CNST 201: Week 3 PPTS Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Why is light-frame construction used (3)? -
correct answer ✅- very flexible construction system
- insulated, sealed, and waterproofed to facilitate long life and low
maintenance
- almost ANY climate and on ANY site with an adequate foundation
What is panelized construction? -
correct answer ✅pre-assembled sections of the building such as
floor, wall, and roof systems. Sections are built in the factory and
shipped to the site.
How many stories does the IBC allow for in wood-frame
construction? -
correct answer ✅up to 5
The IBC includes 3 new construction types that allow the use of
mass timber in buildings up to how many stories (3 answers)? -
correct answer ✅up to 18, 12, and 9 stories
, CNST 201: Week 3 PPTS Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
How many stories does a building have to be up to for the 2024 IBC
to allow 100% exposed timber ceilings? -
correct answer ✅up to 12
What are the 5 stages in wood light-frame construction (in order)? -
correct answer ✅Site preparation, foundation, framing type, floor
framing, and wall framing.
What are the 4 things to be done during site preparation? -
correct answer ✅Building permit, clearing and grubbing, layout
(with stakes at the corners of the building and lot), and site points
are found based on known elevation.
What is clearing and grubbing? -
correct answer ✅site is cleared of trees, plantings, and topsoil
Why does the contractor use the surveyor's layout stakes? -
correct answer ✅to lay out the building footprint for the excavator
What are the footings made of in light-frame construction? -
correct answer ✅reinforced CIP concrete
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Why is light-frame construction used (3)? -
correct answer ✅- very flexible construction system
- insulated, sealed, and waterproofed to facilitate long life and low
maintenance
- almost ANY climate and on ANY site with an adequate foundation
What is panelized construction? -
correct answer ✅pre-assembled sections of the building such as
floor, wall, and roof systems. Sections are built in the factory and
shipped to the site.
How many stories does the IBC allow for in wood-frame
construction? -
correct answer ✅up to 5
The IBC includes 3 new construction types that allow the use of
mass timber in buildings up to how many stories (3 answers)? -
correct answer ✅up to 18, 12, and 9 stories
, CNST 201: Week 3 PPTS Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
How many stories does a building have to be up to for the 2024 IBC
to allow 100% exposed timber ceilings? -
correct answer ✅up to 12
What are the 5 stages in wood light-frame construction (in order)? -
correct answer ✅Site preparation, foundation, framing type, floor
framing, and wall framing.
What are the 4 things to be done during site preparation? -
correct answer ✅Building permit, clearing and grubbing, layout
(with stakes at the corners of the building and lot), and site points
are found based on known elevation.
What is clearing and grubbing? -
correct answer ✅site is cleared of trees, plantings, and topsoil
Why does the contractor use the surveyor's layout stakes? -
correct answer ✅to lay out the building footprint for the excavator
What are the footings made of in light-frame construction? -
correct answer ✅reinforced CIP concrete
