Chapter 20 Residential

Question 1

In residential building construction, the term “truss” refers to:

(1) roof extensions used to provide extra floor area and windows for the upper level.
(2) the structural member, usually wood, placed at the top of window openings.
(3) a prefabricated frame component supporting the roof.
(4) part of a septic tank water disposal field.

Answer 1

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Question 2

In residential building construction, the term “rafter” refers to:

(1) roof extensions used to provide extra floor area and windows for the upper level.
(2) the structural member, usually wood, placed at the top of window openings.
(3) a roof style commonly known as a hip roof.
(4) none of the above.

Answer 2

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Question 3

With respect to the foundation of a residential building, damproofing is:

(1) a material used to eliminate the penetration of frost in the concrete slab.
(2) a material applied to foundation walls to seal minor capillary pores in the concrete.
(3) a plastic vapour barrier placed under concrete footings.
(4) a plastic pipe laid alongside the concrete foundation wall.

Answer 3

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Question 4

In residential building construction, the term “rafter” refers to:

(1) roof extensions used to provide extra floor area and windows for the upper level.
(2) the structural member, usually wood, placed at the top of window openings.
(3) a roof style commonly known as a hip roof.
(4) the structural member that supports the roof deck

Answer 4

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