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Ceiling joist and roof framing

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The type of roof that has four sides running toward the center of the building is the ___

a)
mansard roof
b)
hip roof
c)
pyramid roof
d)
gambrel roof
2.

The roof framing system in which carpenters assemble joists and rafters on-site is called ___

a)
panel framing
b)
pre-fabricated framing
c)
block framing
d)
stick framing
3.

Ceiling joists span the narrow dimension of the building from ___

a)
from the floor to the ceiling
b)

top plate to top plate

c)
from one corner to the other corner
d)
from the roof to the foundation
4.

The distance a rafter rises vertically for each foot of run is know as the ___

a)
angle
b)
rise
c)
pitch
d)
slope
5.

Half the distance from the outside of one exterior wall to the outside of the opposite exterior wall is the ___

a)

Span

b)
Average
c)
Median
d)
Center
6.

When you are using a Speed Square, the length of the rafter is determined by ____

a)

using rafter tables in the instruction manual

b)
measuring along the base
c)
measuring along the perpendicular
d)
measuring along the angle
7.

Brace

a)

short for braces on your teeth

b)

temporary support shaped like letter "A"

c)

a triangular cutout for rafter to sit on the top plate

d)

another word for king stud

8.

Ceiling Joist

a)

a crane used to move things

b)

a horizontal framing member spanning the top plates

c)

to lift up a wall

d)

to support a wall

9.

Developer

a)

person who finances a construction project

b)

person who writes a program for CAD drawings

c)

the crew who installs the sewer

d)

another word for builder

10.

Crown

a)

bow or curve viewed on edge of board

b)

decorative trim on cabinets

c)

highest point of common rafters

d)

the queen was not buried with it

11.

Which type of roof is good in hurricanes

a)

hip Roof

b)

a slanted hip roof

c)

a snow sloped roof

d)

A SHED ROOF

12.

When rigging a truss w/ span of 36' you must use

a)

double choker

b)

30 inch choker

c)

triple choker

d)

a half choker

13.

What is the primary purpose of a roof truss?

a)

To support the roof deck

b)

To provide aesthetic appeal

c)

To insulate the building

d)

To provide ventilation

14.

What is the main advantage of a hip roof in high wind areas?

a)

It provides more living space

b)

It is more aesthetically pleasing

c)

It is more resistant to wind damage

d)

It is easier to construct

15.

What is the function of a ceiling joist in a roof framing system?

a)

To provide a surface for attaching ceiling materials

b)

To support the weight of the roof

c)

To provide a space for insulation

d)

To add decorative elements to the ceiling

16.

Immediately after installing the plywood sheathing on a roof frame you should install_________

a)

Roofing felt or vapor underlayment

b)
Shingles
c)
Gutters
d)
Siding
17.

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

a)

Trimmer studs

b)

Rafters

c)

Ceiling Joists

d)

Purlins

18.

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

a)

on a double top plate

b)

between pairs of wall studs

c)

directly over wall studs

d)

with metal anchor plates

19.

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

a)

3 inches

b)

6 inches

c)

12 inches

d)

18 inches

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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

24.

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

25.

To eliminate the need for tongue-and-groove sheathing, connect adjoined panels with _______.

a)

Z clips

b)

S clips

c)

H clips

d)

K clips

26.

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

27.

When compared to rafters, ridgeboards are typically _______.

a)

half-again as wide

b)

one dimension wider

c)

one dimension narrower

d)

twice as wide

28.

What type of roof is this?

a)

hip-and-valley roof

b)

gable-and-valley roof

c)

mansard roof

d)

gable roof

29.

What is a roof strongback?

a)
A type of roofing material
b)
A decorative element added to a roof
c)
A tool used to remove shingles from a roof
d)
A horizontal beam used to support the roof structure and prevent sagging or bowing.
30.

What is a roof gable?

a)
A type of roofing material
b)
The highest point of a roof
c)
A decorative element on a roof
d)
The triangular portion of a wall between the edges of intersecting roof pitches.
31.

What is a roof dormer?

a)
A type of roofing material made from recycled plastic
b)
A decorative element added to the exterior of a roof
c)
A type of bird that nests on roofs
d)
A structural element that protrudes from the sloping surface of a roof and provides additional space and light to the interior of a building.
32.

What is a roof pitch?

a)
The size of a roof
b)
The material used for a roof
c)
The color of a roof
d)
The steepness or slope of a roof
33.

What is a roof purlin?

a)
A type of window used in roofs
b)
A decorative element on the exterior of a roof
c)
A tool used for measuring roof angles
d)

A horizontal support parallel to the plate and installed between the plate and the ridgeboard.

34.

A spreader bar is used to lift trusses if the span is more than?

a)
60 feet
b)
50 feet
c)

300 feet

d)

30 feet

35.

After using joist spacing to calculate the number of ceiling joist needed when the joists will be spliced above load bearing partition, how many additional joists should be added?

a)
1
b)
4
c)
3
d)
2
36.

What are the two sections of a rafter square?

a)

blade and tongue

b)
top and bottom
c)
front and back
d)
head and tail
37.

If trusses or rafters are installed on 24" centers, what thickness of sheathing is required?

a)
1/4 inch
b)
3/4 inch
c)
1 inch
d)

5/8 inch

38.

Local fire codes must be consulted when framing an opening around a chimney to establish which of the following?

a)
Required clearance distances for fire safety
b)
Best type of chimney sweep for cleaning
c)
Optimal chimney height for bird nesting
d)
Recommended paint colors for the chimney
39.

What is a the top chord of a roof?

a)
Foundation
b)
Vertical member
c)
Diagonal brace
d)

Top chord. Inclined or horizontal member of a truss. The top chord is one of the three key components to any truss. Creates the upper perimeter of the roof.

40.

What are bar joists welded to when used with masonry or concrete wall?

a)
concrete beams
b)
wood beams
c)
brick walls
d)

Steel plates called baring plates

41.

Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the correct length for a common rafter?

a)
Algebraic equation
b)
Calculus method
c)
Trigonometry formula
d)

Subtract half the thickness of the ridge board

42.

If each common rafter (including tail) of a gable 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)

28

b)

33

c)

30

d)

32

43.

Which of the following fasteners are used to attach metal trusses to the wall frame?

a)
nails or staples
b)
glue or tape
c)

anchor bolts

d)
rivets or clamps
44.

To help prevent twisting or bowing of ceiling joists< what is the piece of 1x4 material often nailed across the ceiling joist?

a)
Blocking
b)

ribbon

c)
Spacers
d)
Strapping
45.

What is the space required between panel sheathing to allow for expansion?

a)
3/4 inch
b)
1/8 inch
c)
1/2 inch
d)
1/4 inch
46.

What is the MINIMUM overlap when ceiling joists must be overlapped above a load bearing partition?

a)
3 inches
b)
2 inches
c)
5 inches
d)
8 inches
47.

Temporary bracing of trusses is required until what occurs?

a)

roof sheathing is in place

b)
trusses collapse
c)
temporary bracing is removed
d)
permanent bracing is never installed
48.

What is the purpose of a roof vent?

a)
To provide additional seating space
b)
To attract birds for entertainment
c)
To act as a decorative element
d)
To provide ventilation and regulate temperature and moisture levels in the attic space.
49.

What are commonly used to refer to open-web steel joists?

a)
steel beams
b)
concrete slabs
c)
bar joists
d)
wooden planks
50.

Where are truss locations noted?

a)
In the project manager's office
b)

framing plan

c)
On the company website
d)
On architectural or engineering drawings
51.

Where are collar ties installed when they are needed to brace rafters?

a)
In the middle of the roof, in the center of the rafter span
b)
At the bottom of the roof, in the lower third of the rafter span
c)

On every other rafter

d)
On the sides of the roof, near the eaves
52.

To form a roof overhang, what are lookouts used to connect the common rafter to?

a)
Wall plate
b)
Soffit
c)
Fascia board
d)
Ridge beam
53.

What should be used to transfer a roof opening layout from the floor to the roof?

a)
Plumb bob or laser level
b)
Chalk line or string
c)
Compass or protractor
d)
Tape measure or ruler
54.

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

a)

birds mouth

b)
Square cut
c)
Angle cut
d)
Level cut
55.

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

a)
Plumb cut end
b)
Hip cut end
c)
Birdsmouth cut end
d)
Bevel cut end
56.

What is the common difference measurement used to determine?

a)
Geometric progression
b)
Common ratio
c)
Prime numbers
d)

Length of the gable stud

57.

How are barge rafters different from common rafters?

a)
Common rafters are longer and form the eaves.
b)
Barge rafters are longer and extend beyond the wall to form the eaves, while common rafters are shorter and do not extend beyond the wall.
c)
Barge rafters are used for interior structures, while common rafters are used for exterior structures.
d)
Barge rafters are shorter and do not extend beyond the wall.