Chapter 2 - Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction. Sixth Edition
__ is hard granular material, such as sand and gravel, that is mixed with cement and water to provide structure and strength in concrete. Pag 64
Aggregate
___ or ___ gas may be used in insulating glass to fill the air space to reduce the passage of heat from one piece of glass to the other. Pag 83
Argon, krypton.
___ is an assembly that contains one or more conductors wrapped in a metallic flexible covering. Pag 90
Armored cable (AC).
__ consist of three, four, or five individual layers of asphalt-salurated roofing felt bonded together with hot tar or asphalt. Pag 87
Built up roofs
A(n) __ is a precast hollow or solid masonry unit composed of portland cement and fine aggregate, and formed into modular or nonmodular dimensions. Pag 72
Concrete masonry unit (CMU)
__ is the distribution system for forced-air systems. Pag 98
Ductwork
__ is the resistance to the shortening and lengthening of wood fibers when a wood member is placed in a position where it may bend under a load. Pag 59
Extreme fiber stress
__ brick is made of select clay to impart distinctive uniform colors and is treated to provide a special surface. Pag 67
Face
Brick are manufactured by firing them in a kiln for 24 hours. T/F Pag 67
False
End views of framing members are shown with freehand lines to represent wood grain. T/F Pag 58
False
Float glass is manufactured by drawing it vertically or horizontally and slowly annealing it to produce a high-gloss surface. T/F
False
Medium density overlay (MDO) plywood is used for concrete forming. T/F Pag 62
False
Quarry tile is used for exterior wall facing. T/F Pag 74
False
Special symbols are used to represent gypsum board on plan views. T/F Pag 64
False
Grilles contain a damper. T/F Pag 99
False.
Higher R values represent greater heat flow. T/F Pag 80
False.
Hollow-core CMUs are no longer used because of deficiencies in strength and fire resistance. T/F Pag 72
False.
Maximum allowable unit stresses for most wood species (other than plywood) are the same. T/F Pag 60
False.
OSB panels are composed of an odd number of layers running in the direction opposite to that of plywood plies. T/F Pag 62
False.
Squared stone is stone cut to precise dimensions according to the prints. T/F Pag 71
False.
U channels are the most common metal framing member and are used for load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls and partitions as studs and joists. T/F Pag 77
False.
An exterior insulation and finish system is an exterior finish system consisting of reinforcing mesh, a base coat of acrylic copolymers and portland cement, and a finish of acrylic resins. T/F Pag 86
False. Missing insulation Board.
__ is a engineered wood product comprised of layers of wood members that are joined together with adhesive to form larger members. Pag 64
Glued laminated timber (glutam)
Moisture-, heat-, and oil-resistant thermoplastic
MTW
___ is an assembly that contains one or more conductors, with or without fiber-optic members, and enclosed in an armor of interlocking metal sheath, or smooth or corrugated metal sheath. Pag 90
Metal-clad cable (MC).
__ pipe is the most common type of plastic plumbing pipe used in residential and light commercial buildings. Pag 82
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
__ is water that is free from impurities that could cause disease or harmful physiological effects. Pag 97
Potable
The __ is the value used to indicate the ability of a material to resist heat flow. Pag 80
R-value
__ is a type of raceway used in residential and light commercial buildings. Pag 92
Rigid metal conduit.
__ is rough, irregular stone that is used as fill or to provide a rustic appearance. Pag 71
Rubble
__ is a single or multiconductor assembly, with or without an overall jacket. Pag 91
Service-entrance cable.
__ is steel wire, bars, or strands embedded in concrete to provide additional tensile strength to concrete structural members. Pag 76
Steel reinforcement
A(n) __ is a structural member consisting of two outer skins with a core of insulating foam sandwiched between them. Pag 63
Structural insulated panel. (SIP)
Thermoplastic-covered fixture
TF
Thermoplastic-covered fixture wire
TFF
Heat-resistant thermoplastic-covered fixture
TFFN
Heat-resistant thermoplastic
THHN
Moisture and heat resistant thermoplastic
THW
Moisture-resistant thermoplastic
TW
Brick positions may be indicated in the specifications or by showing an example of the desired positions on elevations or details. T/F Pag 69
True
Gypsum board is used for interior and exterior finish applications. T/F
True
In a plumbing diagram, single lines represent each pipe in the system. T/F
True
Insulation is a material used as a barrier to inhibit thermal and sound transmission. T/F Pag 79
True
Many light commercial buildings utilize precast concrete components. T/F Pag 66
True
No special symbol is required when showing gypsum board on plan views, sections, and details. T/F
True
Partitions are generally considered to be non-load-bearing. T/F Pag 58
True
Pine species can be used for both rough framing and trim members T/F Pag 57
True
Piping for plumbing systems is not generally shown on residential and light commercial prints. T/F
True
Plywood always contains an odd number of plies. T/F Pag 62
True
Plywood with a surface veneer such as oak is used for cabinets. T/F Pag 62
True
Resilient finish flooring must be installed over a smooth underlayment. T/F
True
Sections show concrete and rebar symbols T/F Pag 66
True
Steel, glass, or plastic fibers are added to concrete as reinforcement during initial mixing. T/F Pag 65
True
Switches, receptacles, and luminaries (lighting fixtures) are typically shown on floor plan using various symbols and abbreviations. T/F Pag 93
True
The color of vinyl extends completely through a vinyl product. T/F
True
When large-scale sections are shown, wavy lines are used to indicate ceramic tile. T/F Pag 74
True
Both light- and heavy-gauge metal framing members are manufactured by cold forming. T/F
True.
Bricks are manufactured by molding or extrusion. T/F Pag 66
True.
Buildings in colder climates require insulation with higher R values. T/F Pag 80
True.
Built-up roofs are used for flat roofs. T/F Pag 87
True.
CMUs can be used as a finished surface. T/F Pag 72
True.
Compression parallel to the grain of wood is always significantly greater than compression across the grain. T/F Pag 60
True.
FRP plywood may be used for heavy-duty applications such as concrete forms. T/F Pag 62
True.
In frame construction with brick veneer, galvanized metal ties are fastened to the wall studs and sheathing and extend across the air space where they are embedded in the mortar joints of the brick-veneer wall. T/F Pag 70
True.
NM cable is an economical wiring method used in residential and light commercial construction less than four stories high. T/F Pag 91
True.
Open web steel joists are used extensively in light commercial construction to support floors and roofs. T/F Pag 75
True.
PSL is commonly used for load-bearing applications such as headers and beams. T/F Pag 63
True.
Pine species can be used for both structural and trim members. T/F Pag 57
True.
When shown on elevations, metal is not represented with a special symbol. T/F Pag 74
True.
A(n) __ is a thin, moisture-resistant material placed over the ground or in walls to retard the passage of moisture into a building. Pag 82
Vapor barrier
ASMT International specifies the use of the letter "___"to designate smooth wire and the letter "__"to designate deformed wire. Pag 78
W (smooth); D (deformed)
__ is heavy-gauge wire joined in a grid and used to reinforce and increase the tensile strength of concrete. Pag 76
Weld wire reinforcement (WWR)
Moisture-resistant thermoset
XHHW
A(n) __ can be added to concrete as an admixture. Pag. 65
accelerator
A(n) __ contains an evaporator, compressor, condenser, and expansion valve. Pag 96
air conditioner
A steel ___ is a structural steel member with an L-shaped cross section and equal- or unequal-width legs.
angle
A(n) ___ is an arrangement of masonry in a pattern to provide a desired architectural effect and/or additional structure.
bond
A(n) ___ is a metallic or nonmetallic electrical enclosure for electrical equipment, devices, and pulling or terminating conductors.
box
The ___ is a heat exchanger that removes heat from high-pressure refrigerant vapor.
condenser
A(n) ___ is a slender wire that is used to control the flow of electrons in an electrical circuit.
conductor
A(n) __ is a movable plate that controls and balances air flow in a forced-air system. Pag 99
damper
The modulus of elasticity is the relationship of unit stress to unit ___.
elongation
A(n) __ is a heat exchanger that absorbs heat from the surrounding air an adds the heat to low-pressure refrigerant liquid. Pag 96
evaporator
Thin pieces of natural stone fastened to other masonry or steel framing are called ___.
facing
A(n) __ is a receptacle or device that is temporarily or permanently connected to the water distribution system, demands a supply of portable water, and discharges the waste directly or indirectly into the sanitary drainage system. Pag 98
fixtures
A(n) __ is a self-contained heating unit that includes a blower, burner, and heat exchange or electric heating elements, and controls. Pag 95
furnace
___ is the resistance of wood fibers sliding past one another lengthwise when a wood member is placed in a position where it may bend under a load.
horizontal shear
___ is a translucent spun-plastic sheet material that is tightly wrapped around a building to prevent water and air penetration into the building.
housewrap
In a(n) ___ system, a circulating pump conveys water from the source, through the piping system, terminal devices, and return piping of the system.
hydronic heating
The __ size is the dimensions of a piece of lumber before it is dried and surfaced. Pag 57
nominal
A(n) __ is a wall-mounted distribution cabinet containing overcurrent and short-circuit protection devices. Pag 88
panel board
When symbols are used to represent wood framing members in sections and construction details, two ___ lines indicate face views of framing members.
parallel
A(n) __ is an enclosed channel for conductors. Pag 92
raceway
Conduit is a common type of ___ used in residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
raceway
A(n) ___ bond is created with various sizes of stone placed in a random arrangement without maintaining courses or ranges.
random
A __ CMU is a concrete masonry unit used to finish the top of a wall and provide a flat bearing surface for wood framing members or brick or stone masonry. Pag 73
solid top
A __ is a clay masonry unit with one face colored and glazed, and is used for load-bearing applications. Pag 73
structural facing tile.
A(n) __ is a device with a current voltage rating, used to open or close an electrical circuit. Pag 93
switch
The traditional method of plastering is the ___-coat method. Pag 86
three.
Moldings are a type of finished wood __ member. Pag 60
trim
