WorksheetsCarpentry Terms Quiz-2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a beam in carpentry?
A vertical support post
A heavy piece of lumber that supports ceilings and openings
A type of roof tile
A small wooden wedge
What is the purpose of a birdsmouth cut?
To create a decorative edge
To join two boards at a corner
To help a rafter sit properly on a wall plate
To make a groove in floorboards
What does blocking provide in a wall?
Light
Insulation
A place to nail other materials
Water resistance
What does a brace do?
Blocks air flow
Supports electrical wiring
Adds strength to another piece of lumber
Connects plumbing
What is the function of a cap plate?
To protect the roof
To act as ceiling support
To tie walls together at a junction
To drain rainwater
What are channels and corners used for?
Flooring installation
Nailing adjoining walls
Plumbing pipes
Roof decoration
A collar tie is used to:
Attach roofing shingles
Prevent rafters from spreading
Decorate ceilings
Support insulation
What are cripples in wall framing?
Bent nails
Temporary bracing
Short studs supporting a header or sill
Loose floorboards
What does it mean if a piece of lumber has a crown?
It's been chemically treated
It has a bow along the edge
It has extra nails
It has holes drilled
What is fascia used for?
Foundation repair
Wall insulation
Giving a finished look to the roof edge
Fastening floor tiles
What is the purpose of fireblocks?
To hold wiring
To increase ventilation
To stop fire spread by blocking upward draft
To support ceiling tiles
What does a header support?
The lower part of a door
The floor
The area above a window or door opening
The attic
What do joists support?
Door frames
Roof tiles
Floors and ceilings
Interior trim
A let-in-brace helps a wall stay:
Warm
Dry
Square and stable
Tall
What is the main job of a rafter?
To support the floor
To tie walls together
To provide roof slope and support
To attach drywall
The ridge board is located at:
The foundation
The center of a wall
The highest point of the roof
The base of the stairs
What is the sill in a window opening?
Top frame
Vertical side frame
Bottom piece of lumber
Window lock
What is the sole plate?
The top part of the wall
A roof support
The bottom of the wall where studs are nailed
A door hinge
What are studs?
Thin metal rods
Long roofing nails
2x4 lumber that supports walls
Insulation strips
A King Stud is known for being:
Shorter than other studs
Used only in roof framing
Especially straight and strong
Made of metal
Toenailing means:
Using nails shaped like toes
Driving nails at an angle
Removing nails from wood
Hammering with a foot pedal
What does the top plate do?
Holds the floorboards in place
Attaches to the ceiling tiles
Supports the top of the wall and connects to studs
Protects insulation
What do trimmers support?
Drywall
Door and window headers and sills
Roofing shingles
Stair treads
What size lumber are most studs made from in residential framing?
1 x 2
2 x 4
4 x 6
6 x 8
Where are rafters typically nailed?
Sole plate
Ridge board
Window sill
Cripples
