Chapter 1: Materials

Studs usually have utility knockouts to permit the easy horizontal routing of conduit and bracing.

• true

• false

______ refers to the amount of bend, or “give,” that a framing member experiences because of horizontal load.

• Push

• Flexibility

• Deflection

• Reflection

Which of the following is NOT a reason for furring walls and ceilings?

• to conceal structural members

• to allow sound to travel easily between walls

• to help with fire protection

• to protect structural members

Resilient furring channel is basically the same as regular furring channel, except that its flanges have a more flexible configuration.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of channel would you use to carry the extra load of a suspended ceiling?

• resilient furring channel

• regular furring channel

• Z-furring channel

• cold-rolled channel

A framing angle is a galvanized metal angle of various sizes used to provide a framing and screwing surface for (choose all that apply):

• floors

• walls

• ceilings

Flat stock, or flat strap, is a framing accessory that provides ______ for studs.

• visibility

• vertical bracing

• redundancy

• horizontal bracing

Standard finish beads (or trims) are made of (Choose 3)

• recycled plastic

• metal

• reinforced paper

• saw dust

• vinyl

Which type of bead is used for external reinforcement and to prevent damage from impact?

• corner bead

• tape edge J-bead

• tearaway bead

• arch corner bead

Which type of bead is used to create a smooth, rounded, contemporary look for standard drywall corners?

• arch corner bead

• tape edge J-bead

• bullnose corner bead

• edge bead or L-bead