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WorksheetsPrint reading ch. 12
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is not a reason wood is used in residential construction?
It protects against fire.
It is relatively affordable.
It is readily available.
it is light weight
Which member rests directly on top of the foundation wall?
Collar beam
Joist
Ledger
Sill plate
Which member connects rafters to make the roof frame more stable?
Collar beam
Joist
Hip rafter
Valley rafter
Sill plates, joists, headers, and double headers are all basic components of ____.
roof frames
staircases
floor frames
wall frames
When referencing stair frames, there is always one more ____ than the number of ____.
riser, treads
riser, stringers
stringer, risers
tread, risers
Which member is located above a window?
Rough sill
Trimmer stud
Header
Ledger
Hip jacks, valley jacks, and cripple jacks are all types of ____.
floor planks
rafters
staircases
foundations
Also known as western framing, ____ is the most widely used wall framing system.
ribbon framing
base framing
platform framing
post-and-beam framing
In balloon framing, ____ is used to prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor through stud spaces.
fire retardant foam
blocking
a vent panel
rigid insulation
When some studs must be left out to make room for a window or door, a ____ is used to distribute the weight of the building around the opening.
cripple jack
riser
header
ridge board
Straight run, long-L, and double-L are all styles of ____.
joists
floor frames
stairs
wall frames
Staircases that turn 180° incorporate the ____ style of stair.
straight run
double-L
platform
long-L
A sheet material such as ____ is used to cover the joists and headers to make the subfloor.
plywood
rigid insulation
gypsum board
wood blocking
