What is the origin of the name "civil engineering?"

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The name civil engineering comes from the profession's origins in France where citizens demanded roads, water, and sanitary systems for the civilians-these facilities were already in place for the armed forces.

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Which of the following wire colors would indicate a neutral conductor?

a. green b. yellow c. white d. black

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All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

A. a replacement hose to a power booster must be reinforced and fuel resistant. B. fuel vapors can damage a power booster diaphragm. C. some hoses have an inline filter that prevents fuel from entering the power booster during a misfire in the intake manifold. D. because safety is involved, federal motor vehicle standards require brake hoses to have a burst strength of at least 3,000 psi.

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A saw that cuts with reciprocal action means

a. horizontal cutting c. cutting in a circle b. vertical cutting d. back-and-forth cutting

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The speed of air is measured in:

A) Force per minute - FPM. B) Capacity per minute - CFM. C) Feet per minute - FPM. D) Cubic feet per minute - CFM.

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