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






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






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






4. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






5. For a given length and size - the type of floor joist with the most strength is a(n)






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






7. 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.






8. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






12. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






13. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






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






17. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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

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






22. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






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






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






26. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






27. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






36. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






45. What should you use to coat exposed nail heads and gaps between shingles that have been replaced?






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






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






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






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






50. A package of shingles. There may be three - four - or five bundles per square.