Carpentry EOPA Part 2

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice. 

To calculate the pitch of a roof one must divide the ____________by the ____________ 

• Rise, run  

• Slope, length 

• Run, rise 

• Length, slope 

What is the primary purpose of following industry standards during the installation of wood shingles and miter corners? 

• To jeopardize project quality 

• To ensure long term performance 

• To ignore best practices 

• To delay projection completion 

Plans call for 12’ pilasters, in the corners and at third points around the perimeter of the foundation of the structure measuring 91’ x 85’. What are the measurements center line to centerline between the pilasters on the short and long sides? 

• 26’ & 28’ 

• 27’4” & 29’4” 

• 28’4” & 30’4” 

• 28’ & 30’ 

The International Residential Code (IRC) requires a step to be no greater than 7 ¾" with a tread depth of no less than 10”. What are the minimum number of treads and the minimum length of the stairway that is 10’6” from floor to floor? 

• 15 treads, 12’6”

• 16 treads, 13’4” 

• 14 treads, 11’8”

• 12 treads, 10’ 

What type of saw is BEST to cut moldings? 

• Circular saw 

• Chain saw 

• A power or hand miter saw 

• Snips 

Every opening must have a support on how many sides? 

• 3

• 4

• 2

• 2 or 3

In high wind areas, how often should hurricanes ties be installed, tying the rafter to the double top plates? 

• At every rafter

• 24 inches on center 

• 48 inches on center 

• 72 inches on center 

Which softwood is often used for window frames, door jamb and exterior trim in residential construction? 

• Hemlock

• Douglas Fir

• White Pine

• Cedar

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice. 

Roof sheathing should always be _______________ row to row 

• Taped

• Water-proofed

• Staggered

• Nailed

What is a typical use of cherry hardwood in residential construction? 

• Roof trussed 

• Exterior decking 

• Interior cabinetry and furniture 

• Basement insulation