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WorksheetsAg. Mech 4.01-4.03
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
When laying out a building, taking two equal measurements of the diagonal corners means that the four corners are:
not plumb.
not square.
square.
triangles.
If Steve is using a builder’s level to lay out a building, the degree reading when the telescope is turned to mark a corner should be:
15°.
30°.
45°.
90°.
To be certain that accurate readings are taken, the bubble in the leveling vial of a farm level should be checked:
after each reading.
before and after each reading.
every hour.
once a day.
When one fails to hold the leveling rod up straight, the measurement will be:
accurate.
inaccurate.
too short.
too small.
The person using a laser beam level for surveying knows that the receiver is on the same grade when a signal is seen or heard from the:
lower sensor.
middle sensor.
rod person.
top sensor.
When setting up a tripod and a builder’s level, the leveling screws should be adjusted until the:
bubble is centered.
leveling rod is level.
plumb bob hits the ground.
tripod is level.
If Abby needs to lay out a building using the 3-4-5 method, what measurement is used with 24' and 30' to make a square corner?
18'
24'
30'
60'
When are mechanical drawings used in construction plans?
after the structure is built
if a detailed description is needed
if a general description is needed
when they are affordable
A hidden line that indicates the presence of unseen edges is shown on a drawing by a:
heavy solid line.
series of dashes.
solid line with arrows.
solid zigzag line.
Why is an isometric drawing used in construction plans?
to include electrical plans
to include floor plans
to show the aerial view of the structure
to show the structure as a whole
Where on a blueprint should one look to see what the symbols mean?
elevation
legend
revision block
title block
If Matthew needs to use a blueprint view that shows the building as if it were cut in two to see the wall parts, he should look at the:
elevation views.
floor plan.
scale.
sectional view.
What type of nail has a flat head and diamond-shaped points?
brad
casing
common
finishing
Which is the best tool to cut a "V" in wood so that the top of a flat head screw will be flush with the wood or just below its surface?
countersink
drill bit
pipe reamer
sander
A round- or flat-headed fastener that is threaded the entire length and has a nut is a:
lag screw
machine bolt
sheet-metal screw
stove bolt
What type of bolts should be used as fasteners for lightweight metal structures?
carriage
machine
plow
stove
What type of nail is thin and short, and has a small head?
brad
common
gypsum board
roofing
Jane needs to set the nails she uses to construct her wood project. What kind of nails should she use?
box
common
finishing
roofing
What type of screw is used with expansion shields to fasten wood to masonry materials?
flat head
lag
round head
sheet metal
A fastener that has a hex or square head and a shank threaded about 1" is a:
carriage bolt.
machine bolt.
stove bolt.
wood screw.
What nail is used for fastening tongue-and-groove and finish work?
box
common
cut
roofing
What type of bolt has threads similar to a wood screw?
lag
machine
stove
toggle
Screw size is determined by the:
gauge of the screw.
length and gauge of the screw.
price of steel.
price of the screw.
