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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. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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

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






6. A unit of roof measure covering 100 square feet.






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






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






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






10. The finished underside of the eaves.






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






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






13. The term quarter-sawed means...






14. 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.






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






16. Green concrete is so named because of its






17. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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

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






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






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






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






24. A plan is what view of a construction project?






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






26. Roofing lifelines must hold a MINIMUM deadweight of _____ pounds.






27. Roofing lifelines must hold a MINIMUM deadweight of _____ pounds.






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Specific types of foundations - doors - windows - insulation - cornices - and so forth is customarily shown in the _____ drawings






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






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






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






40. A plan is what view of a construction project?






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






42. A portable circular saw has






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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