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Chapter 10: Wall and Ceiling Framing

TRUE/FALSE

1. Headers run at right angles to wall studs.

ANS: T PTS: 1

2. The width and height of rough openings are always indicated in the floor plans.

ANS: F PTS: 1

3. Wall sheathing is the first layer applied to wall studs.

ANS: T PTS: 1

4. The weight of the roof and weather are transferred from the roof to the exterior walls.

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5. Horizontal application of steel furring channels on walls is preferred.

ANS: F PTS: 1

6. Jack studs and window trimmers do the same type of job.

ANS: T PTS: 1

7. Rough openings always have load bearing headers above them.

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8. Plywood has a strength axis which should be installed perpendicular to the support members

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9. Rafters are in a staggered alignment at the ridge when the ceiling joists are lapped.

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10. Ribbands and strongbacks are similar where the ribband is used to carry more load.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. The top and bottom horizontal members of a wall frame are called ____.
a. jacks c. plates
b. trimmers d. sills
ANS: C PTS: 1
 2. Corner posts are the same length as ____.
a. plates c. sills
b. studs d. shoes
ANS: B PTS: 1

3. ____ studs provide for fastening of interior wall covering in the corners formed by intersecting walls.
a. Partition c. Extended
b. Cantilevered d. Trimmed
ANS: A PTS: 1

4. In a balloon construction, ____ are used to support the second-floor joists.

a. bands c. bridges
b. ribbons d. girders
ANS: B PTS: 1

5. ____ bracing is a continuous diagonal 1  4 notched into the face of the studs, top plate, and sole plate
at each corner of the building.
a. Let-in c. Temporary
b. Cut-in d. Metal
ANS: A PTS: 1

6. Exterior walls are referred to as walls, and interior walls are referred to as ____.
a. dividers c. segments
b. separators d. partitions
ANS: D PTS: 1

7. ____ walls support the ceiling and roof.

a. End c. Free-standing
b. Loadbearing d. Non-loadbearing
ANS: B PTS: 1

8. A rough ceiling height of ____ is a standard for most homes.

a. 6'–1" c. 8'–1"
b. 7'–1" d. 10'–1"
ANS: C PTS: 1

9. In some locales, wind and seismic forces require the use of a(n) ____ to improve the lateral
(side-to-side) strength of an exterior wall.
a. shearwall c. buttress
b. embankment d. abutment
ANS: A PTS: 1

10. ____ is used to provide support for later fastening of trim or fixtures.
a. Molding c. Curbing
b. Bounding d. Backing
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11. ____ is installed to provide support for parts of the structure, weather-tightness, and draftstopping.
 a. Sealing c. Jamming
b. Blocking d. Wedging
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12. In a conventionally framed roof, the rafters and the ceiling joists form a ____.
a. triangle c. pentagon
b. square d. hexagon
ANS: A PTS: 1

13. ____ are short boards fastened to the side of a ceiling joist and centered on the joint.
a. Trimmers c. Scabs
b. Jacks d. Headers
ANS: C PTS: 1

14. With the addition of a 2  6 installed on edge, the ribband becomes a ____.
a. post c. ceiling joist
b. gable end stud d. strongback
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15. Joists are toenailed into position with at least two ____ D (3-inch) nails.
a. 3 c. 10
b. 6 d. 16
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16. The main parts of an interior steel framing system are ____, track, channels, and accessories.
a. studs c. sills
b. rafters d. joists
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17. ____ channels or hat track are hat-shaped pieces made of 18- and 33-mil steel.
a. Cold-rolled c. Paneling
b. Hot-rolled d. Furring
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18. Metal furring may be used on ceilings and walls by applying them at ____ angles to joists or studs.
a. obtuse c. right
b. acute d. variable
ANS: C PTS: 1

19. ____ insulated panels consist of two outer skins and an inner core of an insulating material.
a. Non-structural c. Reinforced
b. Structural d. Laminated
ANS: B PTS: 1

20. To estimate the amount of material needed for ____, multiply the total linear feet of wall by three and
then add 5 percent for waste in cutting.
a. exterior wall studs c. ceiling joists
b. wall sheathing d. plates
ANS: D PTS: 1