2-46.
2-47.
2-48.
2-49.
2-50.
2-51.
Each part of a truss is in a state
of compression or tension.
Which
of the following states, if any,
describe(s) the pushing-together
force?
1.
State of tension only
2.
State of compression only
3.
All of the above
4.
None of the above
In what positions should trusses be
(a) handled and (b) stored?
1.
(a) Horizontal (b) horizontal
2.
(a) Horizontal (b) vertical
3.
(a) Vertical
(b) horizontal
4.
(a) Vertical
(b) vertical
Which of the following features
is/are necessary to resist wind
uplift force?
1.
Temporary bracing
2.
Gussets
3.
Trusses anchored to outside
walls
4.
Blocking at lower chords
Toenailing is the most satisfactory
method of securing a truss to an
outside wall?
1.
True
2.
False
A partition can be nailed directly
to the lower chord under which of
the following conditions, if any?
1.
A partition runs at right
angles to the bottom of the
truss chord
2.
Partitions are erected after
ceiling finish is applied
3.
A partition runs parallel with
the bottom chord
4.
None of the above
Which of the following scales on a
framing square is graduated in
inches and provides various
shortcuts in problem solving?
1.
Tenths
2.
Twelfths
3.
Hundredths
4.
Octagon
2-52.
In a gable roof, why is a
ridgeboard is placed at the peak of
the
1.
2.
3.
4.
2-53.
All
are
1.
2.
roof?
Provide a nailing surface for
the top ends of the common
rafter
Provide a nailing surface for
one end of the common rafter
Provide a starting point for
the peak of the roof
Provide the starting point for
roof sheathing
common rafters for a gable roof
the same length.
True
False
2-54.
Which of the following terms is
another name for the notch formed
by the seat and heel cut?
1.
Overhang
2.
Projection
3.
Bird’s mouth
2-55.
When installing a roof where the
ridgeboard is longer than one
piece, where should the break
between the boards occur?
1.
Between the rafters
2.
Center of a rafter
3.
At the end of a rafter
2-56.
When working with gable or double-
pitch roofs which of the following
is/are normally considered for
additional horizontal
reinforcement?
1.
Ceiling joists
2.
Gable studs
3.
Collar ties
4.
Ridgeboard
2-57.
When framing a roof, the scaffold
should be set no lower than what
distance below the level of the
main-roof ridge?
1.
1 ft
2.
2 ft
3.
3 ft
4.
4 ft
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