Icontractor Flashcards
A window that has panels that move vertically is which of the following?
Double hung
single hung
sliding casement
casement
Double Hung
CBC - 578
What is the name of joint used where door casing and base molding meet?
back edged joint
coped joint
mitered joint
butt joint
Butt Joint
Finish carpentry - 103
How many hinges are required for doors over 7 feet
4
Finish Carpentry - 43
How can you find the toxicity of a paint
On the MSDS Sheets
Painting Man - 195
Which engineered wood uses compressed fibers and adhesive
MDF
Particle Board
Plywood
OSB
MDF
CBC - 350
INFO about MDF
Medium Density Fiberboard; compressed wood mixed with ureaformaldehyde adhesive. uniform thickness and smooth surface
CBC - 350
After the installation of a parquet floor (assumed finished and glued down) how long before furniture can be set on the floor?
24
18
48
36
24
A GFCI is what type of outlet
Ground fault circuit interrupter
When should a window casing by installed
after the siding
after finish paint is done
before the siding
it does not matter
before the siding
CBC - 587
Why are door jambs saw Kerfed
so the jamb is flush with the wall surface
to control warping
so the door can be installed square with the jamb
to keep the jamb square with the wall
To control warping
Finish Carp - 40-41
Which of the following is most challenging to fit?
full overlay
flush-fit drawer
half overlay
pull out drawer
flush fit drawer
What is used to determine the length of steps on stairs
riser
run
tread
total rise
Total Rise
CBC 2016 - 734
What grade of Maple has a mixture of colors and defects?
first
second
third
select
second
Finish Carpentry - 146 (check book)
Which is the correct saw cut for moldings that are to be installed at exterior corners where walls meet floors or ceilings
coped
flush
mitered
square
Mitered
CBC - 765
In a set of stairs, the number of tread will be _______ the number of risers
one less than
CBC - 735
What is the frame around a door called?
pilaster
jamb
skirting
casing
Jamb
CBC - 598
What is the first step you should take when applying specialty materials?
stick with products that you are familiar with
consult the manufacturer of the product for specific use and conditions
Prepare all of the necessary equipment
read the manufacturer use instructions
manufactures use instructions
A rectangular shape having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board is a
dado
kerf
bevel
rabbet
Rabbet
How to calculate the elevation height of the intermediate landing of stairs.
61 1/2 height -
8x7 11/16
According to OSHA what minimum height above grade requires fall protection
8
16
6
12
6 feet
OHSA - 1926.501(b)(1)
When shaping of the inside corner when installing the colonial baseboard, what would you use?
Butt Joint
Miterbox & coping saw
mitered
put in quarter round and butt edges against it
miterbox and coping saw
Which of the following is not a type of finish
Volatile Organic Compounds
Shellac and Laquer
Polyurethane
Varnish
VOC’s
The standard depth of a base cabinet used in kitchens is ____ inches
24
What personal protective equipment is required when using an abrasive wheel
Face shield and protective apron
Safety Glasses
Heavy Gloves
PPE is not required for hand tools
Safety Glasses
Osha 1926.303(c)(9)
Exterior doors are more efficient if they are?
have side lights
solid core
hollow metal
Fully glazed
Solid Core
CBC 596
On a residential interior door, what is the standard dimension from the top of the top hinge to the top of the door’
9
11
3
7
7
CBC 609
The base trim on a wood floor should be installed
so the trim has space to finished wood
so the wood can fit under the trim
so the trim can be nailed to the floor
so the wood can butt up tightly
To the trim has space to finished wood
Finished manual - 104
If you have 15 riser on a set of stairs that stops short of the finished floor, how many treads are there
13
14
15
16
14
CBC 734-735
The main purpose of primer is
to protect from temp
resistance to UV light and sun
to provide adhesion
To provide Adhesion
Painting manual - 33
What type of blade is used to a cut a wide groove in a piece of lumber?
dado
cross cut
kerf
combination
Dado
CBC - 150
Which of the following tools need top and bottom shielding?
grinder
portable circular saw
crosscut table saw
hand-fed ripsaw
Portable table saw
OHSA - 1926.304.d
How do you install Doorstops
On the lock side first
After Casing is installed
On the hinge side first
Before the lock system is installed
On the lock side first
CBC - 620
How should hinges be installed on a standard size interior door
5 from top 10 from bottom
7 top 11 bottom
10 top 5 bottom
3 evenly spaced
7 top 11 bottom
Finish carp manual - 43
What is the best starting point when installing crown moulding
take into consideration all coped corners
far corner opposite of the door
do all the outside miters first
start with the longest wall runs
Longest wall runs
finished carp manual - 88
Best method for installing a long run of cabinets?
use a bracket
leave a 1/4 inch cap between cabinets
screw the first cabinet to the wall then connect the rest to each other and the wall
screw the cabinets together first
screw the first cabinet to the wall then connect the rest to each other and the wall
CBC - 797
How should highly porous surfaces be finished?
Prime, topcoat then seal
fill sand then seal
undercoat
seal prime then topcoat
seal prime then topcoat
Painters manual - 36
Which of the following is not an acceptable method of attaching wall cabinets to a wall
hollow wall anchors through the rear rail into a masonry wall
toggle bolts through the rear rail into sheetrock
screws through the rear rail into a stud
nails through the back panel into a stud
Nails through the back panel into a stud
CBC 796
An Extension ladder is leaned agaist a vertical wall at a point that is 20 feet above grade, the base of the ladder should be located what minimum distance from the wall
5
4
3
6
5
OHSA - 1926.1053b5i
Non supporting ladders - horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is 1/4 of the working length of the ladder.
Which of the following on a grade stamp indicates the dryness of the wood
sdry
tdry
mc13
mc12
S-dry
CBC 324
According to OSHA all of hte following power tools shall have a constant pressure switch except?
precussion tools
routers
chain saws
circular saws
Routers
OHSA - 1926.300d3
According to “Carpentry and building contruction” which of the following hand plans should be used for beveling the edge of a door?
Smooth
Rabbit
Block
Jointer
Jointer
CBC 115
When hanging a wall cabinet and attaching where only one stud is available what method of installation should be used?
attach to another cabinet
2 no 10 screws and 2 toggle bolts
4 no 10 screws 3 1/2 long
4 Mollies and 2 no 10 screws
with toggle bolts
CBC 796
How should an upper wall cabinet be installed next to a wall?
hang cabinets and scribe trim piece to wall
hang cabinet parallel to wall
make trim piece the width of the face cabinet and scribe to wall
check to see that the wall is plumb and corner is square
wall is plumb and corner is square
CBC 797
When installing colonial base boards, what tools would you use to cut in the 90 degree corners?
miter box
back saw and miter box
dovetail saw
coping saw
back saw and miter box
CBC 113
Which of the following grades of veneer plywood designates the highest quality?
C
B
A
D
A
CBC - 340
when kerfing trim for a curved wall the trim should be
only done on trim that can be painted
good quality, straight grained stock
kerfed once every inch
Kerf should be 3/4 the thickness of the trim
good quality, straight-grained stock
Finish Carpentry - 115
What is the main concern of VOC’s
Toxicological
staining
Odor
air pollution and ozone
Air pollution and ozone
Painting Manual - 12
When two lengths of molding are needed to be joined to provide sufficient length, they should be joined with a ______ Joint
finger
biscuit joint
coped
mitered lap
Mitered Lap
CBC 765
How would you measure a door opening to verify square
between jambs, top and bottom
top to bottom on both sides
between jamps top, middle & bottom
diagonally across both sides
Diagonally
Finshed Carpenter manual - 35
Proper surface ______ preparation is necessary to ensure coating adhesion
shape
moisture
profile
color
profile
paint manual - 56
How many days does hardwood flooring need to acclimate in the home before installation
no waiting
7-10
1-2
4-5
4-5
CBC - 975
Joints on interior corners of moldings are usually
squared
mitered
flush
coped
coped
CBC 554
What size designation always appears first for window sizing
frame width
frame height
rough opening
glass window size
Glass window size
CBC 585-587
What is the advantage of nylon bristles over natural when used on latex paint
natural bristles soften up with latex
naturally flagged ends
lower costs
holds more paint
Natural bristles soften up with latex
Painting manual - 148
What type of door has stiles, rails and raised panels
flat panel door
raised panel door
flush door
combination door
raised panel door
CBC 597
When installed trim around a door, how should it be installed
nail to trimmer and jamb
nail to jamb only and caulk to wall
nail to trimmer only and caulk to jamb
nail to wall only
Nail to trimmer and jamb
Finish carpenters manual - 56
Which of the following is true regarding the use of bleach to prepare a surface for painting
Dilute 30-50%
Wipe the bleach on and let air dry
do not wash, just paint
use a 90/10 dilution
dilute 30-50%
Painters manual - 58
What is the standard depth of an upper kitchen wall cabinet
12
16
14
10
12
CBC 783-784
In regards to door installation, the gain is
the swelling of the door due to moisture
the distance from the bottom of the door to the floor
space or notch for the hinge
the space between the door knob and the edge of the door
Space of notch for the hinge
CBC 599-600
What cabinet do you install first in an L shaped layout
next to the range hood
the outside end
next to the refrigerator
the corner cabinet
The corner cabinet
Carpentry and building construction 794
The carpenter is installing a decorative baseboard trim that will be stained. What type of joint should be used for a 90 degree inside corner when the installer is using the best method for quality construction
coped
scribed
miter
butt
Coped
CBC 765
How should square edged baseboard be installed at inside and outside corners?
Butt inside
miter joint outside
Profiled baseboards would be mitered outside and coped inside
what is the sash?
Piece of the window that holds the glass
CBC 577
On scaffolding what is the minimum width that platforms or walkways can be before fall protection is required?
16
18
30
24
18
OSHA 1926.451b2ii
The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a
pocket
bifold
double hung
hollow metal
CBC 617
OSHA required every air (pneumatically driven stapler to have a safety device that prevents stapes from being ejected unless the muzzle is in contact with the work if the stapler operate at more than
100 psi
50 psi
75 psi
125 psi
100 psi
OSHA 1926.302b3
How many stringer are needed for each run of stairs
more then 18 inches requires a third stringer
CBC 736
Wood differ in their coloring or staining capacity depending on their ________
hardness
structure
porosity
stain
porosity
Painting manual - 132
You are installing a window into an exterior wall. The window is 28 inches wide. What is the rough opening of the window
30.5
24
26
32
34
6 in wider and 10 in higher then the window glass size
CBC 585-586
The molding used to finish an inside surface at a 90 degree angle is a
shoe molding
concave molding
quarter round
marker piece
shoe molding
CBC 765
What molding is used to conceal a joint between the bottom of the baseboard and the floor?
Shoe Molding
CBC 765
What type of power tool requires specific training of operators before they are allowed to operate it
powder actuated
fuel powered
pneumatic powered
hydraulic powered
Powder actuated
OSHA 1926.302e1
A saw that is used to cut curves and molding on an inside corner is commonly called a
mitre saw
shaper
coping saw
chop saw
coping saw
CBC 114
What saw has a u shaped frame with a deep throat?
coping saw
Uses for a coping saw?
cutting curves in wood molding and trim; shaping the ends of molding for joints, cutting scroll work
which of the following is the proper starting place for laying parquet flooring?
in the center
in the corner
on the shortest wall
on the longest wall
In the center
CBC - 983, 990-991
the standard height of a kitchen base cabinet including the counter top is ______ inches
32
34
36
38
36
Base cabinet are typically 34 1/2 - no countertops
CBC 784
Which of the following is preferred when appearance is important
softwood plywood
particle board
hardwood plywood
structural plywood
Hardwood plywood
CBC 343
Which hinge should be used for ease of installation and adjustment?
cup hinge
knucle hinge
no mortis hinge
barrel hinge
Cup Hinge
CBC - 793
How should you repair a surface that is pitted or air-bubbled after spraying?
add several thick coats of coating
sand or blast, prime then apply several coats
water down, sand, dry, then prime and paint
apply a primed paint
Sand or blast, prime then apply several coats
Painters manual - 240
What is the proper way to attach a base shoe molding on a hardwood floor
nail it to the baseboard only
Nail with a pneumatic nailer to prevent splitting
nail to the floor only
alternately to the base molding and the floor
Nail it to the baseboard only
CBC 764-765
