020303aAB Interior Systems And Door Frames

Question 1

Structural metal studs can be used for buildings up to 5 storeys. T or F

Answer 1

T

Question 2

Loadbearing metal framing components are made of hot dipped galvanized steel in which gauges?

Answer 2

20, 18, 16 and 14

Question 3

Non-loadbearing framing systems are made of ___, ____ and ____ gauge galvanized steel.

Answer 3

25, 22 and 20

Question 4

Runners should be the same gauge as the steel studs (or heavier). T or F

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Flanges for sheet steel stud wall framing should have flanges be at least ____.

Answer 5

30 mm (1-3/16”)

Question 6

Any runners must be attached to the building at approx. ____ from their ends and at _____ o.c spacing for interior walls or ____ for exterior walls.

Answer 6

50 mm, 24”, 12”

Question 7

Which explosive actuated too fastener us suitable for anchoring a pin in a concrete ceiling for hanging a suspended ceiling?

Answer 7

Eye pins

Question 8

What are two wall anchors used to hold a metal door frame in a concrete block wall?

Answer 8

Wire mason anchors and metal strip masonry anchors.

Question 9

What are hold-down clips used for?

Answer 9

To hold fire-rated ceiling tile in place.

Question 10

How much clearance is require for placement of ceiling tiles?

Answer 10

Leave clearance for recessed lights, ducts, and other features and a minimum of 150 mm (6”) clearance between the old and new ceilings if you are dropping a ceiling.
Make sure there is a minimum of 50 mm clearance from any pipes, wires and other objects that could interfere with placement of the Ceiling tile.

Question 11

What can be used to temporarily hold ceiling components together before fastening?

Answer 11

Ceiling track clips

Question 12

Steel door frames that are part of a block wall are kept from bowing or twisting by using what?

Answer 12

Using internal spreaders the size of the door plus clearances.

Question 13

Where is the chalk line reference required for ceiling tile wall mouldings?

Answer 13

The chalk line is snapped at the top of the wall moulding so not visible

Question 14

What supports the main tees?

Answer 14

Hanger wires which are suspended from eye tees

Question 15

What is the length required for border tees in a grid ceiling system?

Answer 15

The length of the border tee will equal the measurement from the last tee to the wall angle minus 3 mm for the wall angle thickness.

Question 16

What is an example of a semi-concealed suspended ceiling?

Answer 16

H and T. Only the main runners (H) are visible from below on the finished surface.

Question 17

What spacing is necessary for the concealed system furring bars?

Answer 17

Spaced a maximum of 600 mm o.c. and within 150 mm of walls. 25 mm clearance between furring ends and abutting walls or partitions.

Question 18

What bracing is required for a metal frame that will be in a concrete block wall?

Answer 18

Sufficient to keep the frame level and plumb in two directions.