WorksheetsFloor System Exam Review 2026
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 25mins
Most residential and light commercial construction uses __________.
post-and-beam framing
platform framing
balloon framing
braced framing
The lowest members of a structure’s frame are __________.
joists
beams
sill plates
soleplates
The distance between two support points (posts, outside walls, columns, piers) is referred to as the __________.
dead load
live load
span
bearing capacity
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the subfloor?
to add rigidity to a structure
to support the sill plate
to act as a barrier to outside air and moisture
to provide a surface upon which to build the wall frames
When conducting a foundation check it is important to make sure that ___________.
corners are square
the dimensions of walls match what is on the prints
foundation walls are level
all of the above
When installing joists, ensure that the crown points ________.
to the left
down
up
to the right
When installing a subfloor, the panels should be positioned so the joists are staggered.
true
false
Divide the total square footage of a floor by _________ when determining the amount of 4’x8’ subfloor panels required.
24 square feet
32 square feet
64 square feet
72 square feet
Sill plates are normally made from __________ treated lumber.
1x4
2x4
2x6
2x10
Building code requires all lumber that comes into contact with masonry, concrete, or the ground to be __________.
seasoned
treated
coated with fungicide
primed and painted
Decks or porches that are extending over a foundation wall, and are unsupported beyond the wall, are called ______.
cantilevered
suspended
projected
reflected
This document lists the types and quality of materials needed for a job.
punch list
specifications
soil report
inventory list
For a given size, the type of support girder with the most strength, is the ________.
steel I-beam
glulam girder
built-up girder
solid lumber girder
_________ is installed between joists to stiffen the floor frame and disperse the load to neighboring joists.
bridging
a sill plate
a girder
a rim joist
The plan that shows the entire substructure below the first floor is called the _____ plan.
elevation
foundation
plot
floor
The drawing that is typically drawn larger than scale is the _____.
floor plan
site drawing
foundation plan
detail drawing
The type of framing typically used to counteract wind loads in hurricane-prone areas is _____.
Timber framing
Post and beam framing
Platform framing
Balloon framing
The amount a framing member bends under load is called _____.
cantilever
warp
deflection
bow
The horizontal framing members that make up the majority of the floor system are known as _____.
rafters
joists
studs
headers
Before installing sill plates it is most important to check the foundation for _____.
straightness
even
squareness
level
When nailing joists to a sill or girder, use _____.
Three 16d nails
Two 16d nails
Two 8d nails
Three 8d nails
In a floor system, the trimmer joists and header form a _____.
Solid bridging
Rough opening
Girder
Rim joist
Bridging is typically installed in the middle of a span or every _____ feet.
6
2
4
8
How many linear feet of sill seal and termite shield are needed for a foundation 24' wide and 47' long?
124
142
1128
455
How many floor joists are required for a building 30 feet wide by 62 feet long if the joists are spaced 16 o.c. and there is a girder in the center?
47
48
94
96
How many sheets of 4'×8'
plywood are needed for a floor system that is 26 feet wide by 45 feet long?
35
36
37
38
How much solid bridging is needed for a floor system that is 26 feet wide and 72 feet long?
72 lineal feet
144 lineal feet
216 lineal feet
288 lineal feet
