Framing and Structural Components Quiz

What is the purpose of a band joist in floor framing?

• Support walls

• Cap the ends of joists and provide lateral support

• Serve as the base for finish flooring

• Strengthen truss connections

Which term describes a framing method with continuous studs running from the sill plate to the roof?

• Platform Framing

• Post-and-Beam Framing

• Balloon Framing

• Cantilevered Framing

What is the function of cross bridging?

• To attach joists to headers

• To reinforce the foundation

• To stabilize and distribute loads between joists

• To support finish flooring

Which material is placed between a sill plate and foundation?

• Ribbon

• Sill Sealer

• Ledger

• Subfloor

What is a girder used for in floor framing?

• Supporting beams or joists

• Providing lateral stability

• Capping ends of floor joists

• Strengthening wall openings

An engineered wood product with a thin web and thicker top and bottom chords is known as:

Which of the following is a short joist that spans from a wall to a header?

• Tail Joist

• Chord

• Trimmer

• Bridging

What does the term "deflection" refer to?

• Twisting of structural members

• Bending of a member under load

• Preventing fire spread

• Strengthening headers

Solid blocks installed between joists to prevent twisting are called:

• Cross Bridging

• Solid Bridging

• Web

• Ledger

Which term refers to a narrow board set into studs to support joists?

• Ribbon

• Firestop

• Post Anchor

• Ledger