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WorksheetsCompetencies 9 & 10
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
What does IRC stand for?
International Residential Code
Residential Building Code
International Residential Committee
Incorporating Residential Concepts
What does ADA stand for?
ABBA misspelled with D
American Drafting Association
American Design Association
Americans with Disabilities Act
T/F: Designing a structure to ADA specifications allows for accessibility by disabled persons.
True
False
T/F: Wood members that contact masonry or concrete must be pressure-treated.
True
False
T/F: Brick is placed flush against the exterior wall sheathing. (CA - 2”SPACE)
True
False
T/F: Every Sleeping Room shall have a smoke detector
True
False
T/F: Residential Hallways must be a minimum of 36” clear width
True
False
The wall between a garage and livable space shall be which of the following?
Built with non-combustible materials.
Built of masonry construction.
Built as a 1-hr fire wall.
Built without openings.
At least one exterior door of the residence shall be at least:
30"
36"
40"
44"
Habitual residential space shall have a ceiling height of no less than
7'-0"
7'-4"
7'-6"
8'-0"
Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments shall have a ceiling height of no less than:
6'-8"
7'-0"
7'-8"
8'-0"
The typical single-family residence should be equipped with a service entrance of:
50 amps
100 amps
200 amps
400 amps
Which of the following is considered a live load?
People
Walls
Floor Coverings
Shingles
Guardrails or Handrails must be provided in the change in floor or ground elevations exceeds.
24"
28"
30"
36"
A Kitchen is a habitable room. What type of natural light is required?
5 sqft
8 sqft
10 sqft
No window is required
Occupancy is based on how many persons for the first bedroom?
None
1
2
3
Which of the following is an acronym for a Building Code Organization?
ANSI
ADDA
IRC
ASTM
T/F: “O.C.” stands for “on center” and indicates the distance objects are apart center to center
True
False
T/F: A wall component’s R-values are additive over the thickness of that wall.
True
False
T/F: CMU foundation walls are parged, which is a type of water-proofing.
True
False
T/F: A floor framing system requires knowledge of loads and material strength
True
False
T/F: Decking is the material placed over the Sub Flooring
True
False
Showers and tub/shower combinations are to have materials not adversely affected by moisture to what height above a drain inlet?
50"
60"
70"
80"
What is a major difference between balloon framing and platform framing?
Balloon-framed studs start on the sill and continue uninterrupted to the top plate.
Balloon-framed joists rest directly on the foundation wall.
Balloon-framed walls are always shorter than platform-framed walls.
Balloon-framed studs end at the top plate of each floor level.
A beam is unsupported for a certain distance between posts; this distance is the______?
Reach
Length
Girder
Span
Rafters are connected to a wall plate at the:
Seat Cut
Tail Cut
End Cut
Ridge Board
The upper end of a rafter ends at the:
Frieze Board
Soffit
Fascia
Ridge Board
The lower vertical end of a rafter or truss is covered by the:
Frieze Board
Soffit
Fascia
Ridge board
Identify the Nail Type labeled “AA”
Common
Finish
Shank
Casing
Identify the Nail Type labeled “BB”
Common
Finish
Shank
Casing
Identify the Nail Type labeled “CC”
Common
Finish
Shank/Box
Casing
Identify the Nail Type labeled DD”
Common
Finish
Shank
Casing
Identify “AA” in the adjacent example of a 2nd Floor
Outside Band
Blocking
Kicker
Wodder
Identify “BB” in the adjacent example of a 2nd Floor
Sub Floor
Blocking
Plywood
Finish Floor
Identify “AA” in the adjacent example of an opening
Stud (Cripple Stud)
King Stud
Finish Stud
Standard Stud
Identify “BB” in the adjacent example of an opening
Runner
Top Beam
Header
Beam
Identify “CC” in the adjacent example of an opening
Stud (Cripple Stud)
King Stud
Finish Stud
Standard Stud
What is the typical (preferred) spacing of roof trusses or rafters
10" o/c
12" o/c
24" o/c
36" o/c
Masonry walls require a method of removing condensation. This is done by installing what in masonry walls.
Drains
Drip Holes
Weep Holes
Seepage Holes
Identify the item in the adjacent example
Top Plate Bracket
Hurricane Strap
Rafter Anchor
Gusset Plate
Identify the item in the adjacent example
Joist Hanger
Generic Collector
Joist Clamps
Joist Spacer
Identify the item in the adjacent example
Joist Hanger
Saddle Connector
Joist Clamps
Joist anchor
Identify This
Lifter
Gap Cap
Joist Clamps
Deck Spacer
Wide Mouth Bracket
Hip/Jack Hanger
Angle Rafter Hanger
Gusset Plate
