2020-2021

Question 1

A curtain wall is______.

Answer 1

A wall system that encloses a building primarily through the use of aluminum extrusions, glass and various infill panels

Question 2

The main function of a solar screen is to _______.

Answer 2

Control the thermal effect of sunlight

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of a stick system

Answer 3

Pre-assembled frame units

Question 4

Which of the following is a basic component of a unitized and mullion curtain wall system?

Answer 4

Anchors

Question 5

Which of the following is not a basic component of a pressure wall system

Answer 5

Exterior trim

Question 6

Which phase of constructing a curtain wall is the most critical?

Answer 6

Layout

Question 7

After the ironworker marks the center of the mullions along the edge of the slab with a framing square, the next step in establishing control lines is to verify ______for all erected floors.

Answer 7

Elevation

Question 8

Materials and hardware required for a job must be available when it is time to begin construction of the wall. The foreman should plan the unloading to make the _____ of materials easier.

Answer 8

Distribution

Question 9

The ironworker should drill and attach the mullion to the mullion anchor ______.

Answer 9

Once the elevation and distance to the working control lines are checked

Question 10

Where the trim is snapped in place, what should be used to prevent damage?

Answer 10

Rubber hammer

Question 11

A test of the curtain wall system often indicates if there is a problem with________.

Answer 11

Curtain wall materials

Question 12

The _________carry(ies) the full load of a window wall system

Answer 12

Sill

Question 13

A vertical member of the framing system is a(n)_______.

Answer 13

Mullion

Question 14

The insert in a window wall is called a(n)_____.

Answer 14

Infill

Question 15

One of the goals of planning the unloading of materials is to prevent_______handling.

Answer 15

Double

Question 16

The first step to lay out a window wall is to check the opening dimensions against the______.

Answer 16

Working drawings

Question 17

Functionality, sloped walls and skylights are ______systems.

Answer 17

Roof

Question 18

Improper assembly and installation of sloped walls and skylight glazing may result in falling and shattering glass and _____.

Answer 18

Weather and atmosphere damage

Question 19

Any errors in properly laying out the sill will be ________as the job progresses

Answer 19

Magnified

Question 20

The installation of a sill can consist of setting the sill can to elevation and to its proper location to the ________.

Answer 20

Column centers

Question 21

The leading cause of leaks in a sloped wall system is ________.

Answer 21

Failure of splice joints

Question 22

When sealing a splice joint, the objective is to keep the water away from the joints with no more than a________inch build-up of sealant to allow water to run off.

Answer 22

1/4

Question 23

During pre-assembly of a sloped wall or skylight, lay the mullions on the horses with _____to attach the anchors.

Answer 23

Softeners

Question 24

Can fillers are _____into place.

Answer 24

Snapped

Question 25

When installing the pressure plate gasket, start at _____and work toward the middle of the pressure plate

Answer 25

Both ends

Question 26

Which of the following is used to attach curved mullion pressure plates to jambs, intermediate, and rake mullions?

Answer 26

Pressure plate bolts and thermal spacers

Question 27

When sealing structural joints, what must be done to completely fill the joint?

Answer 27

Tool the sealant

Question 28

Elevation drawings should show the ____of the storefront and entryway

Answer 28

Face

Question 29

The storefront and entryway is very critical because _____.

Answer 29

It is the focal point of most every building

Question 30

If the door opening is incorrect in any way, what should be done.

Answer 30

Notify the foreman

Question 31

When working with swinging doors, you must check the drawing for the swing of the door and ______.

Answer 31

To determine if it is a single-acting or double-acting door

Question 32

One of the major advantages of a cable wall consisting of glass panels is that there is extraordinary structural ______.

Answer 32

Transparency

Question 33

The ultimate goal of a cable wall is to _____.

Answer 33

Create protection from the elements via a transparent barrier

Question 34

The structural support for the glass cable wall is provided by a glazed ______that includes glazing, fittings, cables, and connections.

Answer 34

Cable net

Question 35

Because of their design, cable walls place a substantial load on _____.

Answer 35

Anchor locations

Question 36

Cable for cable walls are made of _____strands ranging from 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

Answer 36

Stainless steel structural

Question 37

When installing the cable wall panels, you should exercise caution when _____.

Answer 37

Tightening support brackets for glass

Question 38

Which of the following would provide the ironworker with important information regarding the hazardous materials used on the job?

Answer 38

Msds

Question 39

Every msds must comply with the ____hazard communication standard.

Answer 39

Osha

Question 40

Which of the following is a one component sealant only, almost 100% solid, and has as much as 90%recovery?

Answer 40

Silicone

Question 41

Which of the following is a tool or accessory used in a sealant application

Answer 41

Backer Rod

Question 42

When cleaning the surface with a solvent, the _____method of cleaning is recommended

Answer 42

Two cloth

Question 43

Primer should be applied in (a)____so that it does not drip or splash onto the surrounding surface.

Answer 43

Think coat

Question 44

The depth of a joint should be ______the width of the joint.

Answer 44

1/2

Question 45

A______or bond breaker tape is used to permit the joint and sealant to flex without failure.

Answer 45

Backer rod

Question 46

Before any sealant is applied, the ironworker must consult the ______for specific information regarding the job to be completed

Answer 46

Sealant application drawings

Question 47

When removing masking tape after tooling a joint, pull the tape at a____angle

Answer 47

45 degree

Question 48

The results of a sealant quality assurance test should be recorded in or on the ________.

Answer 48

Project log book

Question 49

As a check for adhesion, a simple ______test may be run on the job site after the sealant is fully cured

Answer 49

Hand pull

Question 50

Which of the following is the kind of information recorded on a sealant application log

Answer 50

Weather conditions