WorksheetsCarpentry EOPA Part 4
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What type of defect in lumber is characterized by irregularly shaped cavities or holes caused by insects
Checks
Wane
Decayed wood
Insect damage
What is the MAIN objective when cutting and installing paneling while trimming to fit in prescribed location
Randomly adjust panel sizes
To speed up installation process
To ensure fit and finish is precise and neat
To minimize the waste and leftover material
When using CDX plywood for roof sheathing, which side of the plywood is placed up
side with markings
either
D side
C side
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
Decayed wood
Checks
Insect damage
Honeycomb
When constructing a built-in, where can one find specified sizes, shapes, and finishes
Builders can use personal judgment for these elements, so they are not specified anywhere
Written on the drywall for where the built-in will be placed
Projects blueprints or plans
Owners decide these elements, so the builder should leave them unfinished
Complete the following statement with the BEST choice.
Nail, stakes, and ties shall be removed from forms _________
When sorting
When directed
For safety
Prior to reuse
When building closets, why is it MOST important to follow blueprint
Closet placement is flexible, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint
Closets must be located in the correct location, so it is important to follow the blueprint
Codes do not require closets
Closets sizes are left up to the builder, so it is unimportant to follow the blueprint
Use the pythagorean theoerm to calculate the diagonal distance between opposite corners to deter the squareness of a footing with dimensions 60' x 80'
120 feet
110 feet
100 feet
112 feet
When framing a roof with trusses, which of the following is not needed
collar beam
outrigger
bridge board
top plate
When straightening walls, what should be used on a 40-foot wall
Plate level
Straight Edge
Spacers and string at the top plate
Sighting the wall by eye at the inside of the top plate
In land surveying, what is the primary purpose of setting a reference point
To establish property boundaries
To provide a fixed point for future measurements
To mark the location underground utilities
To determine the slope of the terrain
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)
28' & 26'
30'4" & 28'4"
30' & 28'
29'4" & 27'4"
The major difference between roof joists and rafters is that joists are normally which of the following
solid
open webbed
thinner
horizonal
The Horizontal Vernier Scale on a Transit is aligned with what two scales
Degrees, Minutes
Feet, Inches
Inches, Quarter Inches
Yards, Feet
When stick framing a common roof, what is the first element to install
ceiling joist
collar beams
ridge board
eave rafter
Complete the following statement with the BEST choice.
To calculate the pitch of a roof one must divide the _____ by the _______
rise, run
slope, length
run, rise
length slope
Every opening must have a support on how many sides
3
4
2
2 or 3
Why is it important to follow blueprint when installing gypsum board
So proper fire ratings are maintained where they are required
To decrease project complexity
To reduce waste
To reduce project costs
In residential carpentry, which material is commonly used for roof decking due to its strength and resistance to moisture
Plywood
OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Particleboard
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)
When installing rakes, open cornice, and box cornice, what factor should be the biggest priority to follow
Latest building trends
Discounts from supports
Adhering to the project blueprint
A video showing other types of finishes
How much should end joists be offset between rows when installing subfloor or roof decking
16 inches
19.2 inches
32 inches
48 inches
In residential carpentry, which material is commonly used for roof decking due to its strength and resistance to moisture?
Plywood
OSB (Oriented Strand Board)
Particleboard
MDP (Medium Density Fiberboard)
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_____.
inside, outside
7 1/2", 10"
10", 7 1/2
outside , inside
What is the maximum number of GFCI protection devices allowed on a circuit when using power tools
Zero
One
Two
Three
On a structural, what does the abbreviation "SLAB" typically stand for?
Structural Load Analysis Board
Suspended Light Access Beam
Solid Load Bearing Assembly Bracket
Concrete Slab
What should be included in the "quantity" section of a requisition for ordering lumber
the weight of the lumber
The number of process or sheets needed
The average height of the trees
The number of nails required for installation
Handrails are required on a stair with how many or more risers
one
three
five
four
Which of the following best defines "changes order"
A graphical symbol used to indicate areas of a drawing that have been modified or require attention
A formal document specifying alterations to the original contract or plans, typically accompanied by cost and schedule adjustments
Additional information or modifications added to existing drawings or documents
An official document attached to the original contract or plans, detailing supplementary or changes
What is the standard spacing for roof trusses
24"
28"
20"
16"
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
16 treads, 11'6"
17 treads, 14'2"
18 treads, 15"
19 treads 15'9"
Which of the following is an appropriate spacing for support posts for a main girder supporting floor joists
4ft OC
6ft OC
8ft OC
12ft OC
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
11/35
6/35
11/17.5
6/17.5
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
15 treads, 12'6"
16 treads, 13'4"
14 treads, 11'8"
12 treads, 10'
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
To calculate the weight of the door more accurately
To determine the dolor of the door based on the direction it swings
To select the most decorative side of the door to face outward
To ensure the door opens towards the direction of the most frequent traffic flow for convenience and safety
Which of the following information should be included in a requisition for ordering lumber
number of trees cut
preferred delivery date
brand of chainsaw used
length of breaks taken by lumberjacks
How is trim usually fastened during installation
duct tape
glue
bolts
screws and nails
when storing trusses on the ground, in what interval should supports be placed to keep trusses off of the ground
2' OC
2' to 4'
8' to 10'
4' to 8'
Complete the following statement with the BEST choice
The ______ of the roof is expressed in units of _____ per foot of _____
rise, run, pitch
pitch, rise, run
run, rise, pitch
pitch, run, rise
why should one adhere to industry and manufacturer's standards when hanging and trimming doors
To ensure door specifications match intended
To create a cohesive look across all aspects of the trend
To ensure the door opens correctly
To create eye appeal with the project
