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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- anchor bolts
- beams
- board
- caulk
- conduit
- drywall
- studs
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Bolts embedded in concrete, used to hold structural members in place
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A principal structural member used between posts, columns, or walls
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Lumber that is less than two inches thick
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To seal cracks and joints to make them waterproof
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A pipe or tube, usually metal, in which wiring is installed
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Materials used for wall covering that do not need to be mixed with water before application
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One of a series of vertical wood or metal structural members in walls and partitions
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- Areaway
- Cased opening
- Collar beam
- Column
- Dimensional lumber
- Footing
- Framing
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An open space around a basement window or doorway that provides light, ventilation and access
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An interior opening without a door that is finished with jambs and trim.
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A beam connecting rafters at a point considerably above the wall plate
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An upright supporting member, circular or rectangular in shape
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Lumber that is two to five inches thick and up to twelve inches wide
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The spreading course at the base of a foundation wall, pier, or column
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The timber structure of a building that gives it shape and strength. It includes the wall, floors, ceilings, and roof.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- Bearing wall
- Bridging
- Crawl space
- Flue
- Gutter
- Joist
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A wall or partition that supports a vertical load in addition to its own weight
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Pieces fitted in pairs from the bottom of one floor joist to the top of adjacent joists, and crossed to distribute the floor load
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A space between the ground and the first floor that is used for access
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The space in a chimney through which smoke, gas or fumes rise
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A wooden or metal trough attached to the edge of a roof to collect and conduct water from rain and melting snow
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One of the series of parallel framing members used to support floor and ceiling loads
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- BTU (British Thermal Unit)
- Fire stop
- Glazing
- Header
- Jamb
- Pilaster
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A measure of heating capacity
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A block or stop used in a wall between studs to prevent the spread of fire and smoke
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The process of installing glass into sashes and doors
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A horizontal structural member that supports the load over an opening, such as a window or door
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The top and two sides of a door or window frame that contact the door or sash.
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A part of a wall that projects not more than one-half of it's own width beyond the outside or inside face of a wall.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- built up roof
- corner braces
- domer
- eaves
- fascia
- gable
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A roof composed of several layers of rag felt, saturated with pitch or asphalt
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Diagonal braces set into studs to reinforce corners of frame structures
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A projecting structure built out from a sloping roof
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The margin or lower part of a roof that projects over an exterior wall
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A wooden member nailed to the ends of projecting rafters
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That portion of a wall contained between the slopes of a roof
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- counter flashing
- flashing
- hip roof
- insulation
- lath
- pitch
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flashing used on chimneys at the roof line to cover shingle flashing and prevent the entry of moisture
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Sheet metal or other material used in roof and wall construction to prevent rain or other water from entering.
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A roof that rises from all four sides of a building.
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Any material highly resistant to heat transmission that is used to reduce the rate of heat flow
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Material fastened to the frame of a building to act as a base for plaster
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Inclination or slope
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- interior trim
- molding
- plan
- rafter
- sheathing
- truss
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A general term for all the molding, casing, baseboards and other trim items applied inside the building.
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A narrow strip of wood used to conceal surface or angle joints, or as an ornamentation.
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A drawing representing any one of the cross-sections of a building
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One of a series of structural members of a roof
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Structural covering; boards or prefabricated panels that are attached to the exterior studding or rafters
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A structural unit, usually triangular in shape, which provides rigid support over wide spans
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- partition
- plaster
- reinforced concrete
- specifications
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An interior wall that subdivides space within a building
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A mixture of lime, cement, and sand used to cover inside or outside wall surfaces
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concrete poured around steel bars or steel meshwork
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A written document stipulating the quality of materials and workmanship required for a job
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- pier
- plate
- riser
- siding
- subfloor
- trim
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A column of masonry used to support other structural members
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The horizontal member of a wall frame to which the studs are attached
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The vertical stair member between two consecutive stair treads
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The finish covering of the outside walls of a frame building
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Boards or panels laid directly on floor joists, over which a finished floor will be laid
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The finish materials in a building
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Match the words to their correct definitions
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- R-value
- sill
- timber
- weephole
- trimmer
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A measure of resistance to heat transfer
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The lowest member of the frame of a structure, usually horizontal, resting on the foundation
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A piece of lumber five inches or larger in its least dimension
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A small hole in the foundation wall to drain water to the outside
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The stud into which a header is framed; it adds strength to the side of the opening
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