Chapter 31 Flashcards

1
Q

The term “direct glaze window” implies:

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

A

b. a fixed window

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2
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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

A

c. a fixed whose length is greater its height.

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3
Q

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

A

d. casement window

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4
Q

Which of the following windows is top hung?

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

A

a. awning window

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5
Q

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

A

c. both window frame and sash frame members

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6
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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

A

d. window and curtain wall frames made from aluminum

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7
Q

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

A

b. aluminum window

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8
Q

Snap-on joinery is generally used in:

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

A

b. aluminum windows

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9
Q

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

A

c. U-value and solar heat gain co efficient

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10
Q

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

A

Find answer

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11
Q

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

A

a.

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12
Q

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

A

false

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13
Q

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

A

c. none of the above

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14
Q

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

A

true

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15
Q

A hollow metal door frame is obtained from:

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

A

b. sheet steel that is pressed into shape

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16
Q

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

A

c. a or b

17
Q

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

a. fire resistance rating
b. fire protection rating

A

b. fire-protection rating

18
Q

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

A

a.

19
Q

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

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

A

a. mullion

20
Q

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

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

A

c. rail

21
Q

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

A

b. muntin

22
Q

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

A

True