Staircase Components Quiz

Which component of a staircase is the horizontal part that you step on?

• Riser

• Tread

• Nosing

• Balustrade

What is the vertical part of a step called?

• Riser

• Tread

• Handrail

• Spindle

Which component is the top rail of a staircase that you hold onto?

• Balustrade

• Handrail

• Newel post

• Outer string

What is the term for the decorative framework under the stairs?

• Spindle

• Spandrel framing

• String capping

• Pitch line

Which part of the staircase is the vertical support for the handrail?

• Spindle

• Nosing

• Landing

• Inner string

What is the name of the horizontal edge of a step that projects beyond the riser?

• Nosing

• Tread

• Riser

• Cap

Which component is the main vertical post at the end of a staircase?

• Newel post

• Balustrade

• Outer string

• Apron lining

What is the term for the sloped line that follows the nosing of the treads?

• Pitch line

• Inner string

• Spindle

• Landing

Which part of the staircase is the flat area at the top or bottom of the stairs?

• Landing

• Tread

• Riser

• Handrail

What is the name of the component that covers the edge of the string?

• String capping

• Spandrel framing

• Apron lining

• Shaped bottom step