Installation: Framing

The part of an architectural structure which connects it to the ground is called the:

• roof

• foundation

• wall

• ceiling

A Double Top plate is also known as a ______ and is installed during ______.

• header; the framing stage

• cap plate; the roofing stage

• top beam; the finishing stage

• cap plate; the framing stage

The function of studs in the framework of a wall is to:

• Provide structural support

• Enhance aesthetic appeal

• Increase insulation

• Reduce noise

A Cut Sheet is used for:

• Documenting design specifications

• Cutting materials

• Measuring dimensions

• Estimating costs

A subfloor is a structural component of a building. What is its primary purpose?

• To provide a level surface for the finished flooring

• To act as a decorative element

• To serve as the main support for the roof

• To enhance the building's insulation

What are headers, and what is their function in construction?

• Headers are beams used to support loads above openings like doors and windows.

• Headers are decorative elements used in interior design.

• Headers are a type of roofing material used in construction.

• Headers are tools used by construction workers to measure angles.

The purpose of trimmers in a framed structure is to:

• provide support to openings

• enhance aesthetic appeal

• reduce construction costs

• increase thermal insulation

Anchors are used for ______ in construction.

• supporting structures

• decoration

• painting

• lighting

The term 'plumb' in construction refers to:

• a vertical or upright position

• a horizontal position

• a diagonal position

• a curved position

A partition in a building is used to:

• Support the structure

• Divide spaces

• Provide insulation

• Enhance aesthetics