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Psychology of space

One of the ways people express territoriality is to modify their environment or space. A person who pins-up family snapshots above his or her work desk is introducing what form of modification? A. social interaction, B. personalization C. clutter, D. group membership

Cement types

Select the characteristic of Portland cement that corresponds with type III: A. moderate sulfate resistance B. high early strength C. general purpose D. low-heat of hydration Answer B. high early strength (type III) cement in a mix can achieve 2500-3500 psi compressive strength in 24 hours, speeding up removal of forms and the construction sequence. ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS

Dampproofing

When is dampproofing required rather than waterproofing? Answer Both control moisture, but dampproofing is required when the structure is not under hydrostatic pressure. ARE 4.0 exam prep: BDCS

Soil origins

Image:  Grabenstedt Which of the following refers to a component of many soils formed near large mountains that is the result of ice moving over the ground, breaking rock into smaller pieces and moving material as the ice melts. A. glacial till B. loess C. alluvium D. colluvial Answer A. glacial till. Many soils are formed when material is transported by wind (loess), ice (glacial till) or gravity (colluvial). ARE 4.0 exam prep: SPD