COSC EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Select all that apply:
Engineered wood product have the following advantages in comparison to lumber products.
-Less expensive
-Larger sizes available
-More defects
-Higher compressive strength
-Curved Shapes
-Uniform properties - ANS 2,4,5,6
Select all that apply.
Why does one chose Heavy Timber as a building material?
-Sustainability
-Color
-Economy
-Grain Appearance - ANS all
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, Heavy Timber construction can be classified as a type ______ building if framing is used within
noncombustible exterior walls. - ANS IV
The charred outer layer of a partially-burned timber insulates and protects the inner portion,
preserving structural integrity - ANS True
Large timbers can absorb heat rapidly; therefore burning rapidly. - ANS False
Mass timber is a wood structural systems incorporating _________panels. - ANS Cross-
Laminated Timber (CLT)
For Mass timber, panel-to-panel connections commonly rely on simply nailing the panels
together. - ANS TRUE
Mass Timber is susceptible to volume change due to change in moisture content during
construction. - ANS True
Preservatives are used to protects wood from [decay] and [fire] damage. - ANS True
STUDY WOOD PICTURES - ANS
Name one building application for cross-laminated timber. - ANS walls or floors
Name one building application for Glue-laminated wood. - ANS beams
Name one application for OSB - ANS wood panel
Name one building application for plywood. - ANS wood panel (flat)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Select all that apply:
Engineered wood product have the following advantages in comparison to lumber products.
-Less expensive
-Larger sizes available
-More defects
-Higher compressive strength
-Curved Shapes
-Uniform properties - ANS 2,4,5,6
Select all that apply.
Why does one chose Heavy Timber as a building material?
-Sustainability
-Color
-Economy
-Grain Appearance - ANS all
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, Heavy Timber construction can be classified as a type ______ building if framing is used within
noncombustible exterior walls. - ANS IV
The charred outer layer of a partially-burned timber insulates and protects the inner portion,
preserving structural integrity - ANS True
Large timbers can absorb heat rapidly; therefore burning rapidly. - ANS False
Mass timber is a wood structural systems incorporating _________panels. - ANS Cross-
Laminated Timber (CLT)
For Mass timber, panel-to-panel connections commonly rely on simply nailing the panels
together. - ANS TRUE
Mass Timber is susceptible to volume change due to change in moisture content during
construction. - ANS True
Preservatives are used to protects wood from [decay] and [fire] damage. - ANS True
STUDY WOOD PICTURES - ANS
Name one building application for cross-laminated timber. - ANS walls or floors
Name one building application for Glue-laminated wood. - ANS beams
Name one application for OSB - ANS wood panel
Name one building application for plywood. - ANS wood panel (flat)
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