Wall Systems

Front 1

Which of the following is a purpose of double top plates?

A. To provide support for headers

B. To support the floor joists

C. To provide greater stability to the wall frame

D. To provide a bearing surface for the soleplate

Back 1

C. To provide greater stability to the wall frame

Front 2

Partition intersections are commonly referred to as __________.

A. T's

B. I's

C. P's

D. L's

Back 2

A. T's

Front 3

If the rough opening for a window is 46" and 2x6's are used for framing members, the header width would be __________.

A. 46"

B. 49"

C. 50"

D. 58"

Back 3

B. 49"

Front 4

The bottom track of a steel framed wall is fastened to a concrete floor using __________.

A. Wood Screws

B. Sheet Metal Screws

C. Powder-Actuated Fasteners

D. Lag Bolts

Back 4

C. Powder-Actuated Fasteners

Front 5

When laying ot stud positions, measure and square the first line __________.

A. 12" from one end of the soleplate

B. 15¼" from one end of the soleplate

C. 16" from one end of the soleplate

D. 19¼" from one end of the soleplate

Back 5

B. 15¼" from one end of the soleplate

Front 6

The standard height for a residential window from the floor to the bottom of the window top jamb is __________.

A. 6' 2"

B. 6' 6"

C. 6' 8"

D. 7' 0"

Back 6

C. 6' 8"

Front 7

When nailing framing members together for a 2x6 wall, use __________.

A. Two 8D nails

B. Three 8D nails

C. Three 12D nails

D. Three 16D nails

Back 7

D. Three 16D nails

Front 8

Which of the following is NOT true about fire stops?

A. They slow the flow of air through a wall cavity

B. They are sized to match the width of the framing lumber

C. They are installed directly below the top plate

D. They temporarily block the spread of flames.

Back 8

C. They are installed directly below the top plate

Front 9

What is the spacing for nails when fastening plywood panels to the wall frame?

A. 12" apart at panel edges and at intermediate studs

B. 12" apart at panel edges and 6" apart at intermediate studs

C. 6" apart at panel edges and 12" apart at intermediate studs

D. 6" apart at panel edges and 6" apart at intermediate studs

Back 9

C. 6" apart at panel edges and 12" apart at intermediate studs

Front 10

The furring strips are attached to a masonry wall using ___________.

A. Lag bolts

B. Sheet metal screws

C. Masonry nails

D. 16D finish nails

Back 10

C. Masonry nails

Front 11

When estimating the amount of lumber needed for plates, to account for the soleplates and double top plate, multiply the wall length by __________.

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 6

Back 11

B. 3

Front 12

Using a general rule of thumb, a 15'x30' rectangular building will require ____________.

A. 45 studs

B. 60 studs

C. 90 studs

D. 120 studs

Back 12

C. 90 studs

Front 13

For one header constructed with two 2x12's and spanning 4'-0" rough opening, what length of 2x12 should you order?

A. 4'

B. 6'

C. 8'

D. 10'

Back 13

D. 10'

Front 14

Braces extend at a 45° angle from the soleplate to the ___________.

A. Fire stop

B. Rough sill

C. Top plate

D. Trimmer stud

Back 14

C. Top plate

Front 15

Exterior walls that are made of glass in a metal or concrete framework are referred to as ___________.

A. Soffits

B. Curtain walls

C. Tilt-up walls

D. Monolithic construction

Back 15

B. Curtain walls

Front 16

Which of the following will NOT increase the fire and soundproofing requirements of a wall?

A. Use larger studs

B. Install insulation in the wall cavity

C. Increase the wall height

D. Install two layers of gypsum board

Back 16

C. Increase the wall height

Front 17

A short framing member that fills the space between the rough sill and the soleplate is a ___________.

A. Spacer

B. Cripple stud

C. Trimmer stud

D. Top plate

Back 17

B. Cripple stud

Front 18

The framing member that forms the side of a rough opening for a window or door is the ___________.

A. Trimmer stud

B. Header

C. Soleplate

D. Cripple

Back 18

A. Trimmer stud

Front 19

The double top plate can be used to connect partitions that are perpendicular to a wall.

True

False

Back 19

True

Front 20

The stud is the main horizontal framing member in a wall.

True

False

Back 20

False

Front 21

The straightest least defective studs are normally used for ____________.

A. Window and door trimmers

B. Common studs

C. Corners

D. Partition T's

Back 21

C. Corners

Front 22

The framing members that distributes the weight of the structure around a door or window opening is the ___________.

A. Trimmer stud

B. Cripple stud

C. Top plate

D. Header

Back 22

D. Header

Front 23

The width of a header is equal to the ___________.

A. Width of the rough opening

B. Width of the opening plus the width of two trimmer studs plus the width of two common studs

C. Width of the opening plus the width of two trimmer studs

D. Width of the trimmer plus the width of two cripple studs

Back 23

C. Width of the opening plus the width of two trimmer studs

Front 24

Fabricated headers normally use what material as spacers?

A. Furring strips

B. ½" plywood

C. ¾" plywood

D. 2x4 blocks

Back 24

B. ½" plywood

Front 25

A header used when a load is heavy, or the span is very wide, is the ___________.

A. Drywall header

B. King header

C. Blackmore header

D. Truss Header

Back 25

D. Truss header

Front 26

Steel studs are laid out to the ____________.

A. Edge

B. Center Line

C. Double Top Plate

D. Subfloor

Back 26

B. Center Line

Front 27

The purpose of pre-punched holes in steel studs is to _____________.

A. Make them lighter

B. Save material

C. Provide runs for piping and wiring

D. Make it easier to attach drywall

Back 27

C. Provide runs for piping and wiring

Front 28

Steel studs are attached to the bottom channel using ___________.

A. Wood screws

B. Powder-Actuated fasteners

C. Construction adhesive

D. Self-tapping sheet metal screws

Back 28

D. Self-tapping sheet metal screws

Front 29

If a 24" stud spacing is used for a 2 story building, the first floor framing must be constructed with ___________.

A. Steel studs

B. 2x6 lumber

C. Doubled 2x4's

D. 2x8 lumber

Back 29

B. 2x6 lumber

Front 30

The common stud used for each side of a window opening is also called a ____________.

A. King stud

B. Cripple stud

C. Master stud

D. Trimmer stud

Back 30

A. King stud

Front 31

Door and window schedules can be found in the ____________.

A. Legend

B. Architectural drawings

C. Details of the structural drawings

D. Manufacturer's directions

Back 31

C. Details of the structural drawings

Front 32

The length of a cripple stud above a window opening equals the length of a common stud less the height of the trimmer, combined with the thickness of the ____________.

A. Soleplate

B. Rough Sill

C. Top Plate

D. Header

Back 32

D. Header

Front 33

When calculating the length of a common stud for a wood frame floor, do NOT consider the thickness of the ____________.

A. Soleplate

B. Subfloor

C. Underlayment

D. Double top plate

Back 33

B. Subfloor

Front 34

The preferred method of framing a wall is to ______________.

A. Nail down the soleplate and build it in place

B. Assemble it on the ground

C. Lay it out and assemble it on the floor

D. Have it built off-site

Back 34

C. Lay it out and assemble it on the floor

Front 35

Pieces of 2x4 placed horizontally between each pair of studs are used to ____________.

A. Brace the frame

B. Retard the spread of fire

C. Provide nailers for siding

D. Provide a place for carpenters to stand on when installing ceiling joists

Back 35

B. Retard the spread of fire

Front 36

To prevent a wall section from sliding as it is being raised you should install _______________.

A. Cleats

B. Hold down clamps

C. Retainers

D. Anchor bolts

Back 36

A. Cleats

Front 37

A long 2x4 with a ¾" standoff block nailed top each end is used as a ____________.

A. Wall brace

B. Straight edge

C. Gauge block

D. Trimmer stud

Back 37

B. Straight edge

Front 38

After all corner assemblies have been plumbed, the tops of the walls must be aligned using ____________.

A. A come-along

B. Adjustable jacks

C. A builder's level

D. Temporary braces

Back 38

D. Temporary Braces

Front 39

When the sheathing acts as the finish surface, you should use material that is _______________.

A. ⅜" thick

B. ½" thick

C. ¾" thick

D. 1" thick

Back 39

C. ¾" thick

Front 40

When you are installing APA-rated sheathing material, space the nails at the panel edges ___________.

A. 6" apart

B. 12" apart

C. 16" apart

D. 24" apart

Back 40

A. 6" apart

Front 41

Fasteners called masonry nails are used to ____________.

A. Fasten masonry units together

B. Assemble concrete forms

C. Fasten ceiling joists to CMU's

D. Attach furring strips to masonry surfaces

Back 41

D. Attach furring strips to masonry surfaces

Front 42

Standard industry practice when estimating the number of studs needed is to allow ______________.

A. 0.75 studs per foot of wall length

B. One stud per foot of wall length

C. 1.25 studs per foot of wall length

D. One stud per 16" of wall length

Back 42

B. One stud per foot of wall length

Front 43

Which of the following is NOT a typical use for tilt-up concrete construction?

A. Single-family residences

B. Warehouses

C. Churches

D. Multi-family residential buildings

Back 43

A. Single-family residences

Front 44

Pressure treated lumber must be used ______________.

A. Below grade only

B. When in contact with masonry

C. For roof framing

D. In low humidity climates

Back 44

B. When in contact with masonry

Front 45

The lowest horizontal member of a wall or partition, to which studs are nailed, is called the ___________.

A. Floor flange

B. Rough sill

C. Sole plate

D. Footer

Back 45

C. Sole plate

Front 46

The part of a door frame that comes in contact with the door is the ____________.

Back 46

Jamb

Front 47

___________ form window or door openings in concrete walls.

Back 47

Bucks

Front 48

____________ is used to provide filler and support between framing members.

Back 48

Blocking

Front 49

A ______________ is used to stiffen a wall and to connect splices, corners, and partitions that are at right angles to the wall.

Back 49

Double top plate

Front 50

A ______________ is a short framing member that fills the space between longer framing members.

Back 50

Cripple stud

Front 51

A ___________ is a framing member that forms the sides of the rough opening for a door.

Back 51

Trimmer stud

Front 52

The top support member of a rough door or window opening is known as the __________.

Back 52

Header

Front 53

The lower framing member of a rough door or window opening is known as the ____________.

Back 53

Rough sill

Front 54

____________ provide a nailing surface when a wall is attached to masonry.

Back 54

Furring strips

Front 55

The installation of sheathing, doors, and windows makes up the ____________ stage the building construction.

Back 55

Drying-in

Front 56

Studs are nailed to the ____________ at the upper end.

Back 56

Top plate

Front 57

Sound transmission through a wall or ceiling surface is rated based on the ____________.

Back 57

Sound transmission class

Front 58

When concrete for a floor and beam system is cast as a single unit, it is referred to as ____________.

Back 58

Monolithic

Front 59

In _____________, concrete wall panels are lifted into position using a crane.

Back 59

Tilt-up concrete construction