Wall systems

Number 6 is pointing at?

• top plate

• king stud

• sill

• sole plate

Number 4 is pointed at the?

• stud

• top plate

• sole plate

• sill

What is number 3 pointed at?

• stud

• cripple stud

• double top plate

• sill

What is number one pointed at?

• sill

• cripple stud

• sole plate

• top plate

The width of a header for a window or door rough opening is usually equal to the width of the?

• rough opening less the width of the trimmer studs

• rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs and king studs

• rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs

• door or window

When constructing a wall with steel studs, the spacing between studs is indicated on the?

• site plan

• plans and specifications

• mechanical plan

• header schedule

Which of the following statements about steel studs is not true?

• Steel studs are stronger and lighter than wood studs.

• Steel studs will not warp, swell, split, or burn.

• Steel studs are harder to handle than wood studs.

• Steel studs are connected using self-tapping sheet-metal screws.

When laying out a wall, why should the sole plate and the top plate be different lengths?

• To prevent butt joints from falling directly above each other

• To use up shorter lengths of lumber

• To eliminate the need for splicing

• To provide a nailing surface for ceiling joists

Stud spacings of 16" on center or 24" on center are used when framing walls because?

• they save money when purchasing materials

• they divide evenly into 48"

• they have always been used by carpenters

• they are multiples of 8"

The dimensions of a door marked 3668 on a floor plan are?

• 36" wide, 68" high

• 36" wide, 6'-8" high

• 3'-6" wide, 6'-8" high

• 36' wide, 6'-8" high