DRYWALL
HISTORY
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
STUDENT ?'S
100

Which tool do you generally use to cut full sheets of drywall?

Utility knife

100

Which country controlled Mexico before it became an independent nation?

Spain

100

What is used to make concrete stronger?

Rebar

100

Which river "formed" the Grand Canyon?

Colorado

200

How thick is drywall used on the interior of a house?

1/2"

200

Which country started the Industrial Revolution?

Great Britain/England

200

What do you call the person who creates the plans for a building?

Architect

200

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

300

Which tool do you use to make small cut outs (like for an outlet) in drywall?

Drywall saw

300

Who was the 3rd President of the US?

Thomas Jefferson

300

How many wires are attached to an outlet (minimum)?

3

300

What is the capital of Spain?

Madrid

400

What is the best way to fasten the drywall sheets to the wall?

Use screws

400

Which two men were chosen by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

Lewis and Clark

400

How many wires are attached to a switch?

2

400

In which year was Michael Jackson's Thriller album released?

1982

500

What W and L size sheets are most commonly used in houses?

4' x 8'

500

Who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?

Duke of Wellington

500

What was the job title for our guest speaker, Shawn?

Senior Superintendent

500

Who won the first NBA 3 point contest?

Larry Bird

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