Deck 9: Floor Framing

Question 1

In a balloon frame, the studs run from sill to ____.

A)plate
B)sheathing
C)girder
D)ribbon

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A ____ is an approved material used in the space between frame members to prevent the spread of fire for a certain period of time.

A)joist
B)draftstop
C)brace
D)ledger

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Subfloor is installed before the joists to make it easier for workers.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

In the framing method based on the 24-inch module, stud height for two-story buildings should be limited to ____ feet.

A)8
B)10
C)12
D)24

Question 5

Termites will tunnel over pressure-treated lumber to reach untreated wood.

Question 6

Lumber shrinks most along its length.

Question 7

Widely spaced ____ in the exterior walls of a post-and-beam frame allow for wide expanses of glass to be used from floor to ceiling.

A)lintels
B)panels
C)floor beams
D)posts

Question 8

The platform frame, sometimes called the ____ frame, is most commonly used in residential construction.

A)northern
B)eastern
C)western
D)southern

Question 9

An energy-saving construction system developed by the Arkansas Power and Light Company uses 2 * 6 wall studs spaced ____ inches OC (on center).

A)2
B)6
C)12
D)24

Question 10

Joists lapped on top of a girder must be cut to length.

Question 11

You may cut or notch the flanges of wood I-beams wherever necessary.

Question 12

If the joists are installed 16" OC then their left side faces are also 16" OC.

Question 13

The amount materials used to frame a wall can be reduced significantly by placing framed openings aligned with on-center studs.

Question 14

A ____ formed in the foundation wall usually supports the ends of a girder.

A)seal
B)cap
C)plate
D)pocket

Question 15

____ lie directly on the foundation wall and provide a bearing for floor joists.

A)Bridges
B)Sills
C)Rims
D)Bands

Question 16

If built-up girders of dimension lumber or engineered lumber are used, a minimum of ____ members are fastened together with three 3 1/2 inch or 16d nails at each end.

A)three
B)four
C)six
D)eight

Question 17

____ are heavy beams that support the inner ends of floor joists.

A)Rafters
B)Girders
C)Buttresses
D)Piers

Question 18

The post-and-beam frame uses large structural members.

Question 19

Platform framing is done with long studs that rest on the foundation sill plate.

Question 20

Floor joists sit directly on the columns and posts.

Question 21

All the techniques used for the prevention of termite attack are based on keeping the wood in the structure ____ and making it as difficult as possible for termites to get to the wood.

A)dry
B)moist
C)fire-proof
D)load-free

Question 22

When the floor system extends beyond the foundation, the floor joists become ____ joists.

A)unsupported
B)free
C)cantilevered
D)auxiliary

Question 23

To determine the number of rated panels of subflooring required, divide the floor area by ____, the area of one sheet.

A)12
B)16
C)32
D)64

Question 24

____ is used over joists to form a working platform.

A)Subflooring
B)A scratch coat
C)Grading
D)Cross-bridging

Question 25

Joists should rest on at least 1 1/2 inches of bearing on wood and 3 inches on ____

A)sand
B)topsoil
C)masonry
D)aggregate

Question 26

Holes bored in joists for piping or wiring should not be larger than one-____ of the joist depth.

A)sixteenth
B)eighth
C)quarter
D)third

Question 27

The purpose of ____ is to distribute a concentrated load on the floor over a wider area.

A)leveraging
B)bridging
C)blocking
D)arranging

Question 28

If joists are lapped over the girder, the minimum amount of lap is 4 inches and the maximum overhang is ____ inches.

A)4
B)6
C)8
D)12

Question 29

Joist ____ must be used to support wood I-beams.

A)headers
B)boxes
C)hangers
D)stops

Question 30

To determine the number of floor joists needed in a floor frame, divide the length of the building by the ____ and add one.

A)width
B)height
C)volume
D)spacing