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Carpentry Ceiling & Roofing

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following building components keeps opposite walls from spreading apart?

a)

Trimmer studs

b)

Rafters

c)

Ceiling Joists

d)

Purlins

2.

To transfer roof loads to the foundation, ceiling joists are usually installed

a)

on a doubled top plate

b)

between pairs of wall studs

c)

directly over wall studs

d)

with metal anchor plates

3.

When ceiling joists must overlapped above a loadbearing partition, the overlap must be at least

a)

3"

b)

6"

c)

12"

d)

18"

4.

The type of roof labeled F is a

a)

gable roof

b)

shed roof

c)

gambrel roof

d)

gable-and-valley roof

5.

The type of roof labeled B is a

a)

gable roof

b)

gambrel roof

c)

mansard roof

d)

hip roof

6.

The type of roof labeled E is a

a)

gable roof

b)

hip-and-valley roof

c)

mansard roof

d)

gable-and-valley roof

7.

Letter E is pointing to a

a)

hip rafter

b)

valley jack rafter

c)

valley rafter

d)

hip jack rafter

8.

Letter J is pointing to a

a)

ridgeboard

b)

gable stud

c)

collar tie (beam)

d)

purlin

9.

A shed dormer is typically used on a house built in the

a)

Federal style

b)

duplex style

c)

Cape Cod style

d)

ranch style

10.

A board nailed to the tails of the rafters to provide a nailing surface for the fascia is the

a)

purlin

b)

barge board

c)

false fascia

d)

lookout

11.

The type of cut that is made to a rafter so it will rest squarely on the top plate is the

a)

notch

b)

bird's mouth

c)

sill cut

d)

joist cut

12.

When laying out rafters, the distance between the last two may be less than 24", but not more than

a)

16"

b)

18"

c)

22"

d)

24"

13.

In order to determine the correct length for a common rafter, it is necessary to

a)

subtract the width of the bird's mouth

b)

subtract half the thickness of the rafter

c)

subtract half the thickness of the ridgeboard

d)

add half the thickness of the ridgeboard

14.

When making the bird's mouth cut, its depth should not exceed

a)

one-third the rafter's width

b)

the rafter's thickness

c)

one-fourth the rafter's thickness

d)

the depth of the top plate

15.

Local fire codes must be consulted when framing an opening around a chimney to establish

a)

correct pitch

b)

rafter spacing

c)

proper clearance

d)

insulation requirements

16.

When collar ties are needed to brace rafters, they are installed on

a)

every rafter

b)

every other rafter

c)

every third rafter

d)

every fourth rafter

17.

When erecting a gable roof, which portion of the rafter is nailed to the ridgeboard?

a)

the bird's mouth

b)

the plumb cut

c)

the tail cut

d)

the seat cut

18.

The common difference measurement is used to determine the

a)

spacing between common rafters

b)

lengths of lookouts

c)

lengths of gable studs

d)

spacing of collar ties

19.

The purpose of a roof vent is to

a)

allow heat and moisture to escape the building

b)

allow cold air to enter the building

c)

add moisture to the warm air rising from the floors below

d)

allow cold air to escape the building to make room for warm air

20.

The vent opening in a gable end is framed using a header, a sill, and

a)

trimmers

b)

king studs

c)

cripple studs

d)

gable jacks

21.

When used with masonry or concrete walls, bar joists are welded to

a)

anchor bolts

b)

metal wall pockets

c)

plates embedded in the walls

d)

freestanding steel columns

22.

Item 6 is pointing to the

a)

center chord

b)

slope

c)

tension web

d)

compression web

23.

Item 7 is pointing to the

a)

top chord

b)

tension web

c)

splice

d)

compression web

24.

A spreader bar is needed to lift trusses if the span exceeds

a)

20'

b)

30'

c)

40'

d)

50'

25.

If trusses or rafters are installed on 24" centers, use

a)

3/8" sheathing

b)

5/8" sheathing

c)

3/4" sheathing

d)

1" sheathing

26.

The space that must be left between panels of roof sheathing to allow for expansion is

a)

1/8"

b)

1/2"

c)

3/4"

d)

1-1/4"

27.

To eliminate the need for tongue-and-groove sheathing, connect adjoining panels with

a)

Z clips

b)

S clips

c)

H clips

d)

K clips

28.

If each common rafter (including tail) of a gable roof is 14' long, how many 16' pieces of lumber will be needed to provide common rafters for a 30'-long building with no overhang, constructed on 24" centers?

a)

32

b)

30

c)

28

d)

42

29.

When compared to common rafters, barge rafters are typically

a)

half-again as wide

b)

one size wider

c)

one dimension narrower

d)

twice as wide

30.

When compared to rafters, ridgeboards are typically

a)

half-again as wide

b)

one dimension wider

c)

one dimension narrower

d)

twice as wide