Gypsum Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
1 1/4" Type W or Type S bugle head screws - ANSWER-When installing resilient
channel, what type of fastener is required?
1,000 - ANSWER-How many screws will be needed to install 1,000 square feet of
gypsum board for single layer wall applications with the studs on 16 inch centers?
1" Type S - ANSWER-When single layer drywall board is applied over metal studs,
which fastener is used?
1/2 inch - ANSWER-What is the size required for installing a prefabricated control joint
in gypsum board panels for insertion of surface-mounted joint?
10" - ANSWER-With gypsum multi-layer adhesive applications, the joints should be
offset a minimum of how many inches?
100 Pounds - ANSWER-What is the maximum weight of doors up to 2 feet 8 inches
wide and borrowed light openings that use 25 gauge steel studs and runners to frame
the opening?
12" on center - ANSWER-Fasteners for metal trim for No 701-A and No 701-B should
be placed at what intervals?
125 degrees - ANSWER-Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with surfaces
exceeding ___ degrees?
125 degress - ANSWER-At what sustained temperature may plaster products gradually
deteriorate?
2 inch from the floor and within 6 inches of the ceiling - ANSWER-According to the
Gypsum Construction Handbook, where should the top and bottom resilient channels be
located on a wall framed with steel studs?
2 inches - ANSWER-For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be
applied horizontally with how many inches of overlap?
24" on center maximum, at right angles to the bar joists - ANSWER-How should the
metal furring channels be attached to bar joists with a furred ceiling?
25 ga - ANSWER-Which would be the most cost efficient metal stud to use for non-
bearing interior partitions?
Solutions
1 1/4" Type W or Type S bugle head screws - ANSWER-When installing resilient
channel, what type of fastener is required?
1,000 - ANSWER-How many screws will be needed to install 1,000 square feet of
gypsum board for single layer wall applications with the studs on 16 inch centers?
1" Type S - ANSWER-When single layer drywall board is applied over metal studs,
which fastener is used?
1/2 inch - ANSWER-What is the size required for installing a prefabricated control joint
in gypsum board panels for insertion of surface-mounted joint?
10" - ANSWER-With gypsum multi-layer adhesive applications, the joints should be
offset a minimum of how many inches?
100 Pounds - ANSWER-What is the maximum weight of doors up to 2 feet 8 inches
wide and borrowed light openings that use 25 gauge steel studs and runners to frame
the opening?
12" on center - ANSWER-Fasteners for metal trim for No 701-A and No 701-B should
be placed at what intervals?
125 degrees - ANSWER-Standard gypsum should not be in direct contact with surfaces
exceeding ___ degrees?
125 degress - ANSWER-At what sustained temperature may plaster products gradually
deteriorate?
2 inch from the floor and within 6 inches of the ceiling - ANSWER-According to the
Gypsum Construction Handbook, where should the top and bottom resilient channels be
located on a wall framed with steel studs?
2 inches - ANSWER-For curtain wall construction using drywall, the felt should be
applied horizontally with how many inches of overlap?
24" on center maximum, at right angles to the bar joists - ANSWER-How should the
metal furring channels be attached to bar joists with a furred ceiling?
25 ga - ANSWER-Which would be the most cost efficient metal stud to use for non-
bearing interior partitions?
