Carpentry 1 Module 6 Exam Review

What two dimensions determine the length/width of a header?

• The rough opening plus the width of the rough sill

• The rough opening minus the width of the rough sill

• The width of the rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs

• The width of the rough opening minus the width of the trimmer studs

Where would a carpenter find the information for the spacing of the studs (16' OC or 24"OC)?

• Title block

• Site plan

• Specifications

• Foundation plan

Which is not a true statement about steel studs?

• They do not warp and twist.

• They come in different gauges.

• They are more difficult to work with than wood studs.

• Screws are used instead of nails to attach them.

When laying out a wall, why should the sole plate and the top plate be butt jointed on different layout studs?

• To create a straighter wall

• To save material

• For a better nailing surface

• To prevent butt joints from falling directly above each other

Studs are laid out at 16" and 24" OC because sheet materials such as plywood and drywall measure _________ wide.

• 4'

• 2'

• 8'

• 6'

If a door is given the size of 2668, what are the actual measurements?

• 26" wide x 68" high

• 2'6" wide x 6'8" high

• 26' wide x 68' high

• 6'8" wide x 2'6" wide

If a building has a 1/2" gypsum-board ceiling, a 5/8"

underlayment, a 3/4" subfloor, and an 8' ceiling height, what would be the length of a common stud?

• 91-1/4"

• 92-3/4"

• 93-3/8"

• 92-5/8"

What is the name for the curve on the narrow dimension of a stud? Hint- they should all be facing up.

• Bow

• Splice

• Knot

• Crown

How many 16d nails should be used to nail a 2 x 6 stud through the soleplate?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Wall sheathing should have a minimum thickness of _____ when there will be siding applied as the exterior finish for the wall.

• 1/4"

• 3/8"

• 1/2"

• 3/4"