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






2. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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11. 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?






12. 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.






13. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






16. The standard width for a main entry door is...

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






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






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






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






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






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

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






24. That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.






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






26. A ridgeboard is typically






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






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






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






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






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

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






33. 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.






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






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






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

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37. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






38. The finished underside of the eaves.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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