Carpentry

Insulation has an R factor of 20, what would be the U factor?

.05

What is the actual size of a 2" x 8" piece of lumber?

1 1/2" x 7 1/4"

For siding over 6" widths, the overlap would be:

1 1/4"

How do you find the U factor for insulation?

1 divided by R factor = U factor (1 divided by U factor = R factor)

When dealing with pounds 1,000lbs is equal to what?

1 kip

What is the minimum side lap for 6" beveled wood siding?

1"

When installing kitchen cabinets to a finished wall, what is the minimum the screws should penetrate the studs?

1"

What is the depth dimension of wall and base cabinets?

12" and 24"

What is the maximum length that gypsum board is manufactured in?

14'

A builder is installing an extra large bathtub or jacuzzi in a bathroom that holds 200 gallons of water. How much should the contractor allow for the additional load just for the water?

1668 lbs

What is the pennyweight of a 3 1/2" nail?

16D

What is the weight of 175 pieces of 4' x 12' x 1/2" gypsum board?

18,480lbs

When installing fire retardant cedar shakes on a roof system, the roof sheathing shall be _____ lumber spaced on 10" centers

1x4

How much does 1/2" gypsum board weigh per square foot?

2.2lbs

How many sheets of 4'x8' plywood would be required to sheet a room that is 8' wide x 24' wide x 12' high?

24

Which of the below would best describe a drawing term (agricultural or structural) for 24000lbs?

24 kips

What would be the maximum spacing on a floor joist if it will support 80lbs per linear feet and the building load is 40 lbs per square feet?

24" on center

When erecting batter boards, what is the minimum they should be set back from exterior walls?

4'

How many days of acclimation does wood flooring need prior installing?

4-5 days

A stair stringer must have at least ____" remaining after it has been notched.

3 1/2"

When roof rafters are spaced at 24" on center and the ceiling joists are spaced at 16" on center, where must the trusts fall in relationship to the joist?

5"

What is the average controlled temperature when finishing gypsum board?

55-70 degrees

Nails to fasten plywood soffit should be spaced approximately _____ " on center.

6"

When nailing 4' x 8' sheathing boards at edges and ends, nails should be spaced:

6" on center

A common rafter is designated 6/12, which of the following would be used for working with the hip rafter?

6/17

Which of the below is the only item left to construct after installing finish flooring?

Final interior trim

Which of the below is the last large construction operation in the construction of a single dwelling house?

Finish flooring

A triangle shaped truss with W shaped braces is known as:

Fink truss

Which of the materials below would not be suited for hardwood slat flooring?

Fir

How are door jams installed?

Flush with the exterior

Sometimes the top of the batter boards may represent which of the below?

Height of foundation walls

If you have a gypsum board wall that succeeds 8' 1" in height, what would be the proper way to apply the gypsum board?

Horizontal to studs

Which of the below would not be a correct joint location for nailing a fascia board?

In between rafter tails

What is the correct order for hanging a bifold door?

Install top track, fasten lower track to floor, insert pins in door, hang door and adjust

What is the saw cut in a batter board called to hold the string?

Kerf

Which of the following would be the correct way to store gypsum board on a construction site?

Laid down flat in the center of largest room

The door to a room is hinges on the left and opens out. What kind of door is this?

Left hand reversed

When installing door stops, which should be installed first?

Lock side first

What type of gypsum board should be used in damp or wet areas?

Moisture resistant

What is the minimum nail length for fastening mechanical floor laminates?

Not less than two and one-half times the net thickness of each lamination

When using a transit level, which of the following is not true?

One quadrant equals 1/4pi (3.14)

What does the OSB stand for in reference to wall sheathing and sub flooring?

Oriented strand board

How are insulating properties for the effectiveness of vapor barrier (retarder) rated?

Perm value

Which of the below materials would not require wall sheathing prior to final covering?

Plywood

A fascia board is attached to the:

Rafter tails

The window information on a set of plans is located in a:

Schedule

What is the name for the window list on a set of drawings?

Schedule

The layout of a rectangle building is square if:

The diagonal is equal

What type of line is used on a set of agricultural drawings to indicate a dimension?

Thin line with arrow head at the ends

What type of symbol will covey the information about slope on a set of drawings?

Triangular or slash mark

T or F: Always check the quantity and inspect for damage when gypsum arrives at the job site

True

True or false: The layout for a rectangular building is square if the diagonal measurements are equal.

True

What would help in decreasing "nail pop" in gypsum board due to the shrinkage of the wood stud?

Use screws/shorter nails

Insulation has a paper vapor barrier, which side should the paper be placed?

Warm side

As lumber dries it shrinks, which has the most shrinkage?

Width

A contractor is installing some wall cabinets in a new home built with 2 x 6 studs. Some of the cabinets span only on a single stud. How are the cabinets attached to the wall?

With two #10 screws in the single stud and at least two 3/16" x 3 1/2" toggle bolts

What is the procedure for correcting a warped stud?

1. Use wedges 2. Straighten with another stud 3. Saw the hollow side (All of these)

Certain building codes require fire blocking in walls that are over:

10'

On a 60' x 80' square building, what would the diagonal measure?

100'

What is the size of a 3" nail?

10D

How many pounds does a gallon of water weigh?

8.34 lbs

When are the batter boards installed?

After building corners are established

When is the correct time for installing batter boards?

After building corners are established

When is the door stops installed?

After the door is in place

Which of the below would not be correct about a set of drawings?

An angle is the intersection of two curved lines

Reference point A is 5' and reference point B is 5' 6". Which of the below are true?

B is 6" lower than A

Which of the following plywood's would be considered exterior grade?

BB

Insulation that comes in precut lengths of 4' and 8' would be what type?

Batt insulation

On a construction site when you install temporary corners for a building, they are known as which of the following?

Batter boards

When is the proper time to damp proof foundation walls?

Before walls are back filled

When should a middle stringer be installed when building a set of stairs?

Both 1 and 2 1. When treads are less than 1 1/8" thick 2. When stairs are more than 2' 6" wide

All of the following are a part of the exterior wall except:

Bridging

What is a ledger connected to?

Deck to the house

The lumber that is found on a construction site that is used for general forming and framing is called:

Yard lumber