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Which of the following is not a reason wood is used in residential construction?

• It protects against fire.

• It is relatively affordable.

• It is readily available.

• it is light weight

Which member rests directly on top of the foundation wall?

• Collar beam

• Joist

• Ledger

• Sill plate

Which member connects rafters to make the roof frame more stable?

• Collar beam

• Joist

• Hip rafter

• Valley rafter

Sill plates, joists, headers, and double headers are all basic components of ____.

• roof frames

• staircases

• floor frames

• wall frames

When referencing stair frames, there is always one more ____ than the number of ____.

• riser, treads

• riser, stringers

• stringer, risers

• tread, risers

Which member is located above a window?

• Rough sill

• Trimmer stud

• Header

• Ledger

Hip jacks, valley jacks, and cripple jacks are all types of ____.

• floor planks

• rafters

• staircases

• foundations

Also known as western framing, ____ is the most widely used wall framing system.

• ribbon framing

• base framing

• platform framing

• post-and-beam framing

In balloon framing, ____ is used to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor through stud spaces.

• fire retardant foam

• blocking

• a vent panel

• rigid insulation

When some studs must be left out to make room for a window or door, a ____ is used to distribute the weight of the building around the opening.

• cripple jack

• riser

• header

• ridge board