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Course Introduction
This course introduces students to the fundamental materials and methods used in the construction industry. Topics include properties, selection, and performance of construction materials such as concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and advanced composites, as well as their applications in building and infrastructure projects. Students will learn about standard construction practices, material testing, sustainability considerations, and modern innovations influencing the construction process. Practical insights into coordination between design intent and construction execution are emphasized, preparing students for effective communication with professionals in the field.
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Residential Construction Academy Carpentry 4th Edition by Floyd Vogt
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Chapter 1: Hand Tools
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Q1) A ____ knife is a universal cutting tool.
A)flexible
B)Bowie
C)utility
D)Swiss
Answer: C
Q2) The ____-ounce curved claw hammer is most popular for general work.
A)7
B)16
C)20
D)32
Answer: B
Q3) Ripsaws are designed to cut across the grain of lumber.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) The Phillips screwdriver has a cross-shaped tip.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Hand Power Tools
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Q1) Brad nailers are used to fasten thin materials.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) A light-duty specialized type of router is called a ____ trimmer.
A)form
B)shape
C)layered
D)laminate
Answer: D
Q3) The guard of a circular saw should never be retracted by hand.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) A electrical tool designed to replace the bench plane is called __________. Answer: power plane
Q5) A chamfer is a small bevel on the edge of stock
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Stationary Power Tools
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Q1) It is often safe when operating a table saw to use the rip fence and miter gauge at the same time.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) When ripping a narrow strip a(n) __ is used to safely finish the cut.
A)push stick
B)miter gauge
C)rip fence
D)anti-kick back device
Answer: A
Q3) A saw blade designed to made wide cuts in wood is called a __________.
Answer: dado head (blade) dada blade
dado head
Q4) The band saw cuts with a revolving strip of metal that has teeth.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Wood and Wood Products
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Q1) The APA grade stamp provides information as to when the board was sawn.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) and the Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) grade lumber in three categories: boards (under 2 inches thick), ____ (2 to 4 inches thick), and timbers (5 inches and thicker).
A)character
B)select
C)dimension
D)clear
Q3) A 2x6-10' board has the same board feet as a 1x12-10'.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ____ strand lumber has been engineered to replace large dimension lumber (beams, planks, and posts).
A)Transverse
B)Lateral
C)Parallel
D)Cross
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Chapter 5: Fasteners
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Q1) Uncoated steel nails are called ____ nails.
A)hardened
B)rough
C)bright
D)dull
Q2) Hollow wall expansion anchors are commonly called winged toggle bolts.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ____ anchors are one-piece steel with two sheared expanded halves at the base.
A)Lag shield
B)Single expansion
C)Split fast
D)Concrete
Q4) Steel nails coated with ____ are called galvanized nails.
A)copper
B)zinc
C)aluminum
D)nickel
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Chapter 6: Building Plans and Codes
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Q1) A ____ schedule gives information on the kind of finish material to be used on the floors, walls, and ceilings of the individual rooms.
A)window
B)door
C)panel
D)finish
Q2) A(n) ____ line is a fine, solid line used to indicate the location, length, width, or thickness of an object.
A)object
B)dimension
C)break
D)cutting-plane
Q3) The drawing that provides information such as the height of a wall is the __________ view.
Q4) Any hardships imposed by zoning regulations may be relieved by a(n) ____.
A)waiver
B)exception
C)variance
D)permit
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Chapter 7: Building Layout
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Q1) Batter boards consist of horizontal members called ____.
A)stakes
B)plumb bobs
C)tapes
D)ledgers
Q2) What is the diagonal of a rectangle that measures 12'- 2" x 14'- 11"? Answer in decimal form.
Q3) If a horizontal beam is straight then it is also level
A)True
B)False
Q4) Dry buildings are easier to heat than damp ones.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The compensator in an automatic level uses ____ to maintain a true level line of sight.
A)gravity
B)electricity
C)magnetism
D)air pressure
Q6) Convert 32'- 10" to feet in decimal form.
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Chapter 8: Concrete Form Construction
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Q1) The purpose of a(n) ____ is to provide a lock between the footing and the foundation wall.
A)groove
B)channel
C)keyway
D)interface
Q2) Precast concrete foundations sections are set by a crane and then bolted together.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A rigid foam forming system called insulated concrete forms (ICFs) uses ____-inch thick expanded polystyrene.
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4
Q4) In tropical climates, footings must be placed as much as 6 feet below the surface.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Floor Framing
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Q1) 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
Q2) 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
Q3) The post-and-beam frame uses large structural members.
A)True
B)False
Q4) If the joists are installed 16" OC then their left side faces are also 16" OC.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Wall and Ceiling Framing
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Q1) Exterior walls are referred to as walls, and interior walls are referred to as ____.
A)dividers
B)separators
C)segments
D)partitions
Q2) In a balloon construction, ____ are used to support the second-floor joists.
A)bands
B)ribbons
C)bridges
D)girders
Q3) The main parts of an interior steel framing system are ____, track, channels, and accessories.
A)studs
B)rafters
C)sills
D)joists
Q4) Jack studs and window trimmers do the same type of job.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Scaffolds, Ladders, and Sawhorses
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Q1) ____ support material that is being laid out or cut to size.
A)Stepladders
B)Job-made ladders
C)Sawhorses
D)Pommel horses
Q2) All workers on a scaffold must wear hard hats.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If the frame sections are 5 * 7, a rolling tower can be only ____ feet high.
A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20
Q4) According to the U.S.Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers are required to have a ____ to supervise and direct scaffold erection.
A)municipal inspector
B)competent person
C)project manager
D)state overseer
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Chapter 12: Roof Framing
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Q1) The shed roof slopes in only one direction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____ are smaller roof members that actually support the roofing materials yet are themselves supported by other main rafters or trusses.
A)Struts
B)Purlins
C)End braces
D)Eaves
Q3) The length of the hip roof ____ is found by subtracting the width of the building from the length of the building.
A)ridgeboard
B)rafter
C)backing
D)plate
Q4) Step-off method for laying out rafters is fastest and most accurate method.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Windows and Doors
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Q1) The bottom horizontal member of the window frame is called a(n) ____.
A)sill
B)side jamb
C)head jamb
D)extension jamb
Q2) The sash is a frame in a window that holds the glass.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The ____ door is opened by sliding it sideways into the interior of the partition.
A)pocket
B)patio
C)double
D)high-style
Q4) Windows should be installed to be airtight as well as watertight.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Casement windows are hinged along the top edge of the sash.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Roofing
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Q1) Shingle underlayment is typically installed using asphalt ____.
A)coatings
B)laps
C)cements
D)felts
Q2) Asphalt roofing products become soft in hot weather.
A)True
B)False
Q3) ____ is a general term for material used to increase the weathertightness at the intersections of different exterior surfaces.
A)Sealant
B)Flashing
C)Joining
D)Covering
Q4) The starter course along the eave is installed to windseal the bottom edge of the first course of shingles.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Siding and Decks
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Q1) Aluminum trim pieces are often fabricated on the job using a tool called a ____.
A)planer
B)lathe
C)shaper
D)brake
Q2) In vinyl siding, the color is in the ____.
A)protective seal
B)enameling
C)material itself
D)fiber coating
Q3) It is important when nailing wood siding that nails penetrate the two layers of siding.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Rebutted and rejointed machine-grooved, sidewall shakes have ____ faces.
A)laminated
B)smooth
C)layered
D)striated
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Chapter 16: Insulation and Ventilation
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Q1) The location of a house which loses the most heat is ______.
A)windows
B)walls
C)air leakage
D)ceiling and roof
Q2) Insulation actually can pay for itself.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In a well-ventilated area, any condensed moisture is removed by ____.
A)convection
B)condensation
C)conduction
D)evaporation
Q4) Care should be taken when using foamed-in-place insulation around __________.
Q5) Water vapor tends to condense onto warmer surfaces.
A)True
B)False
Q6) The fact that heat energy tends to migrate to cold is an example of __________.
Q7) The most effective way to vent moisture from under a roof is __________.
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Chapter 17: Wall Finish
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Q1) Drywall boards tapered edges on four sides to make finishing easier.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A drywall board best suited for bathrooms is _____ boards.
A)MR
B)Type X
C)veneer base
D)regular
Q3) Fitting the last piece of paneling often requires the use of a simple tool called a __________.
Q4) When selecting wood paneling with an emphasis on ____, knotty pine, pecky cypress, and white-pocketed Douglas fir board paneling is recommended.
A)light tones
B)medium tones
C)dark tones
D)special effects
Q5) Installing drywall to the ceiling is made easier with the use of a __________.
Q6) When driving drywall fasteners it is important not to break the paper surface.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Interior Finish
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Q1) Designated by location, base, base shoe, and ____ are moldings applied at the bottom of walls where they meet the floor.
A)beds
B)coves
C)crowns
D)base cap
Q2) The angled cut starting from the end going back into the face of the molding is called a back miter.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Door ____ are moldings applied around the door opening.
A)casings
B)jambs
C)sills
D)sashes
Q4) A suspended ceiling system consists of panels that are laid into a metal grid.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Stair Framing and Finish
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Q1) ____ stairs extend from a habitable to an uninhabitable level.
A)Service
B)Finish
C)Winding
D)Platform
Q2) A landing tread is the same width as regular treads in a staircase.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Usually, ____ carriages are used for residential staircases of average width.
A)three
B)four
C)five
D)six
Q4) A ____ is the horizontal member on which the feet are placed when climbing or descending the stairs.
A)riser
B)stair carriage
C)tread
D)stair stringer
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Chapter 20: Cabinets and Countertops
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Q1) It is often easier to install upper cabinets before base cabinets.
A)True
B)False
Q2) ____ fill small gaps in width between wall and base units when no combination of sizes can fill the existing space.
A)Supplementary pieces
B)Face panels
C)Open shelves
D)Filler pieces
Q3) Standard wall cabinets are ____ inches deep.
A)12
B)16
C)24
D)32
Q4) Tall cabinets are usually manufactured 28 inches deep.
A)True
B)False
Q5) High quality drawers are made with rabbeted or butt joints.
A)True
B)False
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