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Large reconstituted wood sheets or panels are: a. not allowed to be used in construction b. engineered panels c. architectural panels d. construction panels |
b. engineered panles |
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When engineered panels are used, construction progresses at: a. a slower rate b. a more difficult rate c. a faster rate d. the same rate |
c. a faster rate |
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The largest association of engineered panel grading is the: a. western panel association b. plywood association of america c. grade stamp association d. engineered wood association |
d. engineered wood association |
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Nonveneered panels are commonly called: a. plywood b. composite board c. oriented strand board d. cross laminated wood veneer |
c. oriented strand board |
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The thin sheets of veneer that make up plywood are called: a. panels b. plies c. sandwiches d. layers |
b. plies |
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Plywood plies are glued: a. at right angles to each other b. parallel to each other c. perpendicular to each other d. randomly to each other |
a. at right angels to each other |
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Cross-laminated wood veneer is: a. fiberboard b. plywood c. hardboard d. wafer board |
b. plywood |
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(blank) are veneer faces bonded to reconstituted wood cores: a. plies b. composites c. OSBs d. Wafer boards |
b. composites |
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Plywood usually contains: a. two plies b. four plies c. an odd number of plies d. an even number of plies |
c. an odd number of plies |
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Softwood plywood is commonly made with, how many layers? a. two, four, or six b. three, four, or six c. three, five or seven d. fice, seven or nine |
c. three, five, or seven |
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Plywood_____? a. is not a strong as wood boards b. resists shrinking more than boards c. will swell more than boards d. works as well as boards |
b. resists shrinking more than boards |
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to make plywood, the ribbon veneer is dried to a moisture content of___? a. 3% b. 5% c. 10% d. 19% |
b. 5% |
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the best appearance and quality of a plywood face would be______? a. A b. B c. C d. D |
a. A |
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The letter C, D for a sheet of plywood would mean__? a. consistency density b. content density c. classification density d. one face is C grade and the other face is D grade |
d. one face is C grade and the other face is D grade |
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Panels with ____ or better veneer faces are always sanded smooth. a. B-grade b. C- grade c. 2- grade d. 3- grade |
a. B-grade |
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OSB stands for____ a. over strength board b. outer side board c. oriented strand board d. outer strength board |
c. oriented stranded board |
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oxboard and aspenite are brand names for__? a. softboard b. hardboard c. OSB d. Plywood
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c. OSB |
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The reason one side of OSB is textured is____? a. to help prevent slippage during installation b. to give beauty when exposed c. to give strength to the panel d. to help paint bond to the panel |
a. to help prevent slippage during installation |
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Composite panels are commonly called: a. wafer board b. particle board c. asperite d. COM-PLY |
d. COM-PLY |
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Plywood specially designed for subflooring and wall and roof sheathing is: a. APA structural rated sheathing b. APA rated sheathing c. APA rated siding d. APA A-B panel |
b. APA rated sheathing |
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Exposure 1 panels would be used: a. where permanent exposure to weather or moisture would occur b. where long delays in construction may cause the panels to be exposed to the weather c. where only moderate exposure to weather is expected d. only if moisture would never get on the panel |
b. where long delays in construction may cause the panels to be exposed to the weather |
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APA- Rated Siding is produced with a span rating of: a. 16 and 24 inches b. 24 and 48 inches c. 32 and 16 inches d. 48 and 24 inches |
a. 16 and 24 inches |
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The most popular hardwood faces veneers are___? a. spruce and fir b. birch, oak, and lauan c. douglas fir and yellow pine d. popular and white pine |
b. birch, oak, and lauan |
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Hardwood plywood is used for__? a. concrete from work b. sub flooring c. roof sheathing d. built in cabinets |
d. built in cabinets |
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Plywood made from wood flakes, chips, sawdust and planer shavings is called___? a. hardboard b. particle board c. fiberboard d. softboard |
b. particle board |
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The highest quality particleboard has___? a. large wood flakes in the center and smaller ones towards the surface b. small wood flakes in the center and larger ones toward the suface c. large wood flakes throughout d. small wood flakes throughout |
a. large wood flakes in the center and smaller ones towards the surface |
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APA A-D panels would be used: a. for exterior use b. where appearance is not important c. where appearance is important on only one side d. where appearance is important on both sides |
c. where appearance is important on only one side |
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Where appearance is important on both sides such as furniture construction, use: a. APA A-A b. APA A-C c. APA A-D d. APA C-D |
a. APA A-A |
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A plywood for open soffits, built ins, and cable reels would be: a. APA B-D, Group 2, Exposure 1 b. APA underlayment, Group 1, Exposure 1 c. APA C-C plugged Group 2, Exterior d. APA C-D plugged Group 2, exposure 1 |
D. APA C-D plugged Group 2, exposure 1 |
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The quality of particleboard is indicated by its: a. thickness b. type of adhesive used c. density d. wood type |
C. density |
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The common type of panel used for kitchen cabinets and countertops is: a. low density b. medium density fiberboard c. nonstructural particleboard d. OSB |
c. nonstructural particleboard |
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the density of particleboard ranges from ___ pounds per cubic foot. a. 5 to 15 b. 12 to 32 c. 14 to 44 d. 28 to 55 |
d. 28 to 55 |
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hardboard is available in ___ different classes? a. two b. three c. four d. five |
b. three |
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the most popular thickness of hardboard ranges from__? a. 1/8 to 3/8 inch b. 1/2 to 3/4 inch c. 7/8 to 1 1/8 inche d. 1 1/4 to 2 inches |
a. 1/8 to 3/8 inch |
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classes of hardboard include__? a. dense and porous b. marine and standard c. tempered and standard d. exterior and interior |
c. tempered and standard |
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hardboard mar be purchased in the form of: a. S b. S2S c. S3S d. S4S |
b. S2S |
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the surface of hardboard is: a. always smooth b. always rough c. perforated, grooved or striated d. tapered |
c. perforated, grooved or straited |
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the best product to use for the back of cabinets and drawer bottoms is: a. hardboard b. fiberboard c. waferboard d. particleboard |
a. hardboard |
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to cut hardboard, use: a. only a special hardboard saw b. a special blade used exclusively for hardboard c. a concrete blade d. a standard woodworking saw |
d. a standard woodworking saw |
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to fasten hardboard, use___? a. only screws and nails b. glue, screws, staples, or nails c. plywood d. hardboards |
b. glue, screws, staples or nails |
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high density fiberboard are called: a. HDF b. particleboards c. plywood d. hardboard |
d. hardboard |
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hardboards are commonly known by the trademark__? a. OSB b. Plywood c. Masonite d. Toughboard |
c. masonite |
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when a panel is coated with oil and baked to increase hardness, strength and water resistance, the panel is: a. tempered b. hardened c. coated d. processed |
a. tempered |
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MDF stands for a. manufacturers division factory b. medium-density fiberboard c. molded density fabricated d. misaligned, deformed, fabrication |
b. medium-denisty fiberboard |
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low density fiberboard is called: a. softboard b. lightboard c. spongeboard d. all of the above |
a. softboard |
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suspended ceiling panels are made of___? a. particleboard b. plywood c. softboard d. waferboard |
c. softboard |
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softboards are easily cut with a___? a. router b. planer c. knife d. pencil |
c. knife |
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the product used for sound control purpose is__? a. waferboard b. hardboard c. plywood d. softwood |
d. softwood |
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an excellent reference to better acquaint oneself with the thousands of building materials on the market is : a. fiberboard digest b. mann's helper digest c. sweet's architectural file d. plywood people and prodcuts |
c. sweet's architectural file |
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panels used for decorative ceiling panels are: a. MDF b. hardboard c. softboard d. APA |
c. softboard |
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an old process of making copies of drawings where the end results is white lines on a dark blue background is: a. inking b. blueprints c. CAD d. plotting |
b. blueprints |
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CADD stands for; a. custom aided drawings and design b. copies and drawing designs c. created architectural drawing design d. computer aided drafting and design |
d. computer aided drafting and design |
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A 3-D perspective is called a(n)_____: a. horizontal picture b. obtuse view c. isometric view d. plan |
c. isometric view |
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a presentation drawing is usually a(n)___view? a. perspective b. isometric c. orthographic d. plan |
a. perspective |
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multiview drawings are called____? a. perspective b. isometric c. orthographic d. foundation |
c. orthographic |
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the view that is never used in architectural drawings is the___? a. top view b. right side view c. bottom view d. front view |
c. bottom view |
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the drawing that shows information as to the location of the building on the property is a ___? a. plot plan b. layout plan c. location plan d. floor plan |
a. plot plan |
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the view of the horizontal cut made about 4 to 5 feet above the floor is the___? a. cut plan b. foundation plan c. wall plan d. floor plan |
d. floor plan |
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each____ is designed to reveal the structure or skeleton view of a particular part of the building a. section view b. elevation c. floor plan d. scale
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a. section view |
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____ are a group of drawings that show the shape and finishes of all sides of the exterior of a building. a. elevators b. elevations c. details d. exterior plans |
b. elevations |
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information about the location, size, and kind of windows and doors to be installed in the building are found on the____? a. layout b. plot plan c. window and door schedule d. foundation plan |
c. window and door schedule |
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written information that cannot be completely provided in drawing or schedules is called: a. info b. specs c. scheds d. typicals |
B. specs |
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a drawing view showing a vertical cut through the construction is called: a. an elevation b. a perspective c. a plan d. a section |
d. a section |
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a conflict between the specifications and the drawings should be pointed out the_____ so corrections can be made: a. carpenter b. architect c. contractor d. owner |
b. architect |
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Deviations fro the blueprints cannot be made without the approval of the__: a. owner b. contractor c. architect d. union |
c. architect |
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the __ has a triangular cross section giving space for two scales on each face a. ruler b. meter scale c. yardstick d. architect's scale |
d. architect's scale |
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the most commonly used scale on architectural plans is____: a. 1/8 inch = 1ft b. 1/4 inch = 1ft c. 1/2 inch = 1ft d. 1 inch = 1ft |
b. 1/4 inch= 1ft |
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the use of a scale rule to determine a dimension___: a. will result in inaccuracies b. is encouraged by the architect c. is acceptable practice in the construction industry d. can only be done by the architect |
a. will result in inaccuracies |
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to indicate an important object not visible in a view, a(n)___is used a. invisible line b. inner line c. frozen line d. hidden line |
d. hidden line |
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___ are indicated by a fine, long dash, then a short dash, then a long dash, and so on a. object lines b. section lines c. center lines d. hidden lines |
c. center lines |
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a(n) ____ termination with an arrowhead, and points to an object from a notion. a. break line b. section line c. leader line d. extension line |
c. leader line |
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a(n) ____is used in a drawing to terminate part of an object that, in actuality, continues. a. break line b. section line c. hidden line d. extension line |
a. break line |
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the variation in line width on a drawing is called___. a. line sequence b. line adjustment c. line contrast d. line item |
c. line contrast |
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lines that outline the object being viewed are called___ a. hidden lines b. section lines c. object lines d. extension lines |
c. object lines |
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a line that extends from an object to show a dimension is a(n)___. a. extension line b. dimension line c. leader line d. break line |
a. extension line |
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when showing a dimension, a ____ is always used to separate the foot measurement from the inch measurement. a. dot b. dash c. star d. comma |
b. dash |
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modular measurement uses a grid of___. a. 4 inches b. 8 inches c. 2 feet d. 4 feet |
a. 4 inches |
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what is used to represent objects such as plumbing and electrical fixtures? a. drawings b. numbers c. letters d. symbols |
d. symbols |
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the most commonly used drawing is the____. a. electrical plan b. truss layout c. front elevation d. floor plan |
d. floor plan |
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a closet door that opens to almost the full width of the opening is a___: a. bypass door b. sliding door c. bifold door d. all of the above |
c. bifold door |
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___slide inside the wall. a. bifold door b. sliding door c. pocket door d. bypass door |
c. pocket door |
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an awning window is similar to a casement except it swings___. a. outward from the top b. inward from the top c. from the left d. from the right |
a. outward from the top |
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a window on the side of a door is called a(n)___. a. door window b. sidelight c. side door window d. attached window |
b. sidelight |
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ceiling beams above the cutting plane of the floor, which support the ceiling joists, are represented by a series of___. a. dots b. circles c. dashes d. plus signs |
c. dashes |
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an attic access is called a(n)___. a. ceiling opening b. crawl opening c. upper opening d. scuttle |
d. scuttle |
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outdoor water faucets are called___. a. hose bibbs b. spickets c. hose hooks d. hose faucets |
a. hose bibbs |
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a large scale drawing of part of a section is called a____. a. detail b. section enlargement c. scaled section d. partition |
a. detail |
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on what type of drawing would you find chimneys, steps, porches, and dormers? a. floors plan b. elevation c. foundation plans d. all of the above |
b. elevation |
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property line measurements and bearings are known as___. a. bearing lines b. boundary lines c. parcel lines d. metes and bounds |
d. metes and bounds |
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the bearing is a compass direction given in relation to a quadrant of a ___. a. line b. square c. triangle d. circle |
d. cirlce |
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the direction clearly shown on every plot plan is___. a. north b. south c. east d. west |
a. north |
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the point of a plot plan form which the lot is laid out is called the ___. a. initiation point b. starting point c. point of beginning d. denoted point |
c. point of beginning |
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when contour lines are close together on a plot plan___: a. the plan is very detailed b. the slopes is steep c. the slope is gradual d. there is little difference in the slope of the land |
b. the slope is steep |
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a point of elevation close to the site that will not be moved or destroyed during the construction process is the__: a. benchmark b. elevation mark c. high point d. low point |
a. benchmark |
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a right-of-way that runs through the property is called: a. public right-of-way b. access way c. easement d. roadway |
c. easement |
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the distance from the boundary line to the building is the____ : a. clear dimension distance b. fault line c. green area d setback |
d. setback |
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a type of foundation where the concrete for the footing foundation and slab are all placed at the same time is___: a. over all foundation b. slab on grade foundation c. step foundation d. placed foundation
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b. slab on grade foundation |
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regulations that deal with keeping building of similar size and purpose in certain areas are called__: a. building regulations b. zoning regulations c. hardship regulations d. code regulations |
b. zoning regulations |
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a hardship imposed by zoning regulation may be released by a: a. variance b. zoning regulation c. hardship regulation d. code regulation |
a. variance |
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before construction can begin,___. a. an inspection b. a code variance is needed c. a building permit is needed d. a certificate of occupancy is needed |
c. a building permit is needed |
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level is always ___plumb a. parallel to b. perpendicular to c. to the left of d. to the right of |
b. perpendicular to |
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a tool dating back centuries and based on the principle that water seeks its own level is ___. a. transit b. plumb bob c. water level d. all of the above |
c. water level |
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a water level is only accurate when___: a. it is upright b. there are bubbles spread throughout the tube c. both ends of the tube are open d. both ends of the tube are closed off |
c. both ends of the tube are open |
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the builder's level consists of a ___ to which a spirit level is mounted. a. telescope b. laser c. microscope d. compass |
a. telescope |
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Optical levels include the____ and transit-level a. carpenter's hand level b. water level c. laser level d. builder's level |
d. builder's level |
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a builder's level can rotate____. a. 90 degrees b. 100 degrees c. 180 degrees d. 360 degrees |
d. 360 degrees |
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the telescope of the transit level can be moved up and down___ each way. a. 10 degrees b. 20 degrees c. 35 degrees d. 45 degrees |
d. 45 degrees |
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the device inside a level that uses gravity to maintain a true level is called a ___. a. leveling vial mirror b. compensator c. focusing knob d. leveling screws |
b. compensator |
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the support that is used for the optical level to rest on is a____. a. telescope b. leveling screw c. screweye d. tripod |
d. tripod |
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optical levels are leveled by adjusting the____. a. focusing knob b. horizontal clamp screw c. leveling screws d. vertical clamp screw |
c. leveling screws |
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to begin leveling an optical level, line the telescope directly over___: a. two opposite leveling screws b. the bubble c. the horizontal degree scale d. the tangent screw |
a. two opposite leveling screws |
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when leveling an optical leveling instrument with four leveling screws, turn the opposite leveling screws in____. a. opposite directions noting the motion of your thumbs. b. same directions nothing the motion of your thumbs c. opposite directions noting the motion of your forefingers d. same direction noting the motion of your fingers |
a. opposite directions noting the motion of your thumbs |
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when viewing through the telescope, ___. a. use the left eye only b. keep both eyes open c. squint as you look through the telescope d. hold you hand over one eye as you sight though the telescope with the other |
b. keep both eyes open |
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when you are sighting through the telescope, the vertical and horizontal lines seen are called__. a. sight lines b. center lines c. fine lines d. crosshairs |
b. crosshairs |
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the horizontal crosshairs is used for___. a. seeing the top of the water b. reading elevations c. viewing the horizon d. seeing the ground |
b, reading elevations |
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the optical level is level when___ a. the crosshairs are no longer visable b. the object viewed is in focus c. the bubble remains centered as the telescope is revolved in a complete circle d. the focusing knob no longer turns |
c. the bubble remains centered as the telescope is revolved in a complete circle |
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a target for long sightings is a___. a. leveling rod b. tangent rod c. layout rod d. target rod |
a. leveling rod |
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the engineer's rod is in graduations of__ a. feet, inches, and 1/8th of an inch b. feet, 10ths, and 100ths of a foot c. feet, 20ths and 50ths of a foot d. feet and rods |
b. feet, 10ths and 100ths of a foot |
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elevations on a job site are established from a___ a. grade setting b. chair elevation c. POB d. benchmark |
d. benchmark |
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the desired reading on the rod when the base of the rod is at the proper elevation is called the__. a. grade rod b. target reading c. height of the instrument d. rod operator |
a. grade rod |
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when it is necessary to set a point at some definite elevations, first determine the height of the____. a. FIN b. HI c. LOW d. SI |
b. HI |
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the grade rod is found by ____ the desired elevations from the height of the instrument. a. adding b. multiplying c. subtracting d. dividing |
c. subtracting |
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when keeping track of many readings, the surveying technique of___ is used. a. up-sight and back-sight b. before-sight and after-sight c. in-sight and out-sight d. backsight and foresight
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d. backsight and foresight |
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when carrying a tripod-mounted instrument, ___. a. pick it up by the telescope b. carry it in an upright position c. carry it over the shoulder d. none of the above |
b. carry it in a upright position |
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to set an instrument up over a certain point, use a(n)____. a. hand level b. index indicator c. plumb bob d. vernier scale |
c. plumb bob |
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a horizontal circle scale is divided into____ quadrants. a. 45 degrees b. 90 degrees c. 180 degrees d. 360 degrees
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b. 90 degrees |
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when using a vernier scale to measure an angle, read the minutes at the___. a. zero index line b. vernier line that best aligns with a circle scale line c. circle scale line d. all of the above |
a. zero index line |
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for more precise readings, the___is used to read minutes of a degree. a. water level b. horizontal vernier c. compass d. circular scale |
b. horizontal vernier |
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store an optical level____. a. inside a vehicle and outside its case b. on the tripod c. in its case d. in a storage room outside its case |
c. in its case |
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the___scale measures vertical angles to 45 degrees above and below the horizontal. a. water level b. horizontal vernier c. crosshair d. vertical arc |
d. vertical arc |
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a device in which light energy is released in a narrow beam of light is a(n)____. a. laser level b. light level c. light beam level d. ultra light level |
a. laser level |
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the laser level rotates 360 degrees creating___. a. all points of light b. a level plane of light c. a nearly level line d. an elevation |
b. a level plane of light |
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outdoors in bright sunlight, the laser level___. a. creates a very bright light b. is very easy to see c. is difficult to see d. should not be used |
c. is difficult to see |
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to detect the laser beam, a____ is attached to the target. a. sensor b. receiver c. detector d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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if the laser beam is high, above the sensor___. a. a slow beeping sound is heard b. a fast beeping sound is heard c. a solid tone is heard d. all of the above |
b. a fast beeping sound is heard |
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a great advantage of using a laser level is that__. a. it works well in the rain b. it sets up faster than an optical level c. it is more accurate than an optical level d. it can be operated by one person |
d. it can be operated by one person |
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when using a laser level___. a. set the laser so it is above or below eye level b. never stare directly into the laser beam c. turn the laser off when not in use d. all of the above |
d. all of the above |
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proper layout begins with locating the property___. a. midpoint b. corners c. centerpoint d. front line |
b. corners |
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it is usually the____ responsibility to lay out building lines a. architect's b. designer's c. carpenter's d. owner's |
c. carpenter's |
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the 3-4-5 method means that a. if one side of a triangle is 3 feet and the other side is 5 ft, the diagonal is 4 ft b. if the diagonal of a triangle is 3 ft, the sides are 4 ft and 5 ft respectively c. if the diagonal of a triangle is 4ft, the sides are 3ft and 5ft respectively d. if one side of a triangle is 3ft and the other side is 4ft, the diagonal will be 5ft creating a 90 degree corner |
d. if one side of a triangle is 3ft and the other side is 4ft, the diagonal will be 5ft creating a 90 degree corner |
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locate the front building line by measuring in form the front property line the specified___. a. front setback b. diagonal c. front level d. boundary |
a. front setback |
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the diagonal of a rectangle where dimensions are 30ft x 40ft is____. a. 10 ft b. 45 ft c. 50 ft d. 70 ft |
c. 50 ft |
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A method of making a 90-degree angle is a. using an optical instrument such as a transit level b. using the 3-4-5 method c. using the Pythagorean Theorem d. All of the above |
d. All of the above |
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The formula for the Pythagorean Theorem is a. A+B =C b. A squared + B =C c. A squared + B squared =C squared d. A squared + B squared =C |
C. A squared + B squared =C squared |
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The horizontal members of the batter boards are called? a. cross members b. ledgers c. cross batters d. benchmarks |
b. ledgers |
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Wood frames to which building layout lines are secured are called a. forms b. batter boards c. bench marks d. layout frames |
b. batter boards |
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Batter boards should be placed away from the building lines a minimum of a. 20 inches b. 2 ft c. 3 ft d. 4ft |
d. 4ft |
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To keep the building lines secure to the batter board a. tie it really tight b. put a pencil mark on the stake c. make a saw cut in the ledger d. use nylon string |
c. make a saw cut in the ledger |
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Set up the builder's level ____ in the building location a. about center on b. in front of c. to the left of d. to the right of |
a. about center on |
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To check the accuracy of the layout, measure the ____ a. elevations b. ledgers c. diagonals to make sure they are equal d. benchmark |
c. diagonals to make sure they are equal |
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The most commonly used roof covering for residential construction is a. roll roofing b. wood shingles c. metal d. Asphalt shingles |
d. Asphalt shingles |
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An asphalt shingles roof is designed to last for a period of a. 5 to 10 years b. 10 to 20 years c. 20 to 50 years d. 50 to 100 years |
c. 20 to 50 years |
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A square is the amount of roofing required to cover a. 10 square feet b. 100 square feet c. 500 square feet d. 1000 square feet |
b. 100 square feet |
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It usually takes ___ bundles of shingles for one square a. 1 to 2 b. 2 to 3 c. 3 to 5 d. 4 to 8 |
c. 3 to 5 |
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A square of asphalt shingles weighs between a. 200-230 lbs b.235-425 lbs c.400-430 lbs d.430-500 lbs |
b.235-425 lbs |
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The wood surface to which the roofing material are applied is called the a.deck b.slob c.table d.top |
a.deck |
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A(n) ____ is the bottom exposed edge of a shingle a.deck b.shingle slob c.end lap d.shingle butt |
d.shingle butt |
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A horizontal row of shingles is called ____ a.row b.layer c.course d.line |
c.course |
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The amount roofing in each course exposed to the weather is called the ___ a.show b.shadow c.frontal d.exposure |
d.exposure |
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The __ is the height of the shingle or other roofing minus the exposure a.show b.top lap c.shingle butt d.deck |
b.top lap |
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The ___ is the distance from the bottom edge of an overlapping shingle to the top of a shingle two courses under, measured up the slope a.show b.top lap c.shingle butt d.head lap |
d.head lap |
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Flashings are made of a.zinc b.copper c.aluminium d.All of the above |
d.All of the above |
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___ are usually thin enough to be applied with a brush and are used to resurface old roofing or metal that has become weathered. a. Flashings b.Asphalt cements c.coatings d.courses |
c.coatings |
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____ are classified as plastic, lap, and quick-setting a. Flashings b.cements c.coatings d.courses |
b.cements |
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The ____ serves to protect sheathing from moisture before the roofing material is applied a. underlayment b.drip edge c.top lap d.fiberglass |
a. underlayment |
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A reaction that occurs when unlike metals come in contact with water is a. oxidizing b.acid reflex c.electrolysis d.flashing |
c.electrolysis |
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The metal installed around the perimeter of the roof is called a. mastic b.lap ends c.starter edge d.drip edge |
d.drip edge |
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A heavy paper saturated with asphalt that goes under the shingles is ____ a. tar paper b.asphalt felts c.impregnated paper d.sheathing |
b.asphalt felts |
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Plastic felt underlayment are made of ____ layer(s) of polypropylene a. one b.two c.three d.four
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b.two |
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To protect the roof from ice and water, ____ a.an ice and water shield may be installed b.keep underlayment off these areas c.install two layers of shingles d.install plastic cement on top of the shingles |
a.an ice and water shield may be installed |
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The type of asphalt shingles that has an Underwritters Laboratories Class A fire resistance is _____ a. organic shingles b.synthetic shingles c.fiberglass shingles d.nylon shingles |
c.fiberglass shingles |
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____ shingles have a base made of heavy asphalt-saturated paper felt coated with additional asphalt. a. Organic b.Synthetic c.Fiberglass d.Nylon |
a. Organic |
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The slope of a roof should not to be ____ inches per unit of run when conventional methods of asphalt shingle application are used a. less than 4 b.more than 4 c.less than 12 d.more than 12 |
a. less than 4 |
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The course of shingles that backs up and fills in the spaces between tabs of the first regular course of shingles is called the a. beginning course b.first course c.under course d.starter course |
d.starter course |
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Most commonly used asphalt shingles have an exposure of ___ inches a. 2 b.3 c.4 or 4 1/2 d.5 or 5 1/2 |
d.5 or 5 1/2 |
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Cement roof tiles last a. 20-30 years b.30-60 years c.60-100 years d.over 100 years |
b.30-60 years |
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Regular cement tile weights ____ pounds per square a. 200-300 b.300-400 c.500-700 d.700-800 |
d.700-800 |
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Wood shingles are available for use on roofs in ____ standard grades a. two b.three c.four d.five |
c.four |
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Most wood shingles and shakes are produced from a. ash trees b.pine c.western red cedar d.Douglas fir |
c.western red cedar |
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All wood shingles are a. split b.sawed c.shaved d.Shimmered |
b.sawed |
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Shakes have a butt thickness of _____ a. 1/4 to 1/2 in b.3/8 to 3/4 in c.1/2 to 7/8 in d.5/8 to 1 in
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b.3/8 to 3/4 in |
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Spaced sheathing for shingles and shakes is ____ boards a. 1x2 or 1x3 b.1x4 or 1x6 c.2x2 or 2x3 d.2x4 or 2x6 |
b.1x4 or 1x6 |
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The spacing for 18 inch shakes can never be more than a. 6 1/2 b.7 1/2 c.8 1/2 d.9 1/2 |
b.7 1/2 |
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Shingles and shakes are usually applied with a ____ a. framing hammer b.pneumatic gun c.shingling hatchet d.sledge hammer |
c.shingling hatchet |
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A shingling hatchet should have both sharp blade and a ____ a. heel b.nose c.pitch d.head lap |
a. heel |
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The mechanism on a shingling hatchet for checking shingle exposure is the ____ a. notched handle b.sliding gauge c.exposure gauge d.line gauge |
b.sliding gauge |
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Apply each shingle with only ____ corrosion-resistant nail (s) a. one b.two c.three d.four |
b.two |
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If a gutter is used, overhang the shingles ____ a. 1 1/2 inches b. 2 inches c. plumb with the center of the gutter d. one-third the width of the gutter |
c. plumb with the center of the gutter |
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When hip and ridge shakes are applied, the overlap should ___ a. all be on the same side b.all be on the windward side c.alternate d.all be on the least visible side |
c.alternate |
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24 inches shakes, laid with 10 inches of exposure, would have felt applied ____ inches inches above the butts of the shakes a. 20 b.24 c.30 d.35 |
a. 20 |
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Rood valleys are specially vulnerable to leakage because a. the wind blows harder in this area b.the fasteners don't hold as well in these areas c.of the amount of water that flows down through them d.All of the above |
c.of the amount of water that flows down through them |
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A one-inch high, crimped standing seam valley flashing ___ a. looks nicer than regular flashing b. should not be used in open valley c. is only used with shakes d.prevents water from over running the valley and possibly being forced under the shingles |
d.prevents water from over running the valley and possibly being forced under the shingles |
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A valley where the shingles alternately weave is called a (n) a. open valley weave b.crimped valley c.woven valley d.alternate valley |
c.woven valley |
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Fasteners for shingles should be placed no closer than ___ inches to the center of the valley flashes a. 3 b.4 c.5 d.6 |
d.6 |
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Individual metal pieces tacked between courses shingles are called a. single flashings b.step flashings c.foot flashings d.stair flashings |
a. single flashings |
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Step flashing is installed before a. siding b. roof sheathing c. underlayment d. All of the above |
a. siding |
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A water diverter on the upper side of chimney is called a a. diverter b.funnel c.cricket d.wish bone |
c.cricket |
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The flashing on he lower side of the chimney is called the a. over flashing b.under flashing c.bottom flashing d.apron flashing |
d.apron flashing |
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A cricket is also called (n) ____ a. saddle b.apron c.head d.collar |
a. saddle |
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To flash a stack vent, use a ____ a. rolled roof flashing b.flashing collar c.wide angle flashing d.turtle flashing |
b.flashing collar |
