Deck 15: Framing Systems

Question 1

Poles, which are treated to be insect and rot resistant, are set several feet in the ground and ____ feet apart.

A) 8 to 12
B) 8 to 16
C) 9 to 15
D) 10 to 15

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In platform framing, nonload bearing interior walls, called ____, are framed the same as exterior walls.

A) partitions
B) studs
C) soles
D) frames

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The accompanying figure is an illustration of ____.

A) sheathing
B) foundations
C) energy-saving construction
D) wracking

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Diagonal braces can be attached to the wall framing at the corners to prevent wracking.

Question 5

Post-and-beam framing uses ____.

A) closely spaced members
B) no members
C) lightweight members
D) heavy framing members

Question 6

Balloon framing is characterized by closely spaced, heavyweight framing members.

Question 7

In both platform-frame and balloon-frame construction, the structural frame of the walls is covered with ____.

A) sheathing
B) sills
C) headers
D) plates

Question 8

____ framing is the type of framing used in most houses built in the last 60 years.

A) Post-and-beam
B) Energy-saving
C) Western
D) Balloon

Question 9

Platform framing is also called balloon framing.

Question 10

Wall ____ are the main framing members in walls.

A) partitions
B) plates
C) soles
D) studs

Question 11

____ is the tendency of all the studs to move, as in a parallelogram, allowing the wall to collapse to the side.

A) Triangulation
B) Bracing
C) Sheathing
D) Wracking

Question 12

Wracking can be prevented by ____.

A) avoiding plywood
B) removing sheathing from the corners
C) not attaching anything to the wall framing
D) attaching diagonal braces at the corners

Question 13

In balloon framing, floor framing at intermediate levels is supported by let-in ____ boards.

A) joist
B) ribbon
C) wracking
D) sheath

Question 14

In areas where hurricanes and high tides are a threat, some houses are built as pole structures.

Question 15

The advantages of structural integrated panels (SIPs) are that they do not include the number of interior framing members that frame construction does, so they do a better job of thermal insulation.

Question 16

Post-and-beam framing is ____.

A) never left exposed
B) quicker to erect
C) more wasteful of material than other types of framing
D) exceptionally lightweight

Question 17

A band joist, or ____, is bolted to poles when constructing pole buildings.

A) foundation
B) wracking
C) sheathing
D) header

Question 18

Pole buildings are a variation of ____ construction.

A) platform
B) western
C) post-and-beam
D) balloon

Question 19

In pure post-and-beam construction, the exterior walls have widely spaced posts, where the space is filled in with nonload-bearing curtain walls.

Question 20

The bottoms of the studs are held in position by a bottom (or ____) plate.

A) sole
B) partition
C) rafter
D) joist

Question 21

When installing nonmetallic-sheathed cable through wood wall studs and floor joists, the cable must be installed at least ____ inch(es) from the nearest edge.

A) 1/2
B) 3/4
C) 1
D) 1 1/4

Question 22

In conventional framing, ____ pieces are used to frame the corner of a wall.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 23

__________ is also very popular in home building where termites and water damage are known to be problems.

A) Wood framing
B) Metal framing
C) Balloon framing
D) Platform framing

Question 24

When wall framing is done with 2 × 4s spaced 16 inches on centers, up to ____ percent of the wall is solid wood.

A) 10
B) 25
C) 50
D) 75

Question 25

In energy-saving construction, a piece which normally provides a nailing surface for the interior ____ is replaced by metal clips.

A) plate
B) subfloor
C) drywall
D) rafter

Question 26

____ framing is used extensively in commercial construction where the strength of structural steel or reinforced concrete is not required.

A) Light-gauge metal
B) Aluminum beam
C) Metal foil
D) Precious metal