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Competencies 9 & 10

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does IRC stand for?

a)

International Residential Code

b)

Residential Building Code

c)

International Residential Committee

d)

Incorporating Residential Concepts

2.

What does ADA stand for?

a)

ABBA misspelled with D

b)

American Drafting Association

c)

American Design Association

d)

Americans with Disabilities Act

3.

T/F: Designing a structure to ADA specifications allows for accessibility by disabled persons.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

T/F: Wood members that contact masonry or concrete must be pressure-treated.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

T/F: Brick is placed flush against the exterior wall sheathing. (CA - 2”SPACE)

a)

True

b)

False

6.

T/F: Every Sleeping Room shall have a smoke detector

a)

True

b)

False

7.

T/F: Residential Hallways must be a minimum of 36” clear width

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The wall between a garage and livable space shall be which of the following?

a)

Built with non-combustible materials.

b)

Built of masonry construction.

c)

Built as a 1-hr fire wall.

d)

Built without openings.

9.

At least one exterior door of the residence shall be at least:

a)

30"

b)

36"

c)

40"

d)

44"

10.

Habitual residential space shall have a ceiling height of no less than

a)

7'-0"

b)

7'-4"

c)

7'-6"

d)

8'-0"

11.

Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments shall have a ceiling height of no less than:

a)

6'-8"

b)

7'-0"

c)

7'-8"

d)

8'-0"

12.

The typical single-family residence should be equipped with a service entrance of:

a)

50 amps

b)

100 amps

c)

200 amps

d)

400 amps

13.

Which of the following is considered a live load?

a)

People

b)

Walls

c)

Floor Coverings

d)

Shingles

14.

Guardrails or Handrails must be provided in the change in floor or ground elevations exceeds.

a)

24"

b)

28"

c)

30"

d)

36"

15.

A Kitchen is a habitable room. What type of natural light is required?

a)

5 sqft

b)

8 sqft

c)

10 sqft

d)

No window is required

16.

Occupancy is based on how many persons for the first bedroom?

a)

None

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

17.

Which of the following is an acronym for a Building Code Organization?

a)

ANSI

b)

ADDA

c)

IRC

d)

ASTM

18.

T/F: “O.C.” stands for “on center” and indicates the distance objects are apart center to center

a)

True

b)

False

19.

T/F: A wall component’s R-values are additive over the thickness of that wall.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

T/F: CMU foundation walls are parged, which is a type of water-proofing.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

T/F: A floor framing system requires knowledge of loads and material strength

a)

True

b)

False

22.

T/F: Decking is the material placed over the Sub Flooring

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Showers and tub/shower combinations are to have materials not adversely affected by moisture to what height above a drain inlet?

a)

50"

b)

60"

c)

70"

d)

80"

24.

What is a major difference between balloon framing and platform framing?

a)

Balloon-framed studs start on the sill and continue uninterrupted to the top plate.

b)

Balloon-framed joists rest directly on the foundation wall.

c)

Balloon-framed walls are always shorter than platform-framed walls.

d)

Balloon-framed studs end at the top plate of each floor level.

25.

A beam is unsupported for a certain distance between posts; this distance is the______?

a)

Reach

b)

Length

c)

Girder

d)

Span

26.

Rafters are connected to a wall plate at the:

a)

Seat Cut

b)

Tail Cut

c)

End Cut

d)

Ridge Board

27.

The upper end of a rafter ends at the:

a)

Frieze Board

b)

Soffit

c)

Fascia

d)

Ridge Board

28.

The lower vertical end of a rafter or truss is covered by the:

a)

Frieze Board

b)

Soffit

c)

Fascia

d)

Ridge board

29.

Identify the Nail Type labeled “AA”

a)

Common

b)

Finish

c)

Shank

d)

Casing

30.

Identify the Nail Type labeled “BB”

a)

Common

b)

Finish

c)

Shank

d)

Casing

31.

Identify the Nail Type labeled “CC”

a)

Common

b)

Finish

c)

Shank/Box

d)

Casing

32.

Identify the Nail Type labeled DD”

a)

Common

b)

Finish

c)

Shank

d)

Casing

33.

Identify “AA” in the adjacent example of a 2nd Floor

a)

Outside Band

b)

Blocking

c)

Kicker

d)

Wodder

34.

Identify “BB” in the adjacent example of a 2nd Floor

a)

Sub Floor

b)

Blocking

c)

Plywood

d)

Finish Floor

35.

Identify “AA” in the adjacent example of an opening

a)

Stud (Cripple Stud)

b)

King Stud

c)

Finish Stud

d)

Standard Stud

36.

Identify “BB” in the adjacent example of an opening

a)

Runner

b)

Top Beam

c)

Header

d)

Beam

37.

Identify “CC” in the adjacent example of an opening

a)

Stud (Cripple Stud)

b)

King Stud

c)

Finish Stud

d)

Standard Stud

38.

What is the typical (preferred) spacing of roof trusses or rafters

a)

10" o/c

b)

12" o/c

c)

24" o/c

d)

36" o/c

39.

Masonry walls require a method of removing condensation. This is done by installing what in masonry walls.

a)

Drains

b)

Drip Holes

c)

Weep Holes

d)

Seepage Holes

40.

Identify the item in the adjacent example

a)

Top Plate Bracket

b)

Hurricane Strap

c)

Rafter Anchor

d)

Gusset Plate

41.

Identify the item in the adjacent example

a)

Joist Hanger

b)

Generic Collector

c)

Joist Clamps

d)

Joist Spacer

42.

Identify the item in the adjacent example

a)

Joist Hanger

b)

Saddle Connector

c)

Joist Clamps

d)

Joist anchor

43.

Identify This

a)

Lifter

b)

Gap Cap

c)

Joist Clamps

d)

Deck Spacer

44.
a)

Wide Mouth Bracket

b)

Hip/Jack Hanger

c)

Angle Rafter Hanger

d)

Gusset Plate