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






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






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






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






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






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






7. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A ridgeboard is typically






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






19. A ridgeboard is typically






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






21. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






30. 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.






31. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






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






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






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






37. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






40. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






42. The horizontal member at the bottom of a door frame is known as the






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






44. A portable circular saw has






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






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






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






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






49. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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