WorksheetsIKORCC Carpentry Level 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 43mins
The contractor determines the size and number of reinforcing bars to be used.
True
False
It is good practice to locate the keyway in the center of the footing form.
True
False
One advantage of insulating concrete forms is that they remain in place, creating insulation and backing for finishes.
True
False
A typical wall section shows the type and location for windows.
True
False
One method for anchoring the sill plate to the foundation is to use clips or straps.
True
False
On a 6/12 roof pitch, the 6 represents the run.
True
False
The bottom of the bridging is nailed at the same time that the top is nailed.
True
False
Walls that run parallel to the joists are most often load bearing walls.
True
False
When assembling a wall, the studs are installed perpendicular to the plates, perpendicular to the deck, and with the crowns turned down.
True
False
Wall sheathing is installed with the long edge of the sheathing running parallel with the studs.
True
False
A roof serves two important purposes - one is to help maintain structural integrity of the building and the other is to protect occupants from the weather.
True
False
The stair stringer is notched for the treads and risers.
True
False
Standard truss spacing is 18" on center.
True
False
The layout of the rafters on the ridge must match the layout on the double top plate.
True
False
The rafter is fastened to the outside wall so that the plumb cut in the birdsmouth is tight to the exterior wall sheathing.
True
False
When viewing the size of a rough opening, the width dimension is listed first.
True
False
When laying out a stair stringer, the crown of the tread material faces towards the person marking the layout.
True
False
Prehung doors with split jambs are installed in three pieces.
True
False
What makes plywood stronger than natural wood?
The grain of the wood used is stronger.
Plywood is manufactured in 4' x 8' sheets.
The thickness is more consistent.
Plywood is manufactured by gluing thin veneers of wood together in perpendicular layers.
The 3-4-5 method can be used to verify _______________ corners.
30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
90 degrees
Stakes left by the surveyor identify which of the following?
the outline of the structure
the location of utilities
the property lines
the set back requirements
A footing is the part of the foundation that:
spreads and transmits loads placed on it by the structure
provides a base for the exterior walls of the structure
is used at the top of the wall
is used at the foundation corners
What type of footing is most common in residential construction?
spread footing
narrow footing
continuous footing
wide footing
Why is a single-use, built-in-place form considered economical?
Plywood and 2 x 4 is inexpensive
The forms don't require large amounts of material.
The materials can be reused for other purposes.
The material cost is small compared to the overall costs.
Which of the following is used to fasten the sill plate to the foundation?
screws
nails
power actuated tool
anchor bolts
Which of the following are horizontal framing members used to fabricate floors and ceilings?
studs
headers
joists
bottom plates
How far from the corners of the foundation must the anchor bolt or clip be installed?
4'-0"
3'-0"
2'-0"
1'-0"
Which of the following is most common on-center spacing for floor joists?
18" on center
16" on center
17" on center
14" on center
Overlapped joists should not overhang the wall or support by more than _______.
6"
8"
10"
12"
If the span of the floor joist is 14'-0", how many rows of bridging are required?
1
2
3
4
What part of a piece of lumber is referred to as the crown?
the edge of the material that has a slight curve or bow
the best looking edge of the lumber
the square end
the width of the piece
When laying out the location of the floor framing members for a deck whose joists will lap on a beam, the location of the joists on opposite foundation wall sill plates will need to be laid out so that which of the following occurs?
the joists on opposite walls offset each other
the joists on opposite walls are laid out identical to each other
the joist layout starts from opposite ends of the foundation
the joists layout begins on the beam
Which of the following is the size of a subfloor panel?
4' x 4'
2' x 4'
4' x 8'
4' x 6'
__________ are long vertical members that link and support the top and bottom plates.
Studs
Beams
Joists
Rafters
The framing element designed to carry the load above the top of a rough opening in a wall is which of the following?
studs
trimmers
top plate
header
The bottom of a rough window opening is formed by which of the following?
rough sill
header
plates
trimmer
A shortened stud used to provide vertical support for headers is called a _______.
cripple
joist
beam
rafter
In a wood framed wall, typical stud spacing is ________ on center, but, 12" or 24" is not uncommon.
16"
18"
20"
22"
The inside edge of the exterior walls is found by referring to which of the following drawings in the prints?
wall section
elevation
floor plan
foundation plan
After the openings in the wall have been located on the plates, which of the following is laid out?
studs
king studs/trimmers
interior partition location
end of the wall
Why are 1/2" spacers installed between the header pieces when fabricating exterior wall components?
so nails do not protrude through the other side of the header
so the finished header is the same thickness as the wall
to save material
to strengthen the header
Why are wood blocks that extend above the deck attached to the rim joist before standing an exterior wall?
to keep the wall from sliding off the deck during the lifting process
to provide backing for exterior finishes installed later
to allow access to the deck
to hold building wrap in place
What is the dimension at A?
10
11
12
13
What is the dimension at B?
What is the dimension at C?
What is the dimension at D?
What is 13' 7 5/16" + 3' 6 5/8"?
What is 45' 3 9/16" + 23' 5 1/4"?
What is 21' 7 3/8" - 12' 8 11/16"?
What is 7' 4 5/8" - 6' 3 3/4"?
