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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A row of shingles or roll roofing running the length of the roof.






2. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






3. At least how many ladder rungs should extend above the eaves to allow a person to step directly out onto the roof?






4. Green concrete is so named because of its






5. The vertical distance from the eave line to the ridge.






6. What enlarged drawings show the builder how various parts are to be connected?






7. The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the run - in inches.






8. type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit is _____ framing.






9. At least how many ladder rungs should extend above the eaves to allow a person to step directly out onto the roof?






10. Roofing brackets are constructed to fit the roof's_____.






11. A portable circular saw has






12. What can be installed in a home with gable vents to dramatically increase the ventilation of the attic?






13. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






14. A _____ plan is a plan of footings and foundation walls.






15. Wooden joists are normally placed _____ OC with the crown _____.

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16. Elevations required for important features - such as built-in cabinets and shelves - are known as _____ elevations.






17. What type of material can be used in place of a corrosion-resistant metal sleeve and flange to flash a stack (vent)?






18. What should you use to seal the joints between flashing and other surfaces after holes have been patched?






19. Lines on drawings used to show an outline that is not visible from the view shown are called...






20. A unit of roof measure covering 100 square feet.






21. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.






22. The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains ____ moisture






23. The pitch of a roof that has a rise of 8' and a run of 12' is...






24. Any outlet for air that protrudes through the roof deck - such as a pipe or stack. Any device installed on the roof - gable - or soffit for the purpose of ventilating the underside of the roof deck.






25. When building a stair with a total rise of 7'-7' - the number of risers required and their unit rise is _____.

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26. Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






27. The horizontal - lower edge of a sloped roof.






28. To cover the surface of one shingle or roll with another.






29. Which type of roof damage is usually caused by improperly applied felt - wrinkled underlayment - or new shingles applied over old - rough shingles?






30. What plan do all of the construction personnel look at?






31. How many pieces of 16' lumber are needed for the soleplates - top plates - and double top plates of a building 40' wide and 30' long?






32. A solid line with arrowheads at both ends to indicate the length - width - or height of an object is known as a/an _____ line






33. A portable circular saw has






34. A solid line with arrowheads at both ends to indicate the length - width - or height of an object is known as a/an _____ line






35. What is the MOST popular layout for installing standard 12-inch tab asphalt shingles?






36. A top view of the footings or foundation walls is a/an _____ plan.






37. The roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the span - in inches.






38. For a given length and size - the type of floor joist with the most strength is a(n)






39. The roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the span - in inches.






40. How should you remove roofing layers when preparing to replace the entire roof?






41. What enlarged drawings show the builder how various parts are to be connected?






42. Rolling shingles edges caused by improper number of roofing nails or fasteners placed too high on the shingle.






43. Which of these tasks falls into the category of rough carpentry?






44. How many inches should single-layer underlayment lap over the side lap at the end of all joints?






45. Where should the flashing that joins the roof and vertical walls start and end?






46. Green concrete is so named because of its






47. How should you remove roofing layers when preparing to replace the entire roof?






48. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






49. When you are installing a prehung door - what should be done with the factory-installed spacer shims between the door and the frame?






50. The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the run - in inches.