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2020-2021 Flashcards

1
Q

A curtain wall is______.

A

A wall system that encloses a building primarily through the use of aluminum extrusions, glass and various infill panels

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2
Q

The main function of a solar screen is to _______.

A

Control the thermal effect of sunlight

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3
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic components of a stick system

A

Pre-assembled frame units

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4
Q

Which of the following is a basic component of a unitized and mullion curtain wall system?

A

Anchors

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5
Q

Which of the following is not a basic component of a pressure wall system

A

Exterior trim

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6
Q

Which phase of constructing a curtain wall is the most critical?

A

Layout

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7
Q

After the ironworker marks the center of the mullions along the edge of the slab with a framing square, the next step in establishing control lines is to verify ______for all erected floors.

A

Elevation

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8
Q

Materials and hardware required for a job must be available when it is time to begin construction of the wall. The foreman should plan the unloading to make the _____ of materials easier.

A

Distribution

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9
Q

The ironworker should drill and attach the mullion to the mullion anchor ______.

A

Once the elevation and distance to the working control lines are checked

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10
Q

Where the trim is snapped in place, what should be used to prevent damage?

A

Rubber hammer

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11
Q

A test of the curtain wall system often indicates if there is a problem with________.

A

Curtain wall materials

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12
Q

The _________carry(ies) the full load of a window wall system

A

Sill

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13
Q

A vertical member of the framing system is a(n)_______.

A

Mullion

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14
Q

The insert in a window wall is called a(n)_____.

A

Infill

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15
Q

One of the goals of planning the unloading of materials is to prevent_______handling.

A

Double

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16
Q

The first step to lay out a window wall is to check the opening dimensions against the______.

A

Working drawings

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17
Q

Functionality, sloped walls and skylights are ______systems.

A

Roof

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18
Q

Improper assembly and installation of sloped walls and skylight glazing may result in falling and shattering glass and _____.

A

Weather and atmosphere damage

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19
Q

Any errors in properly laying out the sill will be ________as the job progresses

A

Magnified

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20
Q

The installation of a sill can consist of setting the sill can to elevation and to its proper location to the ________.

A

Column centers

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21
Q

The leading cause of leaks in a sloped wall system is ________.

A

Failure of splice joints

22
Q

When sealing a splice joint, the objective is to keep the water away from the joints with no more than a________inch build-up of sealant to allow water to run off.

A

1/4

23
Q

During pre-assembly of a sloped wall or skylight, lay the mullions on the horses with _____to attach the anchors.

A

Softeners

24
Q

Can fillers are _____into place.

A

Snapped

25
Q

When installing the pressure plate gasket, start at _____and work toward the middle of the pressure plate

A

Both ends

26
Q

Which of the following is used to attach curved mullion pressure plates to jambs, intermediate, and rake mullions?

A

Pressure plate bolts and thermal spacers

27
Q

When sealing structural joints, what must be done to completely fill the joint?

A

Tool the sealant

28
Q

Elevation drawings should show the ____of the storefront and entryway

A

Face

29
Q

The storefront and entryway is very critical because _____.

A

It is the focal point of most every building

30
Q

If the door opening is incorrect in any way, what should be done.

A

Notify the foreman

31
Q

When working with swinging doors, you must check the drawing for the swing of the door and ______.

A

To determine if it is a single-acting or double-acting door

32
Q

One of the major advantages of a cable wall consisting of glass panels is that there is extraordinary structural ______.

A

Transparency

33
Q

The ultimate goal of a cable wall is to _____.

A

Create protection from the elements via a transparent barrier

34
Q

The structural support for the glass cable wall is provided by a glazed ______that includes glazing, fittings, cables, and connections.

A

Cable net

35
Q

Because of their design, cable walls place a substantial load on _____.

A

Anchor locations

36
Q

Cable for cable walls are made of _____strands ranging from 3/4 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

A

Stainless steel structural

37
Q

When installing the cable wall panels, you should exercise caution when _____.

A

Tightening support brackets for glass

38
Q

Which of the following would provide the ironworker with important information regarding the hazardous materials used on the job?

A

Msds

39
Q

Every msds must comply with the ____hazard communication standard.

A

Osha

40
Q

Which of the following is a one component sealant only, almost 100% solid, and has as much as 90%recovery?

A

Silicone

41
Q

Which of the following is a tool or accessory used in a sealant application

A

Backer Rod

42
Q

When cleaning the surface with a solvent, the _____method of cleaning is recommended

A

Two cloth

43
Q

Primer should be applied in (a)____so that it does not drip or splash onto the surrounding surface.

A

Think coat

44
Q

The depth of a joint should be ______the width of the joint.

A

1/2

45
Q

A______or bond breaker tape is used to permit the joint and sealant to flex without failure.

A

Backer rod

46
Q

Before any sealant is applied, the ironworker must consult the ______for specific information regarding the job to be completed

A

Sealant application drawings

47
Q

When removing masking tape after tooling a joint, pull the tape at a____angle

A

45 degree

48
Q

The results of a sealant quality assurance test should be recorded in or on the ________.

A

Project log book

49
Q

As a check for adhesion, a simple ______test may be run on the job site after the sealant is fully cured

A

Hand pull

50
Q

Which of the following is the kind of information recorded on a sealant application log

A

Weather conditions

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