Site Plan
- Building Elevation
- Building Section
- Site Detail
A: Site Plan

Q: What type of drawing is most useful for showing the exterior side of the house that faces the street?
- Site Plan
- Building Elevation
- Building Section
- Building Plan
A: Building Elevation