WorksheetsModule 6 Wall Systems Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Letter E is pointing to a(n) ____.
soleplate
optional header design
partition wall assembly or tee
sole plate
Letter D is pointing to a ____.
top plate
king stud
sill
sole plate
Letter C is pointing to a ____.
king stud
trimmer stud
header
cripple stud
Letter F is pointing to a ____.
trimmer stud
king stud
cripple stud
common stud
Letter A is pointing to a _____.
header
top plate
sill
double top plate
The width of a header for a window or door rough opening is usually equal to the width of the _____.
rough opening less the width of the trimmer studs
rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs and king studs
rough opening plus the width of the trimmer studs and shims
door or window
When constructing a wall with steel studs, the spacing between studs is indicated on the _____.
site plan
plans and specifications
mechanical plan
header schedule
Which of the following statements about steel studs is not true?
Steel studs are stronger and lighter than wood studs.
Steel studs will not warp, swell, split, or burn.
Steel studs are harder to handle than wood studs.
Steel studs are connected using self-tapping sheet-metal screws.
When laying out a wall, why should the sole plate and the top plate be different lengths?
To prevent butt joints from falling directly above each other
To use up shorter lengths of lumber
To eliminate the need for splicing
To provide a nailing surface for ceiling joists
Stud spacings of 16" on center or 24" on center are used when framing walls because _____.
they save money when purchasing materials
they divide evenly into 48"
they have always been used by carpenters
they are multiples of 8"
The dimensions of a door marked 3668 on a floor plan are _____.
36" wide, 68" high
36" wide, 6'-8" high
3'-6" wide, 6'-8" high
36' wide, 6'-8" high
When APA rated sheathing is used, the nails at intermediate studs are typically spaced?
5'' apart
12'' apart
6'' apart
10'' apart
To securely fasten interior partitions to exterior walls, the carpenter must provide?
91"
92-1/8"
a nailing surface
94"
Most lumber will exhibit a slight curve on its narrow side that is referred to the _____.
bow
crown
swell
hump
When assembling a wall, use three 16d nails to attach 2 x 6 studs to the _____.
floor joists
headers
corner blocking
soleplate
If you are constructing a building where siding will be applied over the sheathing, you should use sheathing with a minimum thickness of _____.
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
1"
If lumber is in contact with masonry, it must be _____.
secured with epoxy
pressure treated
separated by a waterproof underlayment
secured with finishing nails
When a framed partition butts against a masonry wall, a 1 x 2 furring strip is applied at the point of intersection to _____.
allow for expansion
prevent cracking of the gypsum board
level the surface
provide a nailing surface for the gypsum board
When constructing a wall frame, the proper nailing surface for gypsum board is _____.
1/8" to 1/4"
1/4" to 1/2"
3/8" to 1/2"
3/4" to 1"
What is the preferred application of furring strips on masonry walls?
1 × 6 strips on 24" centers
1 × 3 strips on 16" centers
1 × 2 strips on 16" centers
1 × 2 strips on 24" centers
The total width of a rough opening includes the window or door plus the?
18
thickness of the jamb material plus the shim clearance
22
33
Which of the following statements about tilt-up construction is NOT true?
4
Panels may be fabricated off site.
16
32
In commercial construction where the structural framework is made of steel and concrete, carpenters are responsible for building the concrete _____.
slabs
channels
forms
molds
Often, the heaviest lift on a construction job involves _____.
wood frame panels
tilt-up concrete panels
steel frame panels
glulam members
Which of the following statements about tilt-up concrete construction is not true?
Panels may be fabricated off site.
Use in one- and two-story buildings is most common.
Panels are joined by welding.
It uses a loadbearing structural steel framework.
?
12"
15-1/4"
24"
16"
What is the spacing for nails when fastening plywood panels to a wall frame ?
Nails should be spaced 6 inches apart along the edges and 12 inches apart at intermediate studs
Nails should be spaced 10 to 12 inches apart along the edges and 16 inches apart at intermediate studs
To determine the length of a cripple stud above a door, ?
combine height of trimmer, and thickness of header, subtract from common stud
combine cripple stud
The purpose of pre-punched holes in steel studs is to --------
provide for the installation of electrical and plumbing systems
Width of a header for window or door rough opening, is usually equal to width of?
rough opening plus width of trimmer studs
For a building 40' wide and 30' long, how many 12 foot pieces of bracing must be installed?
2
4
6
8
?
How thick should panel be when sheathing is used as an exterior finish surface?
3/4''
How many 16d nails should be used to attach 2x6 studs to a bottom plate?
3
The straightest, least defective studs are generally used for which of the following?
corner assemblies
What is used to form openings for doors and windows in concrete or masonry walls ?
Buck
Where do codes state that fire stopping material may be required ?
In holes that may be drilled in bottom or top plates
How many pieces of 4x8x7/16'' OSB will it take to sheath the walls of a 20'x16' garage with 9' walls?
12
15
18
21
How many lineal feet of plate is needed to frame a 20'x16' garage with double top plates?
216 feet
For the best quality, furring strips should be attached to a masonry wall at how many inches on center?
What is listed in door and window schedules?
material and type and rough opening dimensions
How are masonry nails used?
Masonry nails are used to attach furring strips to concrete surfaces.
What is the measurement of a window coded 3050?
3'-0'' wide and 5' and 0'' high
Floor plans indicate a building has two windows that measure 48'' wide each. What is the total length of headers needed?
204 inches
Floor plans indicate a building has walls totaling 140' in length. How many studs are needed?
140
Calculating the length of cripple studs below window and has measured from floor to bottom of rough opening, subtract?
window sill plate and bottom plate
For a single story building, what is the maximum spacing that can be used to frame 2x4 walls?
What is the width of a door that is coded 2668?
Which of the following is used as a filler or support between framing members?
Blocking
On what framing member do headers rest when constructed?
Jack (trimmer) Studs
