WorksheetsStair construction quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the name of the stair parts shown in the picture?
Steps
Stringer
Risers
side plates
How many steps do you need to overcome a height of 120"1
(a)
Once you know the measurement of how high you need to get to the next level, what do you do with that measurement to figure out how many steps you will need?
Divide that number by 7
Divide that number by 8
Ask the homeowner how many steps they want
It is always going to be 14.
The ideal Riser height is _____and the ideal tread depth is_____.
6" and 11"
7 1/2" and 12"
7" and 11"
6 1/2" and 10 1/2"
Common issues with stairs that are made wrong include all the following except which
Tripping on a step as you are going up
Getting tired while going up the stairs
All risers and treads are exactly the same
The opening in the floor that the stairs will go into is called the
Stair opening
Stairwell
floor opening
It doesn't have a special nam.
What determines the length the stairs?
Riser dimension
The construction worker
Run dimension
What is the optimum Unit Rise measurement?
10 inches
7 inches
7 feet
13 inches
What is the optimum Run Length?
10 inches
11 inches
13 inches
10 feet
If the total rise is 70", how many steps should you have?
12
7
10
70
What should you do with the unit rise of the first step on the stringer?
Add the thickness of the stair tread material.
Subtract the thickness of the stair tread material.
Nothing.
Divide by 7.
What is the term for the horizontal part of a stair on which you step?
Riser
Stringer
Tread
Baluster
Which part of the stair serves as the vertical face between each tread?
Tread
Stringer
Riser
Handrail
The nosing is the outer edge of the tread that extends beyond the riser.
True
False
