AG Mechanics CDE Practice Exam

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A ________ is a support base made of concrete that is poured directly into a trench on top of undisturbed soil to support the weight of a building.

Foundation
Footing
Pillar
Column

The correct answer is: Footing

A footing is a support base made of concrete that is poured directly into a trench on top of undisturbed soil to support the weight of a building. Footings are crucial for distributing the weight of the building evenly to prevent settling or shifting. Foundations typically refer to the entire structure that supports a building, including footings, while pillars and columns are typically vertical structural elements that provide support or decoration, but they are not synonymous with footings in this context.