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






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






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






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






5. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






6. A portable circular saw has






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






8. A ridgeboard is typically






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






10. The vertical distance from the eave line to the ridge.






11. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






12. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






13. 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?






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






16. A framing square has two sections called the






17. 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?






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






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






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






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






22. What plan shows the size - the number - and the location of the structural members constituting the building framework?






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






24. 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?






25. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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






29. maximum span of a 2'

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30. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. The vertical distance from the eave line to the ridge.






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






44. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






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






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






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






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