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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






3. 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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4. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






5. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






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






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






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






10. The roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise - in inches - to the span - in inches.






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






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






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






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






15. Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






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






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






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






20. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






21. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






22. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






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






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






27. 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?






28. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The finished underside of the eaves.






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






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






38. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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