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General Carpentry: M8 Basic Stair Layout

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Avery, with the help of her friends Aria and Maya, is on a thrilling mission to design the most amazing stairway for her home. What should be their top priority to ensure it's a spectacular success?

a)

Safety

b)

Choice of material

c)

Appearance

d)

Material and Labor costs

2.

Emma and her adventurous friend Aiden are on a mission to build the most amazing staircase in their home. What are the essential components they need to consider to make their stairway both functional and fabulous?

a)

Risers, Treads, and Stair framing

b)

Balusters, handrails, and treads

c)

treads, stringers, and balusters

d)

nosings, treads, and newel posts

3.

Luna and Ava are building a treehouse and want to make sure their stairs are up to code. According to the IRC, what is the minimum stair tread depth they should use?

a)

10"

b)

11"

c)

9"

d)

12"

4.

David, inspired by his favorite TV show, "Modern Makeovers," is on a mission to transform his home into a masterpiece. He's particularly excited about installing a chic staircase with open riser designs. Which type of stringer should he choose to achieve this stylish look?

a)

dadoed

b)

housed

c)

cutout

d)

built-up

5.

Benjamin and Oliver are on an exciting adventure to give their house a fresh new look. They're focusing on the staircase and need to identify all parts of a balustrade. Which of the following is NOT a part of a BALUSTRADE?

a)

nosing

b)

baluster

c)

newel post

d)

handrail

6.

James and Evelyn are embarking on a thrilling quest to construct the ultimate staircase for their brand-new deck, which is 36" wide. Can you join their stairway adventure and determine when a center cutout stringer becomes a crucial ally in their mission?

a)

When the tread material is thinner than 1 1/2"

b)

When the riser height exceeds 7"

c)

When the tread material is thicker than 2"

d)

When the riser height is less than 4"

7.

Abigail and her adventurous friend Mason are on a mission to build the perfect staircase for their magical treehouse. To ensure their climbs are both thrilling and safe, the depth of the treads should not differ by how much?

a)

3/8"

b)

3/4"

c)

2"

d)

1"

8.

Priya and her dad are on an exciting adventure to create the ultimate staircase for their magical treehouse! They want each step to be just perfect. How much can the riser height differ to ensure their staircase is both even and safe?

a)

3/8"

b)

3/4"

c)

2"

d)

1"

9.

Imagine you're part of a dynamic construction team, and one day, Anika, your enthusiastic project manager, discovers that the architectural drawings are incomplete or clash with the building code. What exciting step should you take next?

a)

Notify Scarlett, the wise supervisor, about the issue

b)

Follow the building code like a true professional

c)

Team up with Elijah to brainstorm a creative solution

d)

Double-check the specifications for any hidden clues

10.

Arjun and Avery are building a new treehouse in their backyard. They need to figure out the horizontal distance from the face of one riser to the face of the next in their staircase. This distance is called...

a)

unit run

b)

unit rise

c)

unit measure

d)

unit depth

11.

Jackson, Harper, and Grace are on an adventurous quest to construct a magical staircase that reaches the stars, with a total rise of 6'. How many risers will they need, and how high will each riser be to ascend to the stars?

a)

10 risers at 7 3/16" each

b)

11 risers at 6 1/2" each

c)

9 risers at 7" each

d)

10 risers at 7 1/2"

12.

Aria, Benjamin, and Sophia are on a mission to design the most imaginative staircase for their secret treehouse. What is the maximum number of risers they can include in a single flight of stairs without needing a landing?

a)

12

b)

13

c)

14

d)

11

13.

Join Abigail, Liam, and their friend Priya on a thrilling adventure as they assist their dad in some exciting home renovations! They're on a quest to measure the stairs, and they need your help to determine the tread width (unit run). Can you figure out where it's measured from?

a)

face of one riser to the face of the next riser

b)

nosing to the riser on the same step.

c)

subfloor to top of tread

d)

one tread to the next

14.

Scarlett the architect is on a mission to design the perfect staircase for her dream home. She's got her pencil, her ruler, and a cup of coffee. But wait! She needs to figure out the rise to run ratio. Can you help her by identifying RULE 2 for this calculation?

a)

Tread width + (2 x riser height) = 24"-25"

b)

a2 x b2 = c2

c)

tread + riser = 19-20"

d)

tread width x riser height = 70 - 75"

15.

Sophia and Jackson are embarking on an exciting woodworking adventure, crafting the perfect stair stringers for their dream treehouse. What magical clip-on device should they use to ensure their layout is as precise as a wizard's spell?

a)

Stair gauges

b)

don't shake

c)

framing pins

d)

layout stoppers

16.

Imagine Kai, a legendary master carpenter, is on a whimsical adventure with his eager apprentices, Ava and Luna. They're using a magical framing square that sparkles with enchantment. The blade of this mystical tool represents the...

a)

unit run

b)

stringer length

c)

stringer depth

d)

overall run

17.

Kai and Isla are on a thrilling home improvement journey! To make sure their staircase is as sturdy as their friendship, they decide to secure a pressure treated 2x4 to the floor. What role does this reliable piece of wood play in their project?

a)

ledger

b)

strongback 

c)

purlin

d)

brace

18.

Abigail, along with her adventurous friends Grace and Mason, is diving into a thrilling home renovation quest! They're on a mission to install a ledger that will be the backbone of their stairway to success. Grace insists that using treated lumber is essential if the ledger is...

a)

fastened to a concrete floor

b)

in an area of high humidity

c)

fastened with lag screws

d)

less than 2" in thickness

19.

Emma and her adventurous friend Isla are on a quest to assist her father in crafting the most extraordinary staircase ever! As they enthusiastically work, Isla spots a mysterious component attached to one side of the stringer beneath the cut notches. It's like a hidden treasure, adding strength and magic to their masterpiece. Can you guess what this enchanting component is called?

a)

Strongback

b)

skirtboard

c)

guard 

d)

gooseneck

20.

Michael is excitedly designing his dream house and is exploring various stair designs. He shows picture A to his friends Samuel and Anika, curious to know the name of this stair design. Can you help them figure it out?

a)

open stairway

b)

closed stairway

c)

combination stairway

d)

narrow U

21.

Grace, Aria, and Elijah are on a mission to help Sophia create her dream house, and they're having a blast exploring all sorts of stair designs. Sophia is particularly captivated by a design that looks just like picture B. Can you guess what this stair design is called?

a)

wide L

b)

long L

c)

wide U

d)

narrow U

22.

Abigail and Aiden are on an exciting mission to design their dream house, and they're exploring all sorts of cool stair designs. For the design shown in picture C, can you guess the name of this stair design?

a)

Wide U

b)

Narrow U

c)

winding stair

d)

closed

23.

Evelyn and Noah are on a mission to design their dream house, and they're exploring some exciting stair designs. For the design shown in picture D, can you guess the name of this stair design? Emma and Liam are curious to see if you can get it right!

a)

Narrow U

b)

Wide U

c)

Long V

d)

Geometric

24.

Grace, along with her creative friends Michael and Priya, is on a mission to design the most futuristic office building ever! They're diving into the world of architecture, but there's a catch: they need to follow the IBC rules, which say the stairway must be 44" wide. However, there's a fun twist! They can make it narrower if the building holds fewer than how many people? Join the adventure and help them crack the code!

a)

50

b)

25

c)

75

d)

100

25.

Kai and his adventurous friends Anika, Maya, and Isla are on a mission to build the most amazing staircase ever! With their creative minds, they need to choose the perfect type of stringers that use tapered slots for the risers and treads. Which type of stringers will turn their staircase into a masterpiece?

a)

housed stringers

b)

dadoed stringers

c)

cutout stringers

d)

open stringers

26.

Nora and Jackson are constructing a staircase for their new treehouse. What is the main support for a stairway?

a)

stringer

b)

tread

c)

newel post

d)

riser

27.

Benjamin and Abigail are planning a fun house party and want to ensure their guests can move around comfortably. What is the minimum width of a residential stairway they should consider for easy access?

a)

34"

b)

36"

c)

38"

d)

44"

28.

Imagine you're a master builder like Priya, tasked with crafting the perfect staircase. What should Priya do to determine the size of lumber stock used for stringers?

a)

Refer to the approved drawings

b)

Use the appropriate mathematical calculations

c)

Purchase the most affordable lumber

d)

Refer to the IBC

29.

Imagine you're helping Evelyn and Mason design their dream home! They're excited about adding a unique twist to their staircase. What common element would you suggest they use to change direction when constructing U or L shaped stairs?

a)

baluster

b)

nosing return

c)

open riser

d)

landing

30.

Imagine you're designing a grand staircase for a magical castle. Which of the following is essential for the treads and risers to ensure the comfort and safety of wizards like David and Evelyn as they ascend?

a)

have an open face

b)

cut from the leftover scrap lumber

c)

uniform within the stairway

d)

built from engineered material

31.

Elijah and Luna are planning to build a grand staircase for their treehouse. They want to make sure it's safe and stylish! At what width does their stairway need a handrail on each side to ensure it's both fun and secure?

a)

36 inches

b)

38 inches

c)

42 inches

d)

44 inches

32.

Imagine you're helping Oliver build a concrete stairway to his treehouse. How many inches per foot should the landing and steps slope away from the treehouse to ensure rainwater doesn't pool?

a)

1/16"

b)

1/8"

c)

1/4"

d)

3/8"

33.

Imagine you're helping Daniel and Ava build a concrete stairway for their treehouse! What do they need to figure out the height, depth, and spacing of the treads and risers?

a)

overall width of the concrete form

b)

size of the cleats

c)

angle of the waler

d)

size and position of the riser boards

34.

Grace and Aria are building a treehouse and need to construct the stairs. Can you help them figure out what the blade represents on a framing square?

a)

stringer length

b)

slope

c)

unit run

d)

unit rise

35.

Evelyn and Mia are building a staircase and need to follow the golden rule #3 for the perfect rise to run ratio. Can you help them figure it out?

a)

tread width + riser height = 17-18"

b)

tread width + (2 x Riser height) = 24-25"

c)

tread width + (3 x riser height) = 34-35"

d)

tread width x riser height = 70-75"

36.

Imagine you're helping Ava and Arjun design a fun slide for their treehouse! Stairs with a low angle and/or low total rise need a special type of stairwell to make sure everyone has enough headroom. What kind of stairwell should they choose?

a)

longer

b)

wider

c)

shorter

d)

narrower

37.

James and Mia are building a treehouse and want to make sure their stairs are safe. According to IRC guidelines, what's the minimum tread depth in inches they should use?

a)

8

b)

9

c)

10

d)

11