WorksheetsAgriculture Mechanics 1 Unit 4.04/4.05
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
If one is unable to use joist hangers to install floor joists, what has to be cut and nailed for the joists to rest on?
Ledgers
Rafters
Studs
Top Plates
In platform-type framing, the wall studs are nailed:
on the soleplate.
on the ledger
on the rafters
on the sills
When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:
Anytime
First
Last
Sixth
When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?
above the ceiling joists
below the studs
on top of the rafters
on top of the studs
If one end of a stud is nailed to the sole plate, where should the other end be nailed?
Ceiling Joist
Floor Joist
Foundation
top plate
Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:
1" thick.
2" thick.
4" thick.
6" thick.
When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?
Bottom
Left Side
Right Side
Top
What is a major advantage of using metal framing anchors?
eliminate floor joists from the framing system
reduce splitting wood caused by toenailing
replace the need for a subfloor system
straighten warped studs
What is the unit length of a rafter if the total length including 14" overhang is 200"?
14"
100"
186"
200"
The unit length of a rafter is the length without the:
bird’s-eye.
plumb cut.
tail or overhang.
top or bottom angle.
Shannon is building a shop. What is the first thing she needs to do before starting to construct her building?
buy lumber
get subcontractors
pay workers
study plans
Janna discovers a major problem in balloon-type framing is that there is/are no:
ceiling joists for nailing.
pitch to the roof.
platform to stand on.
trimmer studs to cut.
Trimmer studs for doors are installed:
at the bottom.
at the top.
on each side.
on one side.
A major advantage of platform-type framing is that most of the framing is done after the:
rafters are cut.
roof is covered.
subfloor is installed.
studs are installed.
If Jonathan goes to the building supply store and asks for hurricane ties, what is he purchasing?
ledger strips
metal framing anchors
roofing nails
sheetrock screws
If one is unable to use a rafter table, the length of a common rafter can be determined by using the:
bird’s-eye.
estimating method.
ridgeboard.
stepping method.
If a carpenter is marking and cutting short studs to install above or below a window, he is making:
cripple studs.
headers.
regular studs.
trimmer studs.
The slope of a roof is the:
Color
Girder
Slant
Span
When platform-type framing is used for a wood structure, the building is constructed from:
bottom to top.
left to right.
right to left.
top to bottom.
If a builder uses precut studs for platform-type framing, the lumber needed for a door header is two pieces measuring:
1" × 4".
1" × 6".
2" × 4".
2" × 10".
The grade of exterior plywood with the best face and the worst back is:
AA
AB
AC
CC
If a project is made using both wood and metal, the wood should be fastened to the metal by using:
Bolts
Glue
Nails
Welding
The most important thing to consider when planning construction of a building is:
the brand of tools.
the cost of building.
lumber supplies.
paint color.
Time is a major factor to consider in planning agricultural construction or repairs because:
everyone wants to be first.
hunting season opens on October 15.
agricultural work is seasonal.
the tax year ends on April 15.
The number of square feet of materials needed to cover four 10-foot high walls of a building 30 feet wide and 70 feet long is:
400
2000
3800
8400
How many sheets of 4' × 8' flooring grade plywood are needed to cover the floor of a storage building that is 16' long and 20' wide?
5
10
15
20
What type of siding has a rabbet cut on each edge?
Common
Off-Center
Shiplap
Tongue & Groove
How many square feet of flooring are needed for a 20' × 20' building?
20
50
250
400
The grade of interior plywood with the best face and worst back is:
AA
AD
Select
3
What grade of lumber is free of knots and blemishes?
AD
BC
Select
3
Jacob plans to build a birdhouse, a nail box, a toolbox, and a cattle feeder. Which project should be built from the strongest lumber?
Birdhouse
Cattle Feeder
Nail Box
Toolbox
What carpentry project requires the least skills to build?
Boat
Horse Barn
Storage Building
Tool Box
Nicole needs to make doors for a birdhouse, a doghouse, a cattle barn, and a storage building. What door should be made from the strongest materials?
birdhouse
cattle barn
doghouse
storage building
Matthew is building a trailer using both wood and metal. How should he fasten the wood to the metal?
by using bolts
by using nails
by using tacks
by using welds
What common grade lumber has loose knots, occasional knotholes, and a limited amount of pitch and season checking?
1
2
3
4
Joey is building a new livestock shelter and wants to estimate the cost. What is most helpful for him to use?
bank statement
bill of materials
handyman magazine
stock market report
How many sheets of 4' × 8' OSB are needed to cover the four 8' high walls of a building 24' wide and 48' long?
4
6
10
36
Rebecca needs to build doors for a birdhouse, a doghouse, a playhouse, and a horse barn. Which door should be made from the thinnest and weakest material?
birdhouse
doghouse
horse barn
playhouse
If John constructs a project that will be exposed to the weather, he should use paint or treated wood for:
beauty.
protection.
strength.
weakness.
What should be done when planning construction and repair projects?
Contract the job.
Make a sketch or drawing.
Purchase building materials.
Start sawing and nailing.
