Construction Technology - Test 2
Questions Fully Solved.
What is the purpose of the load-bearing walls? - Answer To support the weight of the
structure above
What is the purpose of the partition walls? - Answer To divide the structure into rooms for
privacy and convenience
What four materials can be used to build walls? - Answer Masonry, concrete, wood, or metal
frames
What are "plates" in wall framing? - Answer Horizontal members at the top and bottom of a
wall, used to hold studs in place and provide a surface to fasten to the floor
Besides carrying the load of the structure, what is another important function of the wall? -
Answer To provide a surface to nail the wall covering
Why does an extra stud have to be put in place at wall intersections and at inside corners? -
Answer To provide a nailing surface
What is the purpose of a header? - Answer It distributes the weight to the sides of a rough
opening
What is the name of the member that carries the weight of the window? - Answer The Sill or
Saddle
What kinds of materials are used for the exterior sheathing? - Answer Plywood, Fiber board,
Rigid plastic foam, and boards
What is the process for laying out the top and bottom plates for placing studs? - Answer SEE
WALL FRAMING SYSTEMS PAGE
What size nails should be used for nailing studs in place? - Answer 16d Common nails
What is the purpose of the double top plate? - Answer To help tie the walls together and
make the structure stronger
Questions Fully Solved.
What is the purpose of the load-bearing walls? - Answer To support the weight of the
structure above
What is the purpose of the partition walls? - Answer To divide the structure into rooms for
privacy and convenience
What four materials can be used to build walls? - Answer Masonry, concrete, wood, or metal
frames
What are "plates" in wall framing? - Answer Horizontal members at the top and bottom of a
wall, used to hold studs in place and provide a surface to fasten to the floor
Besides carrying the load of the structure, what is another important function of the wall? -
Answer To provide a surface to nail the wall covering
Why does an extra stud have to be put in place at wall intersections and at inside corners? -
Answer To provide a nailing surface
What is the purpose of a header? - Answer It distributes the weight to the sides of a rough
opening
What is the name of the member that carries the weight of the window? - Answer The Sill or
Saddle
What kinds of materials are used for the exterior sheathing? - Answer Plywood, Fiber board,
Rigid plastic foam, and boards
What is the process for laying out the top and bottom plates for placing studs? - Answer SEE
WALL FRAMING SYSTEMS PAGE
What size nails should be used for nailing studs in place? - Answer 16d Common nails
What is the purpose of the double top plate? - Answer To help tie the walls together and
make the structure stronger
