Deck 10: Wall and Ceiling Framing

Question 1

Rafters are in a staggered alignment at the ridge when the ceiling joists are lapped.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Jack studs and window trimmers do the same type of job.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In some locales, wind and seismic forces require the use of a(n) ____ to improve the lateral (side-to-side) strength of an exterior wall.

A) shearwall
B) embankment
C) buttress
D) abutment

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Exterior walls are referred to as walls, and interior walls are referred to as ____.

A) dividers
B) separators
C) segments
D) partitions

Question 5

____ studs provide for fastening of interior wall covering in the corners formed by intersecting walls.

A) Partition
B) Cantilevered
C) Extended
D) Trimmed

Question 6

Ribbands and strongbacks are similar where the ribband is used to carry more load.

Question 7

____ walls support the ceiling and roof.

A) End
B) Loadbearing
C) Free-standing
D) Non-loadbearing

Question 8

The width and height of rough openings are always indicated in the floor plans.

Question 9

____ bracing is a continuous diagonal 1 * 4 notched into the face of the studs, top plate, and sole plate at each corner of the building.

A) Let-in
B) Cut-in
C) Temporary
D) Metal

Question 10

____ is used to provide support for later fastening of trim or fixtures.

A) Molding
B) Bounding
C) Curbing
D) Backing

Question 11

Rough openings always have load bearing headers above them.

Question 12

In a balloon construction, ____ are used to support the second-floor joists.

A) bands
B) ribbons
C) bridges
D) girders

Question 13

The weight of the roof and weather are transferred from the roof to the exterior walls.

Question 14

A rough ceiling height of ____ is a standard for most homes.

A) 6'-1"
B) 7'-1"
C) 8'-1"
D) 10'-1"

Question 15

Plywood has a strength axis which should be installed perpendicular to the support members

Question 16

Wall sheathing is the first layer applied to wall studs.

Question 17

Headers run at right angles to wall studs.

Question 18

Horizontal application of steel furring channels on walls is preferred.

Question 19

The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.

A) jacks
B) trimmers
C) plates
D) sills

Question 20

Corner posts are the same length as ____.

A) plates
B) studs
C) sills
D) shoes

Question 21

With the addition of a 2 * 6 installed on edge, the ribband becomes a ____.

A) post
B) gable end stud
C) ceiling joist
D) strongback

Question 22

____ channels or hat track are hat-shaped pieces made of 18- and 33-mil steel.

A) Cold-rolled
B) Hot-rolled
C) Paneling
D) Furring

Question 23

The main parts of an interior steel framing system are ____, track, channels, and accessories.

A) studs
B) rafters
C) sills
D) joists

Question 24

In a conventionally framed roof, the rafters and the ceiling joists form a ____.

A) triangle
B) square
C) pentagon
D) hexagon

Question 25

____ are short boards fastened to the side of a ceiling joist and centered on the joint.

A) Trimmers
B) Jacks
C) Scabs
D) Headers

Question 26

____ is installed to provide support for parts of the structure, weather-tightness, and draftstopping.

A) Sealing
B) Blocking
C) Jamming
D) Wedging

Question 27

____ insulated panels consist of two outer skins and an inner core of an insulating material.

A) Non-structural
B) Structural
C) Reinforced
D) Laminated

Question 28

Metal furring may be used on ceilings and walls by applying them at ____ angles to joists or studs.

A) obtuse
B) acute
C) right
D) variable

Question 29

Joists are toenailed into position with at least two ____ D (3-inch) nails.

A) 3
B) 6
C) 10
D) 16

Question 30

To estimate the amount of material needed for ____, multiply the total linear feet of wall by three and then add 5 percent for waste in cutting.

A) exterior wall studs
B) wall sheathing
C) ceiling joists
D) plates