Question 1

Which of the following are characteristics of balloon frame Construction?
A.It is commonly used today
B.It has studs which are two stories in height
C.It has second floor joists supported by a ribbon
D.It may be used in single story homes

Accepted Answer

Both b & c
b. It has studs which are two stories in height
c. It has second floor joists supported by a ribbon
Balloon framing utilizes studs that rise the full height of the frame from the sill plate to the roof plate, with joists nailed to the studs and supported by sills or by ribbons let into the studs. Balloon framing is rarely used today.

Question 2

2x 4 Studs in wall construction are usually placed ____ inches on center.

Accepted Answer

2x4 Studs in wall construction are usually placed 16 inches on center.

Question 3

A common problem in masonry walls is efflorescence. Which of the following condition/conditions must be present for efflorescence to occur?
A.presence of salt in the wall
B.extremely low humidity
C.exposure to water
D.contact of water with salt

Accepted Answer

a & d
The presence of salt in the wall, and with the contact of water with the salt efflorescence can occur in masonry walls.

Question 4

What is the purpose of subflooring?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of subflooring is the structural material that spans across floor joists, serves as a working platform during construction, and a base for finished flooring.

Question 5

Which of the following are characteristic(s) of platform frame construction?
A.stud walls are used with platform framing
B.Post and panel walls are used with platform framing
C.Frame walls are erected on platform framing
D.The most common method of wood frame construction is platform framing

Accepted Answer

both a & d
Stud walls are used with platform framing it is the most common method of wood frame construction.

Question 6

Which of the following statement(s) are true about knots in lumber?
A.Knots may be either tight or loose
B.Knots strengthen a piece of lumber
C.The portion of a branch or limb that is embedded in the wood
D.Knots are caused by improper drying.

Accepted Answer

Both a & C
a. Knots may be either tight or loose
c. Round knots are made when the limb is crosscut
Knots in wood can either be tight or loose. A round knot is wood is made when the limb is cross cut

Question 7

What is the "most common" width and length of plywood used in typical residential construction?

Accepted Answer

The most common width and length of plywood is 4 feet by 8 feet long

Question 8

Often times plumbing or wiring or different types of tubing may need to go through framing joists.What is the rule for determining the largest side of hole, notch or cut in a joist? No hole should be more than ___ of Joist Depth

Accepted Answer

One Third
No Hole, notch or cut should be more than one-third of joist depth. This help retain the strength of the joist.

Question 9

Hardwoods are classified with open and closed grain. The grain of the hardwood can affect the esthetics and the way stains and paints react to the finish. Which of the following selections is classified as open grain hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Walnut is classified as an open grain hardwood.

Question 10

What is a suspended ceiling?

Accepted Answer

A suspended ceiling is hung from the overhead by a series of wires

Question 11

Which of the following statements would help insure proper drainage?

Accepted Answer

Grade the lot so the drainage is away from the house

Question 12

Cladding in construction is an important part of a building and it can affect many factors of a structure. What is the description of cladding?

Accepted Answer

Cladding is the external finish covering the base material on a wall. That material can be glass, or concrete, tiles or many other finishes.

Question 13

Moisture can travel upwards from lower layers of certain soils through __________ action.

Accepted Answer

Capillary
Moisture can travel upwards from lower layers of certain soils through capillary action.

Question 14

The minimum slope for flat or corrugated plastic skylights is ____ in 12.

Accepted Answer

The minimum slope for flat or corrugated plastic skylights is 4 in 12.

Question 15

Which of the following is a deciding factor when determining a footing depth?

Accepted Answer

The depth of the frost line is a deciding factor in determining the footing depth.

Question 16

Curtain walls are an example of a non-load bearing wall.

Accepted Answer

Curtain walls are an example of a non-load bearing wall

Question 17

Why are vertical joints normally installed in long lengths of masonry walls?

Accepted Answer

To control cracks in the wall
Vertical joints, called "control joints" are installed to help control vertical wall cracks in masonry construction.

Question 18

What type of construction utilizes steel I-beams, angles, channels, etc. as the main structure?

Accepted Answer

Structural steel Construction
Structural Steel Construction utilizes steel I-beams, angles, channels, etc. as the main structure.

Question 19

What is the minimum concrete floor slab thickness when supported on the ground?

Accepted Answer

The minimum concrete floor slab thickness when supported on the ground is 3 ½ inches.

Question 20

Designers will work with many trades throughout their design career, knowing those trades and what work they perform is necessary and beneficial in ones line of work. Which of the following trades would be responsible for the installation of dumbwaiters and escalators?

Accepted Answer

Elevator contractors also work with dumbwaiters and escalators.

Quiz 1: Interior Design

Which of the following are characteristics of balloon frame Construction? A.It is commonly used today B.It has studs which are two stories in height C.It has second floor joists supported by a ribbon D.It may be used in single story homes