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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A solid line with arrowheads at both ends to indicate the length - width - or height of an object is known as a/an _____ line






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






3. General drawings consist of what two types of drawings?






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






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






6. A noncorrosive - nonstaining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water runoff to drip clear of underlying construction.






7. A row of shingles or roll roofing running the length of the roof.






8. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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

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






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






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






13. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






14. 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?






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






16. When repairing valley flashing - how many inches from the lifted shingle edge should you spread roofing cement?






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






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

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19. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






21. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






22. A type of adjustable square that can be used to set - test - and transfer angles is called a...






23. What is the wood commonly used in the manufacture of wood frame windows?






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






25. dimensions of a door marked '3668' on a floor plan are

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






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






29. A ridgeboard is typically






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






31. What roofing term identifies the horizontal - lower edge of a sloped roof?






32. Which of these is a true statement regarding availability for work






33. One of the MOST critical factors in roof duration is _____.






34. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






38. If lumber is used in contact with masonry - it must be






39. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






40. dimensions of a door marked '3668' on a floor plan are

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41. What should you use to coat exposed nail heads and gaps between shingles that have been replaced?






42. The exposed portion of strip shingles defined by cutouts.






43. Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of water into a building around any intersection or projection in a roof such as vent pipes - chimneys - adjoining walls - dormers - and valleys.






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






45. 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?






46. A plan is what view of a construction project?






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






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






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






50. Green concrete is so named because of its