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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






10. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






13. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






15. The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the






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






17. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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


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






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






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






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


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






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






27. The finished underside of the eaves.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. How should you remove roofing layers when preparing to replace the entire roof?






35. maximum span of a 2'


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






37. The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is known as the






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






39. 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.






40. The pitch of a roof that has a rise of 8' and a run of 12' is...






41. When you are installing a prehung door - what should be done with the factory-installed spacer shims between the door and the frame?






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






43. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






44. How should you remove roofing layers when preparing to replace the entire roof?






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






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






47. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






50. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.