Housing Construction Test Question Bank

Another term for stick framing is ______. (pg 428)

• Rough Framing
• Stick Framing
• Conventional Framing
• Wood Framing

What part of a house anchors it to the land and supports its weight?

• Foundation
• Plot
• Level
• Batter Boards

The members in a conventionally framed house should be NO MORE THAN ____ inches apart.

• 12
• 16
• 24
• 36

TRUE or FALSE: In completing the exterior of a house, the roof is installed first, then the windows and doors, and then the siding. (pg 458)

• True
• False

The piping used to bring water into a house from the public water system is the _____.

• Soil pipe
• Water Pump
• Service Main
• Water Supply System

Changing a house to meet the needs of new owners or to make it more suitable for them is known as ______.

• Remodeling
• Renovation
• Demolition
• Inspection

The process of repairing the mortar in a brick wall is known as _______. (pg 492)

• Siding
• Trimming
• Lathing
• Tuckpointing

When inspecting exterior walls, you should make sure that soil comes no closer than ______ inches to any wood. (pg 492)

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

In Figure 34-2, what is the name of the part(s) labeled with the letter A.

• Stud
• Joist
• Rafter
• Subflooring

In Figure 36-8, what are the framing members that are labeled with the letter B.

• Studs
• Plates
• Sills
• Headers