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Carpentry Basics 3

Subjects : industries, carpentry
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






3. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






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






6. What plan shows the size - the number - and the location of the structural members constituting the building framework?






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






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






9. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






11. Green concrete is so named because of its






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. A ridgeboard is typically






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






21. 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?






22. 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.






23. The term quarter-sawed means...






24. 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.






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






26. The finished underside of the eaves.






27. You should always use _____ when using a table saw to rip boards less than 4' wide






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






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






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






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






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






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






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

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35. 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?






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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?






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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

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

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