Which of these tasks falls into the category of rough carpentry? -ANSW- framing a
house
The person who is licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction is the -
ANSW- architect
Which of these is a true statement regarding availability for work -ANSW- Unless you
are ill or have a family emergency, you should be on the job by the specified time
The term quarter-sawed means -ANSW- the lumber is cut with the growth rings at an
angle greater than 45 degrees
The term S-dry on a lumber grade stamp means that the lumber contains ____ moisture
-ANSW- no more than 19 percent
Light framing lumber is classified as _____ lumber -ANSW- dimension lumber
A type of adjustable square that can be used to set, test, and transfer angles is called a
-ANSW- sliding T-bevel
A portable circular saw has -ANSW- a retractable lower blade guard
You should always use _____ when using a table saw to rip boards less than 4" wide -
ANSW- a push stick
Lines on drawings used to show an outline that is not visible from the view shown are
called -ANSW- hidden
Balloon frame construction is rarely used today because -ANSW- of lumber and labor
costs
type of construction where each floor of a structure is built as an individual unit is _____
framing. -ANSW- platform
Wooden joists are normally placed _____ OC with the crown _____. -ANSW- 16"; up
For a given length and size, the type of floor joist with the most strength is a(n) -ANSW-
truss with a steel web
maximum span of a 2" × 8" exterior header in a one-story building is -ANSW- 8'