NEW
Font size
WorksheetsCarpentry test a22
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which statement(s) accurately describe the correct application of drywall on walls horizontally
Butt joints should not be staggered
A beveled edge should not be installed next to a cut edge.
The bottom drywall panel should be installed first
For walls more than 8'-1" high, drywall is always installed vertically
Which of these is the first step in installing windows?
Flash the head casing.
Caulk the backside of the casing or nail flange.
Center the window in the opening.
Check the size of the rough opening.
Which of these procedures may be appropriate when applying house-wrap?
House-wrap is commonly caulked at the seams
House-wrap should be installed to shed water toward the surface.
House-wrap should be tucked under all flashings.
House-wrap seams should not be taped
Which of these is the correct procedure for attaching trusses to the wall plate?
Fasten the bottom chord to the plate with 16d common nails.
Fasten the bottom chord to the plate with a metal framing tie.
Fasten the top chord to the plate with 10d common nails
Fasten the web to the plate with 10d common nails.
____ is sometimes called wallboard, plasterboard, or drywall, or by the brand name Sheetrock.
Hardboard
Oriental strand board
Gypsum board
Fiberboard
When the floor system extends beyond the foundation, the floor joists become ____ joists.
Unsupported
Free
Cantilevered
Auxiliary
What is the most common scale used on blueprints?
1/16" = 1'-0"
1/8" 1'-0"
1/4" =1'-0"
3/8" 1'-0"
What is the length of pre-cut studs for standard 8' ceilings?
91-1/2 inches
92-5/8 inches
93-1/2 inches
96 inches
Which of these may cause a screwdriver to slip out of the screw slot?
Too narrow a screwdriver
Too thin a screwdriver
Wrong shape screwdriver tip
All of the above
Which of these safety steps should be followed when using a power drill?
Lock the drill in the "ON" position.
Make sure the drill bit is tight in the chuck
If the drill binds, apply steady pressure
Guide the drill bit with your hand.
All of the following are recommended procedures for removing nails EXCEPT:
tapping a cat's paw under the nail head with a hammer.
tapping the claw of a crow bar under the nail head with a hammer.
tapping a pry bar under the head of the nail head with a hammer.
Tapping the claw of a claw hammer under the nail head with another hammer.
Which of these steps should you take first if a large fire occurs?
Find out what is burning and attempt to put out the fire.
Locate the nearest water supply and call the fire department.
Leave the work area immediately and contact emergency services.
Any of the above
How many feet are in 120"
12'
11'
10'
9'
A three-member framing crew worked on a project over a period of three weeks. Each member worked 30 hours the first week, 19 hours the second week and 33 hours the third week. How many total hours should be billed for the project?
60 hours
120 hours
180 hours
82 hours
60" equals how many feet
6
3
4
5
Which of these is equal to 160 1/2 inches?
12 feet, 6-1/2 inches
13 feet, 4-1/2 inches
12 feet, 3-1/2 inches
15 feet, 1/2 inches
How many inches are in 11' ?
132 inches
74 inches
120 inches
54 inches
Which statement accurately describes types of roofs in the illustration?
Roof B is a gable roof.
Roof D is a shed roof.
Roof E is a mansard roof.
Roof A is a hip roof
Which of these is the most frequent cause of construction site injuries and fatalities each year?
Electrical shocks
Heat exhaustion
Trench cave-ins
Trips and falls
Which of these practices may be appropriate for the use of portable circular saws?
All of the above
Never cut a board supported only at its ends.
The depth of the cut should extend no more than 1/4 inch through the bottom of the board cut.
The teeth of the saw blade below the base should point away from the operator.
Which of these tools is used to drive and or set the finishing nails below the surface of wood so it can be filled and painted?
An awl
A nail set
A center punch
A Phillips screwdriver
The term "plumb" refers to which of these positions?
Vertical
Horizontal
Square
Flat
Which of the following types of molding is used around windows and doors?
Crown
Cove
Casing
Mullion
What is the Square foot of this building?
1216 Sq. Ft.
1114 Sq. Ft.
988 Sq. Ft
1221 Sq. Ft.
Approximately how much baseboard is needed in the Living room?
27 Linear Ft.
176 Square Ft.
40 Square Ft.
54 Linear Ft.
Which statement accurately describes components of a gable roof as shown in the illustration?
A. is a common rafter.
B. is a ridge board.
C. is a collar tie.
D. a gable stud.
Which of these tools is commonly used to cut metal framing?
Miter box
Tin snips
Hack saw
Reciprocating saw
Which of these is the best use of carpenter's wood glue?
As subfloor adhesive
To bond flexible plastic
For interior trim and cabinetry
To join wood that is exposed to moisture
Galvanized casing nails are most commonly used to fasten which of these?
Flashing
Architectural shingles
Exterior trim
Interior trim
Which of these tools would be best for fastening gypsum board to walls?
Screw guns
Hammer drills
3/8-inch portable drill
Powder-actuated driver
Which of these is best used for cutting a board to width?
Compass saw
Coping saw
Crosscut saw
Rip saw
How many pieces of 16' lumber must be purchased for two top plates and one bottom
plate for a wall measuring 29'-6" long?
6
9
12
16
Which statement(s) most accurately describes safe practices on the job?
Powder-actuated tools should be treated as a loaded gun.
Ear plugs should be worn when using a powder-actuated tool.
Eye protection must be worn when using a powder-actuated tool.
All of the above
An employee finds a hazardous condition on the job site. OSHA requires that the employee
take which of these steps?
Report the condition to the state EPA inspector
Immediately report the condition to the supervisor.
Call or write to OSHA to describe the condition
Discuss the condition with fellow employees.
Which of these practices is correct when finishing gypsum boards?
Exterior corners are
finished with taping compound and tape.
Joint compound and tape are used to finish seams.
Setting type compounds take the longest to harden.
Corner beads prevent inside corners from damage.
Which of these practices apply to installing wood flooring over concrete slabs?
Flooring is fastened to concrete slabs with masonry nails
Flooring is usually blind nailed to concrete slabs.
Flooring can be laid over concrete slabs as soon as it is okay
to walk on the slab
A moisture barrier must be installed over concrete slabs.
Which of these is the first step in constructing concrete footing forms?
Cut spreaders to the width of the footing.
Drive intermediate stakes in footing trench.
Construct and erect batter boards.
Drive corner stakes to the correct elevation.
What is a "scuttle"?
A type of bracing for ceiling joists
A tool used for placing steel beams
An opening in a ceiling
A column made of welded tubular steel
Which of these correctly identified a brace?
E
A
G
B
Which of these woods is most likely to be used for exterior framing work like a deck?
Popular
Pressure-Treated lumber
OSB
Pine lumber
Which of these techniques is used to avoid splintering the back side of a piece of
wood when boring all the way through?
Use an expansive bit with a fine auger feed screw.
Stop boring when the feed screw just breaks through and finish boring from the back side
Increase the drill’s RPM and apply moderate pressure on the material until the drill breaks through.
Apply pressure when the drill bit nears the bottom of the hole
What information is on a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
Installation instructions
Warranties
Safe handling instructions
All of the above
What are the most frequently used nails when installing interior trim?
Cut and box nails
Wire and brad nails
Roofing and concrete nails
Common nails and spikes
Which of these is most likely to cause chips of metal to fly off a nail set?
Setting hardened nails
Using too small a nail set
A nail set with a convex tip
Using too heavy a hammer
A utility knife should NOT be used:
To score wallboard
To cut cardboard
To pry open a paint can
To cut rolled insulation
How many inches are in 19 feet 4-1/2 inches?
228-1/2 inches
276-1/2 inches
232-1/2 inches
None of the above
What is the distance measured by line A in the drawing?
5/8
9/16
7/8
3/4
A carpenter spent the following sums of money for materials on each of five days of work: $165.55, $110.32, $285.65, $728.80, and $308.00. How much did the carpenter spend?
$1,326.32
$1,598.32
$1,633.30
$1,583.30
What is the distance measured by line C in the drawing?
2-1/8
2-3/8
1-1/4
2-3/16
48" equals ____ feet?
4"
3'
5"
4'
