TRADE 02 Flashcards
What should you do before cutting the bottom chord of a truss?
a. connect to adjacent trusses with cross ties
b. support the ceiling directly
c. place columns under the ends of the truss
d. support the floor
a. connect to adjacent trusses with cross ties
Furring channel refers to:
a. a tool used to polish marble
b. a wood cutting tool
c. wood or metal strips that provide a base for fastening finish material
d. a surveyor’s instrument used to establish points and elevations
c. wood or metal strips that provide a base for fastening finish material
What is a purlin used for?
a. to support the rafters
b. to flatten the roof
c. to reduce the number of joists needed
d. to level the ridge beam
a. to support the rafters
How should the length of a glulam to be determined if over 16’?
a. Contractor can determine length
b. Engineer must calculate length
c. Dimension must be determined from UBC
d. Lumberyard can do the calculations
b. Engineer must calculate length
the term “furring” refers to:
a. a plumbing fitting
b. a grounding electrode system
c. wood or metal strips fastened to a structural surface to provide a base for fastening finish material
d. parquet flooring pattern
c. wood or metal strips fastened to a structural surface to provide a base for fastening finish material
In a home with a passive solar system, the window should face:
a. north
b. east
c. west
d. south
d. south
If the width of a door that swings towards a landing on a ramp is 36”, what minimum length landing is required?
a. 36”
b. 48”
c. 60”
d. 78”
d. 78”
What is the most effective method when preparing the surface of a metal frame for painting?
a. use hand tools
b. use power tools
c. sandblasting
d. use a blowtorch
c. sandblasting
What is the name of the measurement system most commonly used in the United States?
a. metric
b. setric
c. English
d. Dutch
c. English
What is the minimum clearance between wood framing members and the ground in a crawl space?
a. 6”
b. 12”
c. 18”
d. 24”
b. 12”
In a built-up wood post constructed of three separate piece of lumber, excessive loading may cause the pieces to buckle away from each other. How can this be prevented?
a. the pieces should be glued together
b. the pieces should be securely nailed together
c. a metal post anchor should be used
d. wooden posts should never be built-up
b. the pieces should be securely nailed together
In framing, a lookout is a(n):
a. Safety watch person on duty during scaffold construction
b. large upper-story window
c. optical leveling telescope
d. cantilevered beam
d. cantilevered beam
What is the purpose of weep screeds?
a. to reduce water infiltration in stucco
b. Air flow
c. Keep small animals out
d. All of the above
a. to reduce water infiltration in stucco
Mortar joint refers to:
a. wood joint
b. asphalt joint
c. vertical or horizontal joint between masonry walls
d. Pittsburgh joint
c. vertical or horizontal joint between masonry walls
When a scaffold is over 7-1/2’ ____ are required.
a. railings
b. nets
c. ropes
d. safety belts
a. railings
where would you NOT need safety glazing?
a. dual glazing
b. north-facing buildings
c. new buildings
d. when general contractor decides it is not necessary
a. dual glazing
What does “ADA Compliant” refer to?
a. contractors followed Americans with Disabilities Act code and requirements
b. disabled workers are to work on the project
c. construction should have grab bars installed
d. an extra permit is needed
a. contractors followed Americans with Disabilities Act code and requirements
A garage has a volume of 180,000 cubic feet. How many exhaust fans must be installed if each fan is capable of removing 1000 cubic feet of air per minute and the air must be completely exchanged at least 4 times each hour?
a. 3 fans
b. 6 fans
c. 12 fans
d. 18 fans
c. 12 fans
The function of a Waler is:
a. to support a deck
b. horizontal member used to align and brace concrete forms or piles
c. to catalyze a chemical reaction
d. to decrease a chemical reaction
b. horizontal member used to align and brace concrete forms or piles
Which of the following is most important when digging a trench 6’ deep that workers will enter?
a. erect barricades
b. post a sign indicating the depth of the trench
c. bracing on trench walls
d. fence around the deepest area of the trench
c. bracing on trench walls
What is the minimum size framing member needed for R-22 insulation?
a. 2” x 4”
b. 2” x 4” with a 1/2” shear wall
c. 2” x 6”
d. 4” x 4”
c. 2” x 6”
A collar beam is a:
a. vertical member that ties opposite rafters together
b. horizontal member that ties opposite rafters together
c. any vertical or horizontal member that ties rafters together
d. member that runs parallel to the rafters
b. horizontal member that ties opposite rafters together
Which of the following is correct concerning the notching and boring of joists?
a. notch at end 1/4 of joist depth max; notch at top of bottom 1/6 depth max; bore at least 2” from top or bottom; bore diameter is 1/3 depth max.
b. notch at end 1/2 of joist depth max; notch at top or bottom 1/4 depth max; bore at least 3” from top or bottom; bore diameter is 1/4 depth max
c. notch at end 1/3 of joist depth max; notch at top or bottom 1/4 depth max; bore at least 4” from top or bottom; bore diameter 1/4 depth max.
d. none of the above
a. notch at end 1/4 of joist depth max; notch at top of bottom 1/6 depth max; bore at least 2” from top or bottom; bore diameter is 1/3 depth max.
A racked joint is a type of :
a. fitting used in plumbing
b. plaster finish used on exterior walls
c. concrete formwork
d. mortar joint that is compacted to a specific depth while the mortar is still green
d. mortar joint that is compacted to a specific depth while the mortar is still green
If a scaffold is constructed with two ladders and a plank, how far can the plank be above the ground?
a. 8’
b. 16’
c. 24’
d. 40’
b. 16’
what is the difference between a hip jack rafter and a common rafter?
a. there is no difference
b. a hip jack is longer than a common rafter
c. a hip jack runs from the top plate to a hip rafter, but a common rafter runs to the ridge board
d. a hip jack doesn’t connect with the top plate
c. a hip jack runs from the top plate to a hip rafter, but a common rafter runs to the ridge board
According to the Energy Conservation Code, the maximum glazed area is calculated from a percentage of the ____ gross area, when building a 4 story residential building.
a. wall
b. floor
c. ceiling
d. door
b. floor
How soon should you pour concrete after have mixed it without additives?
a. 1/2 hour
b. 1 hour
c. 4 hours
d. 8 hours
a. 1/2 hour
Which of the following is least likely to appear in the safety rules for operating a crane?
a. all definitions of hand signals are posted in a visible area
b. hand signaler must be in well-lighted area.
c. only qualified persons shall be permitted to give hand signals
d. crane operator must respond to all signalers
d. crane operator must respond to all signalers
What size aluminum conductor would carry the same electrical current as a 14-gauge copper conductor?
a. 10-gauge
b. 12-gauge
c. 14-gauge
d. 16-gauge
b. 12-gauge
What is the nailing pattern for installing shear wall paneling if it is not specified in the plans?
a. no special pattern
b. 6” on edge and 12” in the field
c. ask the local building authority
d. must be specified in the plans.
b. 6” on edge and 12” in the field
What type of brick is used to build a garden wall?
a. grade SW
b. grade MW
c. grade NW
d. any of the above
a. grade SW
What is the maximum length of a 2” trap arm?
a. 3-1/2’
b. 5’
c. 6’
d. 10’
b. 5’
When would you wet brick masonry?
a. never
b. at any times
c. when temperatures are above 32 degrees Fahrenheit
d. before building a brick wall in warm weather
d. before building a brick wall in warm weather
When should you re-tighten the anchor bolts?
a. before you finish framing
b. after you finish framing
c. after installing sheathing
d. Prior to framing
b. after you finish framing
What type of nail is recommended for installing plywood sheathing?
a. galvanized
b. sinker
c. common
d. None of the above
c. common
What is the minimum dimension of a handicap landing with no doors?
a. 3’ x 4’
b. 4’ x 4’
c. 5’ x 3’
d. 6’ x 4’
c. 5’ x 3’
What is the minimum embedment depth for anchor bolts in concrete?
a. 6”
b. 7”
c. 8”
d. 9”
b. 7”
What do you do with materials if you are done with them?
a. cover them with a tarp
b. put them aside
c. keep them close by in case you need them again
d. move them out of the way to keep the area clean, uncluttered and safe
d. move them out of the way to keep the area clean, uncluttered and safe
What is the tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar in a slab?
a. +- 3/8”
b. +- 1/2”
c. +- 1”
d. +- 2”
d. +- 2”
If a fan moves 1000 cu ft of air per minute, how many fans would you need for one complete change of air per hour in an 180,000 cut ft room?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
b. 3
A purlin is a :
a. horizontal support that spans across adjacent rafters and may be above or below the principal rafters
b. vertical support that spans across adjacent rafters and may be above or below the principle rafters
c. horizontal or vertical support that spans across adjacent rafters and may be above or below the principal rafters
d. horizontal member that ties opposite rafters together
a. horizontal support that spans across adjacent rafters and may be above or below the principal rafters