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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. General drawings consist of what two types of drawings?






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






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

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






5. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






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






9. A type of dark roof discoloration caused by algae. Commonly called fungus growth.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






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






22. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






34. 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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35. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






39. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






48. 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?






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






50. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?