Glencoe Carpentry Practice Test

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