Carpentry - B

Question 1

The back of door jams are kerfed to reduce?

1) thickness of jam
2) tendency to warp
3) moisture absorption
4) contact with the stud

Answer 1

Tendency to warp

Question 2

To see if an opening is square, which can be used?

1) plumb bob
2) level
3) measured diagonals
4) water level

Answer 2

measured diagonals

Question 3

When using a portable extension ladder to access an elevated surface, or as ingress or egress in an excavation. The ladder side rails shall extend a min. of how many feet above the landing surface?

1) 2 1/2 feet
2) 3 1/2 feet
3) 3 feet
4) 4 feet

Answer 3

3 feet above landing surface

Question 4

Door casing should be ____?

1) installed with a reveal from the jamb
2) only nailed to the jam and caulked to the wall
3) installed tightly to the floor
4) only nailed to the trimmer studs and caulked to the jam

Answer 4

Installed with a reveal from the jamb

Question 5

In laying out stair winders?

1) they should be no less than 6 inches wide at the inside of the turn
2) local codes must be consulted
3) the width 12 inches from the edge must be equal to the tread depth
4) the width of the treads can be reduced

Answer 5

local codes must be consulted

Question 6

What is the Max. vertical spacing of drywall screws used to fasten 1/2” gypsum board without adhesive to a wall framed on center?

1) 8 inches
2) 16 inches
3) 12 inches
4) 18 inches

Answer 6

16 inches maximum spacing

Question 7

Which of the following is correct with regards to truss storage?

1) scissor trusses should be stored with the peaks up
2) vertically stored trusses need to be braced but not blocked
3) protection from ground moisture is only needed if the trussed are to be stored for longer than 30 days
4) horizontally stored trusses should be on blocking that is 8’ to 10’ feet apart.

Answer 7

Horizontally stored trusses should be on blocking that is 8’ to 10’ feet apart.

Question 8

What is the min. size lumber that can be used for temporary bracing for trusses?

1) short lengths of 2 x 4’s can be used for spaces between adjacent trusses
2) 10’ foot 2 x 4’s
3) 8’ foot 2 x 4’s
4) 6’ foot 2 x 6’s

Answer 8

10’ foot 2 x 4’s

Question 9

During handling, trusses should be supported at max intervals of?

1) 10 feet
2) 20 feet
3) 25 feet
4) 12 feet

Answer 9

25 feet

Question 10

What is the min. height of guard located along open-sided walking surfaces, messanines, platforms, stairways, ramps and landings?

1) 30 inches
2) 40 inches
3) 36 inches
4) 42 inches

Answer 10

42 inches

Question 11

When Lumber Dries it tends to shrink?

1) equally in width and length
2) more in width than length
3) more in length than width
4) in thickness

Answer 11

More in width than length

Question 12

What is the min. temporary bracing needed for (6) - 16’ foot wood trusses?

1) lateral bracing only
2) diagonal bracing only
3) lateral and diagonal bracing only
4) lateral, diagonal and ground bracing

Answer 12

Lateral, diagonal and ground bracing

Question 13

When installing shoe molding on a hardwood floor, the shoe mold should?

1) be nailed to the base board and the floor for a tight fit
2) alternately be nailed to the floor and the base board
3) nailed only to the base board or the floor but not to both
4) power nailed to avoid splitting the thin material

Answer 13

Nailed only to the base board or the floor but not to both

Question 14

A window stool needs a horn cut for a proper fit. This allows the stool to do what?

1) extend past the window jams giving a place to end the jamb trim
2) be installed after the jam trim is in place
3) returns the ends of the stool to the wall to eliminate end grain
4) accommodate the slope of the window sill

Answer 14

Extend past the window jams giving a place to end the jamb trim

Question 15

The plans require window extensions on all outside windows. This solves what problem?

1) adds height to the window jams to make them all the same height
2) provides a place for decorative trim to be installed
3) allows standard windows to be allowed in thicker walls
4) provides room for a standard window stool

Answer 15

Allows standard windows to be allowed in thicker walls

Question 16

An exterior door has a metal threshold with a D shaped, vinyl weather seal projecting upward. The bottom of the door needs to be?

1) beveled to not catch the vinyl insert but fit tightly
2) square cut equal to the height of the metal portion of the threshold
3) sealed to control moisture and control warping
4) cut with an outward facing bevel for drainage

Answer 16

Beveled to not catch the vinyl insert but fit tightly

Question 17

When installing a window with exterior casing?

1) it should be installed after siding is installed
2) flashing should be installed over the window head
3) the flange should be screwed to the sheathing
4) the window will be inset in the wall for weather protection

Answer 17

Flashing should be installed over the window head

Question 18

Stair treads installed with an open board will need to?

1) have a false riser installed
2) be scribed to the open skirt board
3) be notched around the newel post
4) have a mitered return edge molding

Answer 18

Have a mitered return edge molding

Question 19

When installing base board for a wood floor, it should be placed to?

1) provide room for bling nailing the floor
2) allow the wood floor to butt tightly against it
3) allow the wood floor to run under the base
4) provide a gap for finishing the wood floor

Answer 19

Allow the wood floor to run under the base

Question 20

What is the min. number of cylinder tests that would be permissible on a given project?

1) 2 cylinder tests
2) 3 cylinder tests
3) 4 cylinders tests
4) 5 cylinder tests

Answer 20

3 cylinder tests

Question 21

What is the min. thickness for a concrete slab on grade beneath an area normal occupancy?

1) 3” inches
2) 3 1/2” inches
3) 4 “inches
4) 4 1/2” inches

Answer 21

3 1/2” inches

Question 22

The primary condition in which drywall problems occurs is?

1) poor workmanship
2) humidity
3) improper equipment
4) poor quality of product

Answer 22

Poor workmanship

Question 23

After adding or replacing drywall fasteners. the head should be covered with?

1) wall adhesive
2) painters caulking
3) joint compound
4) spackling compound

Answer 23

Joint compound

Question 24

Veneer plasters are best mixed with a heavy duty electric drill with what following attachment?

1) a texture paddle
2) a joint compound paddle
3) a potato paddle
4) a cage - type paddle

Answer 24

A cage - type paddle

Question 25

Information needed from a set of plans in order to know the size and types of windows to be ordered is found in the ____?

1) window section
2) window detail
3) floor-plans
4) window schedule

Answer 25

Window schedule

Question 26

Which of the following is true? Re-guarding the maximum construction load that can be placed on an un-braced truss.

1) No load can be supported by an un-braced truss
2) Loads up to 100 pounds can be supported by an un-braced truss
3) Only 1 person can be supported on a truss that is lying flat
4) The truss will support the load specified by the manufacturer

Answer 26

No load can be supported by an un-braced truss

Question 27

The standard height for interior door is?

1) 7’ 0”
2) 6’ 8”
3) 7’ 2”
4) 7’ 6”

Answer 27

6’ 8”

Standard interior door height

Question 28

Block and plinth jamb trim is?

1) installed starting at the floor plinths
2) made with all square cuts
3) faster to install than mitered trim
4) installed before crown molding

Answer 28

Made with all square cuts

Question 29

For a specific cover of 9 inches on a concrete member over 8 inches deep, the maximum placement tolerance for reinforcing steel concrete is?

1) 3/8” inch
2) 5/8” inch
3) 1/2” inch
4) 7/8” inch

Answer 29

1/2” inch

Question 30

At what min. height above the platform surface shall the top edge of top rails be on supported scaffolds?

1) 36 inches
2) 38 inches
3) 40 inches
4) 42 inches

Answer 30

38 inches

Question 31

All metal flashing, counterflashing and coping associated with exterior wall coverings shall be of what min. thickness?

1) .0149 inches
2) .0190 inches
3) .0164 inches
4) .0150 inches

Answer 31

.0149 inches thick

Question 32

Sheetrock that is 3/8” or 1/4” is not recommended for?

1) use in steel framing
2) sound control
3) covering old wall surfaces
4) forming curved surfaces

Answer 32

Use in steel framing

Question 33

The min. drywall length screws for installing 1/2” gypsum panel to wood studs is?

1) 1 5/8”
2) 1 1/4”
3) 1 1/8”
4) 1 inch

Answer 33

1 1/4” min. screws

Question 34

What is the max. height above a lower level of a walking / working platforms before protection from falling by the use of a guard rail system, safety net system or personal fall arrest system shall be used?

1) 4 feet
2) 6 feet
3) 8 feet
4) 10 feet

Answer 34

6 Feet

Question 35

On a wall over 10 foot, what type of purlin
is used?
1) Continuous top chord
2) None required
3) Safety permanent brace top chord
4)Top chord

Answer 35

Continuous top chord

Question 36

A 24’ ladder leaning against a wall the angle needs to be approx ____?

1) 1/4 the working length of the ladder 6ft
2) None of these
3) 1/2 the working length of the ladder
4) 3ft

Answer 36

1/4 the working length of the ladder 6ft

Question 37

Space heaters used in the vacinity of canvas shall be located at least ____ feet away?

1) 6ft
2) 10ft
3) 8ft
4) 12ft

Answer 37

10 feet