COSC 275 Exam 2 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
how is steel sold? - CORRECT ANSWER - by weight, pounds are usually converted into
tons
what does structural steel include? - CORRECT ANSWER - structural steel framing,
decking, and misc. steel
define a piece of steel that is labeled W36x150 - CORRECT ANSWER - w= wide flange
36= depth (in.)
150= pounds per foot
how much does a W18x48 beam that is 10' long weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER - 480 lbs.
how are bar joists taken off? - CORRECT ANSWER - number of joists, lengths, or tons
does joist designation give weight? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
who usually gives the weight of the joists? - CORRECT ANSWER - manufacturer
what is metal decking used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - floor and roof applications
how is metal decking taken off? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the square feet
how many square feet are in a "square" of metal decking? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100
square feet
, how is metal decking fastened to joists? - CORRECT ANSWER - welded, screwed, or
bolted
what is included in wood & carpentry? - CORRECT ANSWER - rough and finish
carpentry
how are large quantities of framing lumber calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the
board foot. width(in.)x thickness(in.)x length(ft.)/12
how is lumber usually priced? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the thousand board feet (mbf)
how is metal framing priced? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the total lineal feet or piece
what 2 materials can bridging be made out of? - CORRECT ANSWER - wood or metal
what type of wood is commonly used used for decking (sheathing)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4x8x3/4" T&G plywood
what material goes on the double top and bottom plate? - CORRECT ANSWER - wood
what material goes on the top and bottom track? - CORRECT ANSWER - metal
how many extra studs are needed at each corner? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
how many extra studs are needed at each window and door opening? - CORRECT
ANSWER -3
how many extra studs are needed at each wall intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
how is steel sold? - CORRECT ANSWER - by weight, pounds are usually converted into
tons
what does structural steel include? - CORRECT ANSWER - structural steel framing,
decking, and misc. steel
define a piece of steel that is labeled W36x150 - CORRECT ANSWER - w= wide flange
36= depth (in.)
150= pounds per foot
how much does a W18x48 beam that is 10' long weigh? - CORRECT ANSWER - 480 lbs.
how are bar joists taken off? - CORRECT ANSWER - number of joists, lengths, or tons
does joist designation give weight? - CORRECT ANSWER - no
who usually gives the weight of the joists? - CORRECT ANSWER - manufacturer
what is metal decking used for? - CORRECT ANSWER - floor and roof applications
how is metal decking taken off? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the square feet
how many square feet are in a "square" of metal decking? - CORRECT ANSWER - 100
square feet
, how is metal decking fastened to joists? - CORRECT ANSWER - welded, screwed, or
bolted
what is included in wood & carpentry? - CORRECT ANSWER - rough and finish
carpentry
how are large quantities of framing lumber calculated? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the
board foot. width(in.)x thickness(in.)x length(ft.)/12
how is lumber usually priced? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the thousand board feet (mbf)
how is metal framing priced? - CORRECT ANSWER - by the total lineal feet or piece
what 2 materials can bridging be made out of? - CORRECT ANSWER - wood or metal
what type of wood is commonly used used for decking (sheathing)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4x8x3/4" T&G plywood
what material goes on the double top and bottom plate? - CORRECT ANSWER - wood
what material goes on the top and bottom track? - CORRECT ANSWER - metal
how many extra studs are needed at each corner? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
how many extra studs are needed at each window and door opening? - CORRECT
ANSWER -3
how many extra studs are needed at each wall intersection? - CORRECT ANSWER -2
