Chapter 31

Question 1

The term “direct glaze window” implies:

a. an operable window
b. a fixed window
c. none of the above

Answer 1

b. a fixed window

Question 2

The term “Picture window” implies:

a. an operable window
b. a fixed window
c. a fixed window whose length is greater than its height
d. none of the above

Answer 2

c. a fixed whose length is greater its height.

Question 3

Which of the following window types can provide up to 100% ventilation when fully open?

a. single-hung window
b. double-hung window
c. sliding window
d. casement window

Answer 3

d. casement window

Question 4

Which of the following windows is top hung?

a. awning window
b. hopper window
c. casement window

Answer 4

a. awning window

Question 5

In vinyl - (or aluminum) clad windows, the cladding is used on exterior:

a. window frame members
b. sash frame members
c. both window frame and sash frame members

Answer 5

c. both window frame and sash frame members

Question 6

Screw splines are provided in:

a. window and curtain wall frames made from wood
b. window and curtain wall frames made from steel
c. window and curtain wall frames made from vinyl
d. window and curtain wall frames made from aluminum

Answer 6

d. window and curtain wall frames made from aluminum

Question 7

Screw splines are round, hollow intrusions in frame members that facilitate the connection of horizontal and vertical members of a(n):

a. wood window
b. aluminum window
c. none of the above

Answer 7

b. aluminum window

Question 8

Snap-on joinery is generally used in:

a. wood windows
b. aluminum windows
c. steel windows
d. all of the above

Answer 8

b. aluminum windows

Question 9

The label on an NFRC-rated window must include the:

a. U-value and shading coefficient
d. U-value and air infiltration
c. U-value and solar heat gain co efficient
d. none of the above

Answer 9

c. U-value and solar heat gain co efficient

Question 10

In a window that carries the performance label” HS-C30 71 X 59”, the number 30 indicates that the window:

Answer 10

Find answer

Question 11

In a window that carries the performance label “hs-c30 71 X 59”, the letter C indicates

a. belongs to a performance class called commercial
b. is a casement window
c. none of the above

Answer 11

a.

Question 12

Nailing flanges are only provided in steel windows, true or false?

Answer 12

false

Question 13

The use of nailing flanges in windows also requires the use of:

a. retainer clips
b. two L shaped trims
c. none of the above

Answer 13

c. none of the above

Question 14

Most windows are shop-glazed so that they arrive at the construction site in a fully assembled condition. True or false?

Answer 14

true

Question 15

A hollow metal door frame is obtained from:

a. tubular steel
b. sheet steel that is pressed into shape
c. none of the above

Answer 15

b. sheet steel that is pressed into shape

Question 16

A hollow metal door frame is installed so that it:

a. butts against the jambs of a CMU wall
b. wraps around the jambs
c. a or b
d. a and b

Answer 16

c. a or b

Question 17

Which of the following terms is used with fire-rated windows or doors?

a. fire resistance rating
b. fire protection rating

Answer 17

b. fire-protection rating

Question 18

Fire rated doors are rated as;

a. 3h, 90min, 60min, 45min, or 20min.
b. 3h, 120min, 60min, or 30min.
c. 4h, 3h, 2h, or 1h
d. none of the above

Answer 18

a.

Question 19

Which of the following terms describes an intermediate vertical member of a window frame?

a. mullion
b. stile
c. rail
d. jamb

Answer 19

a. mullion

Question 20

Which of the following terms describes an intermediate horizontal member of a window frame?

a. mullion
b. stile
c. rail
d. jamb

Answer 20

c. rail

Question 21

Which of the following terms refers to thin and narrow horizontal and vertical members of a window sash?

a. mullion
b. muntin
c. stile
d. jamb

Answer 21

b. muntin

Question 22

A stool is used in a window in the building’s interior. True or false?

Answer 22

True