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Carpentry Exam #1 Flashcards

1
Q

What diameter will a wood auger bit marked 10 will drill?

a. 5/8 inch
b. 10/32 inch
c. 1/2inch
d. 1.0inch

A

A. 5/8 “

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What nail should be used when nailing 2x6 inch joists?

a. 16d
b. 10d
c. 20d
d. 40d

A

A. 16d

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The area of a right triangle having legs 10 feet long is 50 square feet?
True
False

A

True

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What is the circumference of a circle with a diameter of 50 mm?

a. 78.5 mm
b. 157.0 mm
c. 78.5 cm
d. 157.0 cm

A

B. 157mm

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5
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A journeyperson earns $23.45 per hour. A new apprentice earns 60% of
the journeyperson rate and has 27% deductions. What would the apprentice’s
net weekly earnings be for a 40 hour week?
a. $273.90
b. $379.89
c. $410.84
d. $562.80

A

C. 410.84

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Where should the vent connection to the chimney from the wood unit be
located, when installing an oil furnace with a wood add-on?
a. at same level as the oil vent connection.
b. co-vented with oil unit.
c. 6 in above oil vent connection.
d. 6 in below oil vent connection

A

D. 6 inches below oil vent

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7
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Which of the following will determine when the wood damper on a
combination wood/oil hot water boiler will be in the closed position?
a. the fan control switch is closed.
b. the power switch is open.
c. the wood thermostat contacts are open.
d. the oil thermostat contacts are closed.

A

B. The power switch is open

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8
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A tongue and grooved flooring must always be blind. To accomplish this, a
builder can use wire nails which must be spaced 10inches apart. How many
nails will be needed for three lengths of 12 feet of flooring?
a. 42 nails
b. 38 nails
c. 44 nails
d. 26 nails

A

A. 42 Nails

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9
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An accountant would like to increase the size of his office by 25% when
the actual office is 20m x 10m. How big will the new office size become?
a. 45m x 25
b. 30m x 20
c. 25m x 10
d. 60 x 30

A

C. 25x10

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10
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Which of the following are the thicknesses of the shims needed to use two
shims with combined thickness of 0.084in and one shim is to be three times
as thick as the other?
a. 0.26 and 0.046in
b. 0.021 and 0.063
c. 1.06 and 0.08
d. 0.09 and 0.004

A

B. 0.021 and 0.063

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11
Q

Which of the following sandpaper grit number should be used to sand a
floor that the dust will be used to prepare filler?
a. 100
b. 80
c. 120
d. 200

A

A. 100

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12
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Which of the following is the best method to install a vapour barrier
directly on the steel decking on an insulated roof covered with an EPDM
single-ply membrane with ballast?
a. apply hot bitumen on the upper flutes of the decking and between
the side and end lap joint of the vapour barrier
b. fasten the vapour barrier with screws and washers on the upper flutes
of the decking and seal with an adhesive the side and end lap joints of the
vapour barrier
c. apply glue on the upper flutes of the decking and seal the side
and end lap joints of the vapour barrier
d. apply the loose-laid vapour barrier on the decking and seal with an
adhesive the side and end lap joints of the vapour barrier

A

D. Apply the loose-laid vapour barrier on the decking and seal with an
adhesive the side and end lap joints of the vapour barrier

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13
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In relation to the continuous 4-ply method, which of the following is the
usual width of the 3rd felt of a 4-ply built-up membrane laid on the curb of a
roof with a water discharge toward the outside?
a. 3/4
b. 5/8
c. 1/2
d. 9/16

A

A. 3/4

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14
Q

How are the batteries connected with jumpers when using a back up
battery?
a. connecting the backup battery’s positive (+) terminal to the alternator’s
negative (-) terminal.
b. connecting the backup battery’s positive (+) terminal to the other battery’s
negative (-) terminal.
c. connecting the backup battery’s terminals to the alternator’s
same-polarity terminals.
d. connecting the same-polarity terminals of the two batteries

A

D. Connecting the same-polarity terminals of the two batteries

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15
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Which of the following distances from a wall is it preferable to install a
tack strip?
a. Between 7/8 and 1 in.
b. Between 3/8 and 1/2 in.
c. Between 1/4 and 3/8 in.
d. Between 1/2 and 5/8 in.
A

C. Between 1/4 and 3/8 in.

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16
Q

Which of the following is an assembly of two or more single-pole fuses?

a. Power Fuse Unit.
b. Vented Power Fuse
c. Multiple Fuse
d. Expulsion Fuse Unit

A

C. Multiple Fuse

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17
Q

Which of the following is likely to have happened if on a stick framed
gable roof, the sheathing has been pushed away from the rafters all along the
two outside walls above the “birdsmouths”?
a. The outside walls are sagging.
b. The ridge is sagging.
c. The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut 10 mm lower than the rafter
edge causing it to sag.
d. The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut perfectly flush with the top of
the rafter.

A

D. The seat cut on the ceiling joists were cut perfectly flush with the top of
the rafter.

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18
Q

What is a likely cause if that roof begins to drastically sag at the front
exterior wall on a 30’ house span, trusses are designed for 34’ to allow a small
covering over the front entry?
a. The exterior front wall has shrunk due to drying of plates.
b. The front exterior wall must be bowing outward because the trusses
cannot deflect like that at the heels.
c. The trusses are simply deflecting normally as designed.
d. The trusses were all installed backwards and the bearing supports are 4’
from the back wall

A

D. The trusses were all installed backwards and the bearing supports are 4’ from the back wall

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  1. Allowing 10% for waste and starter strip, how many bundles of regular 3-
    tab asphalt shingles are required to complete a gable roof surface of
    1 190 sq. ft.? (3 bundles cover 100 sq. ft.)
    a. 40
    b. 36
    c. 42
A

A. 40

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20
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Subtract 3 15/32 inches from 9 1/16 inches?

a. 6 1/4in
b. 5 19/32 inches
c. 6 19/32 inches
d. 5 15/16 inches

A

B. 5 19/32 inches

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21
Q

What is the volume of a cube which is 5 m per side?
A) 5 m3
B) 25 m3
C) 75 m3
D) 125 m3

A

D) 125 m3

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Q

The sum of $540.00 is divided among 3 people according to the ratio of 3:4:5.
What are the shares?
A) $108.00, $135.00, and $180.00
B) $135.00, $180.00, and $225.00
C) $162.00, $216.00, and $270.00
D) $125.00, $175.00, and $240.00

A

B) $135.00, $180.00, and $225.00

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23
Q

Eloise is baking cakes to sell in her bakery. If a dozen eggs costs $3.60, what is her
cost for the eggs in a cake that uses 3 eggs?
A) $10.80
B) $ 1.20
C) $ 0.90
D) $ 0.30

A

C) $ 0.90

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24
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Which of the following is the safe procedure to follow when changing the blade on a bandsaw?
a) cut power, open door, move lower wheel up ,replace blade, tension, and track blade
b) cut power, open door, replace blade, track, and tension blade
c) cut power, open door, release tension, replace blade, tension, track blade
d) cut power, open door, release tension, replace blade, track, and tension blade

A

c) cut power, open door, release tension, replace blade, tension, track blade

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25
Q

How much force must a top guard on a scaffold be able to withstand?
a) 100 lbs
b) 150 lbs
c) 200 lbs
d) 300 lbs

A

c)200 lbs

26
Q

Which of the following products should be used for lubricating the height adjustment mechanism of a table saw?
a) oil can
b) wax paper
c) grease gun
d) graphite spray

A

d) graphite spray

27
Q

The Run of a valley cripple jack rafter is equal to which of the following?
a) Run of the major minus run of minor
b) 2x its distance from the intersection
c)2x its length per foot of run
d)Run of valley jack major opposite

A

b) 2x its distance from the intersection

28
Q

How many collar ties should be installed on a gable roof?
a) 1 collar tie for each pair of rafters
b) 1 collar tie every second pair of rafters
c) 1 collar tie every third pair of rafters
d) 1 collar tie every 4th pair of rafters

A

a) 1 collar tie for each pair of rafers

29
Q

What length of lintel is needed for a window with a rough opening width of 3.25M
a)3402mm
b)3114mm
c)3152mm
d)3095mm

A

a)3402mm

30
Q

To increase room for insulation and air flow on a gable roof, the rafters are framed above the ceiling joists. What is the name of the framing member that is nailed to the top of the ceiling joists to provide bearing for the rafters?
a) Top plate
b) Joist plate
c) Rafter plate
d) Rafter sill

A

c) Rafter plate

31
Q

Given a single storey building that measures 22’-0 x 38’-6” cladded with 15 rows of beveled cedar with an exposure of 8 1/8” and a 2x10 water table, what is the total exterior wall height?
a) 10’-11 1/8”
b) 11’-6 3/4”
c) 10’-1 7/8”
d) 11’-11 1/8”

A

a) 10’-11 1/8”

15 x 8.125 + 9.25 = 10’-11 1/8”

32
Q

What is the maximum width of lumber bevel siding?
a)140mm
b)184mm
c)235mm
d)286mm

A

d)286mm

33
Q

What is the proper method of fastening beveled wood siding?
a) Blind nailing above the overlap
b) Face nailing below the overlap
c) Face nailing above the overlap
d) Face nailing above & below the overlap

A

c) Face nailing above the overlap

34
Q

Unless applied over concrete or masonry, stucco must be how far above the finished grade?
a) Not less than 100mm
b) Not less than 200mm
c) Not less than 350mm
d) Not less than 400mm

A

b) Not less than 200mm

35
Q

A building is 20’-0” x 32’-0” and has a gable roof with a projection of 12” all around. The distance from the ridge to the facia on the common rafter is 11’-7 1/8”. How many bundles of asphalt shingles will it take to cover this roof?
a)22 bundles
b)25 bundles
c)28 bundles
d)32 bundles

A

b) 25 bundles

11.594 x 34 x 2 =788.375/32 = 24.6
(round to 25)

36
Q

How high are the base units for kitchen cabinets?
a)32”
b)34”
c)36”
d)38”

A

c) 36”

37
Q

When exterior finish specifications call for 3” brick in conjunction with 1”thick rigid insulation, how much will the sill be placed inward from the edge of the foundation wall?
a)3”
b)4”
c)5”
d)6”

A

c)5”

(allow for 1” air gap)

38
Q

What type of interior door is made up of facings of plywood or other sheet material glued to a light framework?
a)Flush door
b)Panel door
c)Special door
d)Dutch door

A

a) Flush door

39
Q

The distance between newel posts is 2302mm. What is the distance between each 50 mm baluster?
a)88mm
b)92mm
c)97mm
d)100mm

A

c)97mm

2302/150= 15 Spindles, 16 Spaces

15 X 50 = 750

2302 - 750 = 1552/16spaces= 97mm

40
Q

Where is the best place to chalk the elevation line for a suspended ceiling?
a) Top of main T
b)Bottom of main T
c)Top of wall runner
d)Bottom of wall runner

A

c) Top of wall runner

41
Q

When planning the renovation of an older home that has not been maintained regularly, the first concern is which of the following?

a)Repairing the siding?
b)Condition of the foundation?
c)Condition of the mechanical systems?
d)Repairing all leaks?

A

d) Repairing all leaks

42
Q

A renovation project requires the construction of a horizontal balustrade with 3 newel posts. The distance between the first and third 89mm x 89mm newel post is 3000mm, with the intermediate 89mm x 89mm newel post set exactly mid-span. What is the distance between each 50mm baluster?

a)97mm
b)91mm
c)87mm
d)75mm

A

c) 87mm

3000/2=1500 - 44.5 = 1455.5

1455.5/150= 10 balusters and 11 spaces

10 x 50 =500

1455.5 - 500 = 955.5 / 11spaces = 86.86mm (round to 87mm)

43
Q

For commercial renovations, who is responsible for public safety?

a) The city
b)The owner
c)The tenant
d)The contactor

A

d) The contractor

44
Q

Who is responsible for applying for a building permit on a residential renovation project?

a) Municipality
b)Homeowner
c)Contractor
d)Permit mostly optional

A

b) Homeowner

45
Q

To remove a piece of tongue and groove hardwood flooring in the middle of a room for a repair, which of the following procedures would best describe the appropriate method?

a)Protect adjacent pieces, saw-cut along tongue side, chisel to end of piece, & remove
b)Protect adjacent pieces, saw cut along groove side, chisel to end of piece. & remove
c)Protect adjacent pieces, saw-cuts in middle, chisel to end of piece, & remove
d) Cut either side, chisel, remove

A

c)Protect adjacent pieces, saw-cuts in middle, chisel to end of piece, & remove

46
Q

To remove a 4” X 4” ceramic tile for a repair in a floor, which of the following would be the appropriate procedure to follow?

a) Protect adjacent tiles, score grout, break tile with hammer, & remove
b) Protect adjacent tiles, score grout, pry with sharp chisel, & remove
c) Protect adjacent tiles, score grout,drill tile with masonry bit to break, & remove
d) Score grout, break tile with hammer, and remove

A

c) protect adjacent tiles, score grout, drill with masonry bit to break, and remove

47
Q

Which of the following terms refers to a recessed area that opens into a larger room?

a)Bay window
b)closet
c)Alcove
d)Enclave

A

c) Alcove

48
Q

Regarding mudsills for scaffolds, how far must they extend past the end frame?
a) 8”
b)12”
c)14”
d)16”

A

b) 12”

49
Q

How high can an open access scaffold reach before it must be designed by an engineer?
a)5M
b)10M
c)15
d)20M

A

b)10M

50
Q

For jointing operations, how high should jointer knives be set?
a) Same height as infeed table?
b)1/4” below infeed table
c)Same height as outfeed table
d)1/4” above outfeed table

A

c) Same height as outfeed table

51
Q

How much is the lifting capacity of a rope is reduced when it has a knot in it?
a)20%
b)30%
c)40%
d)50%

A

d) 50%

52
Q

The finished height of a 1st story ceiling is 94 1/2” and the joist and finish are 11 3/4”. The tread thickness is 1 3/8”. Using the minimum number of risers according to Private Standards and a stair ratio formula of 17 3/4, what is the run of each tread?

a)10 3/16”
b)10 3/8”
c)10 1/2”
d)10 5/8”

A

a)10 3/16”

53
Q

A trench that is more than _____ deep requires special protective measures.

a)3M
b)2.5M
c)2M
d)1.5M

A

d) 1.5M

54
Q

A building measuring 24’-0” x 32’-0” and has a gable roof sloped at 2/3 with a 1’-6” projection. How many square feet of insulation is needed to insulate the ceiling?
a)568 sq.ft
b)668 sq. ft
c)768 sq. ft
d)924 sq. ft

A

c)768 sq.ft

55
Q

A line on a blueprint representing a jog in a wall drawn 4.75” long. At the scale of 1/4”=1’-0”, how long should the dimension read for this jog?
a)192”
b)16’
c)19’
d)17’

A

c)19’

56
Q

Exterior walls shall be rated for exposure to fire from inside of the building. except that such walls need not comply with the temperature rise limitations required by the standard tests if such walls have a limiting distance of which of the following?

a)Not less than 1.2M
b)Not less than 2.1M
c)Not less than 2.2M
d)Not more than 3.2M

A

a)Not less than 1.2M

57
Q

A circular stair has a total rise of 2176mm and is 860mm wide with an inside radius of 650mm. If the total run at the centerline is 3675, how many degrees does the stair turn through?

a)180 degrees
b)185 degrees
c)190 degrees
d)195 degrees

A

d) 195 degrees

58
Q

An S1c wall with non-loadbearing 0.46mm (25Gauge) steel studs, would have a Fire Resistance Rating and a Typical Sound Transmission Class of which of the following?

a)1.5 h Fire-Resistance Rating and a Typical sound Transmission Class of 60
b)45 min Fire-Resistance Rating and a Typical Sound Transmission Class of 35
c)1.5h Fire-Resistance Rating and a Typical Sound Transmission Class of 65
d)45 min Fire Resistance rating and a Typical Sound Transmission Class of 42

A

b)45 min Fire-Resistance Rating and a Typical sound Transmission Class of 35

59
Q

A building is 20’-0” x 32’-0” and has a gable roof with a projection of 12” all around. The distance from the ridge to the fascia on the common rafter is 11’-7 1/8”. With coverage of 3 bundles per square, how many bundles of asphalt shingles will it take to cover this roof? (No waste)

a)22 Bundles
b)24 Bundles
c)26 Bundles
d)32 Bundles

A

b)24 bundles

60
Q

When placing concrete for a floor slab in a basement, what should be applied to the connection between the slab and the footing?

a)Cement Powder
b)Rebar
c)Bonding agent
d)Bond release agent

A

d)Bond release agent

61
Q

a customer wants to extend the floor over a stairwell opening opposite the last riser. The stair has a rise of 7 7/8” and a tread run of 10 1/4”. With a joist and finish measuring 11 5/8, how far can the floor be extended without reducing headroom?

a) 8 15/16”
b)13 1/8”
c)15 1/8”
d) 18 1/8”

A

c) 15 1/8”

62
Q

A 30’-0” x 40-0” hip roof has a 14” projection and a 3:4 slope. With 2 x 6 rafters placed at 16 o/c, if the shortest hip-jack is 8” from the corner, what is the loine length of the 3rd hip-jack from the corner?

a)6’-0 1/8”
b)4’-2”
c)3’-2”
d)2’-4”

A

b)4’-2”

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