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WorksheetsBuilding & Construction End of Semester
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
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.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE:
Panel screws have course, steeply pitched threads in comparison to a standard wood screw.
TRUE
FALSE
Threaded fasteners, such as bolts, require a nut to secure the object or material. A washer is often used with the nut to:
to evenly displace the pressure of the nut on the object or material.
keep the nut from getting buried into the material.
help prevent the material from getting deformed or damaged.
All of the above
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?
Duplex nail
Casing nail
16 d common nail
Brad nail
Finish nail
TRUE or FALSE:
Hollow wall anchors are usually installed on drywall between wall studs and can withstand significant downward or outward forces.
TRUE
FALSE
Why is it helpful to drill a pilot hole in your material before fastening or joining them together?
To provide access to the backside of the project and facilitate the use of a nut on a threaded bolt
To make the driving of a screw or nail easier
To prevent the wood from cracking or splitting
All of the above
TRUE or FALSE:
Lag bolts can be set with a hammer and do not need a pilot hole in order to function.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE:
1-1/2 '' x 3-1/2" is the 'actual dimension' of a 2"x 4" piece of lumber
TRUE
FALSE
A sheet or panel of engineered wood measures 4' x 8'
How many square feet of material is this panel?
12 SQ.FT.
24 SQ. FT.
32 SQ. FT.
36 SQ. FT.
How many linear feet of 2"x4" form wood do you need to make a slab of concrete that is 10'x16'?
26'
32'
48'
52'
How many sheets of plywood will you need for the sub floor of 16' x 32' shed?
8 SHEETS
12 SHEETS
16 SHEETS
20 SHEETS
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?
4
6
8
12
How many linear feet of facia board is needed for a hip roof that is 16'x16' ?
16'
24'
32'
48'
64'
How many square feet of tile would you need for the floor of your 16' x 32' shed
240 sq ft
360 sq ft
480 sq ft
512 sq ft
Select the correct answers:
Dimensional lumber is often used for framing a building's ...
Floors
Electrical Supply Center
Wastewater Treatment System
Walls
Roof
True or False:
The use of plywood is ubiquitous in modern construction projects because of it's availability and durability.
TRUE
FALSE
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.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE:
Shed roofs are a complex system of jack rafters, steep pitched slopes and intersecting roof lines.
TRUE
FALSE
Fill in the blank______:
The ______ roof has 4 sloping sides.
(a)
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)
