2021 Construction Final
D. Soft wood
(B) Softwood plywood
A scaffold should be able to support a load___ times greater than it can be expected to hold in normal use
4
Safety glass specifications state that a safety lens must withstand the impact of a 1/8" steel ball dropped from a height of___"
50
The initial pay scale for a carpenter apprentice is about ___% of a skilled worker's pay
50
Fall protection is required for any person working within 6 feet of the edge of a surface more than___ feet from the ground of a stable surface
6
In a heated structure, lumber will eventuall reach a moisture content of approximately____%
8
What should be present on OSB and plywood panels used for wall sheathing?
A stamp indicating that it is rated for use as sheathing.
The lumber used for studs, rafters, and most other framing members is referred to as ____ lumber.
Dimension
The lumber used for studs, rafters, and most other framing members is referred to as___ lumber.
Dimension
Composites are a good choice for deck boards because:
Easily maintained
Approximately___% of all carpenters work in residential construction
30%
____ show the size and outline of a building and its rooms.
Floor plans
The term of an apprentice carpenter in the United States is ____ years under normal conditions
Four
__ Out of every ten carpenters are self- employed
Four
_____ come from natural materials.
Glues
____ rafters run from the wall plate to the ridge at a 45° angle.
Hip
____ is the chemical reaction of cement and water during concrete hardening.
Hydration
____ per foot of run is the basis used to measure rise of a rafter.
Inches
What does Plywood exposure 2 rating indicate?
Intermediate adhesive for protected interior use.
Tell me a statement about edged tools that's not a safety matter.
They should be lightly oiled periodically
Why is it important to extend the foundation above the finished grade?
To prevent water from seeping through the joint.
A wall section shows what would be seen if the section was taken at any point in the wall.
True
As a timesaver, most kinds of materials can be represented on drawings by the use of symbols.
True
Detail drawings are drawn in scales as large as full size.
True
Hardboard is generally more dense than particleboard.
True
Hardboard is made of refined wood fibers that are pressed together to form a hard, dense material.
True
Lumber treated with chromated copper arsenate preservative is no longer sold for residential applications.
True
On building elevation drawings, views are always labeled as "front," "rear," "right side," and so on.
True
Plywood with a veneer core is less costly than plywood with a lumber core.
True
When carrying a heavy load, do NOT____ your body, rather make adjustments in position by shifting your feet.
Turn or Twist
List a trade unit
United Brotherhood of carpenters and Joiners of America
Straight cuts should be made in drywall with a ____.
Utility knife
The term plumb means that a structural element is ____.
Vertical
Annular rings are composed of four layers: springwood, summerwood, autumnwood, and winterwood.
false
Open-grain woods generally do not require additional operations during finishing.
false
Special metal hangers or stirrups called joist hangers are used when joists must be ____ the bottom of the girder or beam
flush with
When fastening drywall with screws, the screw head should ____.
form a slight dimple in the face of the wallboard.
Two roof surfaces slanting upward from adjoining walls meet on a sloping line that is known as a ____.
hip
A switch should be wired so that it interrupts the ____ wire of the circuit.
hot
The horizontal members of the floor frame are called ____.
joists
The hip and ____ roof types have four sloping sides.
mansard
Outside corners of gypsum wallboard installations are reinforced with ____.
metal corner bead
The operation of leveling freshly placed concrete with the top of the forms is called ____.
screeding
An electrical ____ can cause a fire.
short
The height of posts to support a deck depends on ____.
slope of the lot
A ____ is a measuring stick that represents the actual wall frame, with markings made at the proper height for every horizontal member of the wall frame.
story pole
A ____ is an L-shaped support that is attached to the top of joists to strengthen them.
strongback
Long, narrow fibers called ____ form the cells of wood.
tracheids
If a texture paint finish will not be used on a wall, ____ coat(s) of joint compound should be applied over the joint tape and sanded smooth.
two
A transformer changes ____ in an electrical system utilizing principles of induced magnetism.
voltage
Gypsum wallboard is sometimes applied in two layers, especially in commercial buildings and where fire resistance is important. Joints in the finish layer should be offset at least ____² from the joints in the base layer.
10
Good housekeeping on the job site includes:
All of the above
Mechanical systems include ____.
All of the above
Site preparation for a deck includes ____.
All of the above
Structural members called headers are required across ____.
All of the above
The aggregate in concrete may consist of ____.
All of the above
The entrance panel in a home ____.
All of the above
The function of the subfloor is to ____.
All of the above
Which of the following are usually included in a set of house plans?
All of the above
The largest group of trade workers is____
Carpenters
Before designing a deck, the first step is to:
Check local code
Which of the following is not a type of jack rafter?
Common
Piers for a deck are made from ____.
Concrete
Which of the following is the best grade of hardwood lumber?
FAS
Building codes deal only with the framing and exterior finish of buildings.
False
If plywood is classified as Exposure 2 type, it can be safely used indoors and outdoors.
False
Nail size is measured in a unit called penny, which is abbreviated with the letter "p."
False
The window and door schedule states when the windows and doors will be delivered to the construction site.
False
A(n)____ is a person who is fully qualified in a trade
Journeyman
Wood cells are held together with a natural cement called ____.
Ligin
Who issues building permits?
Local building official
Sawing of Pressure- treated wood should be done____
Outdoors with a particulate mask
In most construction today, subflooring is ____.
OSB
What government agency requires employers to provide a safe work environment
Occupational Saftey and Health administration
Thickened sections of a concrete or masonry wall that strengthens the wall or provides extra support for beams are called ____.
Pilasters
Hardwood lumber that is cut so the annular rings form an angle less than 45% with the surface is called____
Plain-sawed
____ gypsum paneling has a face layer of vinyl and specially treated edges.
Predecorated
____ is reducing the moisture content of the lumber to the level specified for its grade and use.
Seasoning
"Open," "____," and "closed" are the three types of porches.
Semi- enclosed
D. Shrinking
Shrinking
Which of the following statements about engineered lumber is not true?
Suitable for all exterior applications.
Manual control of circuits is possible through installation of a ____ in the hot conductor.
Switch
Which of the following is NOT a lumber defect
Wild Grain
Which of the following is not a lumber defect?
Wild grain
Fasteners used to connect two electrical conductors are usually called ____.
Wire nuts
The form of electrical current used in residential installations is ____ current.
alternating
I-joists are used frequently because they ____.
are dimensionally stable
Batter boards should be placed ____.
at least 4¢ outside the building lines
Studs that are not full-length due to a wall opening are called ____ studs.
cripple
The layers just beneath the face plies of a plywood sheet are called the ____.
cross-bands
Footings are represented on a foundation plan with ____ lines.
dashed
Window and door heights are shown on ____.
elevation drawings
