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WorksheetsMetal Stud Basics
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Deflection is the amount of movement a component experiences due to a horizontal load.
TRUE
FALSE
One of the leading causes of disability for UBC members is back injuries.
FALSE
TRUE
The best method for preserving a chalk line is to spray it with clear lacquer at intermittent sections.
TRUE
FALSE
The most economical way to maintain a sharp utility knife is to carry around a package of replacement blades.
FALSE
TRUE
Three points of contact refers to having two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand in full contact with a ladder while ascending and descending
TRUE
FALSE
Cranes are only useful when moving loads vertically
TRUE
FALSE
The floor plan is usually the starting point for construction layout.
TRUE
FALSE
Due to the irregular surface of corrugated steel roof decks, the top track is more difficult to install and care must be taken to ensure that all points are transferred accurately.
FALSE
TRUE
Detail views include precise information about construction that will not fit in other views drawn to a smaller scale.
TRUE
FALSE
The most common steel components used in framing a wall are _____.
track and studs
DWC and RC-1
track and flat strap
track and drywall
The most productive method of tying ceiling hanger wire to an eye-lag
is with _____.
an eye-lag pole
a twisted head
hand twisting
a job built twister
_______________ are all examples of existing hazards.
Asbestos, mold, and lead
Weather, excess noise, and moving equipment
Medical waste, construction trash, and falls
Silica, overhead obstructions, and repetitive stress
A square is _________.
a flat geometric polygon with five sides
made of angles formed by 45° lines
a tool for finding angles
a line figure in which all points on the circumference are equal distance from the center
A _____ is an interior layout laser system that communicates with a tablet controller via Wi-Fi
CAD
QML
CSV
PLS
____________ are structural framing components that are horizontally built-up to span openings and carry loads to adjacent vertical framing components
Studs
Flanges
Floor joists
Headers
The measurement from the upper surface of the finish flooring to the elevation of a feature being dimensioned is referred to as _________.
rough frame dimension
above finish floor
finish to finish
floor to ceiling
Control lines are commonly oriented off of _________.
column centerlines
leading edge lines
benchmark lines
elevation lines
The formula used to calculate from the corner of a square to the corner of an octagon is ________.
S × 3.414
S ÷ 3.414
S ÷ 0.414
S × 0.414
A _______ is needed before a jig can be fabricated.
procedure
jig
template
The floating framing member placed into the track at a corner or intersection to allow the main wall finished to be installed first without interruptions is known as a(n) _____ stud.
end
slap
hootenanny
vertical
A ________ header requires two pieces of track and two pieces of stud.
one piece
two piece
three piece
four piece
Another possible combination used to create a 3-4-5 square corner is _____.
12-16-20
103-104-105
2-4-6
15-25-50
When using the diagonal of a square method to lay out an octagon, the remaining length of the diagonal after subtracting the side of the square is the dimension of the ________.
inner mindset of the president
side of the octagon
distance from the corner
corner of octagon to center of square
Tabbed or overlapped intersections will be used on the _____ track of _____ walls.
top, freestanding
bottom, intersecting
top, chase
bottom, angled
Two considerations when marking stud length are ______________.
obstructions and height of finished ceiling
inconsistencies in floor to ceiling dimensions, and the gauge of studs and track
deflection and orientation of knockouts
slope of roof and width of studs
The method for laying out metal stud partitions that is recommended as best practice because of its efficiency is the_______________.
modular layout method
cumulative method
roll a dice and let it ride method
standard layout method
When constructing a box corner, the long edge of the main wall track should be installed on layout with the end of the track held _____ back from the corner.
1/8
1/4
1/2
3/4
For fire-rated columns, the drywall corners are alternated as the panels are installed, creating a _____ pattern.
square corner
wagon wheel
log cabin
crisscross
Resilient channel is a type of furring used to_______.
help break the sound vibration path in walls and ceilings
provide strength and stability to walls and ceilings
enhance the aesthetic qualities of drop ceilings
provide attachment points for ceilings and walls
The specified size of acoustical sealant beads is______.
3/8” and 5/8”
1/4” and 1/2”
3/8” and 3/4”
1/4” and 5/8”
Shaft walls offer sound transmission class ratings up to ______.
35
42
48
58
An evacuation ________ is a posted diagram that shows how to quickly exit a building or work site in case of a fire or other emergency
horn
plan
symbol
beverage
When considering fastening systems, the __________ propellant fastening system is the safest and most environmentally friendly.
perpendicular
squirmy
solid
fluid
Environmental hazards that may create potential dangers include noise ,fumes, and ________ materials.
toxic
exhaustive
pixie
melting
A ________ is formed when separate pieces of material are fused together through the application of heat.
broken tip
weld
spark
void
When choosing between a 20-gauge DW metal component and a 20-gauge STR component, the STR component is thicker and stronger.
STR
RST
TSR
FBI
A(n) _______ test may not detect all defects in a grinding wheel, so a careful visual inspection is also needed.
glue
arsenic
ring
COVID
The most common color-coded powder-actuated fastening loads are green, yellow, and ___________.
blue
white
poly
red
To avoid musculoskeletal injuries, a lifting or _________ device should be used whenever possible.
carrying
rigging
snipping
lagging
A(n) _______ clip is needed when structural steel is used for hanger wire anchorage.
anaconda
alaskan
purlin
slim
A(n) ____________ is a heavy-duty, variable-speed power tool commonly used in metal framing for concrete drilling and corrective chiseling.
airconditioner
root hammer
rotary hammer
finish hammer
_________ and shears are powered hand tools designed to cut sheet metal studs, track, or metal ceiling tile.
Scissors
Clamps
Nibblers
Corn syrup
The preferred type of outside corner is a(n) _______ corner.
open
copy
box
cutting
The temporary shipping bars on a welded metal door frame should be removed and replaced with a door ________ to maintain the opening size during installation.
sizer
spreader
shimmer
lever
When using a table saw to cut the kerf for wood backing, a dado _______ is preferred.
blade
dando
chisel
arch
A(n) ________ is a pattern used for repeating assembly of a standardized unit.
artifact
stamp pad
sawzaw
template
