Unit 202 Quiz 6 Roofing Quiz

What is the roof span (effective)?

• The distance measured from outside to outside of the wall plates

• The vertical height from the top of the wall plates to the setting-out line

• The angle or slope of the roof

• The length of the rafters

What is a common characteristic of most roofs mentioned in the text?

• They are smaller than a sheet of manufactured board

• They have a run greater than a sheet of manufactured board

• They are always flat

• They are made of metal

What is the term for the horizontal distance covered by the rafter?

• Rise

• Span

• Run

• Pitch

What is the term used for the cut at the top of the rafter?

• Seat cut

• Plumb cut

• Birdsmouth

• Depth cut

What is the true length of the common rafter referred to as in the diagram?

• TLCR

• TCLR

• TRLC

• TCRL

What is the length of the seat cut as shown in the diagram?

• 2.5m

• 6m

• 8m

• 3m

Which type of cut is labeled at the bottom of the rafter in the diagram?

• Seat cut

• Plumb cut

• Angle cut

• Cross cut

Which type of cut is labeled at the top of the rafter in the diagram?

• Seat cut

• Plumb cut

• Angle cut

• Cross cut

What is the length of the plumb cut as shown in the diagram?

• 2.5m

• 6m

• 8m

• 3m

What is the plumb cut angle for a common rafter?

• 60°

• 30°

• 41°

• 49°