Deck 12: Pricing Masonry, Carpentry and Finishes Work

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT considered a job factor that influences the price of rough carpentry?

A)The number of architects involved in planning
B)The use of cross-section and length of the pieces of lumber involved
C)The extent to which power tools are used in the work
D)The complexity of the design of the work

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The size of lumber is stated in accordance with its __________ size.

A)marginal
B)nominal
C)dimensional
D)grade

Answer 2

B

Question 3

One of the categories by which lumber is graded is decking.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Allowable stresses are specified according to ____ of lumber and grade within each of the categories.

A)purpose
B)usage
C)divisions
D)species

Question 5

Hand tools and some crane time for unloading and hoisting are seldom required with the installation of finish carpentry.

Question 6

The amount of nails required for rough carpentry can be roughly determined by allowing ____ lbs of nails for every 1000 square feet of sheathing.

A)5
B)7
C)10
D)12

Question 7

Lumber is graded according to all of the following categories EXCEPT _____________.

A)structural light framing
B)posts and columns
C)heavy framing
D)structural joists and planks

Question 8

A ____% allowance for waste is considered appropriate on finish carpentry materials.

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Question 9

Material prices are determined from suppliers who are required to quote prices to supply and deliver items that meet specifications.

Question 10

____ lumber is sawn lumber that has not been surfaced.

A)Rough
B)Shop
C)Yard
D)Finish

Question 11

Lumber is generally available in lengths that are multiples of ____ feet.

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Question 12

____ hardware for lumber mostly consists of nails, but other fasteners and such items as joist hangers may also be required.

A)Rough
B)Finish
C)Shop
D)Standard

Question 13

Hardware for rough carpentry, including nails and other fastening devices, is usually priced as a percentage of the price for lumber.

Question 14

____ is lumber used for general building purposes.

A)Shop lumber
B)Yard lumber
C)Finish lumber
D)Factory lumber

Question 15

The amount of nails required for rough carpentry can be roughly determined by allowing ____ lbs of nails for every 1000 board feet of lumber.

A)5
B)7
C)10
D)12

Question 16

In the residential industry especially, a subcontractor will offer to perform carpentry framing work at a ____ of building area.

A)price per linear foot
B)price per cubic foot
C)price per cubic yard
D)price per square foot

Question 17

The price of masonry bricks and blocks varies over a wide range depending on the size, type, and color of units required.

Question 18

Fabricating and installing roof components such as hips, valleys, ridges, and rafters require far more time than fabricating and installing plain joists.

Question 19

Higher outputs can be expected when constructing columns, pilasters, and curved work rather than long lengths of plain walls.

Question 20

Factory and ____ lumber is lumber selected for remanufacturing use.

A)yard
B)finish
C)shop
D)rough