CNST-2420 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Roughly how old is WLF construction? -
correct answer ✅200 years
When WLF was first discovered, it was called a -
correct answer ✅Balloon frame
WLF construction originated in -
correct answer ✅United States
In the early version of WLF construction, the studs were continuous
from the foundation of the roof. True or False? -
correct answer ✅True
In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what
is now called a -
correct answer ✅platform frame
The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross
grain lumber is a -
correct answer ✅platform frame
,CNST-2420 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
The framing members in a WLF building are generally -
correct answer ✅2-by solid lumber members
The center-to-center spacings of framing members in a WLF
building are generally -
correct answer ✅12, 16, or 24 inches
The center-to-center spacing of framing members in a WLF building
is mainly based on -
correct answer ✅structural considerations
and
the size of sheathing panels
The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of -
correct answer ✅two 2-by members
The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called -
correct answer ✅a sill plate
or
a sole plate
depending on the location of the wall
, CNST-2420 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with
at least -
correct answer ✅1/2-in. diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft
on centers
A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least -
correct answer ✅three studs
A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud. True or False? -
correct answer ✅True
In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used -
correct answer ✅above a header or below rough sill
A header over an opening bears directly on -
correct answer ✅jack studs
A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8 5/8 in. is commonly used
because -
correct answer ✅it provides a floor-to-ceiling height of 8 ft
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
Roughly how old is WLF construction? -
correct answer ✅200 years
When WLF was first discovered, it was called a -
correct answer ✅Balloon frame
WLF construction originated in -
correct answer ✅United States
In the early version of WLF construction, the studs were continuous
from the foundation of the roof. True or False? -
correct answer ✅True
In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what
is now called a -
correct answer ✅platform frame
The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross
grain lumber is a -
correct answer ✅platform frame
,CNST-2420 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
The framing members in a WLF building are generally -
correct answer ✅2-by solid lumber members
The center-to-center spacings of framing members in a WLF
building are generally -
correct answer ✅12, 16, or 24 inches
The center-to-center spacing of framing members in a WLF building
is mainly based on -
correct answer ✅structural considerations
and
the size of sheathing panels
The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of -
correct answer ✅two 2-by members
The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called -
correct answer ✅a sill plate
or
a sole plate
depending on the location of the wall
, CNST-2420 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers (Latest Update 2026)
A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with
at least -
correct answer ✅1/2-in. diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft
on centers
A corner made by two WLF walls must have at least -
correct answer ✅three studs
A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud. True or False? -
correct answer ✅True
In a WLF wall assembly, a cripple stud is used -
correct answer ✅above a header or below rough sill
A header over an opening bears directly on -
correct answer ✅jack studs
A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8 5/8 in. is commonly used
because -
correct answer ✅it provides a floor-to-ceiling height of 8 ft
