Question

1. Which of the following is distinguishes platform framing over balloon framing?

1. It is the more recently developed wood framing system
2. It is easier to erect
3. It is the primary light framing system used today
4. It settles considerably more as wood dries and shrinks
5. All of the above

2. Which of the following is not a force requiring lateral bracing in platform building?

1. Gravity
2. Wind
3. Seismic
4. b. and c.
5. None of the above

3. At what point exterior finishing operations can interior finishing operations begin?

1. After the eaves and rakes are finished
2. After the exterior windows and doors are installed
3. After the exterior walls are safely sheltered from sun, wind and rain
4. All of the above

4. Which of the following are primers for the exterior of a building clad in wood siding?

1. Masonry primer
2. Exterior latex or alkyd primer
3. Block filler primer
4. Oil stain

5. A vapor barrier is a material placed on the cold side of thermal insulation to prevent water vapor from diffusing into the insulation where it could condense into liquid?

1. True
2. False

6. Which of the following is not a typical element in the design of a stair?

1. Stringer
2. Riser
3. Handrail
4. Rafter
5. Tread

7. A disadvantage of a low-slope roof is which of the following?

1. Can over large horizontal dimensions economically
2. Geometry is relatively simple
3. Can be used as walking surfaces
4. Water accumulates and drains slowly
5. None of the above

8. Which of the following is disadvantage of singleply roof membranes versus bituminous roof membranes?

1. Require more onsite labor
2. Less elastic
3. Lack redundancy
4. Less vulnerable to leaking
5. All of the above

9. “single-strength” glass is typically used in which of the following conditions?

1. Where high windloads are expected
2. For windows in taller buildings
3. For windows in smaller buildings
4. For windows with larger lites
5. For windows in seismic areas

10. Which of the following glazing assemblies reflects and radiates the largest porition of sunlight back to the outdoors?

1. Double glazing with reflective coating on the inner glass surface
2. Clear float glass
3. Reflective glass

Answer 1

1. e ) all of the above

2. b) after exterior windows and doors are installed.

3. b)

4. d)

5. d

6. e,

7. a

8. a