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

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






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






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






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






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






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






8. The lower edge of the shingle tabs.






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






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






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






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






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






14. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






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






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






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






19. Fibrous material saturated with asphalt and used as an underlayment of sheathing paper.






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






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






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






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






24. The advantage of wood over aluminum is that it






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






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

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






28. Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber






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






30. Which step do you start AFTER the roof has been completely stripped of roofing and the underlayment has been finished?






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






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






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






34. maximum span of a 2'

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35. The uppermost - horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.






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






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

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38. maximum span of a 2'

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






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






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






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






43. The horizontal distance from eave to eave.






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






45. A package of shingles. There may be three - four - or five bundles per square.






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






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






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






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

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50. 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?