Trade Competency Test Flashcards Chapter 4

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The roof for the brick veneer residence is a ______ roof.

gable

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basement under part of the living room and kitchen

The living room has a notation regarding ______ size referring to joists overhead.

joist

The kitchen has a ______ opening to the family room.

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The family room features ______ sets of casement windows that are the same size.

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Regarding the bedroom wing, the baths are identical but reversed except for the ______ of the doors and switches.

<p>placement</p> Signup and view all the answers

The carport includes a storage space with a door opening toward the ______ of the building.

<p>rear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Double hung windows in bedrooms are placed ______ above the finished floor to the bottom of the top jam.

<p>6'8 1/2&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

The basement door is a ______ panel door with six lights.

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Wall footings are to be reinforced with continuous ______ rebars.

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Alternate courses of concrete masonry units are to be reinforced with horizontal ______ reinforcing.

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The grade beam for the carport entrance is described on the ______ plan and shown in section b-b.

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A ______ beam is used to support the roof rafters and cornice over the front of the carport.

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A 1" air space is provided for ______.

<p>ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

The joists under the baths are placed ______ centers.

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A setting basin and sump pump are connected to drain tile and serve to help keep the ______ dry.

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The electrical installation includes ______ switches to control ceiling luminaires in the kitchen and the carport.

<p>three way</p> Signup and view all the answers

The heating installation includes air supply registers in the ______ under kitchen cabinets.

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The front elevation of the carport shows an opening in the back wall.

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Bedroom windows use insulating glass.

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Bedroom doors are solid-core 1 3/4" thick doors.

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Information about footings is shown on the basement plan and elevations.

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The footing for the basement wall toward the crawl space is 20" wide.

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Section b-b shows how the flues are arranged in the chimney.

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The concrete grade beam at the front of the carport rests on a footing.

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The solid brick masonry at the front carport corner has different thicknesses on each side of the corner.

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Anchor bolts secure the wood sill plate at 6'-0" intervals.

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The subfloor is 3/4" plywood.

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The roof slope is 4 1/2" per foot.

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Diverters are used on the roof near the family room to direct water to the gutters and downspouts.

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There is no access provided to the attic space.

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The details of the bath walls show towel bars and other accessories.

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Flashcards

Gable Roof

Roof type with sloping sides meeting at a ridge.

Basement Detailing

Basement layout, specifying areas like living room and kitchen.

Casement Windows

Windows that open outward, like hinged doors in a frame.

Joist Size Notations

Dimensions given to wooden beams supporting the floor.

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Pass-Through Opening

Opening between rooms, usually in kitchens, for easy moving food.

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Identical Bathrooms

Bath layouts are the same, except for door/switch placements.

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Carport Storage

Space for storing items inside the carport.

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Double-Hung Windows

Windows that open up and down.

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Insulating Glass

Glass with multiple layers to improve insulation.

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Six-Light Wood Panel Door

Door design for the basement, having six sections.

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Reinforced Wall Footings

Concrete supports under walls, strengthened by rebar.

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Concrete Masonry Units

Blocks used to build walls alternating with rebar.

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Grade Beam

Structural beam at the carport entrance.

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W12x27 Steel Beam

Specific steel beam for roof support.

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Brick Veneer Walls

Brick layers on outside face of a building.

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1" Air Space

Spacing between brick and wall for ventilation.

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12-inch Joist Spacing

Distance apart between joists supporting bathroom floors.

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Setting Basin

Part of basement draining system.

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Sump Pump

Mechanism for removing collected water.

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Three-Way Switches

Electrical controls letting you change light location.

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Air Supply Registers

Locations for heating to enter and distribute warmth.

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Front Carport Opening

Hole in the carport's back wall.

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Lack of Attic Access

No way to get to the top of the house's roof structure.

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Anchor Bolts

Metal pieces securing the sill plate in the ground.

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Towel Bars

Support for towels in bathroom installations.

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Footing Details

Specific information about structural supports of a building.

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Study Notes

Roof Structure

  • The roof for the brick veneer residence is categorized as a gable roof.

Floor Plans

  • Basement detailing includes areas under the living room and kitchen.
  • The family room features two sets of casement windows of identical size.

Living Spaces

  • The living room includes specific joist size notations for overhead construction.
  • The kitchen has a pass-through opening connecting to the family room.

Bedroom Wing

  • Identical bathrooms, reversed in layout, exist in the bedroom wing, differing only in door and switch placements.

Carport Features

  • The carport incorporates a storage space with door access toward the rear of the building.

Window Specifications

  • Bedroom double-hung windows are positioned at 6'8 1/2" above the finished floor to the bottom of the top jam and utilize insulating glass.

Door Specifications

  • The basement utilizes a six-light wood panel door, while bedroom doors are not specified as solid-core.

Concrete and Foundation

  • Wall footings are reinforced with continuous #4 rebar for structural stability.
  • Foundation walls are constructed with alternate courses of concrete masonry units, reinforced with horizontal steel.
  • The grade beam at the carport entrance is illustrated on the basement plan.

Structural Support

  • A W12x27 steel beam is installed to provide roof support for rafters and cornice over the carport.

Brickwork

  • Brick veneer walls include a 1" air space for ventilation.

Wood Framing

  • Joists beneath the bathrooms are spaced 12 inches apart.

Plumbing and Electrical

  • A setting basin and sump pump assist drainage in the basement.
  • Electrical installations feature three-way switches for kitchen and carport lighting fixtures.

Heating Features

  • Air supply registers are located under the kitchen cabinets for heating efficiency.

Elevation and Access

  • The front elevation of the carport has an opening in the back wall.
  • There is no access provided to the attic space.

Structural Elements and Accessories

  • Anchor bolts secure the wood sill plate at 6-foot intervals.
  • Bath wall details include provisions for towel bars and other accessories.

Additional Details

  • Footing details are provided on the basement plan and elevations.
  • The slope of the roof is designed at 4 1/2 inches per foot.
  • Diverters are not stated as a feature near the family room to manage water flow effectively.
  • The solid brick masonry at the front carport corner displays varying thicknesses on each side.

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