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Building & Construction End of Semester

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

TRUE or FALSE:

Fasteners, such as framing and finish nails, as well as heavy and light duty staples can be driven by pneumatic tools powered by compressed air.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

TRUE or FALSE:

Panel screws have course, steeply pitched threads in comparison to a standard wood screw.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Threaded fasteners, such as bolts, require a nut to secure the object or material. A washer is often used with the nut to:

a)

to evenly displace the pressure of the nut on the object or material.

b)

keep the nut from getting buried into the material.

c)

help prevent the material from getting deformed or damaged.

d)

All of the above

4.

Using a nail set and a hammer, what types of nails are set or driven below the surface of the wood to conceal or bury the head of the nail?

a)

Duplex nail

b)

Casing nail

c)

16 d common nail

d)

Brad nail

e)

Finish nail

5.

TRUE or FALSE:

Hollow wall anchors are usually installed on drywall between wall studs and can withstand significant downward or outward forces.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Why is it helpful to drill a pilot hole in your material before fastening or joining them together?

a)

To provide access to the backside of the project and facilitate the use of a nut on a threaded bolt

b)

To make the driving of a screw or nail easier

c)

To prevent the wood from cracking or splitting

d)

All of the above

7.

TRUE or FALSE:

Lag bolts can be set with a hammer and do not need a pilot hole in order to function.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

TRUE or FALSE:

1-1/2 '' x 3-1/2" is the 'actual dimension' of a 2"x 4" piece of lumber

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

A sheet or panel of engineered wood measures 4' x 8'

How many square feet of material is this panel?

a)

12 SQ.FT.

b)

24 SQ. FT.

c)

32 SQ. FT.

d)

36 SQ. FT.

10.

How many linear feet of 2"x4" form wood do you need to make a slab of concrete that is 10'x16'?

a)

26'

b)

32'

c)

48'

d)

52'

11.

How many sheets of plywood will you need for the sub floor of 16' x 32' shed?

a)

8 SHEETS

b)

12 SHEETS

c)

16 SHEETS

d)

20 SHEETS

12.

How many 16' lengths of 2" x 4" stock would you need for the bottom plates for your walls of a 16' x 32' shed?

a)

4

b)

6

c)

8

d)

12

13.

How many linear feet of facia board is needed for a hip roof that is 16'x16' ?

a)

16'

b)

24'

c)

32'

d)

48'

e)

64'

14.

How many square feet of tile would you need for the floor of your 16' x 32' shed

a)

240 sq ft

b)

360 sq ft

c)

480 sq ft

d)

512 sq ft

15.

Select the correct answers:

Dimensional lumber is often used for framing a building's ...

a)

Floors

b)

Electrical Supply Center

c)

Wastewater Treatment System

d)

Walls

e)

Roof

16.

True or False:

The use of plywood is ubiquitous in modern construction projects because of it's availability and durability.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

TRUE or FALSE:

The rake end of a gable roof has a clear view of the roof's peak and resembles an upside down V when viewed from the ground.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

18.

TRUE or FALSE:

Shed roofs are a complex system of jack rafters, steep pitched slopes and intersecting roof lines.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

19.

Fill in the blank______:


The ______ roof has 4 sloping sides.

(a)  

20.

FILL IN THE BLANK _____


A _________ roof is a simple, two sided sloped design that is easy to fabricate and requires less material to construct.

(a)