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Carpentry And Building Construction Flashcards

1
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A third stair stringer should be installed when stairs exceed what width?

A

2 ft. 6 in

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The difference in elevation between the basement and the first floor is 9 ft. 4. In. The top tread is a full tread, how many treads will the stairs have?

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16

Carpentry and building construction- 735 figure 25-13 convert the total rise. (9 ft. 4. In) to inches 9 x 12 = 108 +4 = 112” divide the total rise by 7 in whereas 7 inches is the ideal riser height. 112 ÷ 7 = 16. This gives you the number of risers. If the top tread is a full tread, the number of treads will be equal to the number of risers.

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3
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What is the typical maximum distance between a gutter’s high point and the downspout?

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25 ft

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4
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Which number indicates the stringer?

A

9

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5
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Symbols on plans are used to represent building materials. What does the symbol shown below represent?

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Brick

P. 47 figure 2-12

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6
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If you have 16 2x6 boards that are 8 ft long, how many board feet do you have?

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128 board feet

Carpentry and building construction page 63

Calculating board feet:

Number of pieces x thickness( inches)
X width x length
_______________________________________
12

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7
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Finish flooring should be installed immediately after the completion of what procedure?

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All other work, except final interior trim.

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8
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Hey stair stringer must have _______ inches remaining after it has been notched.

A

3 1/2 in

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9
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D is called a :

A

Sill sealer

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10
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Refer to the illustration: what is the reinforcing beam use beneath double pitch roof rafters?

A

Collar tie

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11
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What does OSB stand for?

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Oriented strand board

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12
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For what spray insulation, the moisture content must be less than ______ before being covered by drywall?

A

19%

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13
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What part of a face frame cabinet is used to secure the cabinet to the wall?

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Hanger rail

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14
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What type of wiring should be used to expose location where mechanical damage might be expected?

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Bx

P. 879

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15
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What should be installed between the foundation and the brick at finish grade?

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Flashing

P. 698

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16
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A window that swings inward at the top is called a __________?

A

Hopper window

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17
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The last lord construction operation in a home is what?

A

Installing of a finished floor

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18
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What does the top of a batter board represent?

A

The height of the foundation wall

Page 245

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19
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D is called :

A

Bottom plate

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20
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The ends of all ceiling joists must rest on no less than

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1.5 inches bearing on wood framing, or 3 inches if bearing on masonry

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21
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Refer to the diagram: what letter or number represents the lower cord of the truss shown?

A

3

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22
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How deep is a kitchen wall cabinet?

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12”

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23
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E is called A:

A

Cripple stud

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24
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What is the minimum quality of plywood that can be used for a concrete form?

A

B-B

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25
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How does bat insulation located under the floor joy stay in place?

A

Wire mesh or rigid board

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26
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B is called a:

A

Regular joist

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27
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When installing insulation it is important to?

A

Know if any recessed fixtures requires a specific amount of clearance between the fixture and insulation.

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28
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When a piece of lumber is cut along the natural age ring, it is called:

A

Ring shake

29
Q

Using a 1/4 inch scale, what does 3 1/2” represent?

A

14’

30
Q

When using a window sizing table, which dimensions would be used for framing a wall?

A

Rough

31
Q

What is the minimum recommended overlap for plain double wood siding?

A

1-in

32
Q

B refers. To:

A

Line length of a rafter

33
Q

Symbols on plans are used to represent building materials. What does the symbol shown below represent?

A

Stone

34
Q

Bring to the trust. Illustration: the ______ is shown by number two

A

Top chord

35
Q

How many bundles of shingles are there in a square of 3 tab shingles?

A

3

36
Q

Referring to the illustration: the window sash is represented by letter _____

A

B

37
Q

C is called a:

A

Single sill

38
Q

Gutter splash block should be at least how long?

A

3 ft

39
Q

How is unfaced wall insulation held in place?

A

Friction

40
Q

A. Indicates a _________

A

Centerline

41
Q

Which is true about the installation of brick veneer wall?

A

It must have a masonry or concrete foundation

42
Q

What is the formula for estimating the excavation material volume in cubic yards?

A

L x W x D /27

43
Q

In constructing a stack bond pattern block wall, what additional step is required that is not needed with a common bond wall?

A

Joint reinforcements must be added to every second course.

44
Q

What number indicates the total rise?

A

8

45
Q

Drywall that is used in bathrooms or high moisture areas?

A

MR ( green board)

46
Q

What is the door hinge size for a 1 and 3/8 inch interior door?

A

3.5 in. X 3.5 in

47
Q

When precise information is needed about a small or complex portion of the building, what would you look for on the plan?

A

A detail section

48
Q

Referring to the diagram: which of the bathroom sinks has the correct plumbing?

A

1

49
Q

Concrete is made of what four parts?

A

Cement, sand, gravel and water

50
Q

What type of rafters are shown by number two in the figure?

A

Valley Jack

51
Q

When installing plywood soffit, nails should be installed. How far apart?

A

6”

52
Q

What is the minimum thickness OSB usually comes in?

A

3/8 inch

53
Q

How many sheets of 4x8 plywood are required to cover a room that is 8 ft wide by 24 ft long and 12 ft high?

A

24 sheets

54
Q

you do not install batter boards until:

A

The grading corners has been established

55
Q

Referring to the illustration: how many inches is the plywood sheathing capable of spanning when used as floor decking?

A

16 in

56
Q

Referring to the diagram: what type of molding is shown?

A

Crown

57
Q

How do you calculate cubic feet?

A

Length in feet x width in feet x Thickness in feet

58
Q

How many 8x8x16 concrete blocks would be needed to construct an 800 square foot wall?

A

880

59
Q

House wraps have high density polyethylene fibers that allow _______ to pass through but not _______?

A

Vapors can pass but not water

60
Q

Veneer plaster is applied to what type of drywall which has an absorbent face

A

Blue board( gypsum base)

61
Q

4 is called _________?

A

Lookout

62
Q

What number indicates the riser?

A

4

63
Q

A contractor is installing wall cabinets in a new home built with 2x6 studs. Some of the cabinets span only a single stud. How are the cabinets attached?

A

With two number 10 screws into the single stud and at least two 3/16 inch by 3 1/2-in toggle bolts through the drywall.

64
Q

What number indicates the total run?

A

10

65
Q

What part of a roof of truss is indicated by number one in the figure?

A

Wed member

66
Q

What type of concrete forms are left in place permanently?

A

ICF

67
Q

How tall is a kitchen base cabinet?

A

34 1/2 in

68
Q

B is called a :

A

Trimmer

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