NASCLA EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT!! 2024 UPDATE
lightweight, 5/8" that is up to 15% lighter than standard Type X wallboard -
Answer--Gysum Panel- Firecode Type X
What is an advantage of veneer plasters? -
Answer--Veneer plaster is more durable
Least expensive stud for gypsum framing? -
Answer--25 gauge steel studs
18 GAUGE TIES are used for what in gypsum framing? -
Answer--TO ATTACH CHANNEL TO FURRED AREAS
Why USE SHORTER SHANK NAILS in framing with Gypsum? -
Answer--TO PREVENT NAIL POPS
With gypsum wall framing, how should studs be installed? -
Answer--ALL STUDS SAME DIRECTION
How should resilient channels be installed with respect to distance from floor and
ceiling? -
Answer--INSTALL RESILIENT CHANNELS 2" FROM FLOOR, 6" FROM CEILING
How should furring channels be installed? -
Answer--PERPENDICULAR TO JOIST
What is the SPACING OF FURRING CHANNEL FASTENERS? -
Answer--24" OC
Temperature of hanging drywall? -
Answer--TEMPERATURE TO HANG DRYWALL SHOULD BE MORE THAN 50
DEGREES, ACCLIMATED FOR 24 HOURS AT 55-70 DEGREES
What is the width of a gypsum control joint? -
Answer--GYPSUM CONTROL JOINT WIDTH IS 1/2"
Job conditions of finishing veneer plaster? -
Answer--GREATER THAN 55 DEGREES, HUMIDITY 20-50 %
THE SPACING OF FASTENERS FOR CORNER BEAD MUST NOT BE MORE
THAN.... -
Answer--12" OC
Storage Temperature of Gyspum... -
Answer--Above 55 degrees, products start to deteriorate at 125 degrees
When stacking gyspum, how far should the base of the stack be from the wall? -
,Answer--4"-6" FROM WALL
,When can a door be used as a wall control joint? -
Answer--THE DOOR MAY BE USED AS A WALL CONTROL JOINT IF THE JOINT
GOES FROM THE CORNER UP
Some purposes of roofing underlayment? -
Answer--It protects roof sheathing before the roof is applied, and it gives added
weather protection
What is used to keep water from getting inside the roof? -
Answer--Ice Dams
The membrane of an ice dam should be HOW MANY inches inside the wall line? -
Answer--24 inches inside the wall line
What is the term for flashing built into the vertical surface and bent down over the base
flashing -
Answer--counter flashing
What is the flashing built right up on the chimney and butts the chimney and the
shingles? -
Answer--Step flashing
How much exposure should be given when roll roofing? -
Answer--17 inches
How many pounds per square are required of vapor barriers on built up roofs? -
Answer--45 to 80 lbs per square
What are some purposes of aggregate on built up roofs? -
Answer--Protects the underlying roof system from weather and protects from damage
caused by foot traffic
When installing rafters, how much air space should be left for ventilation? -
Answer--1 inch minimum
In roofing, what is a major reason to install vapor barriers? -
Answer--Prevent condensation
What is the term used to describe the ability of a vapor barrier to resist vapor
penetration? -
Answer--"Perms"
What is the maximum height of carpet? -
Answer--1/2 inch
What is the max vertical change in level? -
, Answer--1/4"
What is the max bevel allowed? -
Answer--1:2
Max slope of any floor surface is... -
Answer--1:48
Objects may protrude how many inches into the path of travel? -
Answer--4 inches
Max pressure for operable parts is what? -
Answer--5 lbs
lightweight, 5/8" that is up to 15% lighter than standard Type X wallboard -
Answer--Gysum Panel- Firecode Type X
What is an advantage of veneer plasters? -
Answer--Veneer plaster is more durable
Least expensive stud for gypsum framing? -
Answer--25 gauge steel studs
18 GAUGE TIES are used for what in gypsum framing? -
Answer--TO ATTACH CHANNEL TO FURRED AREAS
Why USE SHORTER SHANK NAILS in framing with Gypsum? -
Answer--TO PREVENT NAIL POPS
With gypsum wall framing, how should studs be installed? -
Answer--ALL STUDS SAME DIRECTION
How should resilient channels be installed with respect to distance from floor and
ceiling? -
Answer--INSTALL RESILIENT CHANNELS 2" FROM FLOOR, 6" FROM CEILING
How should furring channels be installed? -
Answer--PERPENDICULAR TO JOIST
What is the SPACING OF FURRING CHANNEL FASTENERS? -
Answer--24" OC
Temperature of hanging drywall? -
Answer--TEMPERATURE TO HANG DRYWALL SHOULD BE MORE THAN 50
DEGREES, ACCLIMATED FOR 24 HOURS AT 55-70 DEGREES
What is the width of a gypsum control joint? -
Answer--GYPSUM CONTROL JOINT WIDTH IS 1/2"
Job conditions of finishing veneer plaster? -
Answer--GREATER THAN 55 DEGREES, HUMIDITY 20-50 %
THE SPACING OF FASTENERS FOR CORNER BEAD MUST NOT BE MORE
THAN.... -
Answer--12" OC
Storage Temperature of Gyspum... -
Answer--Above 55 degrees, products start to deteriorate at 125 degrees
When stacking gyspum, how far should the base of the stack be from the wall? -
,Answer--4"-6" FROM WALL
,When can a door be used as a wall control joint? -
Answer--THE DOOR MAY BE USED AS A WALL CONTROL JOINT IF THE JOINT
GOES FROM THE CORNER UP
Some purposes of roofing underlayment? -
Answer--It protects roof sheathing before the roof is applied, and it gives added
weather protection
What is used to keep water from getting inside the roof? -
Answer--Ice Dams
The membrane of an ice dam should be HOW MANY inches inside the wall line? -
Answer--24 inches inside the wall line
What is the term for flashing built into the vertical surface and bent down over the base
flashing -
Answer--counter flashing
What is the flashing built right up on the chimney and butts the chimney and the
shingles? -
Answer--Step flashing
How much exposure should be given when roll roofing? -
Answer--17 inches
How many pounds per square are required of vapor barriers on built up roofs? -
Answer--45 to 80 lbs per square
What are some purposes of aggregate on built up roofs? -
Answer--Protects the underlying roof system from weather and protects from damage
caused by foot traffic
When installing rafters, how much air space should be left for ventilation? -
Answer--1 inch minimum
In roofing, what is a major reason to install vapor barriers? -
Answer--Prevent condensation
What is the term used to describe the ability of a vapor barrier to resist vapor
penetration? -
Answer--"Perms"
What is the maximum height of carpet? -
Answer--1/2 inch
What is the max vertical change in level? -
, Answer--1/4"
What is the max bevel allowed? -
Answer--1:2
Max slope of any floor surface is... -
Answer--1:48
Objects may protrude how many inches into the path of travel? -
Answer--4 inches
Max pressure for operable parts is what? -
Answer--5 lbs
