Review of questions from after midterm but before 2nd test Flashcards
Type of roofing most commonly used for a low-slope roof (lower than 3/12) Select one: a. asphalt architectural shingles b. roll roofing c. metal roofing d. asphalt three-tab shingles
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When nailing shingles near a valley, do not locate any nails closer to the centerline than Select one: a. 10” b. 6” c. 8” d. 12”
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another term for pipe flashing Select one: a. flange b. boot c. sock d. membrane
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A built-up section between the roof and the upper side of a chimney is called a Select one: a. cricket b. dutchman c. furring d. counterflashing
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what is the proper order of placing roofing material? Select one: a. eave drip edge, rake drip edge, underlayment, shingles b. eave drip edge, underlayment, rake drip edge, shingles c. underlayment, eave drip edge, rake drip edge, shingles d. rake drip edge underlayment, eave drip edge, shingles
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One roll of 15# felt will cover about Select one: a. one square b. three squares c. four squares d. two squares
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A square is the amount of roofing required to cover Select one: a. 100 square feet b. 200 square feet c. 1 square foot d. 150 square feet
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A built-up section between the roof and the upper side of a chimney is called a Select one: a. counterflashing b. cricket c. furring d. dutchman
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The most commonly used roofing today is Select one: a. asphalt architectural shingles b. slate c. metal roofing d. asphalt three-tab shingles
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The last component to be placed on the roof is Select one: a. gable vent b. ceiling shingle c. pipe flashing d. ridge vent
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Finish the statement: Ice and water shield _____________ Select one: a. protects leaking caused by ice dams b. prevents ice dams c. should be used in place of roofing in problem areas d. should never be placed in valleys
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Nailing for asphalt shingles should be located _____ the self-sealing strip Select one: a. below b. above c. on d. above or below
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Metal roofing is often placed on Select one: a. neophrene b. rafters c. sheetrock d. purlins
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The self-stick material used under shingles in high leak prone areas like eaves is called Select one: a. 30# asphalt felt b. synthetic underlayment c. 15# asphalt felt d. ice and water shield underlayment
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The type of flashing used when installing shingles to butt a wall is called ___ flashing Select one: a. valley b. closed c. eaves d. step
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When flashing a chimney, the first pieces of flashing are installed ________ side of the chimney Select one: a. lower b. upper c. either left or right d. windy
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Wood shingles are Select one: a. are against code and are not used any more b. installed with the thick toward the peak c. installed with alternating layers of underlayment d. installed from top to bottom of the roof
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The type of valley where shingles are installed over top of the valley is called Select one: a. rolled roofing or metal valley b. closed cut or woven valley c. metal and woven valley d. open or closed valley
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Lap siding _____________ Select one: a. refers to Vinyl siding only b. is tongue and groove c. Gets its name from its overlapping style d. Is always installed vertically
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Which of the following is not a vinyl siding accessory Select one: a. F-Channel b. J-Channel c. Drip Cap d. C-Channel
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Which siding type mentioned below, could be a problem, if installed when the moisture content is too low? Select one: a. Bevel b. Vinyl c. Board and batten d. Tongue and groove
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What is the most important thing to look for when selecting a window for energy efficiency? Select one: a. low SHGC b. Low U-factor c. Low visible transmittance d. good fenestration e. high U-factor
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When installing 6” bevel (lap) siding, Select one: a. The nail should be placed toward the bottom but above the piece it overlaps b. The nail should be placed at the top of the siding, then covered with the next piece c. The nail should be placed at the bottom and through the piece beneath d. The more nails the better
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When installing 6” tongue & groove (T&G) siding Select one: a. The nails should go through the face of the board b. The nails should go through the tongue at an angle and hidden by the next piece c. Tongue and groove wood siding snaps into a special track d. The piece should be fastened through the groove
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The term “cornice” often refers to Select one: a. A beaded type of siding b. The treatment at the eaves c. The base course of siding d. A half-column on the corner of a house
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When installing Vinyl siding, what would first be placed? Select one: a. the fascia b. trim pieces c. siding boards d. it does not really matter, it all has to be done
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When installing wood siding, wood corner boards are often how thick? Select one: a. 9/10” b. 1/2” c. 1 1/2” d. 5/4”
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Bevel siding is applied Select one: a. horizontally b. both horizontally and vertically c. vertically d. horizontally, vertically and diagonally
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The best quality wood siding is generally Select one: a. Hardwood b. Plain-sawn c. Quarter-sawn d. Green when installed
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Siding patterns and styles often contribute to _____________ Select one: a. Architectural style b. The expense of the home c. All of the above d. Overall look of the structure
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Which statement is true regarding vinyl siding Select one: a. It must be nailed very tightly b. It must be nailed at alternating edges of the slots c. It should not be nailed tightly d. It is only available white
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When comparing a shingle to a shake, Select one: a. A shingle is sawn and a shake is hand-split b. They are both made the same way but the shingle is thicker c. A shake is sawn and a shingle is hand-split
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A pre-hung door _____________ Select one: a. is a term meaning that the door has already been placed in the building b. comes with hinges and is pre-built in the frame c. is rarely used in construction today due to its great expense d. takes a couple of hours to install for an experienced person
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The correct answer is: 1. hinges at the top, opens out 2. hinges on the right or left side, opens out 3. moves from side to side, not outward 4. made up of 3 windows at an angle to each-other 5. hinges at bottom, opens inward 6. top slides down, bottom slides up 7. does not open
- awning 2. casement 3. sliding 4. bay 5. hopper 6. double hung 7. fixed
When speaking of “insulated glass” window units, what makes the glass perform better? (check all correct answers) Select one or more: a. fiberglass insulation between panes b. large air space inside the frame c. argon gas d. low-e coatings e. Foam insulation within a vinyl frame
The correct answers are: 1. Foam insulation within a vinyl frame, 2. argon gas, 3. low-e coatings
When starting to install wood shingle siding, Select one: a. The first course must be placed upside-down b. The first course is doubled up with a base course called “under course” c. They are nailed with 12D nails to secure them d. They must be placed on vertical furring strips
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Wood bevel siding is often installed over furring strips, what is the purpose? Select one: a. so that longer nails can be used b. to help fireproof the house c. add some thickness to the house d. add a vent space to promote drying
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Another name for wall board is Select one: a. Sheetrock b. Drywall c. Gypsum wall board d. These are all names for wall board
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A tool used to help the placement of drywall on walls and ceilings is a Select one: a. Drywall lift b. Drywall guide c. A fork-lift d. Roto-zip
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Wall board is typically Select one: a. Fastened to the studs with joint compound b. Tapered on the long edges c. tapered on the ends d. Available in odd number sizes (3’, 5’….)
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Wood flooring installed in intricate repeating patterns is referred to as Select one: a. Parquet b. Plank c. Pergo d. Marquetry
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When workers are “hanging” drywall and finishing it, a tool used to helps them reach ceilings is Select one: a. Drywall stilts b. Rolling stairs c. Drywall trampoline d. Roto-zip
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a 3 piece baseboard system consists of one larger piece of molding such as a 1 x 6 and two smaller pieces, what are their primary functions? Select one: a. Since they are small they can flex and hide gaps b. to protect the piece of 1 x 6 c. nothing more that decoration d. make the baseboard look taller
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When finishing drywall, screw heads are covered with Select one: a. Screw plugs b. Duct tape c. Joint compound and tape d. Joint compound
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Wainscot is a type of Select one: a. Casing b. Wallboard c. Paneling d. Baseboard
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Which of the following is a type of tape used on drywall joints? Select one: a. Duct tape b. Paper tape c. Masking tape d. Scotch tape
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When crown molding is combined with other moldings to be built-up at the wall to ceiling transition, it is commonly called Select one: a. a mock-up b. cornice molding c. soffit molding d. transitional pieces
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A short, thick piece of molding found at the transition of the door casing and baseboard is called Select one: a. pilaster b. pediment c. rosette d. plinth
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An advantage pre finished flooring has over unfinished flooring is Select one: a. Pre finished flooring is smoother when completed b. Pre finished flooring can run perpendicular to the joists whereas unfinished flooring cannot c. Pre finished flooring is easier to sand d. Pre finished flooring does not require sanding
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Moldings & trim serve what function(s)? Mark all correct answers Select one or more: a. Reinforce areas b. Hold things in place c. Disguise transition joints d. Decoration
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The typical tool for cutting straight cuts on wall board is Select one: a. A table saw b. A utility knife c. A circular saw d. A jig saw
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2 1/4” decorative molding is most often used for Select one: a. screen molding b. window/door casing c. baseboard d. picture molding
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Wall board is most often fastened with Select one: a. All of these answers b. Nails c. Screws d. Adhesive
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When protecting corners of wallboard, what is typically done? Select one: a. Extra paper tape is used b. Cornerbead is applied c. A very thick layer of joint compound is used d. Fiberglass tape in 2 or more layers is used
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Another name for this molding profile is _______________
Select one:
a. bed
b. colonial
c. clam shell
d. crown
c. clam shell
Select one:
a. 1 x 4
b. ranch baseboard
c. colonial casing
d. colonial baseboard
e. ranch casing
d. colonial baseboard
Select one:
a. inside round
b. Cove
c. ceiling
d. quarter round
b. Cove
