Design Lecture Quiz

What are the dimensions of 2x4 lumber?

• 2in. x 4in.

• 1.5in. x 3.5in.

• 2.5in. x 4.5in.

• 2in. x 4ft.

What are the dimensions of 2x8 lumber?

• 2in. x 7.5in.

• 2in. x 8in.

• 1.5in. x 7.5in.

• 1.5ft. x 7.5ft.

What is a typical length of 2 x 4 lumber purchased from the store? Select the best answer

• 6ft.

• 12in.

• 8ft.

• 18ft.

If you are building an 8 ft tall (total height) wall from 2x4 lumber, what length should board "A" be?

Hint: This image is a front view of a standing wall. The visible side of the 2x4s is the thinner side for all boards. The drawing is not to scale.

• 96in.

• 93in.

• 92in.

• 89in.

If you are building an 8 ft tall (total height) wall from 2x4 lumber, what length should board "B" be?

Hint: This image is a front view of a standing wall. The visible side of the 2x4s is the thinner side for all boards. The drawing is not to scale.

• 46.5in.

• 48in.

• 45.75in.

• 45in.

If you are building an 4 ft wide (total width) wall from 2x4 lumber, what length should board "C" be?

Hint: This image is a front view of a standing wall. The visible side of the 2x4s is the thinner side for all boards. The drawing is not to scale.

• 46.5in.

• 48in.

• 45.75in.

• 45in.

If you are building an 4 ft wide (total width) wall from 2x4 lumber, what length should board "D" be?

Hint: This image is a front view of a standing wall. The visible side of the 2x4s is the thinner side for all boards. The drawing is not to scale.

• 46.5in.

• 48in.

• 46in.

• 45in.

What is the most common size for "sheet goods" like plywood or foam insulation boards?

• 3ft. x 6ft.

• 1ft. x 2ft.

• 8ft. x 10ft.

• 4ft. x 8ft.

What considerations should you make in a typical design project? Select all that apply

• Cost of the materials

• The finished requirements

• The process used to complete the design

• When does it need to be complete

• Safety

What is the most important design aspect from the correct answers above?

• Cost of the materials

• The finished requirements

• The process used to complete the design

• When does it need to be complete

• Safety