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Metal Stud Basics

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Deflection is the amount of movement a component experiences due to a horizontal load.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

One of the leading causes of disability for UBC members is back injuries.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

3.

The best method for preserving a chalk line is to spray it with clear lacquer at intermittent sections.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

The most economical way to maintain a sharp utility knife is to carry around a package of replacement blades.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

5.

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

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Cranes are only useful when moving loads vertically

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The floor plan is usually the starting point for construction layout.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

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.

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

9.

Detail views include precise information about construction that will not fit in other views drawn to a smaller scale.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

The most common steel components used in framing a wall are _____.

a)

track and studs

b)

DWC and RC-1

c)

track and flat strap

d)

track and drywall

11.

The most productive method of tying ceiling hanger wire to an eye-lag

is with _____.

a)

an eye-lag pole

b)

a twisted head

c)

hand twisting

d)

a job built twister

12.

_______________ are all examples of existing hazards.

a)

Asbestos, mold, and lead

b)

Weather, excess noise, and moving equipment

c)

Medical waste, construction trash, and falls

d)

Silica, overhead obstructions, and repetitive stress

13.

A square is _________.

a)

a flat geometric polygon with five sides

b)

made of angles formed by 45° lines

c)

a tool for finding angles 

d)

a line figure in which all points on the circumference are equal distance from the center 

14.

A _____ is an interior layout laser system that communicates with a tablet controller via Wi-Fi

a)

CAD

b)

QML

c)

CSV

d)

PLS

15.

____________ are structural framing components that are horizontally built-up to span openings and carry loads to adjacent vertical framing components

a)

Studs

b)

Flanges

c)

Floor joists

d)

Headers

16.

The measurement from the upper surface of the finish flooring to the elevation of a feature being dimensioned is referred to as _________.

a)

rough frame dimension

b)

above finish floor

c)

finish to finish

d)

floor to ceiling

17.

Control lines are commonly oriented off of _________.

a)

column centerlines

b)

leading edge lines

c)

benchmark lines

d)

elevation lines

18.

The formula used to calculate from the corner of a square to the corner of an octagon is ________.

a)

S × 3.414

b)

S ÷ 3.414

c)

S ÷ 0.414

d)

S × 0.414

19.

A _______ is needed before a jig can be fabricated. 

a)

procedure

b)

jig

c)

template

d)

print

20.

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.

a)

end

b)

slap

c)

hootenanny

d)

vertical

21.

A ________ header requires two pieces of track and two pieces of stud.

a)

one piece

b)

two piece

c)

three piece

d)

four piece

22.

Another possible combination used to create a 3-4-5 square corner is _____.

a)

12-16-20

b)

103-104-105

c)

2-4-6

d)

15-25-50

23.

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 ________.

a)

inner mindset of the president

b)

side of the octagon

c)

distance from the corner

d)

corner of octagon to center of square

24.

Tabbed or overlapped intersections will be used on the _____ track of _____ walls.

a)

top, freestanding

b)

bottom, intersecting

c)

top, chase

d)

bottom, angled

25.

Two considerations when marking stud length are ______________.

a)

obstructions and height of finished ceiling

b)

inconsistencies in floor to ceiling dimensions, and the gauge of studs and track

c)

deflection and orientation of knockouts

d)

slope of roof and width of studs

26.

The method for laying out metal stud partitions that is recommended as best practice because of its efficiency is the_______________.

a)

modular layout method

b)

cumulative method

c)

roll a dice and let it ride method

d)

standard layout method

27.

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.

a)

1/8

b)

1/4

c)

1/2

d)

3/4

28.

For fire-rated columns, the drywall corners are alternated as the panels are installed, creating a _____ pattern.

a)

square corner

b)

wagon wheel

c)

log cabin

d)

crisscross

29.

Resilient channel is a type of furring used to_______.

a)

help break the sound vibration path in walls and ceilings

b)

provide strength and stability to walls and ceilings

c)

enhance the aesthetic qualities of drop ceilings

d)

provide attachment points for ceilings and walls

30.

The specified size of acoustical sealant beads is______.

a)

3/8” and 5/8”

b)

1/4” and 1/2”

c)

3/8” and 3/4”

d)

1/4” and 5/8”

31.

Shaft walls offer sound transmission class ratings up to ______.

a)

35

b)

42

c)

48

d)

58

32.

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

a)

horn

b)

plan

c)

symbol

d)

beverage

33.

When considering fastening systems, the __________ propellant fastening system is the safest and most environmentally friendly.

a)

perpendicular

b)

squirmy

c)

solid

d)

fluid

34.

Environmental hazards that may create potential dangers include noise ,fumes, and ________ materials.

a)

toxic

b)

exhaustive

c)

pixie

d)

melting

35.

A ________ is formed when separate pieces of material are fused together through the application of heat.

a)

broken tip

b)

weld

c)

spark

d)

void

36.

When choosing between a 20-gauge DW metal component and a 20-gauge STR component, the STR component is thicker and stronger.

a)

STR

b)

RST

c)

TSR

d)

FBI

37.

A(n) _______ test may not detect all defects in a grinding wheel, so a careful visual inspection is also needed.

a)

glue

b)

arsenic

c)

ring

d)

COVID

38.

The most common color-coded powder-actuated fastening loads are green, yellow, and ___________.

a)

blue

b)

white

c)

poly

d)

red

39.

To avoid musculoskeletal injuries, a lifting or _________ device should be used whenever possible.

a)

carrying

b)

rigging

c)

snipping

d)

lagging

40.

A(n) _______ clip is needed when structural steel is used for hanger wire anchorage.

a)

anaconda

b)

alaskan

c)

purlin

d)

slim

41.

A(n) ____________ is a heavy-duty, variable-speed power tool commonly used in metal framing for concrete drilling and corrective chiseling.

a)

airconditioner

b)

root hammer

c)

rotary hammer

d)

finish hammer

42.

_________ and shears are powered hand tools designed to cut sheet metal studs, track, or metal ceiling tile.

a)

Scissors

b)

Clamps

c)

Nibblers

d)

Corn syrup

43.

The preferred type of outside corner is a(n) _______ corner.

a)

open

b)

copy

c)

box

d)

cutting

44.

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.

a)

sizer

b)

spreader

c)

shimmer

d)

lever

45.

When using a table saw to cut the kerf for wood backing, a dado _______ is preferred.

a)

blade

b)

dando

c)

chisel

d)

arch

46.

A(n) ________ is a pattern used for repeating assembly of a standardized unit.

a)

artifact

b)

stamp pad

c)

sawzaw

d)

template