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Agriculture Mechanics 1 Unit 4.04/4.05

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Ledgers

b)

Rafters

c)

Studs

d)

Top Plates

2.

In platform-type framing, the wall studs are nailed:

a)

on the soleplate.

b)

on the ledger

c)

on the rafters

d)

on the sills

3.

When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:

a)

Anytime

b)

First

c)

Last

d)

Sixth

4.

When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?

a)

above the ceiling joists

b)

below the studs

c)

on top of the rafters

d)

on top of the studs

5.

If one end of a stud is nailed to the sole plate, where should the other end be nailed?

a)

Ceiling Joist

b)

Floor Joist

c)

Foundation

d)

top plate

6.

Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:

a)

1" thick.

b)

2" thick.

c)

4" thick.

d)

6" thick.

7.

When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?

a)

Bottom

b)

Left Side

c)

Right Side

d)

Top

8.

What is a major advantage of using metal framing anchors?

a)

eliminate floor joists from the framing system

b)

reduce splitting wood caused by toenailing

c)

replace the need for a subfloor system

d)

straighten warped studs

9.

What is the unit length of a rafter if the total length including 14" overhang is 200"?

a)

14"

b)

100"

c)

186"

d)

200"

10.

The unit length of a rafter is the length without the:

a)

bird’s-eye.

b)

plumb cut.

c)

tail or overhang.

d)

top or bottom angle.

11.

Shannon is building a shop. What is the first thing she needs to do before starting to construct her building?

a)

buy lumber

b)

get subcontractors

c)

pay workers

d)

study plans

12.

Janna discovers a major problem in balloon-type framing is that there is/are no:

a)

ceiling joists for nailing.

b)

pitch to the roof.

c)

platform to stand on.

d)

trimmer studs to cut.

13.

Trimmer studs for doors are installed:

a)

at the bottom.

b)

at the top.

c)

on each side.

d)

on one side.

14.

A major advantage of platform-type framing is that most of the framing is done after the:

a)

rafters are cut.

b)

roof is covered.

c)

subfloor is installed.

d)

studs are installed.

15.

If Jonathan goes to the building supply store and asks for hurricane ties, what is he purchasing?

a)

ledger strips

b)

metal framing anchors

c)

roofing nails

d)

sheetrock screws

16.

If one is unable to use a rafter table, the length of a common rafter can be determined by using the:

a)

bird’s-eye.

b)

estimating method.

c)

ridgeboard.

d)

stepping method.

17.

If a carpenter is marking and cutting short studs to install above or below a window, he is making:

a)

cripple studs.

b)

headers.

c)

regular studs.

d)

trimmer studs.

18.

The slope of a roof is the:

a)

Color

b)

Girder

c)

Slant

d)

Span

19.

When platform-type framing is used for a wood structure, the building is constructed from:

a)

bottom to top.

b)

left to right.

c)

right to left.

d)

top to bottom.

20.

If a builder uses precut studs for platform-type framing, the lumber needed for a door header is two pieces measuring:

a)

1" × 4".

b)

1" × 6".

c)

2" × 4".

d)

2" × 10".

21.

The grade of exterior plywood with the best face and the worst back is:

a)

AA

b)

AB

c)

AC

d)

CC

22.

If a project is made using both wood and metal, the wood should be fastened to the metal by using:

a)

Bolts

b)

Glue

c)

Nails

d)

Welding

23.

The most important thing to consider when planning construction of a building is:

a)

the brand of tools.

b)

the cost of building.

c)

lumber supplies.

d)

paint color.

24.

Time is a major factor to consider in planning agricultural construction or repairs because:

a)

everyone wants to be first.

b)

hunting season opens on October 15.

c)

agricultural work is seasonal.

d)

the tax year ends on April 15.

25.

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:

a)

400

b)

2000

c)

3800

d)

8400

26.

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?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

27.

What type of siding has a rabbet cut on each edge?

a)

Common

b)

Off-Center

c)

Shiplap

d)

Tongue & Groove

28.

How many square feet of flooring are needed for a 20' × 20' building?

a)

20

b)

50

c)

250

d)

400

29.

The grade of interior plywood with the best face and worst back is:

a)

AA

b)

AD

c)

Select

d)

3

30.

What grade of lumber is free of knots and blemishes?

a)

AD

b)

BC

c)

Select

d)

3

31.

Jacob plans to build a birdhouse, a nail box, a toolbox, and a cattle feeder. Which project should be built from the strongest lumber?

a)

Birdhouse

b)

Cattle Feeder

c)

Nail Box

d)

Toolbox

32.

What carpentry project requires the least skills to build?

a)

Boat

b)

Horse Barn

c)

Storage Building

d)

Tool Box

33.

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?

a)

birdhouse

b)

cattle barn

c)

doghouse

d)

storage building

34.

Matthew is building a trailer using both wood and metal. How should he fasten the wood to the metal?

a)

by using bolts

b)

by using nails

c)

by using tacks

d)

by using welds

35.

What common grade lumber has loose knots, occasional knotholes, and a limited amount of pitch and season checking?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

36.

Joey is building a new livestock shelter and wants to estimate the cost. What is most helpful for him to use?

a)

bank statement

b)

bill of materials

c)

handyman magazine

d)

stock market report

37.

How many sheets of 4' × 8' OSB are needed to cover the four 8' high walls of a building 24' wide and 48' long?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

10

d)

36

38.

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?

a)

birdhouse

b)

doghouse

c)

horse barn

d)

playhouse

39.

If John constructs a project that will be exposed to the weather, he should use paint or treated wood for:

a)

beauty.

b)

protection.

c)

strength.

d)

weakness.

40.

What should be done when planning construction and repair projects?

a)

Contract the job.

b)

Make a sketch or drawing.

c)

Purchase building materials.

d)

Start sawing and nailing.