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WorksheetsFloor and Wall System Quiz
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 48mins
Most residential and light commercial construction uses __________.
post-and-beam framing
platform framing
balloon framing
braced framing
The lowest members of a structure’s frame are __________.
joists
beams
sill plates
soleplates
The distance between two support points (posts, outside walls, columns, piers) is referred to as the __________.
dead load
live load
span
bearing capacity
Which of the following is not a purpose of the subfloor?
to add rigidity to a structure
to support the sill plate
to act as a barrier to outside air and moisture
to provide a surface upon which to build the wall frames
When installing joists, ensure that the crown points ________.
to the left
down
up
to the right
When installing a subfloor, the panels should be positioned so the joists are staggered.
true
false
Sill plates are normally made from __________ treated lumber.
1x4
2x4
2x8
2x10
Building code requires all lumber that comes into contact with masonry, concrete, or the ground to be __________.
seasoned
treated
coated with fungicide
primed and painted
This document lists the types and quality of materials needed for a job.
punch list
specifications
soil report
inventory list
_________ is installed between joists to stiffen the floor frame and disperse the load to neighboring joists.
bridging
a sill plate
a girder
a rim joist
The most common framing system now in use is what system? (Also called western framing)
balloon
platform
post & beam
stick
The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is _____ inches on center.
10
12
16
24
What are these?
king studs
headers
jack studs
studs
What are these?
king studs
headers
top & bottom plates
studs
What is another name for a bottom plate?
termite shield
sole plate
sub-sill
ground plate
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
top plate
What is this?
header
king stud
jack stud
trimmer
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
trimmer
What is this?
jack stud or cripple
header
top plate
trimmer
The most common framing system now in use is what system? (Also called western framing)
balloon
platform
post & beam
stick
The most common spacing for floor joists in residential framing is _____ inches on center.
10
12
16
24
What are these?
king studs
headers
jack studs
studs
What are these?
king studs
headers
top & bottom plates
studs
What is another name for a bottom plate?
termite shield
sole plate
sub-sill
ground plate
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
top plate
What is this?
header
king stud
jack stud
trimmer
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
trimmer
What is this?
jack stud or cripple
header
top plate
trimmer
The joist that extends around the entire perimeter of a floor is called a:
sole plate
floor joist
subfloor
rim joist
What supports and transfers loads from windows to the wall and provides a surface to which the window can be attached?
Roof Felt
siding
double top plate
sill
What support an exterior finish and transfer wall loads to the wall framing members?
floor joist
header
Wall Sheathing
sole plate
What Carry floor loads to supporting walls or columns?
Header
Sill Plate
Window
Floor Joist
What are horizontal structural members used to carry the floor and ceiling loads.
sole plate
floor joists
What is a horizontal structural member located at the bottom of the studs and used to hold the wall together?
sole plate
underlayment
What is the vertical framing member in frame wall construction?
sole plate
stud
What is a horizontal structural member located on top of the studs and used to hold the wall together?
top plate
cripple stud
What is a horizontal structural member used to support other structural members over openings, such as doors and windows?
header
sill
Bottom Plate
Header
Sill Plate
Top plate
Bottom Plate
Header Plate
Sill Plate
Top Plate
cripple
king stud
rough opening
Trimmer
The opening left in a framed wall for a window or door.
Rough opening
Roughing in
Truss opening
Girder slot
Identify component 2
(a)
Studs are generally _______ stock.
1 x 4
2 x 4
1 x 6
2 x 6
Identify the Parts of the wall frame. #1
Header
Double top plate
Header
Trimmer
The framing member that goes vertically between the bottom and top plate
trimmer
header
stud
plate
common spacing between studs
18"
12"
16"
48"
Small pieces that span between studs for attaching sheet rock.
trim
small studs
tackling
blocking
Studs are generally _______ stock.
1 x 4
2 x 4
1 x 6
2 x 6
