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Residential Construction Academy Carpentry 4th Edition Vogt Test Bank
Residential Construction Academy Carpentry 4th Edition Vogt Test Bank
Residential Construction Academy Carpentry 4th Edition Vogt Test Bank
TRUE/FALSE
ANS: T PTS: 1
2. The width and height of rough openings are always indicated in the floor plans.
ANS: F PTS: 1
ANS: T PTS: 1
4. The weight of the roof and weather are transferred from the roof to the exterior walls.
ANS: T PTS: 1
ANS: F PTS: 1
ANS: T PTS: 1
ANS: F PTS: 1
8. Plywood has a strength axis which should be installed perpendicular to the support members
ANS: T PTS: 1
9. Rafters are in a staggered alignment at the ridge when the ceiling joists are lapped.
ANS: T PTS: 1
10. Ribbands and strongbacks are similar where the ribband is used to carry more load.
ANS: F PTS: 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.
a. jacks c. plates
b. trimmers d. sills
ANS: C PTS: 1
2. Corner posts are the same length as ____.
a. plates c. sills
b. studs d. shoes
ANS: B PTS: 1
3. ____ studs provide for fastening of interior wall covering in the corners formed by intersecting walls.
a. Partition c. Extended
b. Cantilevered d. Trimmed
ANS: A PTS: 1
5. ____ bracing is a continuous diagonal 1 4 notched into the face of the studs, top plate, and sole plate
at each corner of the building.
a. Let-in c. Temporary
b. Cut-in d. Metal
ANS: A PTS: 1
6. Exterior walls are referred to as walls, and interior walls are referred to as ____.
a. dividers c. segments
b. separators d. partitions
ANS: D PTS: 1
9. In some locales, wind and seismic forces require the use of a(n) ____ to improve the lateral
(side-to-side) strength of an exterior wall.
a. shearwall c. buttress
b. embankment d. abutment
ANS: A PTS: 1
10. ____ is used to provide support for later fastening of trim or fixtures.
a. Molding c. Curbing
b. Bounding d. Backing
ANS: D PTS: 1
11. ____ is installed to provide support for parts of the structure, weather-tightness, and draftstopping.
a. Sealing c. Jamming
b. Blocking d. Wedging
ANS: B PTS: 1
12. In a conventionally framed roof, the rafters and the ceiling joists form a ____.
a. triangle c. pentagon
b. square d. hexagon
ANS: A PTS: 1
13. ____ are short boards fastened to the side of a ceiling joist and centered on the joint.
a. Trimmers c. Scabs
b. Jacks d. Headers
ANS: C PTS: 1
14. With the addition of a 2 6 installed on edge, the ribband becomes a ____.
a. post c. ceiling joist
b. gable end stud d. strongback
ANS: D PTS: 1
15. Joists are toenailed into position with at least two ____ D (3-inch) nails.
a. 3 c. 10
b. 6 d. 16
ANS: C PTS: 1
16. The main parts of an interior steel framing system are ____, track, channels, and accessories.
a. studs c. sills
b. rafters d. joists
ANS: A PTS: 1
17. ____ channels or hat track are hat-shaped pieces made of 18- and 33-mil steel.
a. Cold-rolled c. Paneling
b. Hot-rolled d. Furring
ANS: D PTS: 1
18. Metal furring may be used on ceilings and walls by applying them at ____ angles to joists or studs.
a. obtuse c. right
b. acute d. variable
ANS: C PTS: 1
19. ____ insulated panels consist of two outer skins and an inner core of an insulating material.
a. Non-structural c. Reinforced
b. Structural d. Laminated
ANS: B PTS: 1
20. To estimate the amount of material needed for ____, multiply the total linear feet of wall by three and
then add 5 percent for waste in cutting.
a. exterior wall studs c. ceiling joists
b. wall sheathing d. plates
ANS: D PTS: 1