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Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
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 kind of walls need a double top plate?
bearings walls
partition wall
foundation walls
non-bearing walls
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
top plate
What is this?
king stud
header
jack stud
trimmer
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
If floor joists extend past their supports they form and extension called a:
floor overlap
cantilever or overhang
extended joist
awning
Bottom Plate
Header
Sill Plate
Top Plate
cripple
king stud
rough opening
Trimmer
king stud
stud
Top plate
triple corner
What is the purpose of wall framing?
Electrical and plumbing installation.
Insulation and soundproofing.
Decoration and aesthetics.
Structural support and framework creation
What are the two main types of walls in wall framing?
load-bearing walls and non-load-bearing walls
partition walls and retaining walls
interior walls and exterior walls
concrete walls and brick walls
What is the difference between load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls?
Load-bearing walls support weight, while non-load-bearing walls do not.
Load-bearing walls are thicker than non-load-bearing walls.
Load-bearing walls are used in exterior construction, while non-load-bearing walls are used in interior construction.
Load-bearing walls are made of wood, while non-load-bearing walls are made of concrete.
What are the basic components of wall framing?
studs, plates, headers, and cripples
bricks, mortar, cement, and plaster.
nails, screws, bolts, and washers.
beams, joists, rafters, and sills.
What are some common wall framing techniques?
Post and beam framing
Platform framing, balloon framing, and timber framing.
Steel framing
Cavity wall construction
What is the standard spacing for wall studs?
8 inches on center.
24 inches on center.
16 inches on center
12 inches on center.
A horizontal structural component between posts or walls
beam
framing
drywall
knot
A wall that carries a vertical structure along with its own weight (aka partition)
building code
beam
bearing wall
frame
A collection of rules for construction
column
police
HOA
building code
Flexible material used to seal a gap in a joint
frame
chalk line
caulking
column
A cord dusted with chalk
bearing wall
column
chalk line
beam
A vertical structure that supports loads
framing
drywall
caulking
column
A manufactured panel made out of gypsum and encased in a thin cardboard
drywall, sheet rock, wallboard
framing
column
caulking
The act of building a house frame
building code
natural finish
framing
joint
In lumber, the portion of a branch or limb of a tree that appears on the edge of the piece
bearing wall
hole
knot
beam
Plywood substitute made of course sawdust that is mixed with resin and pressed into sheets
particle board
caulking
drywall
beam
A small diameter pre-drilled hole to guide a nail or screw
joint
pilot hole
beam
paint
A wood product that has been impregnated with chemical preservatives to prevent rot & infestation
taping
pressure-treated wood
beam
drywall
A vertical framing member attached to the horizontal bottom plate
beam
stud
drywall
taping
What is the measurement of a window coded 3050?
25"W x 50"H
30"W x 40"H
35"W x 50"H
3'0wide " x 5'0 high"
What is the width of a door that is coded 2668"
For best quality, furring strips should be attached to masonry wall at how many on center?
what dimensional of lumber must be used for the lower floor of a two-story building when suds are space 24" OC?
Floor plans indicate a building has walls totaling 140' in length. How many studs are needed to lay out and assemble walls?
140
On what framing member do headers rest when constructed?
Trimmer (Jack)
The straightest, least defective studs are generally used for which of the following?
Corners
What is the spacing for nails when fastening wood structural panels to a wall frame?
How many 16D nails should be used to attach 2x6 studs tp a bottom plate?
3 nails per stud
A double-top plated wall is being erected on a concrete slab with 10'0 finished 5/8 gypsum board ceiling. What length of studs is required?
115.5'
10'5/8
A worker is calculating the length of a cripple stud below a window, and has measured the length between the floor and the bottom of a the rough opening. The thickness of which of the following is subtracted from that measurement?
Window sill plate and bottom plate
what is the purpose of pre punched holes in steel studs
For a single story building what is the maximum spacing that can be used to frame 2x4 walls
How are masonry nails used?
How thick should panel be when sheathing is used as an exterior finish surface
7/16 minimum
What is the spacing for nails when fastening wood structural panels to a wall frame
A worker is calculating the length of a cripple stud below a window, and has measured the length between the floor and the bottom of the rough opening. The thickness of which of the following is subtracted from that measurement?
Sole plate and widow sill
