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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When laying out a stringer using a framing square - the blade of the framing square represents the unit _____ and the tongue represents the unit_______.






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






3. A skin irritation that can be caused by exposure to cement is called...






4. Which type of roof damage is usually caused by improperly applied felt - wrinkled underlayment - or new shingles applied over old - rough shingles?






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






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






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






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






9. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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16. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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

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






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. Which step do you start AFTER the roof has been completely stripped of roofing and the underlayment has been finished?






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






23. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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

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






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






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






29. Where should the flashing that joins the roof and vertical walls start and end?






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






39. 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?






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






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






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






43. To cover the surface of one shingle or roll with another.






44. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






45. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






47. A portable circular saw has






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






49. 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?






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