AGM 2050 – FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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Roof Types - ANS Hip, Mansard, Butterfly, Shed, Gable, Gambrel, Flat
Step Off Method - ANS Errors are cumulative... can be accurate if careful; Calculations very
easy; no calculator required; Done entirely with framing square.
Rafter Table Method - ANS Most accurate method (tie); Minor calculations required (simple
algebra); relatively quick, most commonly used.
Calculate Method - ANS Most accurate method (tie); Calculation intensive (geometry or
trigonometry); relatively slow, not commonly used.
Scale Method - ANS Least accurate method, but fastest; no calculations whatsoever required.
Safety in Carpentry Work - ANS Correct Tools for each job, lift heavy objects properly, avoid
falls and falling objects; fire safety; remove protruding nails.
Softwood Lumber - ANS - From needle leaf, coniferous trees (SPF).
- Grading based on principles set by the American Lumber Standards Committee.
What is SPF - ANS Spruce, Pine, Fur
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, The Four Classifications of Softwood Lumber - ANS - Boards
- Dimensional Lumber
- Timber
- Factory/Shop Lumber
Hardwood Lumber - ANS - From deciduous or broad leaf trees.
- / / grades established by the National Hardwood Lumber Association
1 board foot = ? - ANS 144 in^3
How is plywood sold? - ANS By square foot.
How is trim and molding sold? - ANS By the linear foot.
Stand - Out - ANS How far the tape measure extends without support. Wider and higher
quality tapes have a greater stand-out.
Tape Case - ANS Protects blade and retraction spring. Molded rubber bumpers help extend
life.
End Hook - ANS Riveted in place, designed to slide slightly. Slide distance equal to thickness
of hook to compensate for hooked vs. butted measurements. Control retraction speed to
protect end hook.
Blade Lock - ANS Secures blade while taking a measurement
Readability - ANS Sometimes too much writing on tape can be distracting.
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AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
CORRECT.
Roof Types - ANS Hip, Mansard, Butterfly, Shed, Gable, Gambrel, Flat
Step Off Method - ANS Errors are cumulative... can be accurate if careful; Calculations very
easy; no calculator required; Done entirely with framing square.
Rafter Table Method - ANS Most accurate method (tie); Minor calculations required (simple
algebra); relatively quick, most commonly used.
Calculate Method - ANS Most accurate method (tie); Calculation intensive (geometry or
trigonometry); relatively slow, not commonly used.
Scale Method - ANS Least accurate method, but fastest; no calculations whatsoever required.
Safety in Carpentry Work - ANS Correct Tools for each job, lift heavy objects properly, avoid
falls and falling objects; fire safety; remove protruding nails.
Softwood Lumber - ANS - From needle leaf, coniferous trees (SPF).
- Grading based on principles set by the American Lumber Standards Committee.
What is SPF - ANS Spruce, Pine, Fur
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, The Four Classifications of Softwood Lumber - ANS - Boards
- Dimensional Lumber
- Timber
- Factory/Shop Lumber
Hardwood Lumber - ANS - From deciduous or broad leaf trees.
- / / grades established by the National Hardwood Lumber Association
1 board foot = ? - ANS 144 in^3
How is plywood sold? - ANS By square foot.
How is trim and molding sold? - ANS By the linear foot.
Stand - Out - ANS How far the tape measure extends without support. Wider and higher
quality tapes have a greater stand-out.
Tape Case - ANS Protects blade and retraction spring. Molded rubber bumpers help extend
life.
End Hook - ANS Riveted in place, designed to slide slightly. Slide distance equal to thickness
of hook to compensate for hooked vs. butted measurements. Control retraction speed to
protect end hook.
Blade Lock - ANS Secures blade while taking a measurement
Readability - ANS Sometimes too much writing on tape can be distracting.
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