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Ashworth College B06V Lessons 6 and 7 Exam (Chapters 13-15) - Complete

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This combined exam covers Lessons 6 and 7 for the Cost Estimating (B06V) course at Ashworth College, assessing knowledge from Chapters 13 through 15. As the B06V course focuses on cost estimating for building construction projects, this exam likely covers advanced concepts in cost accounting for construction .

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Ashworth College B06V Lesson 6 and 7 Exam Chap 13 - 15

Question 1 2..5 points
In beginning a wood frame takeoff, the first portion estimated is:
Question options:
wall framing.
floor framing.
ceiling assembly.
roof assembly.
Question
2..5 points
2
When calculating the quantity of wall sheathing:
Question options:
the type of soffit does not need to be considered.
only the square footage is required to be known as that is the way sheathing is
purchased.
making a sketch of the building and exact layout is generally required.
openings in exterior walls are neglected unless they are large and the sheathing that
would be cut can be used elsewhere.
Question
2..5 points
3
A 2 x 6 that is 12 feet long has a board measure of _________ board feet.
Question options:
6
8.25
12
144
Question
2..5 points
4
To estimate floor joists:
Question options:
all joists must be taken off and added together regardless of size or length.
generally no extra joists are necessary for interior partition walls.
the nominal length of the individual joist is the inside dimension of its span.
the length of the floor is divided by the joist spacing and then one additional joist is
added.
Question
2..5 points
5
Given a roof truss span of 40' and rise of 10' the pitch value is most likely:
Question options:
1/2.
1/4.
1/8.
1/10.
Question
2..5 points
6
Headers and trimmers are:

,Question options:
used to frame floor openings. The headers are perpendicular and the trimmers are
parallel to the floor joists.
generally doubled up for all openings.
extra to the total number of joists. The cut portions of the joists are considered waste.
easily estimated without making a sketch.
Question
2..5 points
7
Ceiling joists must be estimated when using _________ for ceilings and rafters.
Question options:
"stick construction"
subflooring
laminated beams
wood decking
Question
2..5 points
8
In floor framing, the sill:
Question options:
length is equal to the distance around the perimeter of the building.
is not required when there are floor joists.
is required for all wood frame buildings.
plate is typically made from 1 x 6s, 1 x 8s, and 1 x 10s.
Question
2..5 points
9
Rafter specifications from the contract documents will determine all of the following EXCEPT
the:
Question options:
rafter spacing.
length of each rafter.
slope or pitch of the roof.
number of rafters required.
Question
2..5 points
10
Which of the following is TRUE of exterior wall framing?
Question options:
It includes plates, studs, and headers, but not the finish material.
It allows the sill to be used as the bottom sole plate; therefore, these quantities can be
combined.
It is taken off with the interior wall framing as they have the same materials and
finishes.
It usually has a single bottom plate and a double top plate.
Question
2..5 points
11
When making an estimate of the wood required for the roof assembly, an estimator must
consider that:
Question options:

, collar ties are required on each rafter.
the ridge board is always at least a 2 x 10.
lookouts are required for all soffit construction.
sheathing must be calculated considering the slope of the roof and the overhang.
Question
2..5 points
12
According to wood construction craft professionals, which of the following headers provide the
best results for roof weight support over openings?
Question options:
Plywood sheathing
Solid wood
Cripples
Built-up headers
Question
2..5 points
13
The board-feet measure of twenty (20) pieces of 2" x 6" x 16' is most likely:
Question options:
160 fbm.
240 fbm.
320 fbm.
480 fbm.
Question
.5 points
14
When figuring extra studs for a wall opening in which the window opening exactly matches the
module of the framing, the additional number of studs required is:
Question options:
one.
two.
three. PG 213
four.
Question
2..5 points
15
When estimating floor sheathing and sub-flooring, which of the following MUST be considered?
Question options:
Sheathing and sub-flooring are purchased in full 3' x 6' sheets.
Sheathing and sub-flooring are generally the same thickness.
Plywood and wafer board can be used.
Sheathing and sub-flooring are standard, so the specifications can be the same for all
projects.
Question
2..5 points
16
A quantity takeoff of the framing for the ceiling assembly is most similar to an assembly for a(n):
Question options:
exterior wall.
floor.

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