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1
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A nominal 2 x 12 x 12 actually measures Select one:

a. 1 1/2” x 11 1/4” x 11 1/4’
b. 1 1/2” x 11 1/4” x 12’
c. 1 1/2” x 11 1/2” x 12’
d. 2” x 12” x 12’

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b. 1 1/2” x 11 1/4” x 12’

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A tail joist, or cripple joist is ______ Select one: a. a second joist to help support a partition b. a short joist due to an opening c. a short joist to support a sill d. the end third of a full length joist

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b. a short joist due to an opening Correct

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The part of a truss that may be cut if necessary is Select one: a. none of these answers b. the gusset c. the web d. the chord

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a. none of these answers

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The function of a wall/wall cavity is to do all but which one of the following? Select one: a. support a load from above b. divide a house into sections c. hide mechanical components d. hide sheetrock scraps

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d. hide sheetrock scraps Correct

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The term _____ means perfectly horizontal Select one: a. even b. plumb c. level d. balanced

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c. level Correct

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What will resist racking forces? check all that apply Select one or more: a. rough sills b. sheathing c. let-in bracing d. studs

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The correct answers are: sheathing, let-in bracing

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When sheathing a roof, which way must the long edge of the sheathing run? Select one: a. either way will work b. parallel to the rafters c. perpendicular to the rafters

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c. perpendicular to the rafters Correct Feedback Your answer is correct.

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If you used a form 3’ x 3’ x 3’ and poured it full of concrete, how much concrete is needed? Select one: a. a cubic foot b. one cubic yard c. an entire concrete truck full d. 9 cubic feet

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b. one cubic yard Correct

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when framing to allow for placement of a window, we call the opening Select one: a. a sill-header space b. a spacer opening c. a rough opening d. a window hole

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c. a rough opening Correct

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When platform framing, the anchor bolts hold down what member? Select one: a. sole plate b. joist c. box header d. sill plate

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d. sill plate Correct

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Which item will be placed first, second, third…during construction (order 1st starting on the left) Select one: a. sole plate, foundation wall, girder, joist b. girder, foundation wall, sole plate, joist c. foundation wall, sole plate, joist, girder d. foundation wall, girder, joist, sole plate

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d. foundation wall, girder, joist, sole plate Correct

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When laying out a 16” OC load bearing wall, not counting the end stud, where is the edge of the first stud placed? Select one: a. 16” b. It does not matter c. 15 1/4” d. 15 3/4”

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c. 15 1/4” Correct

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13
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A ceiling joist is also sometimes called a _______________ depending on your perspective. Select one: a. collar tie b. timberlok c. floor joist d. purlin

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c. floor joist Correct

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If squaring a foundation and one side is 32’, and the other side is 38’. For the foundation to be square, what will the diagonal measurement have to be? Select one: a. 49’ - 8 1/8” b. 34’ - 10 7/16” c. 49’ - 6 7/8” d. 50’ - 1 13/16”

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a. 49’ - 8 1/8” Correct

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Which OC spacing is not typically found in residential construction? Select one: a. 16” b. 18” c. 24” d. 12”

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b. 18” Correct

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A load-bearing wall typically (mark all correct choices) Select one or more: a. generally runs the length of the house b. runs parallel to the joists c. is typically the shortest wall d. carries the weight from the roof

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a. generally runs the length of the house Correct d. carries the weight from the roof Correct

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17
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I-joists, LVLs, PSLs, Glu-lams, LSLs and truses are all examples of Select one: a. engineered wood products b. built-up beams c. girder material d. plywood products

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a. engineered wood products Correct

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18
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The long dimension of floor joists are installed Select one: a. horizontally b. vertically c. sloped d. all of these answers

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a. horizontally Correct

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19
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The roof member that can be located at the intersection of two roof planes is Select one: a. both the hip and valley rafters b. the hip rafter c. the valley rafter d. the common rafter

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a. both the hip and valley rafters Correct

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20
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as the unit rise increases, (complete the statement) Select one: a. the stronger it becomes b. the roof slope gets steeper c. the roof slope gets shallower (flatter) d. the shorter the overall height of the building is

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b. the roof slope gets steeper Correct

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21
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If needing to build a stiffer floor (higher lb/sq ft rating), what could be done? (Mark all correct answers)

Select one or more:

a. increase the number of the grade (from 1 to 2)
b. decrease joist spacing
c. increase joist spacing
d. decrease joist span
e. increase joist depth (not length)
f. increase joist size (depth)

A

The correct answers are:

e. increase joist depth (not length)
f. increase joist size (depth)
b. decrease joist spacing
d. decrease joist span

22
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A nominal 2 x 6 x 8 actually measures Select one: a. 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 7 1/4’ b. 1 1/2” x 5 1/4” x 8’ c. 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 8’ d. 2” x 6” x 8’

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c. 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 8’

23
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types of bracing found on a truss roof are (mark all correct answers) Select one or more: a. temporary bracing b. permanent bracing c. let-in bracing d. “T” bracing

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temporary bracing, permanent bracing, “T” bracing

24
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Insulation that is typically used to insulate the exterior of a foundation wall is called Select one: a. EPS b. EMS c. PIC d. XPS

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The correct answer is: XPS

25
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When identifying a wall type, the abbreviation LBW stands for Select one: a. long bowed wall b. light big window c. light bearing wing d. load bearing wall

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Feedback Your answer is correct. The correct answer is: load bearing wall

26
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When framing the walls of a building, which walls are generally framed first? Select one: a. the easiest, so that progress is apparent b. the heaviest while everyone is still fresh c. the longest, while there is still room d. the gable end walls, because they are tallest

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The correct answer is: the longest, while there is still room

27
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On a span table, there is often a rating such as L/240, or L/360. Which is this most closely related to? Select one: a. Grade of wood b. thickness of framing member c. OC spacing d. live load ratings in PSF

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d. live load ratings in PSF Correct

28
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A floor joist span is measured from where to where? Select one: a. the length of the joist b. The distance between two bearing points c. the inside of the foundation walls d. the outside of the foundation walls

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b. The distance between two bearing points Correct

29
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Types of wall bracing that are integrated into the wall itself are (mark all correct answers) Select one or more: a. strong-back bracing b. cut-in bracing c. let-in bracing d. bridging

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b. cut-in bracing Correct c. let-in bracing Correct

30
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The staggered subfloor pattern is due to what? Select one: a. decoration b. strength c. speed

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b. strength Correct

31
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concrete slab that is thickened under a load-bearing wall is said to be Select one: a. haunched b. slabed c. widened d. footed

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a. haunched Correct

32
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The rafter that spans from the hip rafter to the wall plate is a Select one: a. full common b. valley jack c. hip jack d. valley

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c. hip jack

33
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Information on a span chart includes all but which of the following Select one: a. size of lumber b. species of lumber c. cost of lumber d. grade of lumber

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c. cost of lumber Correct

34
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A monolithic slab is ____________ Select one: a. a footing and a floor poured as a single unit b. a well-insulated slab c. frost wall and a floor d. only built in the north

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a. a footing and a floor poured as a single unit. Correct

35
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A structural ridge beam, when used to frame a high cathedral ceiling has what advantages? (mark all correct answers) Select one or more: a. It can allow for an unobstructed open space all the way to the ceiling b. It can save on the number of studs needed to frame the walls c. It can keep the walls where the rafters are resting from bowing outward d. It can prevent the need for ceiling joists

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Your answer is correct. The correct answers are: a. It can allow for an unobstructed open space all the way to the ceiling c. It can keep the walls where the rafters are resting from bowing outward, d. It can prevent the need for ceiling joists,

36
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Select one:

a. screwer
b. electric screwdriver
c. impact driver
d. cordless drill

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c. impact driver

37
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Select one:

a. LSL
b. PSL
c. LVL
d. Glu-lam

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C. LVL

38
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a. frost wall
b. full foundation
c. slab-on-grade
d. frost protected shallow foundation

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b. full foundation

39
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a. circular saw
b. jig saw
c. chip saw
d. hand saw

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a. circular saw

40
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a. bridging
b. joist-x connectors
c. crossing
d. blocking

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a. Bridging

41
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a. the depth to which frost can penetrate the ground
b. average cost of heating in the US
c. the height foundation walls must be built
d. the likelihood (percentage) that cold weather will damage a structure

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a. the depth to which frost can penetrate the ground

42
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a. 1 is the soffit and 2 is the fascia
b. 1 is the overhang and 2 is the projection
c. 1 is the rafter tail and 2 is the drip edge
d. 1 is the fascia and 2 is the soffit

A

a. 1 is the soffit and 2 is the fascia

43
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a. it is a framed non-load bearing wall
b. the studs are not spaced correctly
c. it is correct except for the missing girder
d. it is a load-bearing wall

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a. it is a framed non-load bearing wall

44
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What is the fractional part of the measurement C?

What is the fractional part of the measurement E?

What is the fractional part of the measurement B?

What is the fractional part of the measurement G?

What is the fractional part of the measurement D?

What is the fractional part of the measurement A?

What is the fractional part of the measurement F?

A

What is the fractional part of the measurement C? → 5/16”

What is the fractional part of the measurement E? → 11/16”

What is the fractional part of the measurement B? → 7/16”

What is the fractional part of the measurement G? → 7/16”

What is the fractional part of the measurement D? → 13/16”

What is the fractional part of the measurement A? → 1/2”

What is the fractional part of the measurement F? → 5/16”

45
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a. U-layout
b. an excavator
c. picnic table
d. batter boards

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d. batter boards

46
Q

The number 5 indicates?

The number 2 indicates?

The number 1 indicates?

The number 3 indicates?

The number 4 indicates?

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The number 5 indicates → bridging,

The number 2 indicates → girder,

The number 1 indicates → subfloor,

The number 3 indicates → sill plate,

The number 4 indicates → box header

47
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anchor bolt

footing reinforcement bar

footing

box header

footing drain

joist

subfloor

sill plate

foundation wall

slab

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anchor bolt → D,

footing reinforcement bar → L,

footing → K,

box header → H,

footing drain → N,

joist → C,

subfloor → B,

sill plate → j,

foundation wall → F,

slab → M

48
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a. a footing being built
b. a wood framed wall being lifted into position
c. a modular foundation being placed
d. a slab being layed

A

c. a modular foundation being placed

49
Q

a. a header anchor
b. a girder connector
c. an i-joist
d. a joist hanger

A

d. a joist hanger

50
Q

4-

1-

7-

2-

6-

3-

5-

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4 → Gambrel,

1 → Gable,

7 → Shed,

2 → Hip,

6 → Butterfly,

3 → Intersecting,

5 → Mansard

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