VERSION WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS – GRADED A+
The formula for determining the area of a trapezoid is:
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A. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
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B. ½ Base x Height
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C. Base x Height
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D. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared) CORRECT ANSWERS [(base1+base2) / 2] * height
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The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
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A. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
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B. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
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C. Base x Height
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D. ½ Base x Height CORRECT ANSWERS D. ½ Base x Height
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The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
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A. ½ Base x height
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B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
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C. [(Base1 + Base2) ÷ 2] x Height
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D. Base x Height CORRECT ANSWERS B. 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟 (pi r squared)
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"On-
center" is a term to describe the distance from the center of one framing member to the
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center of the next framing member, i.e., studs, joist, rafters.
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TrueFalse CORRECT ANSWERS True h h
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A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are wi
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dely used for sheathing.
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B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
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C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a structu
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D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding.
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, E. The thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material. CORRECT
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ANSWERS b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
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Which of the following components is not a part of a roof truss?
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A. Top Chord
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B. Bottom Chord
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C. Web
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D. Bird's Mouth
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E. Gussets CORRECT ANSWERS Birds Mouth
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Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
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Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be ⅓ square or ¼ squa
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Blanket insulation is an uncut roll of insulation cut to length at the job site. It is used in wa
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lls and attics, and may or may not have a backing material.
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A. Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
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B. Composition shingles are made of fiberglass or asphalt saturated roofing material e
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C. Wood roofing is generally divided into two categories, wood shingles and wood shak
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D. Rigid roofing materials include clay, concrete, metal, and slate.
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E. All of the above are true. CORRECT
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ANSWERS Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
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Non-
masonry siding products such as wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel, and vinyl clad siding are
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usually measured by the square foot, but the materials are typically sold by the square (
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100 SF) or by the piece.
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A. Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more dent-
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B. Vinyl siding is made of a rigid polyvinyl-
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chloride (PVC) compound. It is tough, durable, and economical.
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C. Aluminum siding has a baked-
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on enamel factory finished and can provide an appearance closely resembling painted
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wood siding.
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