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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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






25. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






27. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






28. A portable circular saw has






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






30. A ridgeboard is typically






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






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






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






34. Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of water into a building around any intersection or projection in a roof such as vent pipes - chimneys - adjoining walls - dormers - and valleys.






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






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






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






38. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






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






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






42. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






43. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






45. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






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






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