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Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 40mins
The most common framing system now in use is what system? (Also called western framing)
balloon
platform
post & beam
stick
The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is _____ inches on center.
10
12
16
24
What are these?
king studs
headers
jack studs
studs
What are these?
king studs
headers
top & bottom plates
studs
What is another name for a bottom plate?
termite shield
sole plate
sub-sill
ground plate
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
top plate
What is this?
king stud
header
trimmer/jack stud
stud
What is this?
header
king stud
trimmer/jack stud
cripple stud
What is this?
king stud
header
cripple stud
trimmer/jack stud
What is this?
cripple stud
header
top plate
trimmer/jack stud
cripple
king stud
rough opening
Trimmer
king stud
stud
Top Plate
triple corner
Non bearing partitions require headers.
True
False
Studs are generally _______ stock.
1 x 4
2 x 4
1 x 6
2 x 6
A built-up header, made of 2" lumber with 1/2" plywood sandwiched between will be _____ thick.
3"
3 1/2"
4"
4 1/2"
Short cripples above windows can be eliminated if _______.
the width of the window is less than 4 feet
a double top plate is used
the space is completely filled in from the top of the opening to the top plate with the header
all of the above
Whenever an exterior wall meets an interior partition, ________.
an extra stud is installed
a partition intersection/wall return is installed
a corner post is installed
a header is installed
The stud beside the trimmer is called a ______.
cripple
jack stud
king stud
queen stud
The length of a precut stud is _____
91"
92 5/8"
94 1/2"
96"
Exterior walls are called load bearing walls, and interior walls are called _______.
partitions
dividers
interior walls
divisions
The slight crown in the studs should be placed in the wall _____.
facing the same direction
facing alternate directions
at the top of the wall
at the bottom of the wall
For accurate plumbing of the corner posts, use _____.
a chalk line
a speed square
a 6-foot level
a wall jack
Estimate the number of 16" OC exerior wall studs needed for a rectangular house that measures 28' x 48' by 8' high.
76
152
1,344
10,752
Calculate how many linear feet of plates (one sole plate and two top plates) are needed for the exterior walls of a house that measures 28'x48'. add 5 percent for waste.
456 feet
479 feet
499 feet
520 feet
One 4'x8' sheet of plywood covers _______.
4 square feet
8 square feet
24 square feet
32 square feet
The plywood or OSB sheet used to give rigidity to walls and roofs is called ___________.
vent
sheathing
top plate
siding
The red arrow points to which component?
underlayment
vapor barrier
fascia
soffit
Framing method where walls (generally over 10' tall) run the entire vertical length from the floor sill plate to the roof even in a two story home
Balloon Framing
Platform Framing
Post and Beam Framing
Long Framing
A structural member carrying building loads (weight) from one support to another. Sometimes called a "girder".
Beam
Stud
Foundation
Sole Plate
Part of the foundation wall where brick (veneer) will rest.
Brick Ledge
Brick Holder
Brick Plate
Block Rest
A vertical facing of brick laid against and fastened to sheathing of a framed wall or tile wall construction.
Brick Veneer
Fake Brick
Brick Cover
Brick Holder
The term used for exiting the home. An _______ window is required in every bedroom and basement. Normally a 4' X 4' window is the minimum size required
Egress
Escape
HeGone
Exit
Short horizontal members sometimes nailed between studs, usually about halfway up a wall.
Fire Block
Spreader
Bridge
Batter
The end, upper, triangular area of a home, beneath the roof.
Gable
Gambrel
Gusset
Soffit
Wooden 2 X 8's, 2 X 10's, or 2 X 12's that run parallel to one another and support a floor or ceiling, and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls.
Joists
Studs
Plates
Batters
A house built without prefabricated parts. Also called conventional building.
Stick Built
Pre-Built
Strong Built
Modular Built
the arrow indicates what measurement?
1 1/16"
1 1/8"
2 7/8"
1 1/16 '
the arrow indicates what measurement?
5 3/16"
4 3/4"
4 13/16"
4 3/4 '
the arrow indicates what measurement?
11 1/16"
11 1/8"
11 1/4"
11 1/2"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
1 2/4"
2 1/8"
3 7/8"
2 1/16"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
9 1/4"
9 1/8"
9 1/16"
9 1/2"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
6 1/16"
7 1/2"
6 1/2"
6 1/4"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
11 1/8"
11 1/16"
10 3/4"
10 7/8"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
8 1/4"
8 1/2"
9 3/8"
8 3/8"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
4 1/8"
4 1/4"
5 1/4"
4 1/2"
the arrow indicates what measurement?
7 3/4"
7 1/2"
8 1/4"
8 1/2"
Find the perimeter of the rectangle above.
34 in
26 in
72 in2
34 in2
Which of the following shapes has a perimeter of 16 yd?
What is the formula for the area of a square or rectangle?
A = l + w
A = 2l + 2w
A = l x w
A = 2l x 2w
The area of this rectangle is 30 cm2 .
True
False
What is the area of the square above?
32 ft2
64 ft
64 ft2
16 ft2
The picture on the left is what type of framing?
balloon
platform
post & beam
stick
The picture on the right is what type of framing?
balloon
platform
post & beam
stick
What are the dimensions of a 2x4?
2"x4"
1.5"x3.5"
1.625"x3.625"
1.75x3.75
What are the dimensions of a 2x6?
2"x6"
1.75x5.75
1.625"x5.625"
1.5"x5.5"
What are the dimensions of a 2x10?
2"x10"
1.5x9.5
1.5"x9.25"
1.625"x9.625"
What are the dimensions of an 8x8?
7.5"x7.5"
8.25"x8.25"
7.25"x7.25"
8"x8"
What are the dimensions of an 1x8?
.75"x7.25"
1"x7.25"
.5"x7.5"
1"x8"
When framing a roof you can build it with___________.
Rafters
trusses
either one
