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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which is the term for the exterior edge formed by two sloping roof surfaces?
cornice
flashing
gable end
hip
A roof pitch of 4/12 is represented as
a rise of 12, a run of 4
a rise of 4, a run of 12
20°
30°
The framing member whose purpose is to provide a nailing surface for the soffit is the
bridging
header
jack stud
lookout
Roof overhand ventilation is usually located in the soffit.
true
false
Which of the following is considered a live load?
ceiling joist
rafter
snow
truss
A manufactured unit consisting of all the members needed to perform the functions of the rafters, ceiling joists, collars, and knees is a
beam
I-joist
roof joist
truss
The calculation of rise and run is required to determine the roof pitch.
true
false
What is attached to the end of the rafter tail?
the fascia
the frieze board
the sole plate
the wall sheathing
What is the uppermost edge of two intersecting roof planes?
cornice
flashing
soffit
ridge
Which type of roof offers the same simplicity and economical construction methods as a flat room without the drainage problems?
gable
gambrel
mansard
shed
What is the name of the static or fixed weights of the structure itself?
dead loads
live loads
moveable loads
stable loads
The constant number in the roof pitch is
(a)
Which of the following produces the flattest roof?
3/12 pitch
4/12 pitch
5/12 pitch
6/12 pitch
Which is the inclined structural member of a roof system designed to support loads?
collar
rafter
edge
valley
The horizontal member of the roof used to resist outward spread of the rafters and to provide a mounting surface is the
ceiling joist
collar tie
eave
soffit
