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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. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. maximum span of a 2'

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






10. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






11. 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?






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






13. 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.






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The term quarter-sawed means...






23. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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






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






28. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. The finished underside of the eaves.






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






38. maximum span of a 2'

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






40. 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.






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






42. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






43. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






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






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






47. 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?






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






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






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