Question 1

An eave is generally horizontal and the rake is inclined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is better to install ceiling gypsum board panels before installing the wall panels in a room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Beveled wood siding is made to S1S2E finish. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

S1S2E means surfaced on one si

Question 4

Explain why gypsum board is an excellent material for providing fire resistance in building assemblies.

Accepted Answer

Gypsum board, commonly known as drywall

Question 5

The most important reason for using more than one layer of gypsum board panels on one or both faces of a wall is to obtain a stronger wall assembly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Horizontal beveled wood siding is generally made by slicing a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) solid lumber piece. 
B) LVL member. 
C) glulam member. 
D) plywood member. 
E) OSB member. 
A) solid lumber piece. 
B) LVL member. 
C) glulam member. 
D) plywood member. 
E) OSB member.

Question 7

What is the fire resistance rating of 1/2- in.- thick Type X gypsum board?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the fire resistance rating of...

Question 8

Using a sketch and notes, explain how you will detail a 2- h fire- rated wood light- frame wall assembly.

Accepted Answer

To detail a 2-hour fire-rated wood light

Question 9

What is the purpose of flashing in horizontal wood siding with a drainage layer?

Accepted Answer

Flashing provides a drip edge

Question 10

Which type of gypsum board is used on a curved wall?

Accepted Answer

1/4- in.-

Question 11

Which materials are commonly used in horizontal siding?

Accepted Answer

Wood, plyw

Question 12

The chemical composition of a gypsum molecule is calcium sulfate dihydrate. What does "dihydrate" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Di" means two. "Dihydrate" me

Question 13

What makes gypsum board an excellent material for providing fire protection?

Accepted Answer

It is noncombustible. More importantly,

Question 14

Gypsum board is one of the best materials for fire protection because

Accepted Answer

A) it is noncombustible. 
B) each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of carbon dioxide that retard the progress of fire. 
C) each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of water that retard the progress of fire. 
D) it is heat- treated during its manufacture. 
A) it is noncombustible. 
B) each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of carbon dioxide that retard the progress of fire. 
C) each molecule of gypsum contains two molecules of water that retard the progress of fire. 
D) it is heat- treated during its manufacture.

Exam 16: Wood Light-Frame Construction-II

An eave is generally horizontal and the rake is inclined.

It is better to install ceiling gypsum board panels before installing the wall panels in a room.

Beveled wood siding is made to S1S2E finish. What does this mean?

Explain why gypsum board is an excellent material for providing fire resistance in building assemblies.

The most important reason for using more than one layer of gypsum board panels on one or both faces of a wall is to obtain a stronger wall assembly.

Horizontal beveled wood siding is generally made by slicing a(n)

What is the fire resistance rating of 1/2- in.- thick Type X gypsum board?

Using a sketch and notes, explain how you will detail a 2- h fire- rated wood light- frame wall assembly.

What is the purpose of flashing in horizontal wood siding with a drainage layer?

Which type of gypsum board is used on a curved wall?

Which materials are commonly used in horizontal siding?

The chemical composition of a gypsum molecule is calcium sulfate dihydrate. What does "dihydrate" mean?

What makes gypsum board an excellent material for providing fire protection?

Gypsum board is one of the best materials for fire protection because

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