Ag Mech I- 4.05: Layout and Framing

The BEST way to guarantee high-quality work in construction projects is to:

• higher the lowest cost contractor

• include all specifications with the plans

• subcontract each part of the job

• hire farmworkers in their off season

If John constructs a project that will be exposed to the weather, he should use paint or treated wood for:

• beauty

• protection

• strength

• weakness

If a project is made using both wood and metal, the wood should be fastened to the metal by using

• bolts

• glue

• nails

• welding

How many sheets of 4" x 8" OSB are needed to cover the four 8" high walls of a building 24" wide and 48" long?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 36

The seasonal nature of agriculture plays a major role in what area when one is considering a construction or repair job?

• brand of building material

• building supply company being used

• quality of work

• time required to complete a job

what type of siding has a rabbet cut on each edge?

• common

• off-centered

• shiplap

• tongue-and-groove

What grade of lumber is free of knots and blemishes?

• AD

• BC

• Select

• 3

Joey is building a new livestock shelter and wants to estimate the cost. What is MOST helpful for him to use?

• bank statement

• bill of materials

• handyman magazine

• stock market report

How many sheets of 4" x 8" flooring grade plywood are needed to cover the floor of a storage building that is 16" long and 20" wide?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

What should be done when planning construction and repair projects?

• contract the job

• make a sketch or drawing

• purchase building materials

• start sawing and nailing