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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the run - in inches.






2. You are beginning to lay the second course of roof sheathing. What is the MINIMUM number of rafters this piece of roof sheathing must cover?






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






4. A package of shingles. There may be three - four - or five bundles per square.






5. A typical elevation is drawn at the same scale as a floor plan - usually 1/4 inch or 1/8 inch equals _____.






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






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






8. How many inches should underlayment lap on both sides over a ridge?






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






10. The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






12. What direction - in relation to the rafters - should plywood sheathing be installed?






13. Which type of drawing shows only one side and two dimensions of an object from a specific viewpoint?






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






15. The three dimensions shown on a 3-D object are _____.






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






17. Detail drawings consist of what two types of views?






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






19. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






20. The horizontal member at the bottom of a door frame is known as the






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






22. The scale of a drawing is not a unit of measurement but represents the _____ between the size of the object as shown - and its actual size.






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

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24. Fibrous material saturated with asphalt and used as an underlayment of sheathing paper.






25. The surface - installed over the supporting framing members - to which the roofing is applied.






26. Method of valley construction in which shingles on both sides of the valley are trimmed along a chalk line. The line is snapped on each side of the valley. Shingles do not extend across the valley. The flashing is exposed.






27. The standard width for a main entry door is...

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28. The person Who is licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction is the






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






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






31. Roofing lifelines must hold a MINIMUM deadweight of _____ pounds.






32. The length of a common rafter for a roof with a span of 30' and a rise of 10' is...

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33. The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge.






34. Which step do you start AFTER the roof has been completely stripped of roofing and the underlayment has been finished?






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






36. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






37. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. The standard width for a main entry door is...

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






45. What direction - in relation to the rafters - should plywood sheathing be installed?






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






47. What is the MAXIMUM length of the safety belt lanyard used while roofing?






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






49. A skin irritation that can be caused by exposure to cement is called...






50. You should always use _____ when using a table saw to rip boards less than 4' wide