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






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






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






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






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






6. What plan shows the size - the number - and the location of the structural members constituting the building framework?






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






8. 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?






9. 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?






10. The term quarter-sawed means...






11. 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.






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






13. The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the






14. maximum span of a 2'

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






16. When laying out a stringer using a framing square - the blade of the framing square represents the unit _____ and the tongue represents the unit_______.






17. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






27. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






35. 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?






36. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. Specific types of foundations - doors - windows - insulation - cornices - and so forth is customarily shown in the _____ drawings






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






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






47. The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the






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






49. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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