Construction Terminology Quiz

What does the term 'cut roof' generally mean in construction?

• The roof timbers are pre-assembled in a factory.

• The roof timbers are marked out and cut on site.

• The roof is made entirely from metal.

• The roof is constructed without any timber.

What has been the focus of developing methods for constructing roofs over the past 50 years?

• To increase the complexity of roof designs.

• To increase the time taken to construct roofs.

• To reduce the time taken on site and lower costs.

• To use more heavy timbers in roof construction.

Which term describes a roof that extends downward to cover one side of the building, often used for an extension or addition?

• Flat roof

• Lean-to roof

• Gable-end

• Jerkin-head roof

What type of roof has two sloping sides that meet in a ridge, creating end walls with a triangular extension?

• Mansard roof

• Gablet

• Gable-end

• Gambrel roof

Identify the roof shape that is characterized by four sloping sides, each side becoming steeper halfway down.

• Monopitch

• Mansard roof

• Half-hip

• Hipped-end roof

Which roof shape is similar to a gable roof but has a small slope on the two sides at the top?

• Jerkin-head roof

• Gambrel roof

• Half-hip

• Gablet

What is the term used for the horizontal board that runs along the ridge of the roof?

• Valley rafter

• Ridge board

• Purlin

• Eaves

Which component is found at the bottom edge of the roof, extending beyond the exterior wall?

• Fascia

• Eaves

• Parapet

• Gable end

What is the name of the inclined structural member that extends from the ridge to the eaves?

• Common rafter

• Hip rafter

• Jack rafter

• Cripple rafter

Identify the part of the roof that is referred to as the 'Hip end'.

• The highest point of the roof

• The edge of the roof that extends over the wall

• The external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof

• The vertical extension above the roof level