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






2. The finished underside of the eaves.






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

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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. The horizontal - lower edge of a sloped roof.






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






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






23. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






24. A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.






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






26. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






30. 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.






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

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32. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






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






35. 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?






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






37. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






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






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






43. Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because






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

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45. A ridgeboard is typically






46. The term quarter-sawed means...






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






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






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






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