Carpentry EOPA Part 4

What type of defect in lumber is characterized by irregularly shaped cavities or holes caused by insects

• Checks

• Wane

• Decayed wood

• Insect damage

What is the MAIN objective when cutting and installing paneling while trimming to fit in prescribed location

• Randomly adjust panel sizes

• To speed up installation process

• To ensure fit and finish is precise and neat

• To minimize the waste and leftover material

When using CDX plywood for roof sheathing, which side of the plywood is placed up

• side with markings

• either

• D side

• C side

What type of defect in lumber is caused by the presence of small, shallow depressions on the surface of the wood, often resulting from the drying process

• Decayed wood

• Checks

• Insect damage

• Honeycomb

When constructing a built-in, where can one find specified sizes, shapes, and finishes

• Builders can use personal judgment for these elements, so they are not specified anywhere

• Written on the drywall for where the built-in will be placed

• Projects blueprints or plans

• Owners decide these elements, so the builder should leave them unfinished

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice.

Nail, stakes, and ties shall be removed from forms _________

• When sorting

• When directed

• For safety

• Prior to reuse

When building closets, why is it MOST important to follow blueprint

• Closet placement is flexible, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint

• Closets must be located in the correct location, so it is important to follow the blueprint

• Codes do not require closets

• Closets sizes are left up to the builder, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint

Use the pythagorean theoerm to calculate the diagonal distance between opposite corners to deter the squareness of a footing with dimensions 60' x 80'

• 120 feet

• 110 feet

• 100 feet

• 112 feet

When framing a roof with trusses, which of the following is not needed

• collar beam

• outrigger

• bridge board

• top plate

When straightening walls, what should be used on a 40-foot wall

• Plate level

• Straight Edge

• Spacers and string at the top plate

• Sighting the wall by eye at the inside of the top plate