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MICHIGAN RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
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"Three of the most common shapes of screw heads are the flat head, round head, and _______ head. Square Oval Oblong Pentagonal - CORRECT ANSWER=> Oval" "_______ screws have a square or hex head and are designed to be turned with a wrench. Common Sheet metal Self-tapping Lag - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lag" "_______ anchors have an unthreaded hole into which a wood or sheet metal screw is driven. Hammer drive Aluminum drive Nylon nail Lead - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lead" "_______ are views of the structure as viewed from above. Plans Elevations Sections Aerials - CORRECT ANSWER=> Plans"
"_______ are small parts drawn at a very large scale. Refinements Elaborations Details Expansions - CORRECT ANSWER=> Details" "A _______ schedule gives information on the kind of finish material to be used on the floors, walls, and ceilings of the individual rooms. Window Door Panel Finish - CORRECT ANSWER=> Finish" "The most commonly used scale found on blueprints is _______ inch equals 1 foot. 1/ 1/ 1/ 1/2 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4" "_______ lines are drawn from the object, but not touching the object, so that the end point of the dimension is clearly defined. Extension Center Section reference Leader - CORRECT ANSWER=> Extension" "_______ are used on drawings to represent objects in the building, such as doors, windows, cabinets, plumbing, and electrical fixtures. Characters Symbols Arrows Hidden lines - CORRECT ANSWER=> Symbols" "A _______ inspection takes place after the roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and all concealed wiring, pipes, chimneys, ducts, and vents are complete. Foundation Final Foreground
95 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 60"
"_______ strength is the quality of being resistant to breaking under a pulling force. Tensile Comprehensive Reinforcing Rebar - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tensile" "What is the minimum thickness for a fireplace footing? 10" 12" 14" 15" - CORRECT ANSWER=> 12"" "What Is the maximum width of joints between firebricks? 1/8 inch 1/4 inch 1/2 inch 1 inch - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1/4 inch" "The minimum thickness of fireplace hearths shall be _____ inches. 2 4 6 8 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4" "What is the wedge-shaped stone piece at the apex (very top and middle) of a masonry arch? A keystone A lintel A capstone A header - CORRECT ANSWER=> A keystone" "What is the type of framing that begins with the floor first? Balloon Girder Floor
Joist - CORRECT ANSWER=> Floor" "What is the maximum spacing for anchor bolts? 6 feet 2 feet 3 feet 10 feet - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6 feet" "Solid bridging also serves as a ______________. Sill On center point Caulk stop Draft stop - CORRECT ANSWER=> Draft stop" "Floor joist layout is often done on the ________. Sill Girder Foundation wall Footing - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sill" "The layout is __________ if the joists only span to the girder. Opposite Same Perpendicular Diagonal - CORRECT ANSWER=> Opposite" "A _______ is an approved material used in the space between frame members to prevent the spread of fire for a certain period of time. Joist Draftstop Brace Ledger - CORRECT ANSWER=> Draftstop" "A _______ formed in the foundation wall usually supports the ends of a girder. Seal Cap Plate Pocket - CORRECT ANSWER=> Pocket"
"To determine the number of floor joists needed in a floor frame, divide the length of the building by the _______ and add one. Width Height Volume Spacing - CORRECT ANSWER=> Spacing" "_______ studs provide for fastening of interior wall covering in the corners formed by intersecting walls. Partition Cantilevered Extended Trimmed - CORRECT ANSWER=> Partition" "In a balloon construction, _______ are used to support the second-floor joists. Bands Ribbons Bridges Girders - CORRECT ANSWER=> Ribbons" "Exterior walls are referred to as walls and interior walls are referred to as _______. Dividers Separators Segments Partitions - CORRECT ANSWER=> Partitions" "_______ walls support the ceiling and roof. End Load bearing Freestanding Non-load bearing - CORRECT ANSWER=> Load bearing" "The main parts of an interior steel framing system are _______, track, channels, and accessories. Studs Rafters Sills
Joists - CORRECT ANSWER=> Studs" "Metal furring may be used on ceilings and walls by applying them at _______ angles to joists or studs. Obtuse Acute Right Variable - CORRECT ANSWER=> Right" "_______ insulated panels consist of two outer skins and an inner core of insulating material. Non-structural Structural Reinforced Laminated - CORRECT ANSWER=> Structural" "To estimate the amount of material needed for _______, multiply the total linear feet of a wall three and then add 5 percent for waste in cutting. Exterior wall studs Wall sheathing Ceiling joists Plates - CORRECT ANSWER=> " "In a balloon frame, the studs run from sill to _______. Plate Sheathing Girder Ribbon - CORRECT ANSWER=> Plate" "Widely spaced _______ in the exterior walls of a post and beam frame allow for wide expanses of glass to be used from floor to ceiling. Lintels Panels Floor beams Posts - CORRECT ANSWER=> Posts" "If the unit rise is 6 inches and the unit run is always 12 inches, then the unit length is _____ inches. 12
Stacking Branding Layering Coverage - CORRECT ANSWER=> Coverage" "Shingle underlayment is typically installed using asphalt ____. Coatings Laps Cement Felts - CORRECT ANSWER=> Felts" "_____ shingles have a base made of heavy asphalt-saturated paper felt coated with additional asphalt. Fiberglass Plastic Organic Aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER=> Organic" "The term "_____ flashing" refers to the flashing on the lower side of the chimney. Apron Side Head Counter - CORRECT ANSWER=> Apron" "_____ stairs extend from a habitable to an uninhabitable level. Service Finish Winding Platform - CORRECT ANSWER=> Service" "A(n) _____ is an opening in the floor for the stairway to pass through. Nosing Stairwell Closed staircase Open staircase - CORRECT ANSWER=> Stairwell" "Code specifies that the height of a riser shall not exceed 7 3/4 inches and that the width of a tread not be less than _____ inches.
32 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 32"
"The width of the stairwell depends on the width of the _____. Headroom Stair carriage Staircase Nosing - CORRECT ANSWER=> Staircase" "Return nosings are applied to the open ends of the _____. Risers Stringers Treads Carriages - CORRECT ANSWER=> Treads" "Protect the finished risers and treads by applying a width of _____ to them. Plastic Tarpaulin Building paper Insulation - CORRECT ANSWER=> Building paper" "The bottom horizontal member of the window frame is called a(n) ____. Sill Side jamb Head jamb Extension jamb - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sill" "_____ windows have sashes that slide horizontally in separate tracks located on the header jamb and sill. Casement Single-hung Sliding Double-hung - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sliding" "French doors may contain from 1 to ____ lights of glass. 4
5 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2"
"_____ is used for bonding plastic laminates and other thin, flexible material to surfaces. Thermoplastic adhesive Reactive adhesive Contact cement Light curing adhesive - CORRECT ANSWER=> Contact cement" "The ____ type cabinet door has rabbeted edges that overlap the opening by about 3/8 inch on all sides. Overlay Lipped Flush Slotted - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lipped" "When installing _____ hinges, first screw the hinges on the door. Dovetail Concealed Continuous Friction - CORRECT ANSWER=> Concealed" "_____ catches are used to hold one door of a double set and are released by reaching to the back side of the door. Friction Magnetic Elbow Bullet - CORRECT ANSWER=> Elbow" "Drywall butt joints should always be __________. Staggered Adjacent Diagonal Parallel - CORRECT ANSWER=> Staggered" "The ________ edge is the long edge of a sheet of drywall. Bound Vertical
Butt Parallel - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bound" "When drywall screws are used as fasteners then they should be placed no more than _____ inches apart. 24 12 8 10 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 12" "when drywall nails are used as fasteners they should be spaced no more than ______ inches apart. 7 6 8 4 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 7" "_______ joint compound cures by chemical reaction. Paper tape Fiberglass tape Outside corners Inside corners - CORRECT ANSWER=> Fiberglass tape" "Construction _________________ are constantly evolving. Technology Methods Materials and equipment Processes All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER=> All of the above" "The 2015 Michigan Residential Code is effective on: December 13, 2016 December 21, 2016 January 1, 2017 April 20, 2017 - CORRECT ANSWER=> April 20, 2017"
44" - CORRECT ANSWER=> 42""
"A railing is required on any deck that exceeds ________ inches above grade. 28 29 30 32 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 30" "Tread, riser and nosing dimensions should not deviate from one another by more than __________ inch in any flight of stairs. 6/ 5/ 4/ 3/8 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 3/8" "A barrier-free ramp slope shall not exceed ________ inches 1 in 12 1 in 10 1 in 8 1 in 6 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 1 in 12" “The ____ square consists of a movable blade, 1 inch wide and 12 inches long, that slides along the body of the square. combination speed framing bevel - CORRECT ANSWER=> combination" "The wood ____ is used to cut recesses in wood for things such as door hinges and lockets. Hatchet Bevel Chisel Saw - CORRECT ANSWER=> Chisel"
"The ____ plane is 14 inches long and out of all the bench planes is considered the best for all- around work. Jack Jointer Fore Smooth - CORRECT ANSWER=> Jack" "____ planes are small planes designed to be held in one hand. Scrub Router Block Shoulder - CORRECT ANSWER=> Block" "The ____-ounce curved claw hammer is most popular for residential work 7 16 20 32 - CORRECT ANSWER=> 16" "____ is the technique of driving nails at an angle to fasten the end of one piece to another. Face nailing Skewed nailing Side nailing Toenailing - CORRECT ANSWER=> Toenailing" "The ____ saw, sometimes called a Sawzall, is used primarily for roughing in work. Chamfer Reciprocating Transverse Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER=> Reciprocating" "____ drills can deliver as much as 50,000 hammer blows per minute on the drill point. Geared head Hammer Radial arm Mill - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hammer" "_____ are used extensively for fastening gypsum board to walls and ceilings with screws.
Band Dado Crosscut - CORRECT ANSWER=> Band" "_____ sanders in the form of a drum, disk, and belt are designed to smooth most any shaped piece of work and typically are mounted on a bench. Bench Transitional Oscillating spindle Combination - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bench" "When ripping a narrow strip a(n) __ is used to safely finish the cut. Push stick Miter gauge Rip fence Anti-kickback device - CORRECT ANSWER=> Push stick" "With computers and laser-guided equipment, the ___ determines how to cut the log with as little waste as possible in the shortest amount of time to get the desired amount and kinds of lumber. Cartwright Lumberjack Logger Sawyer - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sawyer" "Most plywood panels are made up of sheets of veneer (thin pieces) called _____. Coatings Laminates Corrugations Piles - CORRECT ANSWER=> Piles"
