Framing Test Flashcards
What is the calculated length of the common rafter on a building that has a 24’ (7315mm) span with a 1 in 1.5 roof slope?
a) 13’ - 10 5/8” a)4232mm
b) 14’ - 5 1/6” b)4396mm
c) 15’ - 93/8” c)4810mm
d) 20’ - 1 1/2” d) 6134
B
What numbers would be used on the framing square to layout cross bridging for a floor with 2x10 joists placed 16” on centre?
a) The joist depth on the tongue and the on centre spacing on the body.
b) 10” on the body and 14.5” on the body.
c) Joist depth less 3/8” on the tongue and the distance between the joists on the body.
d) 9.25” on the tongue and 16” on the body.
C
What is the maximum on center spacing of blocking under a non-loadbearing wall parallel to floor joists?
a) 600mm
b) 800mm
c) 1000mm
d) 1200mm
D
Where should you begin installing floor sheathing on top of the joists?
a) Corner
b) Middle
c) Centre of short side
d) Centre of long side
A
What length should continuous ridge blocks be cut to?
a) 21 1/5”
b) 22 3/8”
c) 22 1/5”
d) 24”
B
What is the maximum diameter hole that can be drilled into the center of a joist at mid span?
a) 1/4 the joist depth
b) 1/3 the joist depth
c) 1/2 the joist depth
d) it is not permitted
A
If nailed properly, what is the minimum size ledger strip that can be used to rest joists on when attaching to the side of a wood beam? OBC a) 38 mm x 38 mm b)19 mm x 38 mm c)19 mm x 64 mm d)38 mm x 64 mm
A
What length would the collar tie be placed 6’ (1.828m) above the top plate on a roof with 1 and 1 slope and a 36’ (10.972m) span?
a) 18’ a)5.486m
b) 24’ b)7.315m
c) 28’ c)8.534m
d) 30’ d)9.144m
B
What angle would you set the saw to when cutting the end of a ridge board on a hip roof?
a) 22.5°
b) 30°
c) 45°
d) 90°
D
What is the correct sequence to install these framing members around an opening in the floor?
a) Inner trimmers, outer trimmers, inner headers, outer headers, tail joists.
b) Outer trimmers, inner headers, outer headers, tail joists, outer trimmers,
c) Inner trimmers, outer headers, tail joists, inner headers, outer trimmers.
d) Inner trimmers, inner headers, tail joist, outer headers, outer trimmers
c
How far beyond their supports may 2x8 floor joists be cantilevered when supporting a roof load? OBC a)400 mm b)600 mm c)1/3, 2/3 ratio d)1/6 ratio
A
What is the minimum size of web members in a roof truss? OBC a)1x2 b)2x2 c)2x3 d)2x4
C
How much sheathing is required for one end of a gable roof with a 1 in 1.5 roof slope and a 32’ (9.753m) span? Calculate
a) 170.6 ft² a)15.848m²
b) 341.13 ft² b)31.704 m²
c) 108 ft² c)10.033m²
d) 216 ft² d)20.065m²
A
What is the size of the ribbon board housed into studs to rest joists on? OBC
a) 19mm x 64 mm
b) 19mm x 89 mm
c) 38mm x 64 mm
d) 38mm x 89 mm
B
If floor joists span 3m, what would be the minimum number of rows of bridging required? OBC a) 1 b)2 c)3 d)0
A
What is the length of a hip rafter for a building with a span of 22’ (6.705m) with a 1 in 3 slope?
a) 11’ - 7 1/8” a)3.53m
b) 15’ - 11 13/16” b)4.872m
c) 17’ - 3 5/16” c)5.26m
d) 23’ - 2 1/4” d) 7.068m
B
How many square feet (meters) of subfloor would cover a circular floor with a 13’ (3.962m) diameter?
a) 20.41 ft² a)6.22 mm²
b) 40.82 ft² b)12.44 mm²
c) 132.67 ft² c)12.32 mm²
d) 530.66 ft² d)49.28 mm²
C
What is the length of the 5th hip jack rafter in from the corner of the building if spaced 16” (400mm) o.c. and it has a slope of 2 in 3?
a) 5’- 0 5/8” a)1540 mm
b) 8’- 0 1/8” b)12.44 mm
c) 12’- 0 1/8” c)3661 mm
d) 16’ -0 5/8” d)4893 mm
B
What can be done to reduce the deflection in the floor sheathing?
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How long may a header joist be before it has to be doubled? OBC
a) 3.2 m
b) 800 mm
c) 2000mm
d) 1200 mm
D
What is done when sheathing a floor to prevent it from squeaking in the future?
a) Use extra nails
b) always run sheathing parallel to the joist
c) Put waxed paper between joist and sheathing
d) ? It was blank in the question sheet. The scanner didn’t capture this part.
D
What is the minimum sized material used in collar ties?
a) 19mmx 89mm
b) 19mm x 140mm
c) 38mm x 89mm
d) 38mm x 140mm
C
In what order should these components be installed when constructing a traditional overhang?
a) Rafter, lookout, ledger, fascia
b) Ledger, rafter, fascia , lookout.
c) Lookout, fascia, rafter, ledger
d) Rafter, fascia, ledger, lookout.
D
How much larger than the window dimensions should the rough opening be for the window?
a) 1/2”
b) 1”
c) 2”
d) 3”
B
What’s the difference lengths of gable studs spaced 16” (400mm) o.c. for a 1 in 2 sloped roof?
a) 6” a)15mm
b) 8” b)200mm
c) 12” c)300mm
d) 16” d)400mm
B
What is the minimum size of a let-in brace for a 2x4 stud wall?
a) 19mm x 89mm
b) 38mm x 89mm
c) 19mm x 140 mm on edge
d) 38 mm x 89 on edge
A
When using steel studs as structural framing members, how should all wall, floor and ceiling components be installed?
a) offset no more than 1 1/2”
b) all framing is installed “in-line” to transfer load continuously.
c) All interior and exterior walls must be braced diagonally.
d) Double top plates should always be used.
B
How is a common rafter shortened?
a) 3/4” along the top edge of the rafter.
b) 3/4” measured perpendicular to the plumb line.
c) Half the thickness of the ridge measured along the top edge of the rafter.
d) Half the thickness of the ridge measured perpendicular to the plumb line.
D
If the final window size is 32 3/4” (83mm) wide from the outside of jamb to outside of jamb, what is the length of the lintel required for the opening?
36 3/4”
