Construction and Production CUA Review

What is the most common spacing for wall studs?

• 12"

• 16"

• 18"

• 1'

What part of the foundation distributes the weight of a house?

• Footing

• Stud

• Rafters

• Header

What is the movement or shifting of a house over time?

• Construction

• Cracking

• Foundation

• Settling

What is the perfect vertical plane at 0 degrees?

• Equator

• Level

• 90 degrees

• Plumb

What is a perfect vertical plane at 90 degrees

• Plumb

• Parallel
• Level

• 0 degrees

How should a header be installed to make it as strong as possible?

• On its side

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• On Edge

What is the most common spacing for floor joists?

• 16"

• 12"

• 20"

• 18"

What is the most common spacing for wall studs?

• 20"

• 18"

• 12"

• 16"

What supports the weight of a wall so it could have an opening?

• Header

• Footing

• Sill

• Joist

What supports or holds up the header?

• Cripple stud

• Trimmer stud

• Footing

• Plane