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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How many inches should single-layer underlayment lap over the side lap at the end of all joints?






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

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






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






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






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






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

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8. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






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






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






12. A ridgeboard is typically






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






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






15. type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit is _____ framing.






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






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






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

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20. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. The finished underside of the eaves.






28. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






29. The finished underside of the eaves.






30. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






39. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






50. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it