Orientation to Carpentry Assignment 2

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the most correct answer per question. 1. The framework around the glass in a window is the a) b) c) d) . sash frame casing header 2. The wood or metal piece at the bottom of a door opening is the a) b) c) d) stile threshold footer rail 3. The most common thickness of a residential exterior door is a) b) c) d) . two movable sashes a single, fixed sash two fixed sashes one fixed sash and one movable sash 5. The type of glazing with the highest insulating value is a) b) c) d) . 1¾" 1¼" 1½" 2" 4. A double-hung window contains a) b) c) d) . R-value double-pane low-e nitrogen-filled . 6. The top horizontal member of a window frame is the a) b) c) d) . header head jamb stile trimmer 7. Once a window is installed, trim should be fastened in place using a) b) c) d) . finish nails casing nails panel adhesive staples 8. To determine the size opening needed for a glass block window, add an allowance for expansion strips at the header and at the jamb of . a) b) c) d) ½" 5⁄8" ¾" 3⁄8" 9. When using casing nails to install a window, what tool should be used to drive the head of the nail below the surface without denting the frame? a) b) c) d) Plumb bob Nail set Casing tool Jab saw 10. When installing an exterior door, the top inner screw on each hinge should be replaced with a . a) b) c) d) lag bolt 1½" drive screw 2½" or 3" wood screw 16d nail 11. Building wrap is made from a) b) c) d) fiberglass polyurethane strands recycled paper polyethylene fiber . MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the most correct answer per question. 1. A closed stairway has a) b) c) d) . a wall on one side doors at top and bottom a landing with a railing solid walls on both sides 2. To prevent a building wall from cracking created by settling, the wall and concrete stairway. a) b) c) d) is placed between the crown jabber skirtboard expansion joint stringer 3. According to the IRC® and IBC®, the component designed to minimize the chances of falling to a lower level is the . a) b) c) d) spindle handrail guard balustrade 4. Landings are required when the vertical distance between the top and bottom of the stairway exceeds 15'-7". a) True b) False 5. The maximum stair riser height specified in the International Building Code® is a) b) c) d) 6½" 7" 7½" 8" . 6. A wooden stairway that is wider than 30 inches typically requires at least one a) b) c) d) . strongback housed stringer bracing stringer center cutout stringer 7. Based on the International Building Code®, minimum stairway width for a building designed for an occupancy of fewer than 50 people is . a) b) c) d) 28" 32" 36" 40" 8. The vertical difference between a stair tread nosing and any structure or ceiling above the stairway is known as the . a) b) c) d) newel post headroom skirtboard crown 9. Based on the International Building Code®, minimum handrail height from top of rail to nosing is . a) b) c) d) 32" 34" 36" 40" 10. Because it is challenging to build, which type of stairway is often prefabricated off-site? a) b) c) d) Winding stairway Straight-run stairway Platform stairway Double-L stairway 11. For maximum safety, the preferred slope of a stairway is between a) b) c) d) . 15 and 20 degrees 30 and 35 degrees 45 and 50 degrees 55 and 60 degrees 12. A rule of thumb for establishing the proper angle of a staircase states that the sum of one riser plus one tread should equal between . a) b) c) d) 14 and 16 inches 16 and 17 inches 17 and 18 inches 18 and 19 inches 13. The main support for a handrail at the bottom of a stairway is called a(n) a) b) c) d) starting newel post baluster main newel post ending newel post 14. A series of steps that is straight and continuous without breaks is called a a) b) c) d) flight header run covey 15. Which of the following is used to establish the rise and run of a staircase? a) b) c) d) . Tread width + (2 × riser height) = 17" to 18" Tread width + (2 × riser height) = 24" to 25" Tread width × riser height = 24" to 25" Tread width + (2 × riser height) = 70" to 75" . MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the most correct answer per question. 1. Section drawings are used in both architectural and a) b) c) d) . structural plans roof plans floor plans site plans 2. An important general rule about codes is that in almost every situation the most a) b) c) d) recently adopted codes take precedence detailed codes take precedence stringent local codes take precedence often cited codes take precedence 3. Submittal drawings are usually prepared by a) contractors b) supervisors c) equipment manufacturers d) architects . 4. The plumbing symbol shown in Figure RQ02 represents a(n) Figure RQ02 a) b) c) d) shower lavatory recessed radiator water heater Page of 3 . . 5. In a finish schedule, each room is identified by its a) b) c) d) . name and number primary purpose overall square feet scheduled completion date 6. The distance from the street to the front of a structure is called a(n) a) b) c) d) . front setback right of way foundation easement greenway 7. The most commonly used specifications format in North America is called the a) b) c) d) IRC® NFPA 5000® MasterFormat™ ANSI specifications 8. Once adopted by a local jurisdiction, model building codes a) b) c) d) become law are highly recommended replace all local building laws and ordinances must be approved by local residents 9. The material symbol shown in Figure RQ01 represents Figure RQ01 a) b) c) d) . loose fill or batts common brick rubble concrete Page of 3 . . 10. If a line on a drawing measures 4" in length and the drawing scale is ¼" = 1'-0", the line represents an item that is . a) b) c) d) 4' long 8' long 12' long 16' long Page of 3 MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the most correct answer per question. 1. The main difference between a builder’s level and a transit level is that the telescope with the builder’s level . a) b) c) d) has higher magnification uses a laser is larger is fixed 2. If two angles of a triangle are 34° and 42°, then the unknown angle equals a) b) c) d) . 104° 14° 74° 284° 3. Adding the backsight reading to the known elevation of a benchmark provides the a) b) c) d) first turning point foundation height height of instrument batter board height 4. Contour lines on a drawing represent places that have a) b) c) d) similar control points property monuments a high risk of flooding the same elevation . . 5. An acute angle is an angle that is a) b) c) d) . less than 90 degrees greater than 90 degrees exactly 90 degrees equivalent to 180 degrees 6. Potential safety problems that might occur while laying out a site can be identified by completing a(n) . a) b) c) d) site safety checklist job hazard analysis OSHA specifications checklist hazard report 7. An electronic site layout instrument that can be controlled remotely is a(n) a) b) c) d) . EDMI laser transit programmable theodolite robotic total station 8. Drawings that show natural and man-made features on the construction site are called a) b) c) d) . contour plans site plans structural plans architectural plans 9. To perform calculations, angle measurements expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds can be converted to . a) b) c) d) fractions whole numbers decimal degrees metric equivalents 10. Fiberglass tape measures are typically more accurate than steel tape measures. a) True b) False 11. String used with a plumb bob is typically stored on a a) b) c) d) . gammon reel carpenter’s spool surveyor’s spindle string pocket 12. The most common lengths of steel tape measures are . a) 25', 50', and 100' b) 100', 200', and 300' c) 100', 250', and 300' d) 300', 400', and 500' 13. A typical brass plumb bob weighs a) b) c) d) . 8 ounces 12 ounces 14 ounces 16 ounces 14. Plan north on construction drawings typically points to a) b) c) d) . magnetic north the top of the page the front of the property the benchmark 15. Vertical distances can be measured using a builder’s level and a a) b) c) d) laser beam detector GPS survey device leveling rod measuring tape .