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Chapter 24 - Pretest

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False? Building codes are laws based on public and private standards that provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of a community?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

A triangular framing support built for long spans is called a ___.

a)

cripple

b)

header

c)

trimmer

d)

truss

3.

When framing an opening for a window, two framing members are nailed together to form a(n) ___.

a)

header

b)

joist

c)

sill

d)

stud

4.

The horizontal surface of one step in a flight of stairs is called a ___.

a)

lookout

b)

riser

c)

tread

d)

trimmer

5.

A ____ plan shows the interior arrangement of rooms in a structure.

a)

floor

b)

plat

c)

plot

d)

site

6.

Drawings of the front, rear, and side views of a residence are called ___.

a)

details

b)

elevations

c)

specifications

d)

sections

7.

Architectural plans are usually drawn to a scale of ___.

a)

1/4" = 1'-0"

b)

1/2" = 1'-0"

c)

1" = 1'-0"

d)

1" = 2'-0"

8.

Information about doors and windows is given in a ___.

a)

detail list

b)

bill of materials

c)

schedule

d)

table of contents

9.

True or False? One way to figure out the size of home you can build is to divide the money available by the cost of construction per square feet.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A(n) ___ is a standard unit size used to establish sizes of construction materials.

a)

base

b)

module

c)

stock

d)

unit