Module 27105 Practice Exam - Floor Systems

The first tasks that should be performed when constructing a floor are to _____.

• lay out and install sill plates

• build and install girders and supports

• check squareness and elevation

• lay out the sill plates and girders

The framing method using the heaviest and most sturdy framing members is called _____.

• rough framing

• platform framing

• balloon framing

• post-and-beam framing

Issues related to lumber shrinkage are more prevalent with _____.

• post-and-beam framing

• balloon framing

• platform framing

• rough framing

As shown in Figure RQ01 (Letter C), a floor system member that keeps joists straight and aligned is called (a)   .

• shoring

• sealing

• bracing

• bridging

As shown in Figure RQ01 (Letter A), the floor system member that is attached to and surrounds the outer edge of joists is called the (a)   .

• girder

• rim joist
• pier

• sill plate

As shown in Figure RQ01 (Letter B), a horizontal floor system member that anchors to the foundation and supports floor joists is called the (a)   .

• sill plate
• tail joist

• girder

• floor joist

Which of the following is shown on foundation plans?

• Stairways

• Electrical layout

• Plumbing plans

• Anchor bolt locations

In areas where termites are a problem, a metal shield should be installed (a)   .

• below the sill plate

• on top of the footing

• between the rim joist and trim joist

• between the subfloor and joists

When compared to solid wood girders, engineered wood girders have the advantage of being (a)   .

• stronger than steel girders

• able to span greater distances

• unaffected by moisture

• available in custom colors

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Lally columns are commonly used as support columns in floors built (a)   .

• over basements
• on the second floor or above

• with high walls

• over crawl space