NEVADA NV C-3B FINISH CARPENTRY
PRACTICE EXAM 2026
◉ The ways in which the piles in plywood are arranged are called?
Answer: Cross banded
◉ Using T&G plywood solves this problem, eliminating the need for
H-clips. Answer: Differential deflection between adjoining panel
edges
◉ Hardwood plywood is stamped with the manufacturing
information where? Answer: On the edge of the sheet
◉ Joints in the underlay should be offset from the joints in the
subfloor by how much? Answer: At least 200mm or 8"
◉ what type of composite panel can be used for ceiling tile? Answer:
Fiberboard
◉ What type of engineered lumber similar to OSB in its
construction? Answer: Parellel strand lumber
, ◉ What is a plastic laminate made out of? Answer: Phenolic resin-
impregnated craft paper
◉ what is the benefit of using cement backer board around a tub
where the shower will be? Answer: Water doesn't effect the cement
backer board
◉ one thing to remember when nailing vinyl siding is? Answer: do
not nail it too tight
◉ Which of the following would be considered a masonry finish?
A.Vinyl
B.Stucco
C.Wood Siding
D.Cement board siding Answer: Stucco
◉ what is used to deflect water away from a chimney? Answer:
Flashing or cricket
◉ nails should be __________ as long as the material you are nailing
through? Answer: twice
PRACTICE EXAM 2026
◉ The ways in which the piles in plywood are arranged are called?
Answer: Cross banded
◉ Using T&G plywood solves this problem, eliminating the need for
H-clips. Answer: Differential deflection between adjoining panel
edges
◉ Hardwood plywood is stamped with the manufacturing
information where? Answer: On the edge of the sheet
◉ Joints in the underlay should be offset from the joints in the
subfloor by how much? Answer: At least 200mm or 8"
◉ what type of composite panel can be used for ceiling tile? Answer:
Fiberboard
◉ What type of engineered lumber similar to OSB in its
construction? Answer: Parellel strand lumber
, ◉ What is a plastic laminate made out of? Answer: Phenolic resin-
impregnated craft paper
◉ what is the benefit of using cement backer board around a tub
where the shower will be? Answer: Water doesn't effect the cement
backer board
◉ one thing to remember when nailing vinyl siding is? Answer: do
not nail it too tight
◉ Which of the following would be considered a masonry finish?
A.Vinyl
B.Stucco
C.Wood Siding
D.Cement board siding Answer: Stucco
◉ what is used to deflect water away from a chimney? Answer:
Flashing or cricket
◉ nails should be __________ as long as the material you are nailing
through? Answer: twice
