Glencoe Carpentry Practice Test

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• What are the actual dimensions of a 2 X 6 framing lumber?
• Before attaching brick veneer to wood framing, what must be constructed first?
• Which drawing indicates the types and location of siding, shingles, windows, and doors?
• If 3/4 inch strip flooring is used, where is the first piece located relative to the wall?
• A layer of new wood on a tree just under the bark is called __________.
• From the following plywood grades, which would NOT normally be used for sheathing or underlayment?
• Which value represents the total heat transmission loss through structural materials?
• What reinforcement is typically used in block walls to resist bearing loads?
• From the choices below, select the material with the highest R value?
• Which tile sizes require staples along each flanged edge?
• The top of a portable ladder without guard rails should extend above the roof edge by at least how many inches?
• Interior doors have a standard height of?
• Which term describes the resistance to heat flow through a material?
• The decking for the 1st floor joists using 15/32 OSB with a 32/16 rating is sufficient if the joists are spaced at or less than how many inches on center?
• A ladder 20 feet high would be placed at what distance from the building at the bottom?
• The general practice is to make the footing _____________ as wide as the wall it supports.
• The number of staples along each flanged edge is determined by which specification?
• In board and batten siding, which element runs vertically and is narrower than the boards?
• Foundation perimeter and slab insulation would be required at which of the following?
• Which approach is described as the best method to prevent basement water seepage by treating the outside surface?
• Which material is commonly abbreviated OSB and used in framing?
• Which value represents the resistance which is the reciprocal of conductivity?
• What is the recommended minimum spacing between the bottom of framing members and the top edge of the drop ceiling grid?
• Wood will give off or take on moisture from the air until the moisture in the wood is balanced with the moisture in the air. This is called _____________.
• What type of concrete is used in exposed areas such as porches, driveways, and sidewalks?
• What are the actual dimensions of a 2x6 framing member?
• The most common edge used for drywall is
• What word best describes sheet metal used to protect the house from water leakage?
• Standard hinge spacing for a 2 hinged door is
• Which drywall type would be used above a tub?
• Why is footing typically twice as wide as the wall it supports?
• What is the structural wood component called that is used to span a door or window and support structures above the opening?
• In concrete mixing, which component follows cement, sand, and coarse aggregate?
• From the choices below, select what is used to attach brick veneer to wood framing.
• The vertical members on the sides of a door frame are called what?
• The recesses cut into the door to receive the hinges are called?
• The most effective method for applying cellulose insulation in an attic is by using a
• What type of door consists of stiles, rails, and panels?
• An interior door is installed in a
• Which term describes the moisture content of wood when it is in balance with the surrounding environment?
• For 12x12 fiber board ceiling tiles, the staples along each flanged edge are determined by which specification?
• Six pieces of lumber measure 1" x 8" x 14'. What is the total board footage?
• An ID index of 48/24 with blocked edges allows this plywood to span up to 48 inches on which framing member?
• Which of the following is not part of the concrete mix?
• The most common type of truss used in homes today is the
• What is used to check the depth of an excavation when using a builders level?
• Which plan indicates the size and spacing of structural lumber including trusses?
• What does fireblocking do?
• The stiffness of lumber is denoted by which letter?
• Best describes the temperature at which the air is completely saturated with moisture.
• How many fasteners are required for each individual asphalt strip shingle?
• What is the most effective method to prevent ice buildup on the high side of a chimney?
• Exterior wall joist headers are commonly known as which term?
• Excavated soil and rock must be stored at least ________ from the edge of an excavation.
• Which plywood grade combination would NOT normally be used for sheathing or underlayment?
• The bottom of the ladder should be ____ away from the building as it is high.
• What is the most common thickness of underlayment used with vinyl flooring?
• Plot plan shows
• The story pole is typically made from what material?
• Residential plan views are typically drawn at which scale?
• You are installing a second layer of insulation on an attic floor. What is the best way to install this second layer of insulation?
• Which plan would you use to verify the building's placement relative to property lines?
• Which unit is commonly used to measure lumber volume?
• A test used to determine type of soil and bearing capacity.
• Which product is applied to form surfaces to reduce adhesion of the cured concrete, aiding form removal?
• A cubic yard equals how many cubic feet?
• An OSB 32/16 deck can be used for roof trusses spaced up to what on center?
• What is the best piece of equipment for removing topsoil for the excavation of a foundation?
• What is the staple length used along the flanged edge of 16x16 and 12x12 fiber board ceiling tiles?
• Which material is commonly used as a vapor barrier in crawl spaces?
• This elevation point is used to determine all other elevations on the construction site.
• Not more than ____% of the gross monthly income should be spent for housing including mortgage, insurance, utilities, and taxes.
• The same 15/32 OSB with a 32/16 rating is sufficient for decking the roof trusses if the trusses are spaced at or less than how many inches on center?
• When using dimensional lumber as floor joists, in what position should the crown be placed?
• In order to be effective, foil faced insulation must have the foil side ____________.
• One cubic yard of concrete equals how many cubic feet?
• What would be a reason for using a stepped footing?
• Costs related to the business of being a builder such as office rent, office staff, and insurances are best described as
• An interior door is positioned in a
• Costs related to building a home such as materials, rented equipment, and labor costs are best described as
• The base of a ladder should be placed at what fraction of the ladder's working length for safety?
• For roof trusses spaced up to 32 inches on center, the 15/32 OSB rated 32/16 is adequate for decking the roof trusses if the spacing is up to how many inches?
• What is the maximum span for 1/2-inch plywood with a span rating of 24/16 when used as roof sheathing?
• Your customer requests some upgrades to the house you are building. You should document these changes in writing in a change order and also include a detailed description of the work to be done. What else should the change order include?
• Foundation plan indicates the type of steel beam, location of pipes, and type of footing.
• Which equipment is best for removing topsoil prior to foundation excavation?
• What is the proper placement of the long side or grain when placing plywood subflooring on floor joists?
• When is the proper time for door openings to be cut in sole plates?
• Used to protect workmen from electrical shock with tools and extension cords.
• According to the Michigan Residential Code, how many nails should attach each wood shingle or wood shake?
• From the choices below, select the component that is not part of a drop ceiling grid system.
• Which component is not typically part of a drop ceiling grid system?
• Which of the following is true about R-value and insulation performance?
• Before back filling the foundation wall, the walls must be Braced.
• Oriented strand board is also called which material?
• Which nail technique ensures shingles sit flush against the surface?
• Insulation in new construction must be installed
• The foundation wall is supported by
• Best method to reinforce a block wall carrying bearing loads?
• Kitchen cabinets are installed by the use of
• Which of the following is an indirect cost example?
• Which material is typically rated by an R-value to indicate its insulating performance?
• Most lumber is cut so that the annular rings form an angle between 60 degrees and 90 degrees with the surface of the board. This is referred to as __________ sawn.
• What is the wood component used to span a door or window opening?
• Changes to plans and specs should be signed and dated by all parties involved in that phase of construction.
• Best method to stop water seepage through basement walls?
• The top of a ladder should extend above the eave or topmost support by how many feet?
• What tax is withheld from an employee's check to pay medical bills after retirement?
• Residential plan views are generally drawn at what scale?
• Lumber used for framing should be dried to a moisture content (M.C.) of what percentage?
• Which of the following is a direct cost example?
• The first course of block is laid on top of a __________ placed on top of the footing.
• Perpendicular is defined as being at what angle to a line, plane, or surface?
• The best term for the following definition: The visible part of an overlapped shingle is called
• Which type of drywall would be required above a bath tub?
• A typical door frame consists of two side jams and a head jamb. What is the term for these vertical frame members?
• The visible part of overlapped shingles is called
• The "R" value of an insulation product refers to
• The vertical member that supports a door header in a rough opening is the
• When placing a ladder against a 28-foot wall, what is the recommended distance from the bottom of the wall to the ladder?
• What is the purpose of a story pole when used for framing?
• The overhanging part of a rafter beyond the exterior wall is called what?
• Which description best defines a header?
• Which factor is responsible for peeling in painted wood siding when exposed to heat?
• The chemical change that hardens concrete is called what?
• Where is outlet ventilation typically installed on a roof?
• In residential construction, which statement about roof trusses is true?
• What is the main purpose of flagged tips in bristles?
• Coarse aggregate is over what diameter in inches?
• You are responsible for insulating part a job. How should a vapor barrier on blanket (batts) insulation be installed?
• What is a story pole used to check in framing?
• From the choices below, select the term that best describes what is used to support a door header?
• For an extension ladder with a total length up to 32 feet, what is the minimum overlap for the two sections?
• When calculating the number of treads and height of risers for a staircase, which two measurements are required?
• Which term describes the visible portion of an overlapped shingle?
• What is used on concrete forms to facilitate removal after curing?
• A contractor is placing stakes for a rectangular foundation. What is the purpose of taking diagonal measurements of the staked area?
• Which drawing would show the footing type and foundation details?
• In constructing a brick veneer wall, which statement meets proper construction and code requirements?
• Which term describes the rate of heat transfer through a building element?
• What tool is used to measure vertical angles, run straight lines, and determine if a wall is plumb?
• What serves as the reference elevation for determining all other elevations across the site?
• Stool and apron trim would be found at which location?
• In new construction, insulation should be installed at exterior wall band joists?
• Dimension lines indicate
• What is the most common thickness of vinyl flooring underlayment?
• Which drawing shows the building's placement on the lot?
• Insulation is rated for heat reflectivity using which symbol?
• The main benefit of using roof trusses instead of a conventionally framed roof is?
• A window with an upper and lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs is known as what?
• Nylon or polyester bristle brushes are best suited for use with which type of paint?
• Air-entrained concrete primarily improves performance by resisting what condition?
• In board and batten siding, battens are described as which of the following?
• Which practice best prevents flame spread in concealed spaces?
• Ladders or steps are used to enter trenches more than ________ deep
• Concrete is made by mixing cement, ____________, coarse aggregate and water.
• For 12 x 12 fiber board ceiling tiles, what is the length of staples used along each flanged edge?
• Door casing is set back off the face of the jamb approximately
• Perpendicular describes which geometric relationship?
• The bottom of a ladder should be ____ away from the building as it is high.
• Plywood soffit fasteners spacing should be approximately how many inches apart?
• For a two-hinged door, how far is the top hinge typically located from the top edge?
• By city ordinance, the minimum required distance from the front property line to the dwelling is called ______.
• Door casing is set back off the face of the jamb approximately 3/16 inch
• With painted wood siding, peeling occurs when moisture in the siding is drawn from the wood by the sun's heat and pushes the paint from the surface. What causes the peeling?
• What is the proper method for nail placement when roofing?
• Standard thickness for interior doors are?
• Framing members that establish a rough floor opening are defined as?
• The overhanging part of a rafter that extends beyond the exterior wall is defined as the
• In standard kraft-faced insulation, the vapor barrier must
• When are concrete control joints put into the moist concrete?
• Which of the following is an example of coarse aggregate used in concrete?
• Makes mortar more workable but less in strength.
• What are the dimensions of a standard asphalt strip shingle?
• The first course of block is laid on top of a __________ placed on top of the footing.
• What is the best way to check a square or rectangle for squareness?
• For 16 x 16 fiber board ceiling tiles, what is the length of staples used along each flanged edge?
• Which statement best describes the orientation for a second attic insulation layer?
• What is the general safety rule for the distance from the base of a ladder to the building relative to its working length?
• In block foundation waterproofing, the parging coat would be the ______ layer of cement plaster.
• Building codes set the __________ standard for construction.
• Bevel wood siding 6 inches wide uses how many face-nailed nails per stud?
• For bevel wood siding 6 inches wide, how many face-nailed nails are required per stud?
• Nylon or polyester bristle paint brushes are best suited for use w
• Which test determines soil bearing capacity before foundation construction?
• Best describes the form work for wet plaster
• Foil faced insulation must have the foil side exposed to what condition to be effective?
• Which moisture content specification is correct for framing lumber?
• G.F.I. stands for Ground Fault Interrupter. What is its primary function?
• What should be used to hold and secure aluminum or vinyl siding under the eaves?
• Wide sheets of standard ___________ may be used as a vapor barrier within a crawl space.
• Which accessory is used to secure vinyl siding under the eaves?
• What document records changes in the contract scope of work due to customer requests?
• In roof construction, which term describes a small pitched roof used to redirect water around a chimney?
• In masonry construction, which parts require angle iron?