What is the standard spacing for wall studs?

The full-length vertical studs on either side of a rough opening are called:

A horizontal beam that supports the load over a rough opening for a door or window is a:

What framing member supports the ends of a header?

Short studs located between the rough sill and the sole plate, or between the header and the top plate, are called:

When laying out a wall, which dimension is given first for a rough opening?

What is the purpose of a Double Top Plate?

What is the common method used to frame an outside wall corner?

A wall that does not support a roof or floor load from above is typically called a:

To check if a wall is perfectly vertical after it has been tilted into place, a carpenter checks for:

Which material, when applied to a wall frame, can act as structural bracing to resist high wind and earthquake forces?

Where an interior wall meets another wall, special framing is used to create a:

What is the main function of ceiling joists?

Which piece of lumber is used on top of ceiling joists to help strengthen and straighten them?

When laying out the plates, what does an “X” or a check mark next to a line usually indicate?

Why are wood structural panels often a preferred wall sheathing material?

The horizontal member at the bottom of a window rough opening is the:

When walls are assembled on the subfloor before being raised, they are in what position?

What must be provided when sheathing a wall with fiberboard or gypsum sheathing for structural stability?

The term “O.C.” in wall framing stands for:

When installing ceiling joists parallel to the roof rafters, what is often needed to keep the exterior walls from spreading?

A wall framed with 2x6 lumber instead of 2x4 is often done to allow for:

When framing a rough opening, the Trimmer Studs (Jack Studs) run from the sole plate to the:

Using the standard estimation rule for a wall framed 16″ O.C., approximately how many studs would you estimate for a wall section 35 feet long?

Which of the following building components keeps opposite walls from spreading apart?

To transfer roof loads to the foundation, ceiling joists are usually installed

What part of a wall frame is used to connect to other wall frames at the corner?

What is placed above a window or door to help support the load placed on the window or door?

What is placed below a window or above a door to offer additonal support in a wall frame?