Interior Systems - Set 2

All of the following are common countertop materials, EXCEPT a. cork. b. plastic laminate c. marble d. granite.

a. Cork is not a common countertop material because it is quite absorbent.

Sagging drywall on ceilings may be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT a. a lack of collar ties in attic. b. drywall that is too thin. c. roof framing that is spaced too far apart. d. winter construction allowing condensation before insulation is installed.

a. Missing collar ties will not cause sagging drywall.

How many sets of winders are typically allowed in one staircase? a. One b. Two c. Three d. None

a. Only one set of winders is typically allowed per stair case.

Tread problems on stairs include all of the following, EXCEPT a. tread that is too wide. b. wear. c. sloping. d. looseness.

a. Stair treads cannot be too wide.

The most serious problem you may encounter in removing wallpaper is that a. the plaster or drywall may come off with the wallpaper. b. The moisture used in applying the wallpaper may damage the plaster or drywall behind. c. the wallpaper may not have been a strippable type. d. removing vinyl wallpaper removes the vapor barrier.

a. When removing wallpaper, plaster or drywall may come off with the paper.

All of the following are common counter problems, EXCEPT a. the entire top being loose. b. lack of backsplash. c. staining. d. mechanical damage.

b. Counters do not need backsplashes, although they are a good idea.

All of the following are plaster or drywall problems, EXCEPT a. shadow effect. b. exposed tongues. c. crumbling or powdery plaster/drywall. d. poor joints.

b. Exposed tongues are not a problem with plaster or drywall. These materials do not have tongues.

Common problems with wood ceilings include all of the following, EXCEPT a. rot. b. nail pops. c. buckling. d. cracking or splitting.

b. Nail pops are not a common problem with wood ceilings.

Which statement about lighting is FALSE? a. Lighting is required in each hall. b. Lighting must be overhead. c. Lighting in halls should be controlled by three-way switches. d. Room lighting should be controlled by a wall switch close to the entrance.

b. Room lighting does not have to be overhead. Lighting in living rooms, for example, is rarely overhead.

The most important safety issue with respect to cabinets is a. water damage. b. not being well secured to wall. c. rust. d. shelves that are not well supported.

b. The big safety issue with cabinets is whether or not they are well-secured to the wall.

Common stair materials include all of the following, EXCEPT a. factory-built wood. b. waferboard. c. metal. d. concrete.

b. Waferboard is not a common stair material.

All of the following are functions of ceilings, EXCEPT a. decoration. b. addition of rigidity to roof structure. c. support for wall structures. d. support for insulation.

c. Ceilings do not support wall structures.

Guardrails should be how tall, at a minimum? a. 28 inches b. 32 inches c. 36 inches d. 42 inches

c. Guardrails should be at least 36 inches tall.

Handrails are usually installed a. on balconies. b. on decks. c. on staircases. d. at landings that form mezzanines.

c. Handrails are usually installed on staircases. these other structures have guardrails.

Which statement about ceiling stains is FALSE?a. If the stain is wet to the touch, it is probably an active leak. b. If the stain shows elevated moisture with a moisture meter, it is probably an active leak. c. The best time to check a stain is after running the plumbing fixtures above. d. Stains may indicate intermittent leaks.

c. If the stain is dry, this does not necessarily mean that the leak is not active. It may only mean that the plumbing fixture above hasn't been used recently, or that the roof has not leaked because there has not been any rain for some time.

Garage wall problems include a. construction from wood. b. finishing with drywall. c. lack of fireproofing. d. adjacency to bedrooms or other sleeping areas.

c. In the United States, garage walls and ceilings require fireproofing.

Trim problems include all of the following, EXCEPT a. missing trim. b. rot. c. inoperativeness. d. looseness.

c. Inoperative trim is not a problem because trim is not supposed to go anywhere.

Minimum stair tread widths are roughly a. 5 1/4 inches. b. 7 1/4 inches. c. 9 1/4 inches. d. 11 1/4 inches.

c. Minimum stair tread widths are roughly 9 1/4 inches.

All of the following are common party wall problems, EXCEPT a. ice dams. b. discontinuity. c. construction from wood. d. incompleteness in attics.

c. Party walls can be constructed of wood in most cases.

The minimum average tread width for curved stairs is required to be roughly a. 7 inches. b. 8 inches. c. 9 inches. d. 10 inches.

c. The minimum average tread width for curved stairs is roughly 9 inches.

Handrails on open stairs in the United States should typically be a. 20 to 24 inches high b. 22 to 26 inches high. c. 30 to 36 inches high. d. 34 to 38 inches high.

d. Handrails on open stairs in the United States should be 34-38 inches.

All of the following are common trim components, EXCEPT a. baseboard. b. quarter round. c. window casings. d. muntins.

d. Muntins are not trim components; they are an integral part of windows.

Common ceiling materials include all of the following, EXCEPT a. plaster. b. acoustic tile. c. wood. d. PVC.

d. PVC is not a common ceiling material.

Cornice moldings are commonly made of any of the following materials, EXCEPT a. wood. b. plaster. c. polystyrene d. plastic laminate.

d. Plastic laminate is not typically used for cornice moldings because it cannot be painted easily.

The minimum stairwell width is roughly a. 29 inches .b. 31 inches. c. 32 inches. d. 35 inches.

d. The minimum stairwell width is roughly 35 inches.