Construction Technology II

A short framing member that fills the space between the rough sill and the soleplate is a:
1. Cripple stud.
2. Spacer.
3. Top plate.
4. Trimmer stud.
The framing member that forms the side of a rough opening for a window or door is the:
1. Common stud.
2. Header.
3. Sole plate.
4. Trimmer stud.
The framing member that distributes the weight of the structure over a door or window opening is the:
1. Cripple stud.
2. Header.
3. Top plate.
4. Trimmer stud.
Pieces of 2 × 4 placed horizontally between each pair of studs are used to:
1. Brace the frame.
2. Hold strong-backs.
3. Provide a place for carpenters to stand when installing ceiling joists.
4. Retard the spread of fire.
The supporting member above door or window openings are:
1. Braces.
2. Headers.
3. Plates.
4. Trimmers.
The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called:
1. Headers.
2. Plates.
3. Sills.
4. Trimmers.
The bottom window framing member is called a:
1. Ledger.
2. Mud sill.
3. Rough sill.
4. Sole plate.
Shortened studs above and below rough openings are called:
1. Cripples.
2. Jacks.
3. Shorts.
4. Studs.
A wood block used as a filler piece and for support between framing members is called:
1. Blocking.
2. Headers.
3. Plates.
4. Studs.
The full-length stud next to the trimmer stud in a wall opening is a:
1. Cripple stud.
2. Jack.
3. King stud.
4. Rough sill.
A wall that sub-divides space within a building is a/an:
1. Divider.
2. Opening.
3. Partition.
4. Section.
The LOWEST horizontal member of a wall to which studs are nailed is a:
1. Double plate.
2. Rough sill.
3. Sole plate.
4. Top plate.
What is the MAIN vertical framing member in a wall?
1. Cripple
2. Jack
3. Stud
4. Trimmer
What is the upper framing member of a wall that is used to carry the roof trusses?
1. King stud
2. Partition
3. Sole plate
4. Top plate
The three types of engineered wood products that can be used for headers are LVLs, PSLs, and:
1. Glulams.
2. OSB.
3. TGIs.
4. Web-trusses.
What is used to distribute weight over a built-up header?
1. Cripples
2. Plates
3. Sheathing
4. Trimmers
Pieces of 2 x 4s installed in the level position between studs are used for:
1. Bracing.
2. Firestops.
3. Shims.
4. Support.

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