Question 1

Hold- down bolts, when provided in a WLF wall building, are used in

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A) floors. 
B) the roof. 
C) walls. 
A) floors. 
B) the roof. 
C) walls.

Question 2

Using a three- dimensional sketch and notes, explain the composition of a typical header over an opening in a wall made of 2 × 6 studs.

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To create a typical header over an openi

Question 3

Explain why a laminated veneer lumber (LVL)member may be used as ridge board.

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Because the primary purpose of

Question 4

In a typical wood light- frame construction, which framing members are required to be preservative treated?

Accepted Answer

Only the s

Question 5

A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with at least

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A) 1/2- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
B) 3/4- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
C) 1- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
D) 1/4- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 1/2- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
B) 3/4- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
C) 1- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
D) 1/4- in.- diameter bolts spaced a maximum of 6 ft on centers. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

Metal clips used to connect roof sheathing panels are generally

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A) U- shaped. 
B) V- shaped. 
C) H- shaped. 
D) either U- or V- shaped. 
A) U- shaped. 
B) V- shaped. 
C) H- shaped. 
D) either U- or V- shaped.

Question 7

A roof with gable ends on both sides in a rectangular building has

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A) eaves on two sides. 
B) no eaves. 
C) eaves on all four sides. 
D) eaves on three sides. 
E) eave on one side. 
A) eaves on two sides. 
B) no eaves. 
C) eaves on all four sides. 
D) eaves on three sides. 
E) eave on one side.

Question 8

The bottom plate in a wood light- frame wall assembly is called a sole plate or sill plate. Explain the difference between the two terms.

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Bottom plate of a wall assembl

Question 9

A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8- 5/8 in. is commonly used because

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A) it is more energy efficient. 
B) it permits the use of 1/2- in.- thick gypsum boards. 
C) it provides a floor- to- ceiling height of 8 ft. 
D) it permits the use of OSB sheathing; otherwise, more expensive plywood sheathing is needed. 
A) it is more energy efficient. 
B) it permits the use of 1/2- in.- thick gypsum boards. 
C) it provides a floor- to- ceiling height of 8 ft. 
D) it permits the use of OSB sheathing; otherwise, more expensive plywood sheathing is needed.

Question 10

The type of construction that can be achieved with wood light- frame members is

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A) Type II(
A) or Type II(
B) . 
B) Type I(
A) or Type 1(
B) . 
C) Type V(
A) or Type V(
B) . 
D) Type III(
A) or Type III(
B) . 
E) Type III(
A) , III(
B) , V(
A) , or V(
B) . 
A) Type II(
A) or Type II(
B) . 
B) Type I(
A) or Type 1(
B) . 
C) Type V(
A) or Type V(
B) . 
D) Type III(
A) or Type III(
B) . 
E) Type III(
A) , III(
B) , V(
A) , or V(
B) .

Question 11

In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what is now called a

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A) rigid frame. 
B) balloon frame. 
C) portal frame. 
D) skeleton frame. 
E) platform frame. 
A) rigid frame. 
B) balloon frame. 
C) portal frame. 
D) skeleton frame. 
E) platform frame.

Question 12

The framing members in a WLF building are generally

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A) 2- by solid lumber members. 
B) 4- by solid lumber members. 
C) 3- by solid lumber members. 
D) 1- by solid lumber members. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 2- by solid lumber members. 
B) 4- by solid lumber members. 
C) 3- by solid lumber members. 
D) 1- by solid lumber members. 
E) none of the above.

Question 13

A double top plate is commonly used in wood light- frame wall assemblies. What is the primary reason for doubling the top plate, i.e., why not use a single top plate?

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A double top plate functions as a beam s

Question 14

The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called

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A) a sill plate. 
B) a sole plate. 
C) A and B are synonymous terms. 
D) either A or B, depending on the location of the wall. 
A) a sill plate. 
B) a sole plate. 
C) A and B are synonymous terms. 
D) either A or B, depending on the location of the wall.

Question 15

A rectangular roof with hip ends on two sides has

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A) no eaves. 
B) eave on one side. 
C) eaves on all four sides. 
D) eaves on three sides. 
E) eaves on two sides. 
A) no eaves. 
B) eave on one side. 
C) eaves on all four sides. 
D) eaves on three sides. 
E) eaves on two sides.

Question 16

Explain why the top plate in a wall assembly is generally made of two 2- by members.

Accepted Answer

The top plate in a wall assembly, partic

Question 17

Balloon- frame wood construction preceded the contemporary platform- frame wood construction. What was the primary limitation of balloon frame that led to its evolution into platform frame?

Accepted Answer

In balloon- frame construction

Question 18

The header over an opening in a wall made of 2 × 6 studs consists of

Accepted Answer

A) three 2- by lumber members nailed together. 
B) two 2- by lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers. 
C) two 2- by lumber members nailed together with three intervening fillers. 
D) three 2- by lumber members nailed together with one intervening filler. 
E) three 2- by lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers. 
A) three 2- by lumber members nailed together. 
B) two 2- by lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers. 
C) two 2- by lumber members nailed together with three intervening fillers. 
D) three 2- by lumber members nailed together with one intervening filler. 
E) three 2- by lumber members nailed together with two intervening fillers.

Question 19

What is the minimum thickness of ridge board required by the building codes?

Accepted Answer

A 1- by member, i.e.

Question 20

In a roof with a ridge beam,

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A) ceiling joists are spaced at 12 in. on center maximum. 
B) ceiling joists are spaced at 24 in. on center maximum. 
C) ceiling joists are spaced at 16 in. on center maximum. 
D) none of the above. 
A) ceiling joists are spaced at 12 in. on center maximum. 
B) ceiling joists are spaced at 24 in. on center maximum. 
C) ceiling joists are spaced at 16 in. on center maximum. 
D) none of the above.

Exam 15: Wood Light-Frame Construction-I

Hold- down bolts, when provided in a WLF wall building, are used in

Using a three- dimensional sketch and notes, explain the composition of a typical header over an opening in a wall made of 2 × 6 studs.

Explain why a laminated veneer lumber (LVL)member may be used as ridge board.

In a typical wood light- frame construction, which framing members are required to be preservative treated?

A sill plate in a WLF wall must be anchored to the foundation with at least

Metal clips used to connect roof sheathing panels are generally

A roof with gable ends on both sides in a rectangular building has

The bottom plate in a wood light- frame wall assembly is called a sole plate or sill plate. Explain the difference between the two terms.

A precut stud length equal to 7 ft 8- 5/8 in. is commonly used because

The type of construction that can be achieved with wood light- frame members is

In time, the early version of WLF construction was modified to what is now called a

The framing members in a WLF building are generally

A double top plate is commonly used in wood light- frame wall assemblies. What is the primary reason for doubling the top plate, i.e., why not use a single top plate?

The bottom plate in a WLF wall is called

A rectangular roof with hip ends on two sides has

Explain why the top plate in a wall assembly is generally made of two 2- by members.

Balloon- frame wood construction preceded the contemporary platform- frame wood construction. What was the primary limitation of balloon frame that led to its evolution into platform frame?

The header over an opening in a wall made of 2 × 6 studs consists of

What is the minimum thickness of ridge board required by the building codes?

In a roof with a ridge beam,

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