Chapter 6 - Online Quiz

Question 1

The primary purpose of housewrap (aka tyvek) is to:

Answer 1

reduce air infiltration/drafts

Question 2

Shingles are normally applied starting at the bottom of the wall or roof and working upward. T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Window and door openings in exterior walls should have flashing installed to

Answer 3

protect against water leakage through the openings

Question 4

Roof ventilation by means of eave vents and ridge vents is advisable because

Answer 4

all of the above

Question 5

Primer is to paint as sealer is to

Answer 5

clear coating

Question 6

Which is not a material used for exterior siding on wood light frame structures?

Answer 6

EPDM damp-proofing membranes

Question 7

Flashings are not required in residential building exterior window and door openings. T/F

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Soffit vents work together with ridge vents and/or gable vents to

Answer 8

help keep the roof cool

Question 9

When building an outdoor deck, the following materials are advisable:

Answer 9

all of the above

Question 10

Low-slope roofing materials are appropriate for platform-frame building. T/F

Answer 10

True

Question 11

A casement window does not open. T/F

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Which of the following sidings may not be used in a horizontal orientation?

Answer 12

board-and-batten siding

Question 13

The building code does not permit unventilated roof assemblies. T/F

Answer 13

False