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1
Q

To stiffen floor construction, a builder should:

a: Use proper bridging
b: Use building paper over subflooring
c: Use a steel beam instead of a wood beam
d: Use a lot of nails

A

a: Use proper bridging

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Bearing walls running above and parallel to the floor joists require that the floor joists be:

a: Doubled
b: Either a or c
c: Laddered
d: Replaced

A

b: Either a or c

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In lumber classification, Firsts and seconds (FAS) is best described as:

a: Discarded boards suitable for concrete forms and other uses
b: Boards of approximately 8’ and 10’ lengths.
c: Boards with few knots or irregularities
d: Exceptionally green lumber prone to heavy shrinkage.

A

c: Boards with few knots or irregularities

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For a fire stop, you should not use:

a: 3/4” plywood
b: 19/32” particle board
c: A thickness of two 1” of lumber
d: 2” nominal thickness lumber

A

b: 19/32” particle board

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When floors require bridging, use solid blocking, diagonal wood or metal bracing or a continuous 1 x 3 strip nailed across the bottom of joists for spans over _______.

a: 6 feet
b: 8 feet
c: 10 feet
d: 12 feet

A

b: 8 feet

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6
Q

The lowest horizontal member of a truss is called a:

a: Bottom chord
b: Brace
c: Ceiling joist
d: Stay

A

a: Bottom chord

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7
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What is the minimum amount of bearing for the ends of each joist placed over a girder or sillplate?

a: 1”
b: 1 1/4”
c: 1 1/2”
d: 1 3/4”

A

c: 1 1/2”

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8
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The name for the metal or wood plate used to strengthen the joints of a truss is:

a: Gusset
b: Chord
c: Metal tie
d: None of the above

A

a: Gusset

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9
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When framing for large openings in the floor, the joist and header should be:

a: Notched
b: Tripled
c: Reinforced
d: Doubled

A

d: Doubled

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10
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A ledger is:

a: Part of a window
b: A strip for headers to rest on
c: A board for joists to fasten to
d: An accounting book

A

c: A board for joists to fasten to

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11
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Joists resting on beams or girders must overlap a minimum of how many inches, if they don’t run continuous?

a: 5
b: 4
c: 3
d: 2

A

c: 3

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12
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If joists are to be framed flush with the top of a wood girder, it is best to use:

a: Edging strip
b: Hangers
c: Flushers
d: 8D nails

A

b: Hangers

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13
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In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud is permitted to be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding______ of its width.

a: 50%
b: 40%
c: 25%
d: Non of the above

A

c: 25%

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14
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Holes drilled into floor joists for piping shall not exceed 1/3 of the depth of the joist and:

a: Must be closer than 2’ to the top or bottom
b: Must be in middle third of the span
c: Not in the left or right third of the span.
d: Not be closer than 2” to the top or bottom of the joist.

A

d: Not be closer than 2” to the top or bottom of the joist.

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15
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Rafters and floor joists should be installed with the:

a: Crown up
b: Bow up
c: Crown down
d: None of the above

A

a: Crown up

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The mark C-D stamped on a sheet of plywood refers to the:

a: Strength of the plywood
b: Stereophonic capability when used in speakers
c: Veneer grade
d: Construction durability

A

c: Veneer grade

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17
Q

A sheet of plywood stamped 32/16 has a maximum span of:

a: 32” subflooring and 16” roof sheathing
b: 32” wall sheathing and 16” roof sheathing
c: 32” roof sheathing and 16” wall sheathing
d: 32” roof sheathing and 16” subflooring

A

d: 32” roof sheathing and 16” subflooring

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18
Q

What is used over doors/windows openings to transfer superimposed loads to vertical members

a: Ceiling joists
b: Rafters
c: Headers
d: Wall top plates

A

c: Headers

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19
Q

The maximum size hole that may be bored into a 12” floor joist is:

a: 2”
b: 3”
c: 3 3/4”
d: 6”

A

c: 3 3/4”

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20
Q

Plywood testing and rating is performed by:

a: APA
b: TIOSHA
c: IRC/MRC 2000
d: EPA

A

a: APA

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21
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What is meant by the term dead load?

a: Weight from immovable objects
b: Weight from building materials and permanent mechanical systems
c: Weight distributed to the earth
d: None of the above

A

b: Weight from building materials and permanent mechanical systems

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22
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A ridge board for rafters shall not be less than____inch nominal thickness and not less than the depth of the cut end of the rafter.

a: 1
b: 2
c: 3
d: 4

A

a: 1

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23
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What is the maximum notch depth in the middle third of a rafter?

a: 1/6 the depth of the rafter
b: 1/4 the depth of the rafter
c: 1/3 the depth of the rafter
d: Never notch the middle third!

A

d: Never notch the middle third!

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24
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True or False. Live load is load produced by the use and occupancy of the building or other structure that does not include construction or environment loads.

A

True

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25
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For most wood, drying its moisture content to_____percent does not result in shrinkage.

a: 12
b: 20
c: 28
d: None of the abvoe

A

c: 28

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26
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True or False. The most stable lumber is quarter sawn.

A

True

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Preservative-treated wood shall be marked with a stamp or label showing:

a: Identification of treating manufacturer
b: Type of preservative used
c: Minimum preservative retention (pcf)
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

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28
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An engineered, stress-rated product created by bonding together individual pieces of lumber together to form a beam is called:

a: Sheathing
b: Rim board
c: Glulam
d: None of the above

A

c: Glulam

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29
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True or False. Floor joists in balloon framing rest on a 1 x 4 ribbon that is let in to the inside edge of the studs.

A

True

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30
Q

A wood floor system is made-up of:

a: Floor joist or I joist
b: Subflooring
c: Posts and beams
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

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31
Q

A girder is a structural, horizontal member used to support:

a: Masonry
b: Posts
c: Trusses
d: None of the above

A

c: Trusses

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32
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The minimum airspace on the sides of a wood beam in a masonry pocket is_____inch.

a: 1/4
b: 3/8
c: 1/2
d: All of the above

A

c: 1/2

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33
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Name a type of floor joist bridging.

a: Cross bridging
b: Metal strap
c: Solid
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

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34
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Sill seal would be used____.

a: At the bottom of the footing.
b: At the top of a framed wall.
c: Between the top of the foundation wall and the underside of the sill plate
d: None of the above

A

c: Between the top of the foundation wall and the underside of the sill plate

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35
Q

Floor joist shall have a minimum bearing on wood or metal of ____inches or ____inches on masonry.

a: 3 and 4
b: 2 and 3
c: 1-1/2 and 3
d: None of the above

A

c: 1-1/2 and 3

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36
Q

Joist framing from opposite sides of a beam shall be nailed together with a minimum of ____face nails.

a: 3-10d
b: 3-8d
c: 2-16d
d: None of the above

A

a: 3-10d

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37
Q

True or False. A wall plate is the horizontal member at the top or bottom of a wall.

A

True

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38
Q

The_____stud is immediately beside and fastened to the jack or trimmer stud.

a: Cripple
b: King-stud
c: Sill
d: None of the above

A

b: King-stud

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39
Q

A bored hole in a stud can be no less than____ of an inch from the edge of the stud.

a: 5/8
b: 1/2
c: 3/8
d: All of the above

A

a: 5/8

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40
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Using Table R602.3(1), rafters can be fastened to the top plate of a wall with_____nails.

a: 3-10d box
b: 3-8d common
c: 3-16d box
d: None of the above

A

c: 3-16d box

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41
Q

End joints in double top-plates shall be offset at least_____inches.

a: 24
b: 36
c: 48
d: None of the above

A

a: 24

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42
Q

True or False. Wall bracing can be 1 x 4’s let into the top and bottom plates and intervening studs, placed at an angle of not more than 60 degrees and less than 45 degrees from horizontal.

A

True

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43
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Using Table R802.4(2) for a #1 Hem-Fir, 2 x 6 ceiling joists, spaced 16 inches O.C., what is the maximum ceiling joist span?

a: 16’-10 in.
b: 13’-7 in.
c: 8’-9in,
d: None of the above

A

b: 13’-7 in.

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44
Q

Collar ties are used to prevent unwanted spread in a_____.

a: Roof assembly
b: Floor system
c: Window opening
d: None of the above

A

a: Roof assembly

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45
Q

For a 2 x 8, #1 Hem-Fir spaced 16 inches O.C., with a Dead Load of 20 pounds per SF, what is the maximum rafter span?

a: 18’-10 in.
b: 12’-11 in.
c: 16’-7 in.
d: None of the above

A

c: 16’-7 in.

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46
Q

The_____truss is the most common due to its versatility.

a: Scissor
b: Piggy-back
c: Fink or W
d: None of the above

A

c: Fink or W

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47
Q

Using Table R602.3(1), to fasten a top plate to a stud, what is the fastening requirement?

a: 2-16d common
b: 3-10d common
c: 2-8d common
d: None of the above

A

a: 2-16d common

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48
Q

Using Table R602.3(1), to install 1 inch diagonal brace to stud and plate, what is the fastening requirement?

a: 2-16d common
b: 3-10 d common
c: 2-8d common
d: None of the above

A

c: 2-8d common

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49
Q

Fire blocking in concealed wall spaces shall be provided vertically at the ceiling and floor levels and horizontally at intervals not exceeding___feet.

a: 6
b: 8
c: 10
d: All of the above

A

c: 10

50
Q

True or False. Fireblocking for stairways shall be provided in concealed spaces between stair stringers at the top and bottom of the run.

A

True

51
Q

What is the allowed joist-spacing for live load of 30 psf, #1 Hem-fir 2 x 10, spanning 16’-3” or less? Found On table - IRC Table R502.3.1(1)

a: 12 inches
b: 16 inches
c: 19.2 inches
d: 24 inches

A

b: 16 inches

52
Q

What is the maximum cantilever for an exterior balcony with a load of 30 psf if the floor is framed with 2 x 12 wood joists 16 inches on center? Found on table - IRC Table R502.3.3(2)

a: 58 inches
b: 72 inches
c: 53 inches
d: None of the above

A

b: 72 inches

53
Q

Typically there is a double plate on the wall frame over:

a: Mechanical openings
b: Doors
c: Window
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

54
Q

When should cross bridging be installed?

a: Before the joists are nailed
b: At the same time as sheeting is installed
c: Any time after the subfloor is installed
d: The top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed after the subfloor is installed.

A

d: The top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed after the subfloor is installed.

55
Q

When framing walls, corner bracing may be:

a: Approved metal wind bracing
b: 1 X 4 wood let-in to the studs
c: Wood structural panels
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

56
Q

The double top plate on a wall is needed to:

a: Connect interior partitions with the outside wall
b: Stabilize the walls
c: Carry roof assemblies
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

57
Q

To secure studs to either the top or bottom plates, how many face nails are used?

a: Two 8 D
b: Two 16 D
c: Two 10 D
d: Four 8 D

A

b: Two 16 D

58
Q

Diagonal bracing (corner or wind) is normally installed at a ______ degree angle.

a: 35 to 45
b: 40 to 50
c: 45 to 60
d: All of the above

A

c: 45 to 60

59
Q

The main reason contractors use pre-built trusses:

a: Material cost savings
b: Labor cost savings
c: Trusses can span greater distances without needing a bearing wall
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

60
Q

Shear walls are designed to resist lateral forces such as:

a: Wind
b: Seismic movement
c: a and b
d: None of the above

A

c: a and b

61
Q

Balloon, post and beam, and platform refer to the three basic kinds of:

a: Insulation
b: Trusses
c: Framing
d: Joists

A

c: Framing

62
Q

Deflection could be defined as:

a: Sway
b: Bending
c: Shear
d: Twist

A

b: Bending

63
Q

True or False. Floor joists should be strong enough to carry the load that rests on them, but also be stiff enough to prevent undue deflection.

A

True

64
Q

For nailing ceiling joists to the top plate you should use at least: Found in Table - IRC Table R602.3(1)

a: Two 8 d common
b: Two 16 d common
c: Three 16 d box
d: Three 8 d common

A

d: Three 8 d common

65
Q

True or False. Following BCSI recommendations for temporary truss bracing will minimize truss damage and worker safety during construction.

A

True

66
Q

When preparing to set roof trusses, substantial ___________ of the first truss is critical for the proper installation and safety concerns of the project.

a: Ground bracing
b: Inspection
c: Spacing
d: None of the above

A

a: Ground bracing

67
Q

In balloon framing, the second floor joists rest on:

a: Collar ties
b: The ribbon
c: Top plate
d: Rafters

A

b: The ribbon

68
Q

The horizontal member located at the top of a wall frame is called:

a: Soleplate
b: Top plate
c: Header
d: Ceiling joist

A

b: Top plate

69
Q

The bottom horizontal member of a wall frame in platform construction is called a:

a: Stud
b: Cripple
c: Bottomplate
d: Header

A

c: Bottomplate

70
Q

When installing wood joist blocking or bridging must be installed when:

a: When the joist exceed 2” X 8”
b: When the joist exceed 2” X 10”
c: When the joist exceed 2” X 12”
d: When the joists are 8 feet long.

A

c: When the joist exceed 2” X 12”

71
Q

Joists shall not be notched:

a: Within the middle 1/3 rd of the span
b: Within the middle 1/2 of the span
c: They should not be notched
d: Within 12 inches of either end

A

a: Within the middle 1/3 rd of the span

72
Q

A cricket is used:

a: To join a dormer to a roof
b: Between the roof and a chimney
c: To join a roof valley
d: To strengthen a header

A

b: Between the roof and a chimney

73
Q

The ridge board must be at least:

a: 1 inch nominal thickness
b: As wide as the cut end of the rafter
c: 2 inch in nominal thickness
d: Both a & b are correct

A

d: Both a & b are correct

74
Q

Studs (2x4) carrying roof loads only, may be spaced a maximum of:

a: 24 inches on center
b: 16 inches on center
c: 18 inches on center
d: 36 inches on center

A

a: 24 inches on center

75
Q

Let-in bracing (corner or wind) must be installed at ______ degree angles. Found in Table - Table R602.10.4

a: 35 to 55
b: 40 to 60
c: 45 to 60
d: 45 to 65

A

c: 45 to 60

76
Q

A bird’s mouth is:

a: The elbow at the bottom of a downspout
b: The notch cut on the underside of a rafter to fit the top plate
c: usually lacking teeth
d: All of the above

A

b: The notch cut on the underside of a rafter to fit the top plate

77
Q

The required fastening for securing a sole plate to a joist or blocking at braced wall panels is:
Found in - R602.3(1)

a: 8d nails, 8” o.c.
b: 2-8d nails, 16” o.c.
c: 3-10d nails, 10” o.c.
d: 3-16d nails, 16” o.c.

A

d: 3-16d nails, 16” o.c.

78
Q

What is the minimum size rough framed attic access hole? Found in - R807.1

a: 22” X 22”
b: 22” X 24”
c: 22” X 30”
d: 22” X 32”

A

c: 22” X 30”

79
Q

The minimum hall width in a single family dwelling is:
Found in - R311.6

a: 30”
b: 32”
c: 36”
d: 38”

A

c: 36”

80
Q

The first step in wall framing is to:

a: Mark stud locations on sole and top plates
b: Lay out wall locations on the subfloor
c: Cut all studs to length
d: Drink a beer and contemplate the first step

A

b: Lay out wall locations on the subfloor

81
Q

A horizontal framing member that prevents opposing rafter pairs from spreading apart and rafters from bowing in under a load are:

a: Rafter bracing
b: Chords
c: Collar ties
d: Strong backs

A

c: Collar ties

82
Q

When using engineered wood products, what action is prohibited without the permission of the manufacturer or registered design professional? Found in - R502.8.2

a: Notching
b: Boring holes
c: Making cuts
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

83
Q

At the top of span tables for floor joists, what does L/triangle (symbol) = 360 mean?
Found in Table - Table R502.3.1(2) Table R301.7

a: Deflection = 1/360th of the span
b: Kiln dried lumber
c: Flat-sawn lumber
d: Quarter-sawn lumber

A

a: Deflection = 1/360th of the span

84
Q

Floors in residential construction are engineered to have a minimum of 40 pounds per square foot with the exception of sleeping areas, which can be at:
Found in Table - Table 301.5

a: 25 lbs.
b: 35 lbs.
c: 20 lbs.
d: 30 lbs.

A

d: 30 lbs.

85
Q

When framing an opening in a floor, an opening exceeding ________ requires the header and trimmer joist to be doubled.
Found in - R502.10

a: 1 foot
b: 2 feet
c: 3 feet
d: 4 feet

A

d: 4 feet

86
Q

All of the following are true regarding the bearing of wood joists on walls or beams in a single family dwelling except:
Found in R502.6 and R502.6.1

a: Minimum bearing of concrete or masonry shall be 5”
b: 1 1.2” bearing required on wood or steel
c: Joist framing from opposite ends shall lap at least 3”
d: Ribbon strips or joist hangers may be used.

A

a: Minimum bearing of concrete or masonry shall be 5”

87
Q

What is the maximum full allowed span of a 2x8 floor joist in a bedroom of a single family dwelling consisting of spruce-pine-fur, #3 grade, spaced 16”o.c., with a 20 psf Dcad load?
Found in Table R502.3.1(1)

a: 8’
b: 9’
c: 9’ 6”
d: 12’

A

c: 9’ 6”

88
Q

True or False. Balloon and platform framing have fire-blocking already built in.
Found in R302.11

A

False

89
Q

There are two basic types of decks ground-level and_____.

a: Platform
b: Elevated
c: Stepped
d: None of the above

A

b: Elevated

90
Q

A 2x6 southern pine joists spaced 16-inch O.C. can span____feet. Found in Table - Table R507.5

a: 6
b: 7’-6”
c: 9
d: None of the above

A

c: 9

91
Q

True or False. When one side of a deck is fastened to a wall, a ledger must be attached to the wall.

A

True.

92
Q

Deck ledgers must be a minimum of ____.
Found in - R507

a: 2X4
b: 2X6
c: 2X8
d: All of the above

A

c: 2X8

93
Q

Guardrails where required, shall not less than____inches in height. Found in - R312

a: 42
b: 36
c: 34
d: None of the above

A

b: 36

94
Q

The required quality mark on pressure treated lumber shall indicate:
Found on - R317

a: Identification
b: Type of preservative
c: Standard to which the product was treated
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

95
Q

Fasteners for pressure treated wood shall be:
Found in - R317

a: Hot-dipped, zinc coated galvanized steel.
b: Stainless steel.
c: 6 inches
d: All of the above

A

d: All of the above

96
Q

True or False. Approved self-adhered membrane flashings shall be installed where exterior porches or decks attach to a wall of wood-frame construction. Found in - R703

A

True

97
Q

Deck joists shall be permitted to cantilever not greater than____of the actual, adjacent joist span.

a: One-eight
b: One-fourth
c: One-third
d: None of the above

A

b: One-fourth

98
Q

Using a 1/2-inch diameter lag screw to fastener a ledger to a band joist, with a joist span of 12 feet, the on-center spacing of the fasteners shall be____inches.
Found in - Table R507

a: 15
b: 24
c: 29
d: None of the above

A

a: 15

99
Q

The standard depth for a base kitchen cabinet is:

a: 18 inches
b: 22 inches
c: 24 inches
d: 36 inches

A

c: 24 inches

100
Q

The standard depth for an upper kitchen cabinet is:

a: 12 inches
b: 15 niches
c: 18 inches
d: 24 inches

A

a: 12 inches

101
Q

Kitchen cabinets are secured to the wall by using:

a: Two nails through the rail.
b: Two screws through the rails
c: Four nails through the rails
d: Three screws through the rails

A

b: Two screws through the rails

102
Q

Ceiling tiles are used for:

a: Making the room lighter
b: Adding color to the room
c: A sound deadener
d: None of the above

A

c: A sound deadener

103
Q

How deep are kitchen cabinets below the counter top?

a: 16”
b: 20”
c: 24”
d: 36”

A

c: 24”

104
Q

How far above the kitchen floor should the kitchen sink be?

a: 26”
b: 30”
c: 36”
d: 42”

A

c: 36”

105
Q

Guard openings below the stair-railing should be no larger than _________ in a residential structure:

a: 6”
b: 4 3/8”
c: 12”
d: Large enough to egress

A

b: 4 3/8”

106
Q

The required guards on raised floor areas, balconies and porches shall not have openings larger than _________________ in residential structures:

a: 1”
b: 2”
c: 3”
d: 4”

A

d: 4”

107
Q

The sum of one riser and one tread of a stair should be about:

a: 16”
b: 18”
c: 20”
d: 22”

A

b: 18”

108
Q

The complete railing system of a residential stair is called a:

a: Newel post
b: Fillet
c: Balbuster
d: Balustrade

A

d: Balustrade

109
Q

The front edge of a stair tread that overhangs the riser is called the:

a: Nosing
b: Lip
c: Overhang
d: Newel

A

a: Nosing

110
Q

How should base cabinets be installed properly?

a: Any wall unit first
b: The corner piece where the cabinets will start the bar area.
c: Start in one of the corners
d: It doesn’t matter

A

c: Start in one of the corners

111
Q

A living unit is built directly above a garage. The ceiling in the garage must have:

a: 1/2” gypsum board
b: 5/8” type X gypsum board or equivalent
c: 1/2” type X gypsum board
d: None of the above

A

b: 5/8” type X gypsum board or equivalent

112
Q

What is the frame that surrounds an interior door called?

a: Casing
b: Trim
c: Door stop
d: Jamb

A

d: Jamb

113
Q

Most interior doors are manufactured in a thickness of _______________.

a: 1”
b: 1 1/2”
c: 1 3/8”
d: 1 3/4”

A

c: 1 3/8”

114
Q

An accurate and fast way to plumb side jambs of a doorframe is by use of a _____________________.

a: 4 foot level
b: 6 foot level
c: Carpenter’s square
d: Framing hammer

A

b: 6 foot level

115
Q

The setback of door casing from the face of the jamb is often referred to as the __________.

a: Reveal
b: Facing
c: Offset
d: Chamfer

A

a: Reveal

116
Q

Wood used for interior finish should be dried to a moisture content of ______________.

a: 6 percent
b: 8 percent
c: 10 percent
d: 15 percent

A

b: 8 percent

117
Q

The intermediate area between two parts of a flight of stairs is called a ______________.

a: Platform
b: Well
c: Landing
d: Stoop

A

a: Platform

118
Q

What is the maximum height variation between all risers on a stairway?

a: 3/8”
b: 1/2”
c: 3/4”
d: 1”

A

a: 3/8”

119
Q

True or False. Handrails should be provided on at least one side of stairways with four or more risers.

A

True

120
Q

In kitchens that have a soffit above the cabinets, the soffit is usually ________ below the rest of an 8’ ceiling.

a: 8”
b: 10”
c: 12”
d: 14”

A

c: 12”

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