Carpentry Wall Systems; NCCER Module 6
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
cripple stud - CORRECT ANSWER - A short framing member that fills the space between
the rough sill and the soleplate is a ________.
trimmer stud - CORRECT ANSWER - The framing member that forms the side of a rough
opening for a window or door is the ________.
true - CORRECT ANSWER - A double top plate can be used to connect partitions that are
perpendicular to a wall.
false - CORRECT ANSWER - The stud is the main horizontal framing member in a wall.
corners - CORRECT ANSWER - The straightest, least defective studs are normally used
for _________.
header - CORRECT ANSWER - The framing member that distributes the weight of the
structure around a door or window opening is the ___________.
width of the openings plus the width of two trimmers studs - CORRECT ANSWER - The
width of a header is equal to the ________.
truss header - CORRECT ANSWER - A header used when a load is heavy, or the span is
very wide, is the _______.
2 x 6 lumber - CORRECT ANSWER - If a 24" stud spacing is used for a two-story
building, the first-floor framing must be constructed with __________.
, king stud - CORRECT ANSWER - The common stud used to each side of a window
opening is also called a __________.
header - CORRECT ANSWER - The length of a cripple stud above a window opening
equals the length of a common stud less the height of the trimmer, combined with the thickness
of the _________.
subfloor - CORRECT ANSWER - When calculating the length of a common stud for a
wood frame floor, do not consider the thickness of the ________.
lay out and assemble it on the subfloor - CORRECT ANSWER - The preferred method of
framing a wall is to _________.
retard the spread of fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Pieces of 2 x 4 placed horizontally
between each pair of studs are used to _________.
cleats - CORRECT ANSWER - To prevent a wall section from sliding as it is being raised,
you should install ______.
temporary braces - CORRECT ANSWER - After all corner assemblies have been
plumbed, the tops of the walls must be aligned using _________.
attach furring strips to masonry surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Fasteners called
masonry nails are used to ________.
one stud per foot of a wall length - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard industry practice
when estimating the number of studs needed is to allow __________.
when in contact with masonry - CORRECT ANSWER - Pressure-treated umber must be
used ____________.
UPDATED Questions and CORRECT
Answers
cripple stud - CORRECT ANSWER - A short framing member that fills the space between
the rough sill and the soleplate is a ________.
trimmer stud - CORRECT ANSWER - The framing member that forms the side of a rough
opening for a window or door is the ________.
true - CORRECT ANSWER - A double top plate can be used to connect partitions that are
perpendicular to a wall.
false - CORRECT ANSWER - The stud is the main horizontal framing member in a wall.
corners - CORRECT ANSWER - The straightest, least defective studs are normally used
for _________.
header - CORRECT ANSWER - The framing member that distributes the weight of the
structure around a door or window opening is the ___________.
width of the openings plus the width of two trimmers studs - CORRECT ANSWER - The
width of a header is equal to the ________.
truss header - CORRECT ANSWER - A header used when a load is heavy, or the span is
very wide, is the _______.
2 x 6 lumber - CORRECT ANSWER - If a 24" stud spacing is used for a two-story
building, the first-floor framing must be constructed with __________.
, king stud - CORRECT ANSWER - The common stud used to each side of a window
opening is also called a __________.
header - CORRECT ANSWER - The length of a cripple stud above a window opening
equals the length of a common stud less the height of the trimmer, combined with the thickness
of the _________.
subfloor - CORRECT ANSWER - When calculating the length of a common stud for a
wood frame floor, do not consider the thickness of the ________.
lay out and assemble it on the subfloor - CORRECT ANSWER - The preferred method of
framing a wall is to _________.
retard the spread of fire - CORRECT ANSWER - Pieces of 2 x 4 placed horizontally
between each pair of studs are used to _________.
cleats - CORRECT ANSWER - To prevent a wall section from sliding as it is being raised,
you should install ______.
temporary braces - CORRECT ANSWER - After all corner assemblies have been
plumbed, the tops of the walls must be aligned using _________.
attach furring strips to masonry surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER - Fasteners called
masonry nails are used to ________.
one stud per foot of a wall length - CORRECT ANSWER - Standard industry practice
when estimating the number of studs needed is to allow __________.
when in contact with masonry - CORRECT ANSWER - Pressure-treated umber must be
used ____________.
