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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. General drawings consist of what two types of drawings?






2. In what order should damaged shingles be removed?






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






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






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






6. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






7. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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


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






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






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


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






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






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






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


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






34. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






35. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






36. A portable circular saw has






37. Asphalt roofing product manufactured in roll form.






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






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






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






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






42. maximum span of a 2'


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






44. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






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






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






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






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