COSC 354 EXAM 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What astm specification governs the standard for cold-formed steel framing members?
A. Astm c955
B. Astm a53
C. Astm c754
D. Astm a53 - answer -a. Astm c955
Which of the following can affect the design of light gauge steel framing for wind loads?
A. Building orientation
B. Coating thickness of steel studs
C. Material density of insulation
D. Gypsum board thickness - answer -a. Building orientation
In light gauge steel framing, what is the purpose of a "bridging" member?
A. To increase structural stiffness and prevent stud rotation
B. To support electrical wiring
C. To connect steel studs to concrete slabs
D. To provide thermal insulation - answer -a. To increase structural stiffness and
prevent stud rotation
What is light gauge steel framing primarily used for in construction?
Load-bearing walls
Electrical wiring
Roof shingles
Plumbing installation - answer -load bearing walls
Compared to traditional wood framing, light gauge steel framing is known for:
Lower cost and higher strength
Higher cost and lower strength
Lower fire resistance
Less flexibility in design - answer -lower cost and higher strength
Which of the following is not a benefit of light gauge steel framing?
High thermal conductivity
Termite resistance
Reduced construction waste
Precision manufacturing - answer -high thermal conductivity
What is the primary ingredient in traditional mortar used for masonry?
A. Lime
B. Portland cement
C. Sand
D. Water - answer -b. Portland cement
, How are steel studs typically connected in light gauge steel framing?
Screws
Nails
Welding
Glue - answer -screws
Which area of construction is light gauge steel framing commonly used for?
Residential and commercial buildings
Road construction
Bridge construction
Water treatment plants - answer -residential and commercial buildings
True or false: light gauge steel framing is not suitable for seismic zones?
True
False - answer -false
What design consideration is important when using light gauge steel framing?
Structural calculations
Color selection
Wood treatment
Roof pitch - answer -structural calculations
What light gauge steel framing member accessory is typically added to joist members to
strengthen the member at locations where there is a heightened load?
Web stiffener
Foundation clip
Joist hanger
End clips - answer -web stiffener
What would be a typical designation for a c-stud member that is 6" deep, that is 3.625",
and is 68 mils?
600s362-68
600c362-68
600s3.625-68
400u362-54 - answer -600s362-68
Which of the following is a key advantage of using cold-formed steel in light gauge steel
framing?
Noncombustible and immune to insect attacks
High moisture absorption
Limited recyclability
Less frequent bracing compared to wood - answer -noncombustible and immune to
insect attacks
Which of the following is a common component of light gauge steel framing?
Concrete blocks
What astm specification governs the standard for cold-formed steel framing members?
A. Astm c955
B. Astm a53
C. Astm c754
D. Astm a53 - answer -a. Astm c955
Which of the following can affect the design of light gauge steel framing for wind loads?
A. Building orientation
B. Coating thickness of steel studs
C. Material density of insulation
D. Gypsum board thickness - answer -a. Building orientation
In light gauge steel framing, what is the purpose of a "bridging" member?
A. To increase structural stiffness and prevent stud rotation
B. To support electrical wiring
C. To connect steel studs to concrete slabs
D. To provide thermal insulation - answer -a. To increase structural stiffness and
prevent stud rotation
What is light gauge steel framing primarily used for in construction?
Load-bearing walls
Electrical wiring
Roof shingles
Plumbing installation - answer -load bearing walls
Compared to traditional wood framing, light gauge steel framing is known for:
Lower cost and higher strength
Higher cost and lower strength
Lower fire resistance
Less flexibility in design - answer -lower cost and higher strength
Which of the following is not a benefit of light gauge steel framing?
High thermal conductivity
Termite resistance
Reduced construction waste
Precision manufacturing - answer -high thermal conductivity
What is the primary ingredient in traditional mortar used for masonry?
A. Lime
B. Portland cement
C. Sand
D. Water - answer -b. Portland cement
, How are steel studs typically connected in light gauge steel framing?
Screws
Nails
Welding
Glue - answer -screws
Which area of construction is light gauge steel framing commonly used for?
Residential and commercial buildings
Road construction
Bridge construction
Water treatment plants - answer -residential and commercial buildings
True or false: light gauge steel framing is not suitable for seismic zones?
True
False - answer -false
What design consideration is important when using light gauge steel framing?
Structural calculations
Color selection
Wood treatment
Roof pitch - answer -structural calculations
What light gauge steel framing member accessory is typically added to joist members to
strengthen the member at locations where there is a heightened load?
Web stiffener
Foundation clip
Joist hanger
End clips - answer -web stiffener
What would be a typical designation for a c-stud member that is 6" deep, that is 3.625",
and is 68 mils?
600s362-68
600c362-68
600s3.625-68
400u362-54 - answer -600s362-68
Which of the following is a key advantage of using cold-formed steel in light gauge steel
framing?
Noncombustible and immune to insect attacks
High moisture absorption
Limited recyclability
Less frequent bracing compared to wood - answer -noncombustible and immune to
insect attacks
Which of the following is a common component of light gauge steel framing?
Concrete blocks
