Other: General Knowledge Sessions 15 & 16

At the rake, the metal drip edge goes

The local zoning requirement for setback from the front property line is 25 feet. The setback shown on the plans indicates 27 feet.

“D” is called a:

“H” is called a:

At the eave, the metal drip edge goes

Vegetation such as trees and roots left over after construction

In reference to partition support floor joists that are spaced to allow for plumbing, solid blocking should be installed

“A” is called a:

In a closed cut valley the overlapping shingles are cut off at which point

Which tool would be most appropriate for determining grade for a slab?

Plywood roof deck sheathing should be spaced from each other sheet by

A benchmark on a site plan has an elevation of 118.42 feet. Finish grade has an elevation of 115.22 feet. The finish grade is how many feet lower or higher than the benchmark?

When a lower shingled roof ties into a wall or gable roof area of a higher roof what type of flashing would be used?

Select the best drainage material to be used around drain tiles from the list below.

The most common spacing for wall studs is

“C” is called a:

Another name for a sliding window is called

From the answers below, select the best piece of equipment to move topsoil that is being replaced after construction of a building.

“A” is called a:

“D” is called a:

A series of horizontal glass slats held in a movable frame attached to levers so as when activated all the slats open or close similar to venetian blinds. This best describes which of the following windows:

What do soil borings determine?

“B” is called a:

“E” is called a:

R-values to windows can be increased by which of the following:

You are responsible for selecting the proper grade of plywood for a project. What does the span rating number 24/16 stamped on a sheet of plywood mean?

“C” is called a:

2″ wide by 18 to 20 gage strap bracing with a 3/8 center rib would be used in what location?

Most exterior doors are _________ high.

What material is most suitable for repairing cracks on exterior block basement walls?

“D” is called:

In what location would a strongback be used?

1 is called

On a new, free-standing masonry wall, wind pressure will exert the greatest stress on the ___________.

E” is called a:

If a roof rises at the rate of 4 inches for each 12 inches of run the roof has a _______ slope.

2 is called

You are beginning the initial stages of excavating for the foundation. What type of soil has the greatest chance of shifting during excavation?

“F” is called a:

At what location would Collar beams be found?

4 is called

Another name for this basic type of framing also called western framing is

“G” is called a:

The principle design of the W or fink truss is based on

F channel is depicted by which number?

“E” is called:

The main purpose of the top plate is to

In trusses the main purpose of lateral bracing is

6 inch facia is depicted by which number?

“F” is called a:

The 2 main purposes of house wrap is to

The amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 s.f. is called

J-channel is depicted by which number?

“G” is called a:

“B” refers to:

The distance between the edge of one course of shingles and the edge of the next higher course is called

Which type of mortar would be used for masonry subjected to high compressive loads, severe frost action, high lateral loads and structure below grade?

“A” is called a:

“D” is called a:

The inclined edge of a gable roof is called the

Which letter indicates a weathered joint?

“C” is called a:

“E” is called a:

Underlayment is used under the shingles mainly for which of the following: