Door Handing Mastery Quiz

When standing outside of your home facing an exterior door that opens towards you, if the hinges are on the right side, how is the door handed?

• Right-hand

• Left-hand

• Right-hand reverse

• Left-hand reverse

Which term describes a door that swings away from you to the left, when you are standing outside and facing an exterior door?

• Left-hand outswing

• Right-hand inswing

• Left-hand inswing

• Right-hand outswing

How do you determine the handing of an interior door when the door opens towards you?

• The side the hinges are on when facing the door determines the handing.

• The side of the door knob determines the handing.

• The direction the door swings determines the handing.

• The handing is determined by the location of the door within the house.

Why is it important to understand door handing when installing doors?

• To ensure the door fits properly in the frame.

• To make sure the door swings in the correct direction for traffic flow.

• To choose the correct hardware for the door.

• All of the above.

What does the term "inswing" mean in door handing terminology?

• The door opens inward towards the room or building.

• The door opens outward away from the room or building.

• The door can swing in both directions.

• The door does not swing but slides horizontally.