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






2. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






3. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






7. What is the MOST popular layout for installing standard 12-inch tab asphalt shingles?






8. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






9. 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.






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






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






12. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






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

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16. 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.






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






24. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






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






34. What is the MOST popular layout for installing standard 12-inch tab asphalt shingles?






35. The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains ____ moisture






36. A ridgeboard is typically






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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