4th Year Carpenter Review Module 1-52

Question 1

What is the minimum tread width for a single family residence

Answer 1

255

Question 2

What is the minimum unit rise for a stair in a multi family unit

Answer 2

125

Question 3

What is the minimum length of ladder required to reach a platform 3.8 meters above the ground?

Answer 3

4.95

+1.15

Question 4

What is the correct name for the groove in a masonry or concrete wall that receives flashing

Answer 4

Reglet

Question 5

What is the minimum length of a stair landing

Answer 5

Inside 860 exterior 900

Question 6

What is the minimum unit run for a stair

Answer 6

Private 255 public 280

Question 7

What is the minimum number of risers for a stair in a multi family dwelling

Answer 7

3 risers

Question 8

What is the minimum number of risers in a single family residence

Answer 8

No minimum

Question 9

What are the purpose of insulation stops (insulation retainers)

Answer 9

To prevent insulation from blocking soffit or attic ventilation

Question 10

What is the recommended method used to seal the lap in air/vapour barriers that occur at studs

Answer 10

Lap occurs on a stud. Use accoustical sealant or tuck tape

Question 11

What is the preferred slope for wedges used in a house stringer

Answer 11

1:16

Question 12

On what drawing do you find room numbers

Answer 12

Architectural

Question 13

What drawing would you find beam size and locations

Answer 13

Structural

Question 14

If architectural and structural drawings are in conflict what drawings override?

Answer 14

Structural

Question 15

What angle would a mitre gauge be set on a table saw to cut pieces of an octagon

Answer 15

22.5

Question 16

How would a left hand reverse door be best described?

Answer 16

Standing outside of room hinges on the left pull to open

Question 17

A tack board has specified dimensions of 1m and 1.2m what is its height

Answer 17

1.2m

Question 18

What is the maximum length of time between the mixing and placing of concrete

Answer 18

2 hours

Question 19

How many setting blocks are required to support a 2400mm wide window pane

Answer 19

2 set at quarter points

Question 20

When used in form work what is a rustication strip

Answer 20

Lumber nailed to inside of form work to create a control joint

Question 21

Using a portable router with a bearing to profile an edge that is subject to chipping you should route which direction

Answer 21

Clockwise or right to left

Question 22

What is the actual cutting length of a ridge board for the following hip roof?

Building size 9150x6500
Framing material 38mm

Answer 22

Calculate 9150-6500=2,650 then add 2650+19+19=2,688

Answer 2688

Question 23

What is the correct name for a rafter that does not touch a ridge or a plate

Answer 23

Hip-valley cripple jack , valley cripple jack

Question 24

What is the correct name for a rafter that runs between two valley rafters

Answer 24

Valley cripple jack

Question 25

What are the minimum widths of underlayment and flashing that need to be used for an open valley

Answer 25

915mm and 600mm

Question 26

What is the minimum width of flashing that must project under the siding at a window or door cap flashing

Answer 26

50mm

Question 27

What is the minimum clearance required between earth and wood siding

Answer 27

200mm

Question 28

Where on a building would cant strips be installed

Answer 28

Where a flat roof meets a parapet wall

Question 29

What is the minimum effective depth for a wood notched stringer

Answer 29

90mm

Question 30

What is the minimum end bearing for a built up wood beam

Answer 30

89mm

Question 31

What is the minimum end bearing for floor joists

Answer 31

38mm

Question 32

What is the maximum that a bottom wall plate can project beyond the floor

Answer 32

1/3 the dimensions of the plate

Question 33

Where is sheer most prevalent in a beam that is placed above the posts in a post and beam construction

Answer 33

At the edges of the posts

Question 34

What is the purpose of a concrete slump test

Answer 34

To determine the consistency and workability of the mix

Question 35

What can be concluded if concrete has a slump of 150mm

Answer 35

It will drop 150mm when released from the cone

Question 36

Window trimmers are installed vertically between what members

Answer 36

Lintels and bottom plates

Question 37

Where are cripple studs normally used

Answer 37

Above doors and below windows

Question 38

Describe a purlin and where it is used

Answer 38

Beam type connector nailed to underside of rafters 90degrees supported by struts

Question 39

What is the minimum and maximum height for HANDRAIL for interior stairs

Answer 39

865-1070

Question 40

What is the minimum and maximum height of a GUARDRAIL for an interior stair landing

Answer 40

900 private 1070 public

Question 41

What is the standard height for a kitchen counter

Answer 41

915mm

Question 42

What is the minimum distance between range and upper cabinet of a range hood is installed

Answer 42

610mm

Question 43

What system of framing has the walls framed independent of the floors

Answer 43

Balloon framing

Question 44

Interlocking 300x300mm ceiling tile is normally started from what part of the room

Answer 44

Edge or wall

Question 45

Sound transmission through metal studs is best reduced by installing what member or material

Answer 45

Resilient channel (z-bar)

Question 46

T shaped holes are punch in metal studs for what purpose

Answer 46

To receive stiffener bars

Question 47

Metal track must be fastened to a concrete floor at what intervals

Answer 47

50mm from ends 300 exterior walls 600 interior walls

Question 48

How deep must anchor bolts be embedded into residential concrete foundations

Answer 48

100mm

Question 49

What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts for a residential foundation

Answer 49

1.2m from ends 2.4 max o/c spacing

Question 50

What is the diameter of anchor bolts used in residential construction

Answer 50

12.7mm

Question 51

What is the minimum vertical lap requirements in installing bevel cedar siding

Answer 51

25mm or 1mm/16mm or board

Question 52

What is minimum clearance under a door for a room without a cold air return

Answer 52

25mm