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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How far should the start row of shingles hang over the apron and drip edge?






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






3. 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?






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






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






6. The finished underside of the eaves.






7. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. The type of fastener that should be used to secure a window to the structure is a...






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






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






26. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






29. When you are installing a prehung door - what should be done with the factory-installed spacer shims between the door and the frame?






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






31. 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.






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






33. A portable circular saw has






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

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35. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






36. 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.






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






38. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






40. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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