CEA Test1 Questions and Answers
floor joist - Answer-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or columns
header - Answer-support and transfer the load above an opening to structural members at the edges of
the opening.
vapor barrier or house wrap - Answer-repel liquid and and prevent air infiltration while allowing vapor
to escape from the inside of a building
insulation - Answer-restrict the flow of heat and sound through a wall, roof, floor, or ceiling.
roof felt - Answer-repel water that seeps through the roofing materials
roof sheathing - Answer-support roofing material and transfer roof loads to rafters or roof trusses.
wall sheathing - Answer-support an exterior finish and transfer wall loads to the wall framing members
floor joist - Answer-Carry floor loads to supporting walls or columns
header - Answer-support and transfer the load above an opening to structural members at the edges of
the opening.
vapor barrier or house wrap - Answer-repel liquid and and prevent air infiltration while allowing vapor
to escape from the inside of a building
insulation - Answer-restrict the flow of heat and sound through a wall, roof, floor, or ceiling.
roof felt - Answer-repel water that seeps through the roofing materials
roof sheathing - Answer-support roofing material and transfer roof loads to rafters or roof trusses.
wall sheathing - Answer-support an exterior finish and transfer wall loads to the wall framing members