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Total questions: 68
Worksheet time: 34mins
The description of the angle of the roof compared to the horizontal run and vertical rise is the:
Angle
Drop
Run
Slope
The most common material for shingles is:
Wood
Fiberglass
Asphalt
All the options
Fiberglass and asphalt shingles are commonly referred to as:
Mixed Shingles
Composition Shingles
Combined Shingles
None of the options
What type of material is used for roofing in high fire areas?
Tile
Metal
Tile and metal
Ceramic
What is shown on a roof framing plan?
Connections to the foundation
Rafters and other roof members
Window and door locations
None of the options
A wall which supports its own weight and some other structural elements of the house such as
joists is called a:
Strong wall
Thick wall
Bearing wall
Non-bearing wall
Identify the roof type.
A-frame
Hip
Mansard
Gable
An opening framed in a roof to allow for window placement is called a:
Domo
Dormer
Mansard
Major domo
On a roof framing plan, joists are drawn as:
Hidden line
Dashed line
Thick line
Thin line
Identify the roof type.
Hip
Minaret
Shed
Gable
Identify the roof type.
Shed
Gable
Hip
Arch
Identify the roof type.
Shed
Gable
Mansard
Hip
Identify the roof type.
Gambrel
Hip
Arched
Mansard
Identify the roof style.
Butterfly
Mansard
Hip
Gable
The basic shape of a roof corresponds with the design of the floor plan.
True
False
A roof plan is used to show the shape of the roof.
True
False
Complicated residential roofs usually require a roof framing plan.
True
False
Roof pitch and slope mean the same thing. (12-18)
True
False
Flat roofs are primarily used where there is a lot of rain.
True
False
Gable roofs are the most common roof types in residential construction.
True
False
A hip roof can create a structure with a smaller appearance.
True
False
Wind resistance and seismic concerns can be considered when doing a roof framing plan.
True
False
A roof framing plan shows the size and direction of the framing members.
True
False
The roof framing plan would be drawn at the same scale as the floor plan.
True
False
A hip roof slopes on only two sides.
True
False
A nailing schedule is common with roof framing plans.
True
False
A shed roof must be constructed at a 30º angle.
True
False
A flat roof will often have a parapet wall surrounding the perimeter of the roof.
True
False
Which of the following is not an elevation?
Front
Back
Top
Side
Which of the following is not a basic type of information found on exterior elevation?
Wall assemblies
References
Dimensional
Structural
The scale of exterior elevation is usually:
As large as possible to fit on the drawing
The same as the floor plan
Selected to show the most detail
1/4"=1'-0"
The elevation which shows the most detail and clarity is generally the:
Back
Side
Front
Top
How many elevations are typically required?
1
2
3
4
What items would you normally show on exterior elevations?
Windows, Doors, Siding, Brick
Windows, Trees, Roof, Concrete
Property lines, Roof, Utilities
Windows, Doors, Plumbing fixtures
Identify the item indicated by the arrow.
Fascia
Siding
Foundation
Wainscot
Identify the item indicated by the arrow. (13-8)
Topper
Dormer
Doghouse
Shed
The type of view shown in this image is called:
Front and side elevation
Angled View
Perspective
Elongated view
In elevation, this symbol best describes what material?
Standard Tabbed Shingles
Architectural Shingles
Rough Laid Shingles
Structural Shingles
Typical scale for drawing elevation is:
1/16"=1'-0"
1/8"=1'-0"
1/4"=1'-0"
1/2"=1'-0"
When are additional elevations required on a building?
When parts of the building are hidden
When a building has more than one story
When the building has a basement
Never
What information would you need to draw the elevations of a building?
Floor Plan- Roof Plan- Wall Sections- Site Plan
Floor Plan- Roof Plan- Plumbing- Schedules
Floor Plan- Elevations- Wall Sections- Schedules
Floor Plan- Roof Plan- Wall Sections- Schedules
When making an elevation for a presentation what would be recommended?
Show Notations
Show in color
Draw partial views
Draw very large
Skylights drawn on a front elevation would appear to be:
Circular
Oblique
Elliptical
Fat Bold Lines
Knowing the direction of North on the Floor Plan, how would you label the elevations?
Never Label
Direction- North, South, East, West
Use only the Front & Right Side Label
By the Drawing- Front, Rear, Right and Left Side
In elevation, the symbol shown best describes what material?
Stucco
Ceramic Tile
Concrete Masonry Unit
Drywall
Elevation layout will depend on:
Number of elevations required
Sheet size
Drawing scale
All the options
On an architectural elevation, one would not see a schedule for:
Room Finishes
Doors
Roofing Materials
Windows
Identify the item indicated by the arrow.
Side Trim
Shutter
Sash
Storm Sash
Identify the best description for the item indicated by the arrow.
Stiff Leg
Column
Post
Support
If the Floor plans are drawn at 1/4"=1'-0," what would be the scale of the Elevations?
1/4"=1'-0"
1/2"=1'=0"
3/4"=1'-0"
1.1/2"=3'-0"
Elevations can be either presentation drawings or working drawings.
True
False
Elevations are necessary in calculating heat loss.
True
False
Pitch or slope of the roof will determine if sky lights are drawn on elevations. (13-25)
True
False
Which of the following is not a type of wood frame construction?
Balloon
Tongue and groove
Post and beam
Platform
What is a major difference between balloon framing and platform framing?
Balloon-framed studs end at the top plate of each floor level.
Balloon-framed walls are always shorter than platform framed walls.
Balloon-framed joists rest directly on the foundation wall.
Balloon-framed studs start on the sill and continue uninterrupted to the top plate.
In platform framing, the covering over the floor joists is:
Floor covering
Plywood
Floor sheathing
Plastic
A beam is unsupported for a certain distance between posts; this distance is the _____ ?
Reach
Length
Span
Girder
The most common interior wall covering is:
OSB
Gypsum board
Plywood
Foam board
In residential construction, a veneer is:
A non-structural covering material
Thin material
Shown as thin lines
None of the options
A sill plate usually rests on concrete or masonry; therefore it is:
Foam board
Painted
Glued to the masonry or concrete wall
Pressure-treated
The lower vertical end of a rafter of truss is covered by the:
Ridge board
Soffit
Frieze board
Fascia
The sill is secured to the foundation by:
Frieze board
Anchor bolts
Soffit
Ridge board
The purpose of the wood sill in a framed structure is to:
Provide a nailing surface
Strengthen the foundation
Serve as a spacer for the joist
Straighten the wall aligned
A truss gains its strength from ____ formed throughout it.
Squares
Triangles
Circles
Hexagons
When a floor joist extends past it's support, the extension is known as a :
Floor extension
Cantilever
Joist extension
Poor floor design
A bearing wall supports:
Finish Floor
Plywood
Blocking
All of the options
Identify "BB."
Plywood
Blocking
Sub Floor
Finish Floor
Identify "DD." (14-15)
Post
Studs
Corner
Lash Post
