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Carpentry EOPA Part 4

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of defect in lumber is characterized by irregularly shaped cavities or holes caused by insects

a)

Checks

b)

Wane

c)

Decayed wood

d)

Insect damage

2.

What is the MAIN objective when cutting and installing paneling while trimming to fit in prescribed location

a)

Randomly adjust panel sizes

b)

To speed up installation process

c)

To ensure fit and finish is precise and neat

d)

To minimize the waste and leftover material

3.

When using CDX plywood for roof sheathing, which side of the plywood is placed up

a)

side with markings

b)

either

c)

D side

d)

C side

4.

What type of defect in lumber is caused by the presence of small, shallow depressions on the surface of the wood, often resulting from the drying process

a)

Decayed wood

b)

Checks

c)

Insect damage

d)

Honeycomb

5.

When constructing a built-in, where can one find specified sizes, shapes, and finishes

a)

Builders can use personal judgment for these elements, so they are not specified anywhere

b)

Written on the drywall for where the built-in will be placed

c)

Projects blueprints or plans

d)

Owners decide these elements, so the builder should leave them unfinished

6.

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice.

Nail, stakes, and ties shall be removed from forms _________

a)

When sorting

b)

When directed

c)

For safety

d)

Prior to reuse

7.

When building closets, why is it MOST important to follow blueprint

a)

Closet placement is flexible, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint

b)

Closets must be located in the correct location, so it is important to follow the blueprint

c)

Codes do not require closets

d)

Closets sizes are left up to the builder, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint

8.

Use the pythagorean theoerm to calculate the diagonal distance between opposite corners to deter the squareness of a footing with dimensions 60' x 80'

a)

120 feet

b)

110 feet

c)

100 feet

d)

112 feet

9.

When framing a roof with trusses, which of the following is not needed

a)

collar beam

b)

outrigger

c)

bridge board

d)

top plate

10.

When straightening walls, what should be used on a 40-foot wall

a)

Plate level

b)

Straight Edge

c)

Spacers and string at the top plate

d)

Sighting the wall by eye at the inside of the top plate

11.

In land surveying, what is the primary purpose of setting a reference point

a)

To establish property boundaries

b)

To provide a fixed point for future measurements

c)

To mark the location underground utilities

d)

To determine the slope of the terrain

12.

Plans call for 12" pilasters , in the corners and at third points around the perimeter of the foundation of the structure measuring 85' x 91', what are the measurements centerline to centerline of the pilasters on the long and short sides (respectively)

a)

28' & 26'

b)

30'4" & 28'4"

c)

30' & 28'

d)

29'4" & 27'4"

13.

The major difference between roof joists and rafters is that joists are normally which of the following

a)

solid

b)

open webbed

c)

thinner

d)

horizonal

14.

The Horizontal Vernier Scale on a Transit is aligned with what two scales

a)

Degrees, Minutes

b)

Feet, Inches

c)

Inches, Quarter Inches

d)

Yards, Feet

15.

When stick framing a common roof, what is the first element to install

a)

ceiling joist

b)

collar beams

c)

ridge board

d)

eave rafter

16.

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice.

To calculate the pitch of a roof one must divide the _____ by the _______

a)

rise, run

b)

slope, length

c)

run, rise

d)

length slope

17.

Every opening must have a support on how many sides

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

2 or 3

18.

Why is it important to follow blueprint when installing gypsum board

a)

So proper fire ratings are maintained where they are required

b)

To decrease project complexity

c)

To reduce waste

d)

To reduce project costs

19.

In residential carpentry, which material is commonly used for roof decking due to its strength and resistance to moisture

a)

Plywood

b)

OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

c)

Particleboard

d)

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

20.

When installing rakes, open cornice, and box cornice, what factor should be the biggest priority to follow

a)

Latest building trends

b)

Discounts from supports

c)

Adhering to the project blueprint

d)

A video showing other types of finishes

21.

How much should end joists be offset between rows when installing subfloor or roof decking

a)

16 inches

b)

19.2 inches

c)

32 inches

d)

48 inches

22.

In residential carpentry, which material is commonly used for roof decking due to its strength and resistance to moisture?

a)

Plywood

b)

OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

c)

Particleboard

d)

MDP (Medium Density Fiberboard)

23.

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice. 

When laying out a stair stringer with a framing square with a 10” tread and a 7 1/2” rise, the inside of long side of the square should be set on ____and the inside of the short side should be set on_____. 

a)

inside, outside

b)

7 1/2", 10"

c)

10", 7 1/2

d)

outside , inside

24.

What is the maximum number of GFCI protection devices allowed on a circuit when using power tools

a)

Zero

b)

One

c)

Two

d)

Three

25.

On a structural, what does the abbreviation "SLAB" typically stand for?

a)

Structural Load Analysis Board

b)

Suspended Light Access Beam

c)

Solid Load Bearing Assembly Bracket

d)

Concrete Slab

26.

What should be included in the "quantity" section of a requisition for ordering lumber

a)

the weight of the lumber

b)

The number of process or sheets needed

c)

The average height of the trees

d)

The number of nails required for installation

27.

Handrails are required on a stair with how many or more risers

a)

one

b)

three

c)

five

d)

four

28.

Which of the following best defines "changes order"

a)

A graphical symbol used to indicate areas of a drawing that have been modified or require attention

b)

A formal document specifying alterations to the original contract or plans, typically accompanied by cost and schedule adjustments

c)

Additional information or modifications added to existing drawings or documents

d)

An official document attached to the original contract or plans, detailing supplementary or changes

29.

What is the standard spacing for roof trusses

a)

24"

b)

28"

c)

20"

d)

16"

30.

The International Residential Code (IRC) requires a step to be no greater than 7 3/4 with a tread depth of no less than 10". What are the minimum number of treads and the minimum length of the stairway that is 12" from floor to floor

a)

16 treads, 11'6"

b)

17 treads, 14'2"

c)

18 treads, 15"

d)

19 treads 15'9"

31.

Which of the following is an appropriate spacing for support posts for a main girder supporting floor joists

a)

4ft OC

b)

6ft OC

c)

8ft OC

d)

12ft OC

32.

The exterior walls of a house are 35' apart and are 11' tall, what is the rise and run of the roof if the ridge is 17' high

a)

11/35

b)

6/35

c)

11/17.5

d)

6/17.5

33.

The International Residential Code (IRC) requires a step to be no greater than 7 3/4 with a tread depth of no less than 10". What are the minimum number of treads and the minimum length of the stairway that is 10'6" from floor to floor

a)

15 treads, 12'6"

b)

16 treads, 13'4"

c)

14 treads, 11'8"

d)

12 treads, 10'

34.

When installing a door according to the manufacturer's standards and the project blueprint, why is it important to determine the door swing before hanging the door

a)

To calculate the weight of the door more accurately

b)

To determine the dolor of the door based on the direction it swings

c)

To select the most decorative side of the door to face outward

d)

To ensure the door opens towards the direction of the most frequent traffic flow for convenience and safety

35.

Which of the following information should be included in a requisition for ordering lumber

a)

number of trees cut

b)

preferred delivery date

c)

brand of chainsaw used

d)

length of breaks taken by lumberjacks

36.

How is trim usually fastened during installation

a)

duct tape

b)

glue

c)

bolts

d)

screws and nails

37.

when storing trusses on the ground, in what interval should supports be placed to keep trusses off of the ground

a)

2' OC

b)

2' to 4'

c)

8' to 10'

d)

4' to 8'

38.

Complete the following statement with the BEST choice

The ______ of the roof is expressed in units of _____ per foot of _____

a)

rise, run, pitch

b)

pitch, rise, run

c)

run, rise, pitch

d)

pitch, run, rise

39.

why should one adhere to industry and manufacturer's standards when hanging and trimming doors

a)

To ensure door specifications match intended

b)

To create a cohesive look across all aspects of the trend

c)

To ensure the door opens correctly

d)

To create eye appeal with the project