Ventilation is not always required for a foundation with a crawl space.

Rebar and Wire Mesh are what convert concrete to reinforced concrete.

Retaining walls have to be a minimum of 6' tall.

Retaining walls require footings.

Basement walls do not need to be protected from moisture passing through.

Adding windows to the basement can help cut down the moisture content of the basement.

Footing should not extend below the ground freezing level.

Plumbing must be put in place before the foundation is poured.

Foundation systems should be designed so they can move with the ground.

Foundation walls enclosing basements do not have to be waterproofed

The horizontal distance from end to end of the stairs is the:

The vertical distance from top to bottom of the stairs is the:

Minimum tread width for straight stairs is:

The support for the treads is called:

If a Stair has 12 Treads, what is the number of Risers?

Direction of the stairs in indicated with:

A "Section" made through the narrow portion of a plan would be properly identified as:

A "Section" made through the long portion of a Plan would be properly identified as: (16-8)

A cutting plane line passes fully through an item, as to cut it completely in half. This will result in which type of section view drawing?

The term for the direction from which an object is viewed is best described by:

Sections are typically drawn at a scale of:

Best describe the term for this type of line:

Although not always required by code, stairs and steps should have:

The vertical distance between two treads is called:

Identify the stair type.

Identify the stair type.

Identify the object "EE."

Identify the object "FF."

Identify the object "BB."

Identify the object "GG."

Identify the section type shown.

Details are considered a type of residential construction section.

A partial section shows information for one typical item rather than the full structure.

A section may show structural and finishing material as needed.

Dimensions are not used on section views

Details are enlargements of specific areas where small components may intersect or are required. (16-26)

At least one door of the residence shall be:

Sleeping areas without exterior doors shall have:

If a structure is constructed over a crawl space, the minimum distance between the grade and floor joists is generally:

Occupancy is based on a minimum of how many people (IRC)?

Which of the following is an acronym for a Building Code Organization?

What should you do prior to starting any design work on a residence?

Commercial Construction with a second floor accessible to the public is required to have a(n) _______to meet ADA requirements.

What does the acronym ADA represent?

The maximum slope of a handicapped ramp in commercial construction is:

occupancy is based on how many persons for the second bedroom?

Which of the following is considered a live load?

Habitable residential space shall have a minimum ceiling height of:

Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments shall have a minimum ceiling height of:

The wall between a garage and livable space shall be which of the following?

Designing a structure to ADA requirements allows for accessibility by disabled persons.

Wood members that contact masonry or concrete must be pressure-treated.

Every sleeping room shall have a smoke detector.

Residential hallways must be minimum of 36" clear width. (17-18)

The occupancy group specifies by whom or how the structure will be used.

The minimum width of a habitable room is 8'-0".

Doors should always open onto the stair side of the opening.

Accessible Route is the path from the exterior through the building.

CO2 detector are not required under any condition.

Each door shown on a floor plan must be:

Each window shown on a floor plan must be:

Each room shown on a floor plan must be:

Which of the following is another term for Drywall?

Interior Gypsum or Drywall is typically finished with what?

Ceramic tile would typically be found in what space?

Dead bolts would normally be required on what doors?

Finish schedules should always include:

Windows schedules should include what?

Door schedules should include what?

When developing a finish schedule, the finishes are chosen and controlled by:

Which of the following designates a 30" high x 24" wide window?

The window designation W3660 would indicate what? (18-13)

A window schedule will typically include:

Sizes listed for doors and windows are generally:

Laminate flooring is a modern substitute for what?

Identify the door.

Identify the door.

Identify the door.

Standard residential door height is 6'-8".

Standard interior door width is 3'-0".

A schedule key is another name for the numbers or letters in a schedule.

A room is 9'x12'. How many square yards of carpet are needed for the room?

A room is 9'x12'. Baseboard is purchased in 8'-0" lengths. How many pieces are needed for the room?

A room is 9'x12'. Tile is 12"x12". How many tiles are needed for the room?

A room is 9'x12'. Crown molding is 7'-0" long. How many pieces are needed for the room?

Base boards cost $2.00/foot and are 7'-0" long. What is the cost of 8 baseboards?

A wall is 20'-0" long. Studs are placed 16" o/c. What is the quantity of studs along the wall?

5 dimensions make up the total width of a house: 8'-6", 3'-5", 10'-0", 3'-7", 5'-6". What is the width of the house?

How many square feet are contained in 8 yards of carpet? (19-8)

How many cubic feet are contained in 3 cubic yards?

A roof surface is 275 sq.ft. How many bundles of shingles will be required to cover the roof?

A roof surface is 275 sq.ft. How many bundles of shingles will be required to cover the roof?

Carpet costs $1.00/sq ft. You purchased 40 yards of carpet. What is the total cost?

What is the square footage of the triangle?

What is the square footage of the house shown?

What is the square footage of the shape?

Specifications govern the drawing notes.

Finish schedules are considered specifications.

The color of the roof shingles would be found on the color chart.

Specifications can be provided on a drawing.

Specifications are always necessary in some form.

The owner has final approval of the specifications.

Coarse stone type material used in concrete is called:

The space between the upper ceiling and roof is:

Unit of measure for lumber which equals 1" x 1" x 12":

Short pieces of lumber nailed between joists to add additional support are: (20-4)

A continuous mound of dirt is called:

The steel rods inside a concrete wall are called:

Water that forms because of a temperature change is called:

Weight of building materials is called:

Weight of people on a structure is called:

The part of the roof that projects over the outer wall is called a(n):

An item for catching water at the roof edge is a:

The angle of the roof is called:

The ratio of rise to run is:

The vertical distance on a stair stringer is called:

The horizontal distance on a stair stringer is called:

The primary structural unit of a wall is the:

Identify the steel item.

Identify the item shown.

Identify the item

Identify the item.

Identify the item indicated by the arrow.

Identify the door swing.

Identify the item indicated by the arrow.

Identify the item shown.

Identify the item indicated by the arrow.

Identify the masonry unit shown.

Identify the masonry unit shown.

Identify the masonry unit shown.

Identify the window type.

Identify the wood joint.

Identify the siding shown.

A garage with only one or two walls in typically called a carport.

The interior part of a chimney is called a flu. (20-38)

An entry hall and foyer serve the same purpose.

Footings are the continuous concrete which supports the foundation wall.

A hip roof has no caves.

A hip roof has valleys.

Cement is a necessary component in concrete.

Water is necessary in the mixture of concrete.

Gravel is a necessary component of mortar.

Mortar is the material used to adhere masonry units together.

The glass in a window is called glazing.

A drain pipe that runs along the exterior of a basement wall is an Italian drain.

Asphalt covering of a roof is called sheathing.

Wood covering over the rafters or trusses is called decking.

Vinyl covering on the exterior of a house is called siding.

Vinyl siding & lap siding are the same product.

All pipe penetrations through the roof are required to have shoes installed.

All sinks require vents. (20-54)

All construction requires a subfloor of some type.

A sub-floor can be the finish floor.

Wood shingles do not meet building codes.

In wood construction the symbol "d" such as "3d", "6d", or "16d", represents sizes of screws.

Drywall is always attached with nails.

A groove cut into a door to receive the hinge is called a mortise.

The bottom of a window frame is called a stool.

The trim at the top of the ceiling & wall is a crown.

Drawer pulls & handles are considered hardware

Paint is considered a finish material.

A spilt HVAC unit has two parts.

A plug-in & outlet are the same.

Gravel is necessary component of concrete.

The material used under ceramic tile is called grout.

Shoe mold is located at the side of a door.

Shoe & base molding are often used together. (20-70)