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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A framing square has two sections called the






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






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






19. A ridgeboard is typically






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






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






23. What enlarged drawings show the builder how various parts are to be connected?






24. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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?






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






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






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






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






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






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

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

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






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






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






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

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