4-54.
Before laying vinyl tile on a floor
surface, you should square off the
floor, apply the adhesive, and then
begin laying the tile from the
1.
center of the floor working
towards the walls
2.
center of a continuous wall
working towards the center of
the floor
3.
corner of the floor working
towards the opposite corner
4.
stairway or door opening
working towards the opposite
wall
4-55.
Which of the following factors is
an advantage of using carpeting
instead of other types of floor
covering?
1.
It absorbs sound
2.
It lasts longer
3.
It reduces maintenance
4.
It is cheaper
4-56.
How many square yards of carpet are
required to cover a room 24 feet by
48 feet?
1.
76
2.
98
3.
114
4.
128
4-57.
When installing cushioned-backed
carpeting, which of the following
items is/are required?
1.
Tack strips only
2.
Double-faced tape only
3.
Additional padding only
4.
All of the above
4-58.
Rough openings for interior doors
are usually framed how much
(a) higher and (b) wider than the
finished door size?
1.
(a) 2
in. (b) 3
in.
2.
(a) 2 1/2 in. (b) 3 1/2 in.
3.
(a) 3
in. (b) 2 1/2 in.
4.
(a) 3 1/2 in. (b) 3 in.
4-59.
What is the proper name for the
edge trim around an interior door
opening?
1.
Casing
2.
Molding
3.
Jam
4.
Sill
4-60.
Why are louvered doors the most
suitable for use on closets?
1.
They are less expensive
2.
They are more durable
3.
They require less space
4.
They allow ventilation
4-61.
How should hinged doors swing or
open?
1.
Against a blank wall only
2.
Toward the natural entry only
3.
Both 1 and 2 above
4.
Into a hallway
4-62.
When plumbing and leveling a
doorframe, which of the following
materials should you use?
1.
Casing wedges
2.
Wood shingle wedges
3.
Wood shake wedges
4.
Hairpin wedges
4-63.
What edge-distance allowance is
made when the casing is nailed to
the jamb?
1.
1/16 in.
2.
1/8 in.
3.
3/16 in.
4.
3/8 in.
4-64.
What should you do to a mitered
casing joint to lessen the chance
of its opening up as the casing
material dries?
1.
Use a glued spline
2.
Install wood screws
3.
Glue the joint
4.
Use a wood filler
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