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Ashworth College B 3V Drawings and Specifications Exam 4 & 5 - COMPLETE

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This targeted study guide covers the advanced material assessed in Ashworth College’s Drawings and Specifications course (B 3V) for Exams 4 and 5. Building upon foundational blueprint reading, these exams focus on the interpretation of structural framing systems, foundation plans, and the integration of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) specifications within residential and light commercial construction drawings. Students will review how to extract critical data from cross-sections, elevation details, and schedules, with an emphasis on understanding load-bearing elements, material callouts, dimensional coordination, and code-related notes. This resource is designed to prepare students for exam questions that require practical analysis of complex construction documents, ensuring accuracy in identifying conflicts, calculating quantities, and applying specifications to real-world building scenarios.

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Ashworth College B 3V Drawings and Specifications Exam 4 & 5

__________ framing consists of joists that project beyond the bearing surface to create a wide overhang.

Question options:

Silled

Shielded

Cantilevered

Girdered

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The size, direction, and spacing of floor joists are usually given on:

Question options:

the exterior elevations.

a longitudinal section.

the foundation plan or floor plan.

the floor plan for the floor the joist are on.

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p

A floor plan mark is a:

Question options:

letter or number.

color.

shape.

measurement of area.

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p

All lumber in contact with the foundation, including the sill plate, must be __________ (PT) with an
approved chemical to prevent decay.

Question options:

,pure timbered

pure treated

partially tempered

pressure treated

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p

A termite shield is a continuous __________ shield that prevents termites from getting to the wood
superstructure.

Question options:

wooden

metal

concrete

masonry

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p

The construction over an opening that transfers the load to the sides of the opening is called the:

Question options:

spacer.

stud.

pocket.

header.

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p

Frame walls are dimensioned in one of __________ ways.

Question options:

a) five

b) four

, c) three

d) two

When walls are dimensioned to their centerlines, __________ of the wall thickness must be subtracted
to find the face of the studs.

Question options:

) one-eight

b) one-fourth

) one-half

d) three-fourths

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p

The number of joists and headers required around openings of various sizes:

Question options:

) can be calculated.

b) is constant.

) is not shown on framing plans.

d) is spelled out in building codes.

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p

__________ doors are sliding doors that slide into an opening in the wall, thereby allowing the largest
possible opening without swinging into the room.

Question options:

) French

b) Sill

) Automatic

d) Pocket

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If the finished doorway, also called the __________, is to be built on the site by a carpenter, the rough
opening size will not be available.

Question options:

) jamb

b) glass

) header

d) stud

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p

At least __________ types of dimensions must be known before window and door openings can be
framed.

Question options:

) two

b) three

) four

d) five

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p

The size and spacing of material to be used for floor framing:

Question options:

) are not important.

b) can be calculated from first principles.

) are communicated separately.

d) are given on the framing plan by a note.

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The garage is attached to the Lake House only by the wood deck and the:

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