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WorksheetsAg Mech I - Construction Test
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
If a project is made using both wood and metal, the wood should be fastened to the metal by using:
bolts
glue
nails
welding
Time is a major factor to consider in planning agricultural construction or repairs because:
everyone wants to be first.
hunting season opens on October 15.
agricultural work is seasonal.
the tax year ends on April 15.
The number of square feet of materials needed to cover four 10-foot high walls of a building 30 feet wide and 70 feet long is:
400
2000
3800
8400
The most important thing to consider when planning construction of a building is:
the brand of tools.
the cost of building.
lumber supplies.
paint color.
The grade of exterior plywood with the best face and the worst back is:
AA.
AB.
AC.
CC.
How many sheets of 4' × 8' flooring grade plywood are needed to cover the floor of a storage building that is 16' long and 20' wide?
5
10
15
20
What type of siding has a rabbet cut on each edge?
common
off center
shiplap
tongue and groove
The grade of interior plywood with the best face and worst back is:
AA.
AD.
BB.
CD.
How many square feet of flooring are needed for a 20' × 20' building?
20
50
250
400
What grade of lumber is free of knots and blemishes?
AD
BC
Select
3
Jacob plans to build a birdhouse, a nail box, a toolbox, and a cattle feeder. Which project should be built from the strongest lumber?
birshouse
cattle feeder
toolbox
nail box
Joey is building a new livestock shelter and wants to estimate the cost. What is most helpful for him to use?
bank statement
bill of materials
handyman magazine
stock market report
What carpentry project requires the least skills to build?
boat
horse barn
storage building
tool box
Matthew is building a trailer using both wood and metal. How should he fasten the wood to the metal?
by using bolts
by using nails
by using tacks
by using welds
How many sheets of 4' × 8' OSB are needed to cover the four 8' high walls of a building 24' wide and 48' long?
4
6
10
36
What common grade lumber has loose knots, occasional knotholes, and a limited amount of pitch and season checking?
1
2
3
4
Rebecca needs to build doors for a birdhouse, a doghouse, a playhouse, and a horse barn. Which door should be made from the thinnest and weakest material?
birdhouse
doghouse
horse barn
playhouse
Nicole needs to make doors for a birdhouse, a doghouse, a cattle barn, and a storage building. What door should be made from the strongest materials?
birdhouse
cattle barn
doghouse
storage building
Engineered strands, flakes, or wafers cut from small wood logs and glued together by waterproof glue to make 4' × 8' panels are:
boards.
lumber.
OSB.
plywood.
If John constructs a project that will be exposed to the weather, he should use paint or treated wood for:
beauty.
protection.
strength.
weakness.
The best way to guarantee high-quality work in construction projects is to:
hire the lowest-cost contractor.
include all specifications within the plans.
subcontract each part of the job.
hire farmworkers in their off-season.
What should be done when planning construction and repair projects?
Contract the job.
Make a sketch or drawing.
Purchase building materials.
Start sawing and nailing.
Where should construction of a building start?
at the bottom
at the top
on the back side
on the front side
What carpentry project is most appropriate for an agricultural mechanics student with advanced skills?
birdhouse
nail box
storage building
toolbox
How many sheets of 4' × 8' exterior-grade plywood are needed to cover an exterior wall of a building that is 8' high and 44' long?
11
15
16
22
The seasonal nature of agriculture plays a major role in what area when one is considering a construction or repair job?
brand of building materials
building supply company being used
quality of work
time required to complete the work
In platform-type framing, the wall studs are nailed:
on the soleplate.
on the ledger.
to the rafters.
to the sills.
When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:
anytime.
first.
last.
sixth.
When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?
above the ceiling joists
below the studs
on top of the rafters
on top of the studs
If one end of a stud is nailed to the sole plate, where should the other end be nailed?
ceiling joist
floor joist
foundation
top plate
If one is unable to use joist hangers to install floor joists, what has to be cut and nailed for the joists to rest on?
ledgers
rafters
studs
top plates
When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?
bottom
left side
right side
top
What is the unit length of a rafter if the total length including 14" overhang is 200"?
14"
100"
186"
200"
The unit length of a rafter is the length without the:
bird’s-eye.
plumb cut.
tail or overhang.
top or bottom angle.
Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:
1" thick.
2" thick.
4" thick.
6" thick.
What is a major advantage of using metal framing anchors?
eliminate floor joists from the framing system
reduce splitting wood caused by toenailing
replace the need for a subfloor system
straighten warped studs
A major advantage of platform-type framing is that most of the framing is done after the:
rafters are cut.
roof is covered.
subfloor is installed.
studs are installed.
Trimmer studs for doors are installed:
at the bottom.
at the top.
on each side.
on one side.
Shannon is building a shop. What is the first thing she needs to do before starting to construct her building?
buy lumber
get subcontractors
pay workers
study plans
If a carpenter is marking and cutting short studs to install above or below a window, he is making:
cripple studs.
headers.
regular studs.
trimmer studs.
Janna discovers a major problem in balloon-type framing is that there is/are no:
ceiling joists for nailing.
pitch to the roof.
platform to stand on.
trimmer studs to cut.
If one is unable to use a rafter table, the length of a common rafter can be determined by using the:
bird’s-eye.
estimating method.
ridgeboard.
stepping method.
If Jonathan goes to the building supply store and asks for hurricane ties, what is he purchasing?
ledger strips
metal framing anchors
roofing nails
sheetrock screws
When platform-type framing is used for a wood structure, the building is constructed from:
bottom to top.
left to right.
right to left.
top to bottom.
The slope of a roof is the:
color.
girder.
slant.
span.
What are the horizontal parts of a building’s framing to which the studs are attached?
foundations
plates
ridges
trusses
When a carpenter frames a building using platform framing, the floor joist header is installed:
anytime.
first.
last.
second.
What framing part should a carpenter nail to both the top plate and the sole plate?
ceiling joist
floor joist
rafter
stud
When a builder is using platform framing, the subfloor is nailed to the:
girder.
joists.
sill.
top plates.
Since Stan is using platform framing, he should attach the rafters to the:
header.
let-in brace.
sole plate.
top plate.
If a builder uses precut studs for platform-type framing, the lumber needed for a door header is two pieces measuring:
1" × 4".
1" × 6".
2" × 4".
2" × 10".
