Question 1

The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross- grain lumber is a

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

Question 2

WLF construction originated in

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A) France. 
B) the United Kingdom. 
C) Norway. 
D) Australia. 
E) the United States. 
A) France. 
B) the United Kingdom. 
C) Norway. 
D) Australia. 
E) the United States.

Question 3

Blocking between floor joists is required where

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A) the joists bear on a beam. 
B) the joists bear on a wall. 
C) the joists are hung on a beam using joist hangers. 
D) all of the above. 
E) both A and B. 
A) the joists bear on a beam. 
B) the joists bear on a wall. 
C) the joists are hung on a beam using joist hangers. 
D) all of the above. 
E) both A and B.

Question 4

A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In referring to a floor or roof of a building as a horizontal diaphragm, the reference is with respect to

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A) gravity loads. 
B) lateral loads. 
C) both gravity and lateral loads. 
D) none of the above. 
A) gravity loads. 
B) lateral loads. 
C) both gravity and lateral loads. 
D) none of the above.

Question 6

In the building industry, the slope of a roof is generally expressed

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A) in degrees. 
B) in radians. 
C) as a run- to- rise ratio. 
D) as a rise- to- run ratio. 
E) none of the above. 
A) in degrees. 
B) in radians. 
C) as a run- to- rise ratio. 
D) as a rise- to- run ratio. 
E) none of the above.

Question 7

With the help of three- dimensional sketches, show the configuration of a (a)gable- end roof, (b)hip- end roof, and (c)lean- to (shed)roof.

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(a) Gable-End Roof:
To sketch the config

Question 8

The most commonly used contemporary construction for midrise, multifamily residential buildings in the U.S. is podium construction. What is meant by a podium in this case?

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A podium is a floor that separates the u

Question 9

In platform- frame construction, the wall framing, floor framing, and roof framing have one thing in common in that each is made of closely- spaced, parallel lumber members that are joined together at each end by a continuous cross member that is perpendicular to the parallel members. Name the cross members in floor framing, i.e., the members that connect the floor joists together.

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Rim joist

Question 10

The standard spacings of framing members in wood light- frame construction (such as studs, floor joists, and rafters)are 12 in., 16 in., or 24 in. What is the rationale behind these spacings?

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The wall, floor and roof sheat

Question 11

The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of

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A) two 2- by members. 
B) three 2- by members. 
C) one 2- by member. 
D) any one of the above, depending on architectural considerations. 
E) none of the above. 
A) two 2- by members. 
B) three 2- by members. 
C) one 2- by member. 
D) any one of the above, depending on architectural considerations. 
E) none of the above.

Question 12

In a podium- type building, the horizontal separation assembly must have a minimum fire rating of

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A) 1 h. 
B) 2 h. 
C) 4 h. 
D) 3 h. 
E) none of the above. 
A) 1 h. 
B) 2 h. 
C) 4 h. 
D) 3 h. 
E) none of the above.

Question 13

The shortening in the height of wood light- frame construction (WLF)presents greater problems with increasing height of the structure. What are building code requirements in this respect?

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The building code requires tha

Question 14

The primary purpose of full- depth blocking in a floor frame is to

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A) prevent buckling of floor joists. 
B) give additional nailing surface for a gypsum board ceiling. 
C) give additional nailing surface for floor sheathing. 
D) reduce compressive stresses in floor joists. 
E) reduce tensile stresses in floor joists. 
A) prevent buckling of floor joists. 
B) give additional nailing surface for a gypsum board ceiling. 
C) give additional nailing surface for floor sheathing. 
D) reduce compressive stresses in floor joists. 
E) reduce tensile stresses in floor joists.

Question 15

If a ridge beam is used in place of a ridge board in a two- way pitched roof, ceiling joists are unnecessary. Explain why.

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A ridge beam is a structural beam that p

Question 16

Explain what a floor framing plan is.

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A floor framing plan shows the layout of

Question 17

In platform- frame construction, the wall framing, floor framing, and roof framing have one thing in common in that each is made of closely- spaced, parallel lumber members that are joined together at each end by a continuous cross member that is perpendicular to the parallel members. Name the cross members in wall framing, i.e., the members that connect the studs together.

Accepted Answer

Double top plate at

Question 18

Describe various functions of wall sheathing in a wood light- frame building.

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Wall sheathing in a wood light-frame bui

Question 19

A header over an opening bears directly on

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A) king studs. 
B) jack studs. 
C) cripple studs. 
D) common studs. 
A) king studs. 
B) jack studs. 
C) cripple studs. 
D) common studs.

Question 20

Which of the two systems of wood frame construction-balloon frame and platform frame-is more dimensionally stable and why?

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Balloon- frame construction is

Exam 15: Wood Light-Frame Construction-I

The type of WLF construction that has the largest amount of cross- grain lumber is a

WLF construction originated in

Blocking between floor joists is required where

A jack stud is always accompanied by a king stud.

In referring to a floor or roof of a building as a horizontal diaphragm, the reference is with respect to

In the building industry, the slope of a roof is generally expressed

With the help of three- dimensional sketches, show the configuration of a (a)gable- end roof, (b)hip- end roof, and (c)lean- to (shed)roof.

The most commonly used contemporary construction for midrise, multifamily residential buildings in the U.S. is podium construction. What is meant by a podium in this case?

The standard spacings of framing members in wood light- frame construction (such as studs, floor joists, and rafters)are 12 in., 16 in., or 24 in. What is the rationale behind these spacings?

The top plate in a WLF wall generally consists of

In a podium- type building, the horizontal separation assembly must have a minimum fire rating of

The shortening in the height of wood light- frame construction (WLF)presents greater problems with increasing height of the structure. What are building code requirements in this respect?

The primary purpose of full- depth blocking in a floor frame is to

If a ridge beam is used in place of a ridge board in a two- way pitched roof, ceiling joists are unnecessary. Explain why.

Explain what a floor framing plan is.

Describe various functions of wall sheathing in a wood light- frame building.

A header over an opening bears directly on

Which of the two systems of wood frame construction-balloon frame and platform frame-is more dimensionally stable and why?

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