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What is the most common spacing for floor joists? - ANSWER 16 inches
In platform construction, the wall studs extend from the: - ANSWER Soleplate to the
top plate
What is the name of the full length stud that a jack stud is fasten to - ANSWER King
stud
To stiffen floor construction, a builder should: - ANSWER Use proper bridging
Where practical and I-beam can be replaced in residential construction by: -
ANSWER A load bearing wall
Recommended installation of sheet subflooring over Joist is: - ANSWER Perpendicular
to joists
Which of the following may be used as sub flooring?
A.Common boards
B.shiplap
C.plywood
D.all of the above - ANSWER all of the above
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,In balloon framing the second floor joists rest on:
A.collar ties
B. the ribbon
C. top plate
D.rafters - ANSWER B. The ribbon
Position of the ceiling joists should be coordinated with:
a. Studs
b. Rafters
c.Top plate
d. Nailers - ANSWER B. Rafters
Ceiling joists usually:
a. Or normally run across the narrow span of the building
b. Serve no real purpose
c.Are spliced in several places
d. All of the above - ANSWER a. Or normally run across the narrow span of the
building
A ledger is:
a. Part of a window
b. A strip for headers to rest on
c. A strip for joists to rest on
d. An accounting book - ANSWER c.A strip for joists to rest on
Joists resting on beams or girders must overlap a minimum of how many inches, if they don't
run continuous?
2
,a. 5
b.4
c.3
d.2 - ANSWER C. 3
Based on the relationship of link to overhang, canTilevered joists should extend inward
a. Equal distance
b. Twice as far as they overhang
c. Three times as far as the overhang
d. Enough for a 3 foot lap - ANSWER C. Three times as far as they overhang
If joists are to be framed flush with the top of a wood gutter, it is best to use:
a. Edging strip
b. Hangers
c. Flushers
d. 8D nails - ANSWER B. Hangers
The bottom horizontal member of a frame and platform construction is called a:
a.soleplate
b.header
c.stud
d.cripple - ANSWER A. Soleplate
The horizontal member located at the top of a wall frame is called:
a.soleplate
b.top plate
c.header
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, d.ceiling joist - ANSWER B. Top plate
Bridging is used to provide:
a. Corrections to stud spacing
b. Ties for the foundation
c.Rigidity and strength to floor joists
d.Temporary brace - ANSWER C. rigidity and strength to floor joists
Walls running parallel to the floor joists require that the latter joists be:
a. Doubled
b. Either A or C
c. Laddered
d. Replaced - ANSWER B. Either A or C
Typically there is a double plate on the wall frame over:
a. Doors
b.windows
c.fireplace openings
d.all of the above - ANSWER d.all of the above
When should bridging be installed?
a.before the floor joists are nailed
b.at the same as sheeting is installed
c.any time after the subfloor is installed
d.the top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed after the subfloor is
nailed - ANSWER d. The top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed
after the subfloor is nailed
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UPDATE!!!!2025/2026|GUARANTEED PASS|GRADED
What is the most common spacing for floor joists? - ANSWER 16 inches
In platform construction, the wall studs extend from the: - ANSWER Soleplate to the
top plate
What is the name of the full length stud that a jack stud is fasten to - ANSWER King
stud
To stiffen floor construction, a builder should: - ANSWER Use proper bridging
Where practical and I-beam can be replaced in residential construction by: -
ANSWER A load bearing wall
Recommended installation of sheet subflooring over Joist is: - ANSWER Perpendicular
to joists
Which of the following may be used as sub flooring?
A.Common boards
B.shiplap
C.plywood
D.all of the above - ANSWER all of the above
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,In balloon framing the second floor joists rest on:
A.collar ties
B. the ribbon
C. top plate
D.rafters - ANSWER B. The ribbon
Position of the ceiling joists should be coordinated with:
a. Studs
b. Rafters
c.Top plate
d. Nailers - ANSWER B. Rafters
Ceiling joists usually:
a. Or normally run across the narrow span of the building
b. Serve no real purpose
c.Are spliced in several places
d. All of the above - ANSWER a. Or normally run across the narrow span of the
building
A ledger is:
a. Part of a window
b. A strip for headers to rest on
c. A strip for joists to rest on
d. An accounting book - ANSWER c.A strip for joists to rest on
Joists resting on beams or girders must overlap a minimum of how many inches, if they don't
run continuous?
2
,a. 5
b.4
c.3
d.2 - ANSWER C. 3
Based on the relationship of link to overhang, canTilevered joists should extend inward
a. Equal distance
b. Twice as far as they overhang
c. Three times as far as the overhang
d. Enough for a 3 foot lap - ANSWER C. Three times as far as they overhang
If joists are to be framed flush with the top of a wood gutter, it is best to use:
a. Edging strip
b. Hangers
c. Flushers
d. 8D nails - ANSWER B. Hangers
The bottom horizontal member of a frame and platform construction is called a:
a.soleplate
b.header
c.stud
d.cripple - ANSWER A. Soleplate
The horizontal member located at the top of a wall frame is called:
a.soleplate
b.top plate
c.header
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, d.ceiling joist - ANSWER B. Top plate
Bridging is used to provide:
a. Corrections to stud spacing
b. Ties for the foundation
c.Rigidity and strength to floor joists
d.Temporary brace - ANSWER C. rigidity and strength to floor joists
Walls running parallel to the floor joists require that the latter joists be:
a. Doubled
b. Either A or C
c. Laddered
d. Replaced - ANSWER B. Either A or C
Typically there is a double plate on the wall frame over:
a. Doors
b.windows
c.fireplace openings
d.all of the above - ANSWER d.all of the above
When should bridging be installed?
a.before the floor joists are nailed
b.at the same as sheeting is installed
c.any time after the subfloor is installed
d.the top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed after the subfloor is
nailed - ANSWER d. The top of the bridging is nailed before, and the bottom is nailed
after the subfloor is nailed
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