Ag. Mechanics 1 Unit 4.04-4.05

When Sheri is framing a building, sills are installed:

• anytime

• first

• last

• sixth

Because extra strength is needed for support, most framing lumber used for wood buildings should be:

• 1" thick.

• 2" thick.

• 4" thick.

• 6" thick.

When Jan uses platform-type framing, where is the top plate attached?

• above the ceiling joists

• below the studs

• on top of the rafters

• on top of the studs

When a carpenter frames a building using platform framing, the floor joist header is installed:

• anytime.

• first.

• last.

• second.

Trimmer studs for doors are installed:

• at the bottom.

• at the top.

• on each side.

• on one side.

What are the horizontal parts of a building’s framing to which the studs are attached?

• foundations

• plates

• ridges

• trusses

What framing part should a carpenter nail to both the top plate and the sole plate?

• ceiling joist

• floor joist

• rafter

• stud

If one is unable to use a rafter table, the length of a common rafter can be determined by using the:

• bird’s-eye.

• estimating method.

• ridgeboard.

• stepping method.

If a builder uses precut studs for platform-type framing, the lumber needed for a door header is two pieces measuring:

• 1" × 4".

• 1" × 6".

• 2" × 4".

• 2" × 10".

When lumber is used for the horizontal parts of framing, where should the crown of a warped board be located?

• bottom

• left side

• right side

• top