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






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






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






4. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






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






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






9. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






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






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






15. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






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






20. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






21. 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?






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






23. Any outlet for air that protrudes through the roof deck - such as a pipe or stack. Any device installed on the roof - gable - or soffit for the purpose of ventilating the underside of the roof deck.






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






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






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

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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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?






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






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






44. A framing square has two sections called the






45. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






47. A portable circular saw has






48. 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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49. Green concrete is so named because of its






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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