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Drafting 2 Study Guide

This is your study guide for all of the tests that you will take in Drafting 2. Once we have completed a competency, you will be assigned a set of questions to study for each test. Keep up with this book and bring it to class every day. It is the only copy you will receive so do not lose it. This copy will also be used at the end of the semester to review for the exam.

Drafting 2 – Testing Schedule

Test Number

Competency #

Objective Study Guide Questions

Test #1 203.01 Space Planning 211 – 232

203.02 Space Planning 251 – 278

Test #2 203.03 Door and Window Types 94 – 99

203.04 Floor Plan Symbols 182 – 201

203.07 Steps in drawing a floor plan 332 - 345

Test #3 203.05 Electrical Plan 152 – 158

203.06 Electrical Fixtures 316 – 331

Test #4 204.04 Foundations 88 – 93

204.01 Foundations 147 – 151

204.03 Foundations 172 – 181

204.02 Foundations 302 - 315

Test #5 206.01 Wall Section Terms 100 – 146

206.02 Sill and Floor Construction 233 - 250

Test #6 206.05 Wall Section 1 – 19

206.04 Insulation and Vapor Barrier 159 – 161

206.03 Wall Construction 279 – 301

Test #7 205.02 Roof Construction 61 – 87

205.01 Roof Plans 358 - 370

Test #8 202.01 CAD 162 – 171

202.02 CAD 346 - 357

Test #9 207.02 Exterior Elevations 20 – 50

207.01 Exterior Elevations 202 - 210

Test #10 201.01 Jobs related to Drafting 51 - 60

Directions For Numbers 1- 370 . Read each of the following multiple-choice items and thepossible answers carefully. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet or asinstructed by your teacher.

1 A cutting plane line on an architectural floor planwill typically include:

A The page number where the section can befound.

B Line coding that consists of two short dashesfollowed by two long dashes.

C The initials of the architect who created thefloor plan.

D Uniformly spaced section lines.

2 A typical wall section is a drawing that shows a/an:

A Foundation wall, exterior frame wall, and roof.

B Interior pier, interior frame wall, and roof.

C Foundation wall, interior frame wall, and roof.

D Interior frame wall, exterior pier, and roof.

3 Flashing in a masonry cavity wall is used to:

A Bond the different thickness of masonrytogether.

B Insulate the wall.

C Turn water toward the weep holes.

D Add color to the dull masonry finish.

4 A “Typical Wall Section” drawing would likelyshow all of the following EXCEPT:

A Roof pitch.

B Size of the floor joist.

C Footing material and size.

D Window details.

5 The purpose of a wall section drawing is to:

A Reveal the internal construction.

B Eliminate having to draw all three views of the object.

C Give a three-dimensional view of an object.

D Show an inclined surface true size and shape.

6 A typical wall section for a house will show insulation:

A In the walls.

B In the walls and ceiling.

C In the walls, ceiling, and floor.

D In the walls, ceiling, and rafters.

7 The arrows of a cutting plane line indicate:

A An unsectioned area.

B Direction of sight.

C That the section is a half section.

D The direction for drawing section lines.

8 A “weep hole” is most likely to be found on a:

A Hip roof.

B Wood foundation wall.

C Solid masonry wall.

D Masonry cavity wall.

9 Section lines indicate:

A That is surface is foreshortened.

B That the surface is slanted.

C That the material is smooth.

D That the surface has been cut.

Drafting 2 - Study Guide

K. Brown - Fall 2007

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Figure D206.04

10In Figure D206.04, item 1 is a:

A Rafter.

B Joist.

C Wall stud.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Sheathing.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Soffit.

C Soffit Vent.

D Fascia.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate

14In Figure D206.04, item 7 is a/an:

A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Ceiling Joist.

D Insulation.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Rafter.



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A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Sheathing.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Shingles.

C Sheathing.

D Chord.



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Figure D207.01

20Item number 10 in Figure D207.01 is what kind of window?

A Hopper

B Awning

C Double hung

D Casement

21Item number 1 in Figure D207.01 is the:

A Frost line.

B Grade line.

C Footing.

D Foundation.


A Fascia.

B Ridge.

C Soffit.

D Ceiling line.


A Turbine vent.

B Cupola vent.

C Gable vent.

D Soffit vent.

24Item number 7 in Figure D207.01 is a:

A Flush door.

B Panel door.

C Pocket door.

D Casement window.

25Item number 8 in Figure D207.01 is:

A Brick.

B Tile.

C Concrete.

D Rubble.



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26Item number 9 in Figure D207.01 is what line?

A Frost

B Grade

C Ceiling

D Subfloor


A Stucco.

B Horizontal siding.

C Shingles.

D Rubble.

28 When dimensioning an elevation of a residence, which would be included?

A Horizontal measurements needed to locate doors and windows

B Room sizes

C Vertical distances between floors

D Width and depth measurements for chimneys

29 What is the preferred scale for drawing a frontelevation?

A 161 " = 1'- 0"

B 81 " = 1'- 0"

C 83 " = 1'- 0"

D 41 " = 1'- 0

30 How are exterior siding and roof materials indicated on exterior elevations?

A Drawn as realistically as possible

B Never drawn but shown by notes

C Not included

D Shown as simple symbols in scattered locations

31 When drawing Exterior Elevations, the projection of center lines for exterior doors, and windows are obtained from where?

A Roof plan

B Interior elevations

C Site development plan

D Floor plan

32 If the front elevation is labeled the SouthElevation, then the right side elevation should belabeled as the:

A East elevation.

B North elevation.

C South elevation.

D West elevation.

33 What is the standard height for the top of doors and windows above the floor?

A 6'- 4"

B 6'- 8"

C 7'- 0"

D 7'- 4"



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34 When drawing exterior elevations, what drawingis used to get the roof ridge line(s)?

A Roof plan

B Typical wall section

C Floor plan

D Site development plan

35 On what drawing is the amount of roof overhang noted?

A Floor plan

B Exterior elevation

C Foundation plan

D Overhang tables

36 Which of the following would be noted on anexterior elevation?

A Ceiling line

B Ceiling joist direction

C Floor joist direction

D Room names

37 How would brick be best represented on an elevation drawing?

A Horizontal lines

B Vertical lines

C Diagonal lines

D Wavy Lines

38 Attic ventilation is usually placed in the soffitand the:

A Fascia.

B Gable.

C Header.

D Crawl space.

39If all walls are the same construction, how many different wall sections are needed?

A One

B Two

C Three

D Four

40What features should be projected downward when drawing an elevation?

A Walls/offsets of buildings, doors and windows

B Ceiling lines

C Grade

D Window details

41Which is used to represent horizontal siding on an elevation?

A Randomly spaced dots

B Equally spaced lines

C Randomly spaced diagonal lines

D No symbols are used

42Wall finish notations on an exterior elevation CUSTOMARILY show:

A The materials in simple scattered locations.

B Color.

C Manufacturer.

D Contractor.

43Exterior elevations showing the gable end will most likely include a/an:

A Attic vent.

B Casement window.

C Note for roofing materials.

D Pilaster.



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44Exterior elevations typically include dimensions for:

A Vertical distances from floor to ceiling.

B Horizontal distances between walls.

C Vertical distances from eave to ridge.

D Nothing.

45 What is the proper name for the top of the roof?

A Ridge

B Roof top

C Fascia

D Soffit

46Which is included in exterior elevations?

A Plumbing and electrical feature

B Finished floor and ceiling line

C Insulation and vapor barriers

D Piers and columns

47Define an elevation as:

A An exterior, flat view of a structure.

B The height of the building above sea level.

C The view cut through the building.

D The building view from above.

48Grade line simply means:

A Crawl space.

B Finished floor.

C Ground.

D Roofing material.

49Where is the ridgeline of a roof located?

A Junction of siding and foundation

B Just above the window/door line

C Below the eave line

D The highest point on a house

50An exterior elevation is a/an:

A Plan view.

B Orthographic view.

C Perspective rendering.

D Isometric drawing.

51Facial expressions or body movements used toemphasize an idea are called:

A Gestures.

B Manners.

C Silent expressions.

D Tact.

52What conveys as much as what you say whenmaking a technical presentation?

A Appearance

B Illustrated talk

C Panel discussion

D Plagiarism

53How many minutes should a person arrive before an interview?

A One

B Five

C Forty-five

D Sixty



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54When beginning work as an architectural drafter, it is MOST important to:

A Know how to create 3-D walk-throughs.

B Be on time and be prepared to work.

C Understand all local zoning laws.

D Know how to design electrical systems.

55When delivering a speech to a group, you should:

A Have key points of the speech on note cards.

B Have the entire speech before you.

C Not look at the audience.

D Read the speech.

56What forms the framework of a speech?

A Demonstration

B Outline

C Sentence

D Verb

57After an interview, a person should:

A Call other companies.

B Call to see who got the job.

C Write a thank-you letter.

D Mail a resume with a photo.

58What allows all members to voice their opinionswithout the group having to reach an agreement?

A Brainstorming

B Cause-and-effect analysis

C Paired Comparisons

D Weighted voting

59What is the final step in the problem solvingprocess?

A Check the solution.

B Choose a solution.

C Identify the problem.

D Search for a solution.

60What technique can be used to chart the steps in aproject and the order in which they will be done?

A Flow charts

B Gantt charts

C Histograms

D Pie charts

Figure D205.02

61The purpose of item number 2 in Figure D205.02 is to:

A Hold the rafters tight against the ridge.

B Increase the span of the rafters.

C Provide a nailer for the hip rafters.

D Reduce the load of the ridge line.



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A Rafter.

B Ceiling joist.

C Top chord.

D Web.


A Rafter.

B Ceiling joist.

C Top chord.

D Web.


A Rafter.

B Ceiling joist.

C Top chord.

D Web.

65 The FASCIA can best be described as the:

A Framing member that supports a doorheader.

B Extra framing lumber placed at the bottom ofa door opening.

C Short piece placed between studs in a framewall.

D Covering for the end of the rafter tail.

66 The purpose of a LOOKOUT in eave/cornice construction is to:

A Support the sole plate.

B Serve as a nailer for wide soffits.

C Support the roof sheathing.

D Serve as a nailing surface for the building felt (paper).

67The advantage of using a roof truss as compared to conventional roof construction is that:

A It allows for open planning.

B It is the only way to frame steep roof slopes.

C It doesn’t require the use of collar beams.

D Conventional framing cannot be used for 1 1/2 story construction.

68A manufactured unit that includes all of themembers needed to perform the function of therafters, ceiling joists, collars, and knees is the:

A LVL.B Roof joist.

C I-joist.D Truss.

69 The vertical distance shown on a roof slopesymbol is the:

A Height.

B Pitch.

C Rise.

D Run.

70 The framing member whose purpose is toprovide a nailing surface for the soffit is the:

A Bridging.

B Header.

C Jack stud.

D Lookout.

71 The underside of a roof overhang is a:

A Rake.

B Drip Edge.

C Fascia.

D Soffit.



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72 What is the most frequently used roof style in North Carolina?

A Flat

B Gable

C Gambrel

D Mansard

73 A home built in an area that has large amounts ofsnow should have:

A A low roof pitch.

B A high roof pitch.

C Fiberglass shingles.

D Wood shingles.

74 Which statement is true about attic ventilation?

A Attic vents have doors so that they can be closed in the winter.

B Vents are needed to remove cold air.

C Vents restrict air flow.

D Vents reduce condensation in the winter.

75Roof overhang ventilation is TYPICALLY located in the:

A Lookout.

B Rafter tail.

C Ridge board.

D Soffit.

76Which roof slope produces the flattest roof? A 3 to 12

B 4 to 12 C 5 to 12

D 6 to 12

77 What does a pitch of 124 represent?

A A rise of 12, a run of 4

B 20°

C A rise of 4, a run of 12

D 30°

78 What part of the roof overhang can be vented?

A Fascia

B Drip edge

C Sheathing

D Soffit

79 Attached to the end of the rafter tail is the:

A Frieze board.

B Sole plate.

C Fascia.

D Wall sheathing.

80 The constant number in the roof pitch is:

A 10.

B 12.

C 14.

D 16.

81The soffit is nailed to the:

A Trimmer.

B Double top plate.

C Ridge board.

D Lookout.



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82Which requires the calculation of rise and run?

A Roof pitch

B Solar angles

C Size of the pier footing

D Slope of ground

83Which item is considered a live load?

A Snow

B Rafter

C Trusses

D Ceiling Joist

84What helps reduce the rafter span in the attic space?

A Stem wall

B Curtain wall

C Knee wall

D Foundation wall

Figure D204.05.A



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85Item number 2 in Figure D204.05.A is a:

A Collar beam.

B Rafter.

C Hip rafter.

D Ridge board.


A Collar beam.

B Rafter tail.

C Lookout.

D Ridge board.


A Ventilation ratio indicator.

B Gable end marker.

C Roof type symbol.

D Pitch symbol.

88What determines the connection between floor joists and the foundation plan?

A Floor joists are vertical members shown in the foundation plan

B Floor joist direction is shown on the foundation plan

C Floor joists are typically made of concrete

D Floor joists are the lowest member of the foundation system

89How would the correct note for a built-up wooden girder read?

A 3 – 2 x 10 #2 SPF Girder

B W 8 x 14 Girder

C 6 x 12 LVL Girder

D 2 x 10 @ 16” OC Girder

90What do dashed lines drawn parallel to both sides of a foundation wall most likely represent?

A Drain tile

B Footings

C Foundation vents

D Piers

91What would the BEST note for a pier or column footing?

A 2’-0” x 2’-0” x 10” CONC PIER FOOT

B 2’-0” x 2’-0” CONC PIER FOOT

C 2’-0” x 8” CONT CONC PIER FOOT

D 3000 PSI CONC FOOT

92Floor Joist length is determined by all of the following EXCEPT:

A Consideration of live and dead loads.

B Density of earth supporting foundation.

C Material strength of the floor joist.

D Size of the floor joist.

93What is the relationship between floor joists and double joists?

A Both are typically made of concrete.

B They run perpendicular to each other.

C They run parallel to each other.

D Both are vertical foundation members.

94 What type of window is hinged on the side and swings out?

A Awning

B Casement

C Double hung

D Fixed sash



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95 A door on a clothes closet (not a walk-in) shouldbe:

A 2' – 0".

B 3' – 0".

C 4' – 0".

D As large as possible.

96 Detailed window information is most likely found on a/an:

A Floor plan.

B Elevation.

C Title page.

D Schedule.

97What is the standard height for an overhead garage door?

A 6’-8” B 7’-0”

C 7’-4” D 8’-0”

98 What type of window slides up and down?

A Casement

B Awning

C Double hung

D Hopper

99Doors equipped with a sill are typically:

A Flush doors.B Interior doors.

C Exterior doors.D Panel doors.

100 The drawing below illustrates a/an:

A Anchor bolt.

B Joist hanger.

C Horizontal joint reinforcement.

D Welded wire mesh.

101What is a sill (mud plate)?

A The horizontal wood member that rests on the foundation wall

B A wood plate at the top of a stud wall

C A wood beam located at the top of a door or window

D A wood framing member at the end of floor joists

102The shallow space below the floor of a house built above the ground, surrounded by the foundation wall is the:

A Closet space.

B Crawl space.

C Base.

D Attic space.

103A threaded rod inserted in masonry construction to anchor the sill plate to the foundation is a/an:

A Anchor bolt.

B Joist hanger.

C Horizontal joint reinforcement.

D Welded wire mesh.



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104The built-up wooden beam used to support the ends of the floor joists is a:

A Pier.

B Girder.

C Pilaster.

D Truss.

105Which construction feature is the floor directly attached to?

A Pier

B Girder

C Joists

D Sill

106A metal strap used to support the ends of joists is a/an: A Wall Ties.

B Anchor Bolt.

C Ledger Strips.

D Joist Hanger.

107The members placed in a diagonal pattern between floor joists are:

A Bridging.

B Headers.

C Studs.

D Sills.

108The most common spacing of floor joists is:

A 12”.

B 16”.

C 20”.

D 24”.



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Figure D206.02


A Foundation Wall.

B Footing.

C Crawl Space.

D Sill.


A Floor joist.

B Header.

C Sole Plate.

D Sill.


A Sheathing.

B Rim joist (Joist header).

C Drain Tile.

D LVL.

112In Figure D206.02, item 4 is the:

A Crawl Space.

B Insulation.

C Blocking.

D Floor Joist.


A Floor joist.

B Header.

C Sole Plate.

D Sill.


A Floor joist.

B Header.

C Sole Plate.

D Sill.



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A Insulation.

B Sheathing.

C Sole Plate.

D Sill.


A Floor joist.

B Header.

C Finished Floor.

D Sill.


A Insulation.

B Subfloor

C Sole Plate.

D Sill.


A Pier.

B Crawl Space.

C Floor Joist.

D Foundation Wall.


A Pier.

B Crawl Space.

C Floor Joist.

D Foundation Wall.


A Cripple stud.

B Trimmer stud.

C Stud wall.

D Double stud plate.

121In Figure D206.04, item 2 is:

A Cripple Stud.

B Sheathing.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Soffit.

C Soffit Vent.

D Fascia.


A Ceiling joist.

B Rafter.

C Web.

D Ridge Board.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate



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A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Ceiling Joist.

D Insulation.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Rafter.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Sheathing.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Ridge Board.

C Web.

D Chord.


A Ceiling joist.

B Shingles.

C Sheathing.

D Chord.



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Figure D206.03


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Header.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Stud.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.


A Sheathing.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.


A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Corner Bracing.

D Double Top Plate.



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A Cripple Stud.

B Trimmer Stud.

C Sole Plate.

D Double Top Plate.

Figure D206.01


A Floor joist.

B Floor truss.

C Girder.

D Sill.


A Floor joist.

B Floor truss.

C Girder.

D Sill.


A Floor joist.

B Double joist.

C Girder.

D Sill.


A Joist Hanger.

B Joist.

C Ledger Strip.

D Sill.



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A Bridging.

B Blocking.

C Girder.

D Sill.


A Footing.

B Foundation Wall.

C Pier.

D Girder.

144In Figure D206.01, item 4 is a/an:

A Anchor Bolt.

B Floor truss.

C Girder.

D Pier.


A Pier.

B Foundation Wall.

C Footing.

D Girder.


A Joist Hanger.

B Joist.

C Ledger Strip.

D Sill.

147Which of the definitions below defines “Drain tile”?

A Black plastic with holes on half of its circumference

B Red clay put together with short spaces between the sections

C Black cast iron put together with bells

D White PVC with no holes or spaces

148Which of the definitions below defines piers?

A Horizontal members used to support the ends of floor joists

B Horizontal members used to support walls

C Vertical members used to support floor systems

D Vertical members used to support roof structures

149Which of the definitions below defines live loads?

A Fixed or moving weights that are not a part of the structure

B Framing materials both vertical and horizontal types

C Fixed weights that are part of the structure

D Weights of more than 500 lbs/sq. ft.

150What is the vertical masonry post used to support the floor system known as?

A Lally column

B Lintel

C Pier

D Wall stud



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Figure D204.02

151Which of the definitions below defines unexcavated as shown in Figure D204.02?

A Area of compacted earth fill

B Concrete floor that is suspended 6” above the grade

C Location where the earth is not to be dug out

D Location where the ground level that is lower than the surrounding areas

Figure D203.01

152In Figure D203.01, the symbol for a fluorescent light is:

A A.

B B.

C C.

D D.



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153In Figure D203.01 the symbol for a telephone is:

A A

B B

C C

D D

154What best describes the symbol for a 220 volt outlet?

A Small circle with two lines

B Small circle with the letters WP

C Small circle with three lines

D Small circle with shading

155Which plan would include illustrations for distribution panel, meter, and lighting outlets?

A Floor Plan

B Elevation Plan

C Electrical Plan

D Circuit Plan

156What BEST describes the split-wired duplex receptacle outlet symbol?

A Circle with one line

B Circle with two lines

C Circle with two lines and one side shaded

D Circle with one line and one side shaded

157How much voltage is required to operate a dishwasher?

A 60 volts

B 100 volts

C 120 volts

D 240 volts

Figure D203.02

158In Figure D203.02, name the symbol for an exhaust fan.

A A

B B

C C

D D

159 Insulation is placed in:

A Walls.

B Ceiling

C Floors.

D All of the above.

160R-value is a measure of:

A Resistance to heat flow.

B Resilience to load deformation in beams.

C Resale value for a particular housing design.

D Water penetration through foundation walls.

161Where is the vapor barrier located?

A Underside of rafters.

B Exterior side of sheathing.

C Inside attic space.

D Heated side of insulation.



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162Which CAD command should be used to change example A to example B?

A Explode

B Scale

C Size

D UCS, X, 90

A B

163Which is true about plotters?

A Are limited only to standard A-size paper

B Cannot be networked in order to be available from multiple workstations

C Increase time in reproducing drawings

D Easily used to reproduce multiple hardcopies

164Architectural text MUST be placed:

A Above the dimension line.

B Below the dimension line.

C Within the dimension line.

D At the end of the extension line

165What is the pattern of regularly spaced dots or lines used to aid in aligning drawings on the screen?

A Hatch

B Grid

C Swatch

D Ruler

166What is standard drawing file extension used between different CAD programs?

A dxf

B dwg

C jpg

D gif

167What CAD dimensioning command allows a line to be drawn from a note to an object?

A Baseline

B Continue

C Leader

D Aligned

168The advantage of creating CAD symbol libraries is that they:

A Save time in creating images.

B Reduce the number of polygons to be stored.

C Make it easier to create polyline widths.

D Allow calculation of defined areas.

169Which is NOT typically found in a symbol library?

A Lavatory

B Refrigerator

C Perspective

D Ceiling fan

170What is the relative scale for a full scale drawing?

A 1:1

B 1:12

C 1:24

D 1:48

171What is the relative scale for a ¼”=1’ drawing?

A 1:1

B 1:12

C 1:24

D 1:48



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172 The shape of a foundation wall makes a difference in its ability to resist:

A Lateral earth loads.

B Live loads.

C Dead loads.

D Water table.

173 What is the vertical wall that extends from the top of the footing up to the first floor level?

A Knee wall

B Foundation wall

C Partition wall

D Retaining wall

174What does a drain tile remove?

A Waste from the sewage system

B Water that collects around the foundation wall

C Water that collects in the septic tank

D Water standing above the septic tank

175What should be used to remove excess ground water from around the footing?

A Loose dirt and gravel mix under the footing

B 4” perforated drain pipe

C Non-perforated PVC pipe

D Saw dust and mulch mixture

176What is the actual size of a 8” x 8” x 16” concrete masonry block?

A 8” x 8” x 16”

B 7-1/2” x 7-1/2” x 15-1/2”

C 7-5/8” x 7-5/8” x 15-5/8”

D 7-3/4” x 7-3/4” x 15-3/4

177 What is the actual thickness of 8” concrete block?

A 8”

B 7-1/4”

C 7-5/8”

D 8-3/8”

178Which is an example of Dead Loads?

A Snow

B People and pets

C Roof shingles

D Furniture

179How deep should a footing be placed?

A Elevation

B Fill line

C Below frost line

D Grade



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Figure D204.03

180In Figure D204.03, what is item 1?

A Pier

B Double Joist

C Girder

D Pilaster



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Figure D204.01

181In Figure D204.01, what is item 1?

A Footing

B Foundation

C Pier

D Pilaster

182 A water closet symbol would be drawn using a:

A Circle template.

B Floor plan template.

C Landscape template.

D Plot plan template.

183Which symbol below represents a “by-pass sliding”?



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184 The floor plan symbol illustrated below is for a wall constructed with:

A Brick.

B Concrete.

C Metal studs.

D Wood.

185Which symbol below represents an “awning” window?

186 Which is an accepted symbol for a brick veneer wall?

187Which symbol below represents a dishwasher?

188 Dashed lines that follow the counters in a kitchen floor plan most likely represent:

A A dishwasher.

B Upper (wall hung) cabinets.

C A trash compactor.

D A valance.

189 Which symbol below represents a water closet?

DCBA

190 Which symbol below represents a range?

D C B A



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Figure D203.03

191Symbol number 3 shown on Figure D203.03 represents a/an:

A Dryer.

B Base cabinet.

C Utility sink.

D Linen closet.

192Symbol number 4 shown on Figure D203.03 represents a:

A Wall hung cabinet.

B Base cabinet.

C Dishwasher.

D Washing machine.


A Fixed sash window.

B Casement window.

C Double hung window.

D Awning window.


A Water closet.

B Toilet.

C Lavatory sink.

D Shower.



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A Hinged door.

B Bi-folding door.

C Double-action door.

D By-passing door.


A Double hung window.

B Hopper window.

C Casement window.

D Mirror.


A By-pass door.

B Bi-folding door.

C Pocket door.

D Double-action door.


A Lavatory.

B Sink.

C Dishwasher.

D Washing machine.


A By-pass sliding door.

B Bi-folding door.

C French door.

D Pocket door.

200Symbol number 16 shown on Figure D203.03 represents a/an:

A Arch.

B Bookshelves.

C Built-in entertainment center.

D French doors.

201The thickness of the wall identified by number 20 on Figure D203.03 is typically drawn:

A 4”.

B 6”.

C 10”.

D 12”.

202What is the spot where the soil surface strikes a building that acts as a reference point for most elevations?

A Elevation

B Grade line

C Surface materials

D Topography

203What is the name of the type of plaster made from Portland cement, sand, water, and a coloring agent that is applied to exterior walls?

A Stucco

B Concrete

C Siding

D Flashing



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204What is the term for the physical description of land surface showing its variation in elevation and location of features?

A Grade line

B Elevation

C Projection

D Topography

205What is the horizontal or vertical guideline used for transferring measurements orthographically from one view to another?

A Flashing

B Projection

C Cornice

D Roof Ridge

206What is a metal used to prevent water from leaking through surface intersections?

A Stucco

B Flashing

C Projection

D Steel

207What is the part of the roof that extends out from the wall?

A Cornice

B Ridge

C Projection

D Flashing

208Name the uppermost area of two intersecting roof planes.

A Flashing

B Projection

C Cornice

D Roof Ridge

209What is an opening covered with glass or plastic in the roof that allows light and ventilation?

A Skylight

B Projection

C Cornice

D Eave

210Name the decorative barriers used to enclose porches and decks.

A Projection

B Flashing

C Rail

D Cornice

211What is the beveled member directly under a door?

A Header

B Jamb

C Sill

D Threshold

212Name the exterior floor supported on at least two opposing sides by adjoining structures, piers, or posts.

A Lanai

B Patio

C Breezeway

D Deck

213Name a small room adjoining a larger room often separated by an archway or cased opening.

A Alcove

B Apron

C Casing

D Compartment



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214Name the ground-level exterior entertaining area that is made of concrete, stone, brick, or treated wood.

A Porch

B Breezeway

C Portico

D Patio

215What is the inside trim board placed below a window sill?

A Casing

B Alcove

C Apron

D Header

216Name the room designed specifically for washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothes.

A Bedroom

B Utility Room

C Lanai

D Laundry

217Name a covered walkway with open sides between two different parts of a structure.

A Lanai

B Breezeway

C Porch

D Patio

218What is the masonry wall formed with two wythes with air space between each face?

A Cavity wall

B Plumbing wall

C Typical wall section

D Casing

219What is the decorative trim that covers the space between the jamb and a rough opening?

A Sill

B Casing

C Jamb

D Mullions

220In what type of design are rooms in cubicles with little opportunity for overflow into other rooms?

A Closed plan

B Open plan

C Bedrooms

D Compartmentalized

221What is a term used in building codes to describe access?

A Casing

B Compartmentalized

C Egress

D Door

222Name the lines used to show where an object is to be sectioned.

A Cutting plane

B Hidden

C Center

D Phantom

223Name the member that extends vertically in a door or window opening.

A Side jamb

B Head jamb

C Sill

D Casing



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224What term describes a water closet that is partitioned off from other bathroom fixtures?

A Closed

B Compartmentalized

C Lavatory

D Water closet

225What is the bathroom fixture designed for washing hands and face?

A Bidet

B Laundry

C Lavatory

D Water closet

226What are vertical and horizontal members between window and door units?

A Jambs

B Muntins

C Mullions

D Sills

227Name the building parts that have been preassembled either in a plant or on-site.

A Sills

B Jambs

C Mullions

D Modular

228What members divide window glass into smaller panes?

A Muntins

B Mullions

C Jamb

D Sill

229What walls in a building are designed for plumbing pipes to be installed?

A Compartmentalized wall

B Typical wall

C Cavity wall

D Plumbing wall

230Name the horizontal member that rests on the foundation wall to support other wood members.

A Header

B Jamb

C Mud Sill

D Swing

231Name the water-flushing plumbing fixture designed to receive and discharge human waste.

A Bidet

B Shower

C Lavatory

D Water closet

232Name the room that includes space for laundry as well as long-term storage of food.

A Utility Room

B Laundry Room

C Lanai

D Pantry

233 Solid Blocking is used between double floor joists to:

A Allow plumbing to pass through the floor construction.

B Allow a reduction in the size of the joists.

C Strengthen the double joists.

D Transfer load continuously to the girder.



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234 What is a sill (mud plate)?

A The lowest member of the frame of a structure, it rests on the foundation, and supports the floor joist

B A wood plate at the top of a stud wall

C A wood beam located at the top of a door or window

D A wood framing member at end of floor joists

235 To work with the size of plywood or OSBsubflooring materials, floor joist spacing isusually:

A 12", 16", or 24" oc.

B 12", 18", or 30" oc.

C 16", 24", or 36" oc.

D 16", 24", or 48" oc.

236What do wooden floor trusses and wooden I joists have in common?

A Allow plumbing to pass through the floor construction

B Allow a reduction in the size of the joists

C Used to span short distances

D Less expensive to install

237 The actual size of a 2 × 6 framing member is:

A 1 "41 × 5 "

41 .

B 1 "21 × 5 "

21 .

C 1 "43 × 5 "

43 .

D 2" × 6".

238A beam composed of a flat steel plate “sandwiched” between two pieces of framing lumber and bolted together is called a: A Built-up girder.

B LVL. C Wooden I Joist.

D Flitch beam.

239Which of the new, engineered wood products is made with wood flanges that are grooved to receive an OSB or plywood web:

A PSL beams.

B GLL beams.

C Wood I-Joists.

D Structural foam sandwich panels.

240 The layer of floor that rests directly on the floor joists is called the:

A Finished floor.

B Insulation.

C Subfloor.

D Wainscot.

241 It is good building practice to use which type of lumber for a sill?

A 2 × 4

B Painted

C Pressure treated

D Teak

242An advantage of wooden I joists as compared to conventional solid lumber is that the I joists are:

A Cheaper per unit.

B Able to span longer distances.

C Easier to cut.

D Spaced 4’-0” oc.



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243 Noting “floor joist” on a drawing 2" × 10" – 16" o.c., what does the o.c. stand for?

A Old colonial

B Old color

C On center

D Old construction

244The lowest wood member in frame construction that sits on top the foundation wall is the:

A Header. B Floor joist.

C Sill plate. D Bottom plate.

245Walls that run parallel to the floor joists require added support; it is a good practice to:

A Space joists 12” apart.

B Add studs to wall.

C Provide a drop girder.

D Put a doubled joist under the wall.

246Which of the following wood pieces supports or ties the end of the floor joist together?

A Girder, Sill (mud plate), Joist header

B Sole plate, Sub-floor, Bottom plate

C Joists, Double Joists, Bridging

D Blocking, Bridging, Cross Bridging

247Glulam, LVLs, and PSL have the following points in common EXCEPT:

A Glued together.

B Higher cost.

C Span longer distances.

D Strengthen double joists.

248 To resist rot, floor SILLS should be:

A Painted.

B Pressure treated.

C Washed before installation.

D Wrapped in polyethylene.

249 What is the function of a girder?

A A surface for nailing sub-floor

B Supports the ends of floor joists

C Supports the ends of rafters

D Supports a brick veneer wall

250Girders are typically NOT supported by:

A Steel columns.

B Masonry piers.

C Bearing walls.

D Underlayments.

251An “open” floor plan:

A Is most often found in traditional or periodhomes.

B Is associated with the sleeping area of thehouse.

C May combine several spaces (rooms) intoone area.

D Provides room-to-room access through smalldoor openings.

252 A covered area that provides protection from theweather between a house and a garage is calleda:

A Breezeway.

B Deck.

C Patio.

D Stoop.



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253The one and one-half story house: A Requires a larger lot than a one-story house.

B Has a second floor with less square footage than the first floor.

C Is very popular with older home buyers. D Is more expensive to build than the two-story

house.

254Bedroom doors:

A Should swing out, into the hall.

B When possible, should be placed in the center of the wall.

C Must be a minimum of 3’-0” wide.

D Should be sized to allow for furniture movement.

255What relationship is kitchen design and efficiency based upon?

A Two centers

B Three centers

C Four centers

D Its location with respect to the dining room location

256 Which of the following rooms would NOT belocated in the “sleeping area”?

A Bathroom

B Bedroom

C Closet

D Dining

257 Grouping areas of the home are sometimes referred to as:

A Planning.

B Room layout.

C Traffic flow.

D Zoning.

258 A listing of rooms in the “sleeping area” of thehouse might include the:

A Bathroom.

B Foyer.

C Pantry.

D Kitchen.

259 A minimum, acceptable size for a double cargarage should be:

A 10' × 18'.

B 14' × 20'.

C 20' × 20'.

D 20' × 30'.

260 What is the conventionally accepted depth of a linen closet?

A 1' – 0"

B 1' – 6"

C 2' – 0"

D 3' – 0"

261 When meeting with a client, what information should be obtained?

A Design needs or requirement list

B The kind of car they drive

C Their financial status

D It is not necessary to meet with a client.



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262 The kitchen work triangle, with all sides added together, should not exceed:

A 18' – 0".

B 20' – 0".

C 22' – 0".

D 25' – 0".

263 What is the recommended depth for wall cabinets?

A 12" to 18"

B 19" to 22"

C 23" to 24"

D 24" to 36”

264 What type of kitchen has cabinets on two adjacent walls?

A Corridor

B H-shaped

C L-shaped

D Peninsula

265 Which of the following rooms would be located in the “service area” of a residence?

A Dining room

B Great room

C Foyer

D Kitchen

266 An enclosed area designed to protect anautomobile is a:

A Breezeway.

B Carport.

C Garage.

D Parking deck.

267 When the water closet is separated from thebathroom by walls and doors, it is called a/an:

A Compartmented bath.

B Closed bath.

C Open bath.

D Separated bath.

268 When designing the dining room, take intoconsideration the:

A Exterior view.

B Location of the bathroom.

C Size of the Great Room.

D Size of the kitchen.

269 What is the number of bedrooms in a typical residence?

A 2

B 3

C 4

D 5

270 A room for the laundry appliances is oftenreferred to as the:

A Dressing room.

B Washing room.

C Lanai.

D Utility room.

271The foyer typically includes a:

A Closet.B Lavatory.

C Dressing room.D Make-up counter.



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272Bathrooms must have:

A Natural ventilation or an exhaust fan.B A shower.

C A tub.D Ceramic tile floors.

273What is the minimum depth for a wall-type wardrobe closet?

A 18” B 24”

C 36” D 48”

274 The term “foyer” applies to a/an:

A Courtyard.

B Entry hall.

C Interior garden with skylights.

D Outside walk covered by a roof.

275 A covered area leading into a building is a:

A Deck.

B Foyer.

C Garage.

D Porch.

276 A “half bath” would include a:

A Shower, water closet, and lavatory.

B Tub, water closet, and lavatory.

C Water closet and lavatory.

D Any of the above.

277 Attic space used as living space is found in a:

A Two-story house.

B Ranch style house.

C One-story house.

D One and one-half story house.

278The L-shape kitchen is located along:

A One wall.B Two walls.

C Three walls.D Four walls.



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Figure D206.05

279Item number 1 in Figure D206.05 (exterior view of a frame wall) is BEST described as a:

A Header.

B Trimmer stud.

C Double top plate.

D Sole plate.


A Header.

B Trimmer stud.

C Double top plate.

D Sole plate.


A Header.

B Trimmer stud.

C Double top plate.

D Sole plate.


A Cripple stud.

B Trimmer stud.

C Double top plate.

D Sole plate.


A Cripple stud.

B Trimmer stud.

C Wall stud.

D Sole plate.

284 A purpose of the double top plates on a framewall is to:

A Provide a nailing surface for the ceilingmaterial.

B Ensure that the wall is plumb.

C Tie intersecting walls together.

D Provide extra nailing for the wall material.



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285 Which statement about brick veneer construction is TRUE?

A An air space should be left between the brick and the wood wall.

B 2 × 6 studs must be used for brick veneer construction.

C Wall footings can be made smaller if brick is used.

D Wall sheathing is not required when brick is used on the exterior.

286Which of the following is NOT a purpose of ceiling joists on a gable roof?

A To resist the outward thrust of the rafters, tying exterior walls together

B To serve as floor joists

C To provide a nailing surface for finish ceiling materials

D To support roof loads

287When studs are removed from a frame wall for door and window openings, the wall is weakened; thus, to return strength to the wall use:

A Cripple studs.

B Trimmer studs.

C Headers.

D Corner bracing.

288 The standard thickness for wall sheathingmaterials for a house is:

A 41 ".

B 21 ".

C 43 ".

D 1".

289 The most common on-center spacing for wallstuds is:

A 12".

B 16".

C 24".

D 36".

290 The framing member placed above door andwindow openings is the:

A Diagonal brace.

B Header.

C Jack stud.

D Purlin.

291 What is commonly used to attach brick veneer to a wood frame wall?

A Anchor bolts

B Corrugated metal wall ties

C Horizontal joint reinforcement

D Rebar

292 What is the maximum vertical distance betweenwall ties on a brick veneer wall?

A 18"

B 24"

C 30"

D 36"

293 “Cripple studs” are found:

A Every 24" OC under girders.

B Only in corner post construction.

C Above door and window headers and belowwindow rough sills.

D In brick veneer walls, under the flashing.



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294To anchor a stud wall to the subfloor, carpentersnail through the:A Sole plate.

B Header.C Jamb.

D Joists.

295 A sole plate is used to:

A Anchor the stud wall to the subfloor.

B Hold wall sheathing to the stud wall.

C Tie different walls together.

D Tie brick veneer to the stud wall.

296 Jack or trimmer studs are used to:

A Support purlins.

B Support the rough sills at windows.

C Support headers.

D Serve as a nailing strip for the wainscot.

297Item number 5 in Figure D206.03 is BEST described as a:

A Header.

B Trimmer stud.

C Double top plate.

D Sole plate.

298A possible purpose for item number 6 in FigureD206.03 is to:

A Provide rigidity to the structure.

B Support stud wall.

C Support roof.

D Aid in electrical wiring.


A Sole plate.

B Header.

C Trimmer studs.

D Corner post.


A Trimmer stud.

B Wall stud.

C Corner post.

D Cripple stud.

301The purpose of item number 7 in Figure D206.03 is to:

A Provide rigidity to the structure.

B Provide extra support to the roof and ceiling.

C Provide a nailing surface for wall materials.

D Support roof members.

302Of what does a “Slab foundation” system consist?

A Monolithic concrete floor and footing

B Concrete floor suspended above a closely spaced system of piers

C Pressure treated plywood floor laid on a 4” gravel base

D Wood floor above a “crawl space”

303 Which consists of a footing and a poured concrete wall that forms an inverted T?

A A-Foundation

B T-Foundation

C Slab Foundation

D Pilaster



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304What is the difference between a pier and column?

A Bearing capacity

B Soil impact

C Concrete block

D Reinforcing bars

305Slab Foundation Systems:

A Must have the monolithic footing.

B Must have separately footing.

C Require labor intensive construction.

D Have pressure treated studs.

306 In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the “Double Joists”?

A A

B B

C C

D D

307 In Figure D204.02, what letter represents the “Pier”?

A A

B B

C C

D D

308 At number 10 in Figure D204.03, there are a series of 6’-8” measurements. What do those dimensions locate?

A Piers

B Double Joists

C Girders

D Pilasters

309 What does the foundation illustrated by Figure D204.03 best describe?

A Crawl Space

B Basement

C Rock

D Wood

310 In Figure D204.03, item 4 is a/an:

A Access Door.

B Drain Tile.

C Casement Window.

D Vent.

311 In Figure D204.03, what is specified in the symbol identified by item 8?

A Double joist size, spacing and direction

B Built-up girder size and spacing

C Spacing and direction

D Subfloor sheeting direction and spacing

312 In Figure D204.03, item 5 is a/an:

A Access Door.

B Lavatory.

C Vent.

D Window.

313 In Figure D204.03, item 7 is a:

A Drain tile.

B Pier.

C Pilaster.

D Footing.



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314 In Figure D204.01, what number represents the “Girder”?

A 5

B 6

C 7

D 8

315 In Figure D204.01, item 4 is a:

A Column.

B Pier.

C Pilaster.

D Sill.

316What is the recommended maximum distance for the service conductors to run inside the house before they reach the main disconnect switch?

A 10’-0”

B 12’-0”

C 20’-0”

D 22’-0”

317What voltage rating is needed for a refrigerator outlet?

A 60 volts

B 100 volts

C 120 volts

D 240 volts

318What is the MOST logical place for a 3-way switch?

A Bathroom

B Hall

C Closet

D Office

319To create a clear electrical plan, on which plan should electrical symbols be placed?

A Framing Plan

B Floor Plan with dimensions

C Floor Plan without dimensions

D Elevation Plan

320Which statement best describes the placement of symbols on an electrical fixture plan?

A Layer color should be blue

B Total circuit load must be noted

C Approximate locations are used

D Locations are dimensioned

321What area of a home would usually NOT require three-way switches?

A Garage

B Bathroom

C Hall

D Stairs

322Where should switches that operate a closet light be located?

A Inside the closet

B Near the night stand

C In the hallway

D Outside the closet

323How many feet apart should outlets be spaced for small appliances in the kitchen?

A 2’

B 4’

C 6’

D 8’



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324What is the purpose of a legend on an Electrical Plan?

A Show HVAC placement

B Specify wire sizes

C Define edges of work space

D Explain symbols

325Where should the switch for the main source of light for a room be located?

A Latch side of the entrance door

B Hinged side of the entrance door

C Either side of the entrance door

D Minimum of five feet from the door

326A duplex convenience outlet should be located on any wall longer than:

A 1’-0”.

B 2’-0”.

C 4’-0”.

D 5’-0”.

327Which type of outlet should be installed in bathrooms and other wet areas?

A Duplex Convenience

B Ground Fault Interrupt

C Special Purpose

D Weather Resistant

328Which appliance is MOST likely to require an independent (220volt) circuit?

A Clothes Washer

B Fan

C Range

D Dishwasher

329How many switches are required for a stairway between main levels of a home?

A Two three-way switches

B Two single-pole switches

C Three single-pole switches

D One three-way switches

330Where are weatherproof outlets usually installed?

A Bathroom

B Bedroom

C Kitchen

D Exterior of a house

331What voltage is required by a clothes dryer?

A 60 volts

B 120 volts

C 220 volts

D 300 volts

332 Which statement is correct concerning floor plan drawings?

A Dimension lines are broken, and the number placed inside the break.

B Dimensions are read only from the bottom of the page (unidirectional dimensioning).

C Dimensional chains should be added and compared against the overall dimension.

D Room names are NOT given.



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333Distance “C” equals:

A 79’-3”.B 79’- 9”.

C 7’- 3”.D 7’- 9”.

334 Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning a floor plan drawing?

A All dimensions are written so that they can be read from the bottom of the page.

B Dimensions are placed so that they can be read from the bottom and right side of the page.

C Distances under four feet are converted to inches. For example, a two-foot distance would be written as 24".

D Dimensions are placed so that they can be read from the bottom and left side of the page.

335 What is the most popular scale for residential floor plan drawings?

A 81 " = 1' - 0"

B 41 " = 1' - 0"

C 21 " = 1' - 0"

D 1" = 1' - 0"

336 What is the purpose of annotation on a drawing?

A Clarify what a symbol represents

B Identify where the material symbol is produced

C Identify the draftsman designing the symbols on a drawings

D Identify dimensions that are needed to size the floor plan symbols

337 What is the accepted method of writing a measurement of "six inches" on an architectural drawing?

A 6"

B 0' - 6"

C 21 '

D .5'

338 Which of the following would be located on anarchitect’s scale?

A 41 " = 1' - 0"

B 1" = 20'-0"

C 1 cm = 10 mm

D 161 " = 1'-0"

339 The “scale” selected to create a drawing depends upon:

A The available paper size.

B The size of overall structure.

C The architect’s preference.

D The size of structure and plot size.



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340 When dimensioning architectural plans, which is the symbol for a “foot” measurement?

A '

B "

C Ft.

D *

341 How are ceiling joists often noted on a floor plan?

A A line with arrowheads indicating direction

B Hidden lines

C A framing chart reference symbol.

D A series of equally spaced, parallel lines.

342 The outer dimension lines on a floor plan should dimension:

A The building offsets (Ells).

B Center lines of vents.

C The door and window locations.

D The overall width and depth of the structure.

343 What is the dimensioning system most commonly used in architectural drafting?

A Architectural dimensioning

B Aligned dimensioning

C Construction dimensioning

D Unidirectional dimensioning

344 A sectional drawing of a building is a/an:

A Elevation.

B Site plan.

C Floor plan.

D Schedule.

345 Where are overall building dimensions placed?

A Inside the other dimensions

B On all four sides of a floor plan

C Outside the other dimensions

D Closest to the building

346 A drawing is to be plotted on a 36" × 24" sheet of paper using a scale of 2

1 " = 1' – 0". What should the upper right LIMITS be set to if the lower left LIMITS are set at 0,0? (With no border adjustment)

A 36,24

B 72',48'

C 72",48"

D 36',24'

347 A drawing is to be plotted on a 17" × 11" sheet of paper using a scale of 1" = 10' – 0". What should the upper right LIMITS be set at if the lower left LIMITS are 0,0? (With no border adjustment)

A 17",11"

B 17',11'

C 170",110"

D 170',110'

348 What scale would you send a CAD drawingout to the plotter, if you wanted a result of

81 " = 1' – 0"?

A Full size

B 1 = 12

C 1 = 96

D 1 = 8



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349 If a drawing is to be scaled and plotted at 21 " =

1'- 0", what plotting scale would you set?

A 1 = 1

B 1 = 12

C 1 = 21

D 1 = 24

350 If the printer is set to create vertical prints that is8.5" wide by 11" high, it is set to:

A Landscape mode.

B Half- full size.

C Portrait mode.

D Full size.

351 What type of dimension line would you use tocreate a radial dimension on an arc?

A Radius dimension line

B Circular dimension line

C Diameter dimension line

D Arc dimension line

352 What type of dimension line would you use tocreate a vertical dimensioned object?

A Vertical dimension line

B Horizontal dimension line

C Inclined dimension line

D Ortho dimension line

353On a CAD drawing, when you use the “scale”command to double the size of an object:A Specify a scale factor of “2”.

B Specify a scale factor of “.5”.C It only doubles the X axis distances.

D It only doubles the Y axis distances.

354 What type of dimension line would you use tocreate an aligned dimensioned object?

A Ramped dimension line

B Sloped dimension line

C Inclined dimension line

D Aligned dimension line

355 What type of dimension line would you use tocreate an angular dimensioned object?

A Angular dimension line

B Horizontal dimension line

C Curved dimension line

D Circular dimension line

356 What type of dimension line would you use tocreate a leader line with text attached?

A Leader dimension line

B Arrow dimension line

C Plain dimension line

D Text dimension line

357All of the following can produce a hardcopy EXCEPT a:

A Plotter.

B Ink jet printer.

C Laser printer.

D Digitizer.

358What type of roof offers the same simplicity and economical construction methods as a flat roof without the drainage problems?

A Shed

B Gable

C Gambrel

D Mansard



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359What roof type has a lower level covered with a steep surface connecting to the upper roof system with a slighter pitch?

A Hip

B Gambrel

C Shed

D Flat

360Name the term that is a description of the angle of the roof that compares the horizontal run and the vertical rise.

A Rafter

B Truss

C Ridge

D Roof pitch/slope

361What covers the rafter end enclosing the overhang?

A Flashing

B Fascia

C Ridge board

D Soffit

362What are the horizontal ties between rafters near the ridge to help resist the tendency of the rafters to separate?

A Soffits

B Ridge boards

C Collar ties/beams

D Flashings

363What is the horizontal member of the roof used to resist outward spread of the rafters and provide a surface on which to mount the finished ceiling?

A Soffit

B Collar tie/beam

C Cornice/Eave

D Ceiling joist

364What roof type is similar to a gambrel roof with the angled lower roof on all four sides?

A Hip

B Gambrel

C Mansard

D Shed

365What is the inclined structural member of a roof system designed to support loads?

A Collar Beam

B Rafter

C Ridge

D Valley

366What is the term for the internal corner formed between two interesting roof surfaces?

A Valley

B Roof truss

C Rafter

D Ridge

367What is the term for the exterior edge formed by two sloping roof surfaces?

A Gable end

B Hip

C Cornice

D Flashing



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368Name the part of the roof that extends out from the wall.

A Cornice/Eave

B Flashing

C Gable end wall

D Hip

369What is the name of static or fixed weights of the structure itself?

A Live load

B Dead load

C Moveable load

D Fixed load

370What is a beam used to support the cornice/eave loads?

A Eave

B Fascia

C Lookout

D Flashing



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