Construction Technology II

Window placement in the house can be found on the:
1. Auxiliary views.
2. Floor plan.
3. Plot plan.
4. Section drawing.
A horizontal structural member that supports the load over an opening such as a door or window is a:
1. Header.
2. Queen stud.
3. T-post.
4. X-brace.
What is placed between the framing members of a header?
1. Corner post
2. Plywood spacer
3. Rough sill
4. Trimmer stud
What fills out space under a window or over a door so that wall coverings can still be nailed 16" on center?
1. Cripple stud
2. Header
3. Rough sill
4. Trimmer stud
The width of a rough opening is based on window size, plus clearance, plus:
1. Brick mold
2. Interior casing.
3. Jamb material thickness.
4. Weather stripping.
To determine the length of a cripple stud above a window, combine the height of the trimmer and the thickness of the header, then subtract the total from the length of a:
1. Jack stud.
2. Queen stud.
3. Regular stud.
4. Rough sill.
What size nails are used to fasten 2 x 4 studs through plates?
1. 6D
2. 8D
3. 12D
4. 16D
Each window opening requires king studs, a header, cripple studs, trimmers, and a:
1. Rough plate.
2. Rough sill.
3. Sill plate.
4. Sole plate.
What is the standard height for a residential window from the floor to the bottom of the window head jamb?
1. 6'-0"
2. 6'-4"
3. 6'-8"
4. 6'-10"
The weight above the window and door openings is carried by the:
1. Header.
2. Jamb.
3. King stud.
4. Sill.
An opening in the framing formed by framing members is called a:
1. Door.
2. Header joist.
3. Rough opening.
4. Window.
What lower framing member is attached to the top of the lower cripple studs to form the base of a rough opening for a window?
1. Header
2. Rough opening
3. Rough sill
4. Sole plate
Opening sizes for doors and windows may be found on the:
1. Elevation plan.
2. Floor plan.
3. Foundation plan.
4. Section view.
To find dimensions of windows and doors, a carpenter would look in the window and door:
1. Drawings.
2. Plan.
3. Rough openings.
4. Schedule.
The standard height for a residential window is 6'-8" from the floor to the bottom of the window top:
1. Header.
2. Jamb.
3. Sill.
4. Top plate.
A window unit labeled 2460 is how wide?
1. 24"
2. 28"
3. 30"
4. 60"
The width of a window or door is always given:
1. First.
2. Second.
3. Third.
4. Last.
The standard height for a residential window from the floor to the head jamb is:
1. 6'-7".
2. 6'-8".
3. 6'-9".
4. 6'-10".
Besides the width of the window or door, how many inches MUST be added to calculate the rough opening?
1. 2-1/2
2. 2-5/8
3. 2-3/4
4. 3

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