4.04-4.05 Ag Mechanics 1

In platform-type framing, the wall studs are nailed: on the soleplate.

• on the soleplate

• on the ledger

• to the rafters

• to the sills

If one is unable to use joist hangers to install floor joists, what has to be cut and nailed for the joists to rest on?

• ledgers

• rafters

• studs

• top plates

When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?

• above the ceiling joists

• below the studs

• on top of the rafters

• on top of the studs

If one end of a stud is nailed to the sole plate, where should the other end be nailed?

• ceiling joist

• floor joist

• foundation

• top plate

When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:

• anytime

• first

• last

• sixth

When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?

• bottom

• left side

• right side

• top

Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:

• 1" thick

• 2" thick

• 4" thick

• 6" thick

What is the unit length of a rafter if the total length including 14" overhang is 200"?

• 14"

• 100"

• 186"

• 200"

The unit length of a rafter is the length without the:

• bird's-eye

• plumb cut

• tail or overhang

• top or bottom angle

What is a major advantage of using metal framing anchors?

• eliminate floor joists from the framing system

• reduce splitting wood caused by toenailing

• replace the need for a subfloor system

• straighten warped studs