The formula for determining the area of a trapezoid is:
Select the single best answer:
A. [(Base1 + Base2) Γ· 2] x Height
B. Β½ Base x Height
C. Base x Height
D. ππππ (pi r squared)
[(base1+base2) / 2] * height
The formula for determining the area of a triangle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. ππππ (pi r squared)
B. [(Base1 + Base2) Γ· 2] x Height
C. Base x Height
D. Β½ Base x Height
D. Β½ Base x Height
The formula for determining the area of a circle is:
Select the single best answer:
A. Β½ Base x height
B. ππππ (pi r squared)
C. [(Base1 + Base2) Γ· 2] x Height
D. Base x Height
B. ππππ (pi r squared)
“On-center” is a term to describe the distance from the center of one framing member to the center of the next framing member, i.e., studs, joist, rafters.
TrueFalse
True
Select the False statement:
Select the single best answer:
A. Plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), fiberboard, and rigid insulating panels are widely used for sheathing.
B. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
C. Sheathing adds rigidity, strength and some insulating qualities to the wall of a structure.
D. Sheathing provides a flat surface backing for other products, such as siding.
E. The thickness of the sheathing has no affect on the cost of the material.
b. Wall sheathing reinforces the wall framing.
Which of the following components is not a part of a roof truss?
Select the single best answer:
A. Top Chord
B. Bottom Chord
C. Web
D. Bird’s Mouth
E. Gussets
Birds Mouth
Spaced (open) sheathing is normally used with composition shingles.
TrueFalse
Composition shingles can be purchased in bundles which could be β
square or ΒΌ square.
TrueFalse
True
Blanket insulation is an uncut roll of insulation cut to length at the job site. It is used in walls and attics, and may or may not have a backing material.
TrueFalse
True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
A. Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
B. Composition shingles are made of fiberglass or asphalt saturated roofing material embedded with mineral granules.
C. Wood roofing is generally divided into two categories, wood shingles and wood shakes.
D. Rigid roofing materials include clay, concrete, metal, and slate.
E. All of the above are true.
Composition shingle weights range from 120 lb. to 480 lb. per square.
Non-masonry siding products such as wood, aluminum, vinyl, steel, and vinyl clad siding are usually measured by the square foot, but the materials are typically sold by the square (100 SF) or by the piece.
TrueFalse
True
Select the false statement.
Select the single best answer:
A. Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more dent-resistant than steel.
B. Vinyl siding is made of a rigid polyvinyl-chloride (PVC) compound. It is tough, durable, and economical.
C. Aluminum siding has a baked-on enamel factory finished and can provide an appearance closely resembling painted wood siding.
D. Vinyl clad siding is aluminum siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more dent resistant than aluminum and has less tendency to crack than vinyl.
E. Steel siding is more durable than vinyl, aluminum, or vinyl clad siding. Like aluminum siding, it has a baked-on enamel factory finish.
Vinyl clad siding is steel siding with a vinyl coating over it. It is more den-resistant than steel.
How many trusses (16″ o.c.) are in a 35′ 6″ long gable roof with no overhang on the gable ends?
Select the single best answer:
A. 28
B. 27
C. 26
D. 29
28
According to the “Average Size Door Opening Guideline,” a missing wall measuring 3’0″ wide x 6’8″ high would generally be subtracted from the quantity of drywall needed for that room.
TrueFalse
False
A room is 15′ 3″ long, 13′ 5″ wide with a ceiling height of 8′, and the following openings:
Patio door 6’0″ wide x 6’8″ high
Entry door 2’6″ wide x 6’8″ high
Window 1 5’0″ wide x 6’0″ high
Window 2 3’0″ wide x 6’0″ high
How many square feet (SF) of drywall are on the walls and ceiling?
Select the single best answer:
A. 388.70 SF
B. 458.72 SF
C. 593.36 SF
D. 588.75 SF
B. 458.72 SF
A room is 15′ 3″ long, 13′ 5″ wide with a ceiling height of 8′, and the following openings:
Patio door 6’0″ wide x 6’8″ high
Entry door 2’6″ wide x 6’8″ high
Window 1 5’0″ wide x 6’0″ high
Window 2 3’0″ wide x 6’0″ high
How many LF of baseboard are in the room?
Select the single best answer:
A. 51.34 LF
B. 57.34 LF
C. 50.00 LF
D. 48.83 LF
A. 51.34 LF
In the Price List, the paint code, PNT P, does not allow for removal of switch and outlet covers, dropping light fixtures or moving items away from walls.
TrueFalse
False
In the Price List, the price to remove and replace a turbine type roof vent is:
Select the single best answer:
A. $61.75
B. $60.39
C. $57.50
D. $66.95
66.95
In the Price List, the price to replace a roof mount power attic vent is:
Select the single best answer:
A. $206.35
B. $220.82
C. $217.66
D. None of the above.
206.35
There is a 6″ x 6″ water stain on the acoustic ceiling (popcorn) texture of a 15′ x 15′ bedroom. The drywall and texture are undamaged. Which of the following best describes the repair to the ceiling?
Select the single best answer:
A. PNT SP the entire bedroom ceiling.
B. PNT S (4 SF), then PNT P the entire bedroom ceiling.
C. PNT S (4 SF), then PNT AC the entire bedroom ceiling.
D. PNT ACS (2 SF), PNT ACP (6.25 SF) then PNT ACP the entire bedroom ceiling.
PNT ACS (2 SF), PNT ACP (6.25 SF) the PNT ACP the entire bedroom ceiling
In the Price List, the code to seal then paint the exterior is:
Select the single best answer:
A. PNT X2
B. PNT XS, then PNT X1
C. PNT XSP2
D. PNT XSP
C. PNT XSP
What is the category and selector code for a 3’0″ x 5’0″, single hung, vinyl window with double glazing and heavy duty vinyl frame?
Select the single best answer:
A. WDV S+
B. WDV S>+
C. WDV S<+ D. WDV S>
WDVS>+
In the Price List, which of the following statements is true regarding the remove unit price?
Select the single best answer:
A. It includes the labor to put the item in a container (truck, dumpster, etc.) within a reasonable distance from the structure.
B. It includes labor to remove the item from the structure.
C. It includes the material cost of the item.
D. A and B only.
D
In the Price List, 15″ x 36″ exterior wood shutters would be replaced using the following code:
Select the single best answer:
A. SDG SHTRW
B. SDG SHTR>
C. SDG SHTR<
D. SDG SHTR
SDG SHTRW
When estimating to replace wood gates, the price includes fence slats, rails, staples, hinges, latch, hardware, cement mix, all posts and installation labor:
TrueFalse
False
What is the category and selector code for 3ΒΌ” stain grade baseboard?
Select the single best answer:
A. FNC B
B. FNC B3+
C. FNC B3
D. FNC B3H
FNC B3+