Which term describes a wall that carries some of the building's structural load?

• A. Joists
• B. Load-Bearing Wall
• C. Masonry
• D. Means of Egress

Answer: (B)

The wall that carries some of the building’s structural load is called a load-bearing wall. In construction, not all walls exist just to divide space; a load-bearing wall is designed to transfer the weight from floors, roofs, and upper walls down to the foundation, helping keep the building supported.

Joists are horizontal framing members that support floors and ceilings, not walls. Masonry refers to the material used (stone, brick, concrete, etc.), which can be used for load-bearing walls but the term alone doesn’t describe the wall’s function. Means of egress relates to safe exit routes, not to structural load. So, the term that correctly describes a wall carrying structural load is load-bearing wall.