I7 - Steel Stud & Ceiling finish

Question 1

What is the purpose of the knurled face of steel studs?

Answer 1

it prevent the screws from slipping

Question 2

What is the standard length of steel stud track (runners)?

Answer 2

10’

Question 3

What special tool can be used for attaching steel studs to the track?

Answer 3

crimper

Question 4

What are the standard flange widths of steel studs?

Answer 4

30 mm and 32 mm

Question 5

What are the bottom plates of a steel stud wall also known as?

Answer 5

runners

Question 6

What is a non-load bearing exterior steel stud wall called?

Answer 6

Curtain wall

Question 7

What is the maximum height of a 32X89 non-loadbearing interior partition wall with steel studs spaced 400 mm O.C.?

Answer 7

4.6 m

Question 8

What is the maximum height of a 32X89 non-loadbearing interior partition wall with steel studs spaced 600 mm O.C.?

Answer 8

3.9 m

Question 9

What is the maximum stud length of a 30X91 non-loadbearing exterior curtain wall using 0.85 mm thick steel studs spaced 400 mm O.C.?

Answer 9

3.0 m

Question 10

What is the maximum stud length of a 30X91 non-loadbearing exterior curtain wall using 0.69 mm thick steel studs spaced 600 mm O.C.?

Answer 10

2.4 m

Question 11

What is the maximum size of opening in a steel stud wall before 3 full length studs are required on each side of the opening?

Answer 11

2.4 m

Question 12

What is the minimum clearance required between the top of steel studs and the top track in a fire-rated wall in order to compensate for expansion in case of fire?

Answer 12

12 mm

Question 13

What must be installed in the door header location of fire rated walls?

Answer 13

gypsum board

Question 14

What is the minimum depth of penetration of drywall screws through steel stud?

Answer 14

10 mm

Question 15

How often must the runners of an exterior steel stud wall be fastened to the floor?

Answer 15

300 mm

Question 16

How wide are stiffener channels used for steel stud walls?

Answer 16

19 mm or 38 mm

Question 17

What is the maximum height of a steel stud wall before stiffener channels should be used?

Answer 17

8’

Question 18

How is steel stud track typically fastened to concrete floors?

Answer 18

powder actuated fasteners

Question 19

How much of a gap is typically left at intersections and corners of track to let drywall pass through?

Answer 19

3/4”

Question 20

What type of backing should be used when wooden door jambs and casings are required to be attached to steel studs?

Answer 20

nested steel studs, wood studs

Question 21

When is the correct time to install a knocked-down metal door frame in a steel stud wall?

Answer 21

after drywall is installed, starting with the head jamb

Question 22

What is resilient bar used for in steel stud construction?

Answer 22

reducing sound transmission

Question 23

What is the maximum allowable extension of a steel stud?

Answer 23

300 mm

Question 24

All cut ends of steel studs should be placed down in order for all of the pass-through holes to line up.

Answer 24

false

Question 25

What type of framing is typical for movable partitions?

Answer 25

Steel stud and track

Question 26

How should the bottom plates of temporary demountable partitions be fastened to ceramic tile floors?

Answer 26

Double sided tape

Question 27

Which pre-finished wallboard is very common in commercial buildings?

Answer 27

Vinyl board

Question 28

Typically, how high are cornice height partitions?

Answer 28

7’

Question 29

Typically, how high are rail height partitions?

Answer 29

43”

Question 30

What is a partition called that is not mounted solid to the floor and may be completely freestanding?

Answer 30

screen

Question 31

What is type X drywall is used for?

Answer 31

fire protection

Question 32

Which type of 1/2" drywall can replace 5/8” drywall for 24” on center ceiling framing?

Answer 32

Controlled density board

Question 33

What type of suspended ceiling tiles should be used in kitchens?

Answer 33

washable

Question 34

What are the dimensions of a typical suspended ceiling tile?

Answer 34

600 mm x 1200 m

Question 35

What are the dimensions of a typical ventilation grille?

Answer 35

600 mm x 600 mm

Question 36

How is solid wood panelling typically installed to ceilings?

Answer 36

blind nailed

Question 37

What is the standard length of a main tee in a T-bar ceiling?

Answer 37

12’

Question 38

How often are main tees supported by the hanger wires?

Answer 38

48”

Question 39

What is used to attach hanger wires to overhead supports?

Answer 39

eyelet screws

Question 40

Which of the following is made of heavy gauge steel and can span the farthest?

Answer 40

carrying channel

Question 41

What is resilient furring used for?

Answer 41

sound proofing

Question 42

Which wall finish used to be applied in two or three layers and required a supporting system of lath?

Answer 42

Plaster

Question 43

What are two reasons to use furring strips to attach ceiling finishes?

Answer 43

to level the ceiling and change the support spacing

Question 44

What is the maximum spacing of furring strips that will support ceiling drywall?

Answer 44

600 mm o.c.

Question 45

What is the maximum spacing of ceiling supports for regular 1/2" drywall that has a water-based texture finish?

Answer 45

400 mm

Question 46

What is the minimum length of screw required when screwing 5/8” regular gypsum board for a non-fire rated ceiling?

Answer 46

1-1/4”

Question 47

What is the maximum spacing of drywall screws in a residential ceiling?

Answer 47

300 mm

Question 48

A reflected ceiling plan is a view of the ceiling as if you were looking down at it.

Answer 48

true

Question 49

What is an alternative method used to fasten steel studs and track together, besides crimping?

Answer 49

wafer screws

Question 50

What is the standard length of a main tee for T-bar ceilings?

Answer 50

12’

Question 51

How often must the track for a steel stud partition wall be fastened to the floor?

Answer 51

600 mm

Question 52

What is the standard length of track required for a door header for a 3068 door?

Answer 52

48”

Question 53

What is the correct order of installation of T-bar ceilings?

Answer 53

wall angle, eyelets, wire, main tees, cross tees

Question 54

What is the width of the ceiling border tiles for a room that is 12’-8” wide if 12” X 12” ceiling tiles are used?

Answer 54

10”

Question 55

What is the width of the ceiling border tiles for a room that is 15’-4” wide if 16” X 16” ceiling tiles are used?

Answer 55

12”

Question 56

What are the size of the corner tiles tile in a room measuring 3440 mm x 4760mm, using 300 mm x 300 mm ceiling tiles?

Answer 56

220 mm x 280 mm