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Which of the following best describes cellulose insulation? - ANSWER: Dense grayish-
colored material that is blown-in - Comments: Cellulose insulation is made using
ground-up newspaper which is gray in color and more dense than shredded-
fiberglass insulation which is typically white in color and appears light and fluffy like a
cloud or cotton candy.
What type of sheathing is typically used with composition shingles? - ANSWER: Solid
sheathing
Comments: Composition shingles are installed over solid sheathing because it
provides a smooth base for application. Wood shingles and shakes are typically
installed over spaced sheathing but can be installed over solid sheathing. Spaced
sheathing allows ventilation of wood roofing which helps keep the roof dry.
The primary difference between batt insulation and blanket insulation is batt
insulation is pre cut and blanket insulation must be cut on the job site. - ANSWER:
True
Comments: Batt insulation comes in pre-cut rolls. Blanket insulation comes in uncut
rolls that must be cut on the job site.
The formula 1/2 base x height is used to find the area of which of the following? -
ANSWER: Triangle
Comments: This is the formula for finding the area of a triangle which has one base.
Vinyl-clad siding is made by placing a vinyl coating over which of the following types
of siding? - ANSWER: Aluminum siding - Comments: Vinyl-clad siding is aluminum
siding with a vinyl coating.
The thickness of sheathing has no effect on the cost of the sheathing. - ANSWER:
False-Comments: The thicker the sheathing, the more it cost.
When painting walls in a room, a door measuring 3' x 6'8" must be deducted from
the paint calculation. - ANSWER: False - Comments: The rule for deducting openings
is to deduct anything larger than the area of a standard 3' x 6'8" exterior door.
Clay, concrete, metal and slate roofing materials are considered rigid roofing
materials. - ANSWER: True - Comments: These are all rigid roofing materials.
The formula [(base1 + base2) ÷ 2] x height is used for finding the area of which of the
following? - ANSWER: Trapezoid - Comments: This is the formula for finding the area
of a trapezoid which has two bases.
The formula πr2 is used to find the area of which of the following? - ANSWER: Circle
, Comments: This is the formula for finding the area of a circle.
When replacing baseboard a doorway measuring 36" wide would need to be
deducted from the baseboard calculation. - ANSWER: False - Comments: The rule is
to deduct openings wider than a standard 3' x 6'8" exterior door. Since the doorway
is 36" wide it would not need to be deducted from the baseboard calculation.
A roof with no overhangs on the gable ends is 55'6" long. How many trusses are
needed for the roof if the trusses are 16" o.c. - ANSWER: 43 - Comments: To get the
correct count: 1. Convert to inches 55' x 12" = 660 inches + 6" = 666" 2. Divide total
inches by on-center measurement (16") 666/16 = 41.63 Since you can't have .63 of a
truss, round up to 42 trusses 3. Add one truss 42 + 1 = 43 trusses
Wood roofing can be categorized into two types, shingles and shakes - ANSWER:
True
Comments: Wood roofing can be categorized as shingles or shakes.
Non-masonry siding material is measured and estimated by the square. - ANSWER:
False - Comments: Non-masonry siding material is measured and estimated by the
square foot but is sold by the square or by the piece.
The weight of composition shingles ranges from 120-280 lbs. per square. - ANSWER:
False - Comments: Composition shingles range from 220-500 lbs. 3-Tab shingles
range from 220-240 lbs. Laminated shingles range from 240-500 lbs.
Select the options for purchasing non-masonry siding products. - ANSWER: By the
square
By the piece
On-center is the measurement from the center of one framing member to the center
of another framing member. - ANSWER: True
Comments: The on-center measurement is the distance from the center of one
framing member to the center of another framing member.
The same room that measures 13'3" x 11'5" and has an 8' ceiling needs new
baseboards. How many linear feet of baseboard is needed?
Openings include a patio door that measures 6' x 6'8", a window that measures 3' x
6', and a doorway that measures 2'6" x 6'8". - ANSWER: 43.34 LF - Comments: Wall 1
13.25 Wall 2 11.42 Wall 3 13.25 Wall 4 11.42 49.34 lf. Openings to deduct: 6 lf. 49.34
- 6 = 43.34 lf
A room that measures 13'3" x 11'5" and has an 8' ceiling needs new drywall on the
walls and ceilings. How many square feet of drywall is needed?
Openings include a patio door that measures 6' x 6'8", a window that measures 3' x
6', and a doorway that measures 2'6" x 6'8". - ANSWER: 506.02 SF
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