Deck 13: Windows and Doors

Question 1

Vertical edge members of a sash are called ____.

A)rails
B)stiles
C)lights
D)muntins

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Sidelights of a door need to be inspected by the electrical inspector.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Windows should be installed to be airtight as well as watertight.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Bifold doors are made in wider widths than other doors.

Question 5

Drip caps are installed along the bottom edge of the windows

Question 6

____ is used to designate a type of glazing that reflects heat back into the room in winter and blocks heat from entering in the summer.

A)High resistance
B)Low conductivity
C)Low emissivity
D)High convection

Question 7

Swinging doors are more common than sliding doors.

Question 8

Double-hung windows are twice as large as single hung windows.

Question 9

When windows are installed or manufactured side by side in multiple units, a ____ is formed where the two side jambs are joined together.

A)flashing
B)parting bead
C)blind stop
D)mullion

Question 10

Cylindrical locksets are the most commonly used type in both residential and commercial construction.

Question 11

The sash is a frame in a window that holds the glass.

Question 12

____ is a thin, tough plastic material used to cover the sheathing on exterior walls.

A)Canvas
B)Housewrap
C)Tarpaulin
D)Dropcloth

Question 13

Casement windows are hinged along the top edge of the sash.

Question 14

____ doors have a smooth surface, are usually less expensive than other types of doors, and are widely used when a plain appearance is desired.

A)Panel
B)French
C)Cafe
D)Flush

Question 15

The horizontal frame members of a panel door are called ____.

A)rails
B)bars
C)muntins
D)stiles

Question 16

Skylights provide both light and ventilation.

Question 17

____ windows have sashes that slide horizontally in separate tracks located on the header jamb and sill.

A)Casement
B)Single-hung
C)Sliding
D)Double-hung

Question 18

____ windows have a curved top or head that make them well suited to be joined in combination with a number of other types of windows or doors.

A)Elliptical
B)Arch
C)Oval
D)Circular

Question 19

A(n) ____ window unit consists of a frame in which a sash hinged at the top swings outward by means of a crank or lever.

A)roof
B)bay
C)revolving
D)awning

Question 20

The bottom horizontal member of the window frame is called a(n) ____.

A)sill
B)side jamb
C)head jamb
D)extension jamb

Question 21

The recess for a hinge is called a hinge gain or hinge ____.

A)mortise
B)joint
C)lock
D)tenon

Question 22

The bottom member of a door frame is called a sill or ____.

A)base
B)rest
C)stool
D)stile

Question 23

____ are narrow, closely spaced, concave grooves that run parallel to the edge of the trim.

A)Moldings
B)Shims
C)Tracks
D)Flutes

Question 24

The ____ door is opened by sliding it sideways into the interior of the partition.

A)pocket
B)patio
C)double
D)high-style

Question 25

French doors may contain from 1 to ____ lights of glass.

A)4
B)8
C)12
D)15

Question 26

The ____ lockset has knobs on both sides that are turned to unlatch the door.

A)escutcheon
B)deadbolt
C)privacy
D)passage

Question 27

____ are square edge pieces of stock to which door stops are applied.

A)Casings
B)Jambs
C)Thresholds
D)Headers

Question 28

A ____ is a twist in the door frame caused when the side jambs do not line up vertically with each other.

A)turn
B)wind
C)bend
D)kink

Question 29

Louver doors are made with spaced horizontal slats called ____ used in place of panels.

A)sashes
B)louvers
C)tiles
D)bars

Question 30

A(n) ____ is a molding that is rabbeted on both edges.

A)bypass
B)slat
C)astragal
D)roller