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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Exterior grade boards used as a roof deck material.






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






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






4. The minimum standard headroom for commercial use is...

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






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






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






8. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






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






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






21. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. Exterior grade boards used as a roof deck material.






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






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






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






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






32. 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?






33. Green concrete is so named because of its






34. The minimum standard headroom for commercial use is...

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35. Tread run (unit run) is measured from the...






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

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37. 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.






38. How far should the start row of shingles hang over the apron and drip edge?






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

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40. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






41. How far should the start row of shingles hang over the apron and drip edge?






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






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






44. 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.






45. A portable circular saw has






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

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






48. The finished underside of the eaves.






49. A framing square has two sections called the






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