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5 Written Questions

1. A wall that subdivides space within any story of a building.
2. Plural of stud.
3. A wall which supports a vertical load in addition to its own weight.
4. A principal structural member used between posts, columns, or walls.
5. The botancial group of trees that have needle or scalelike leaves and are evergreen for the most part, cypress, larch, and tamarack being exceptions. The term has no reference to the actual hardness of the wood. Also referred to as conifers, and botanically they are called gymnosperms.

5 Matching Questions

1. elevation
2. annual rings
3. dead load
4. masonry
5. insulation

1. a Rings or layers of wood which represent one growth period of a tree. In cross section the rings may indicate the age of the tree.
2. b (Thermal) Any material high in resistance to heat transmission that is placed in structures to reduce the rate of heat flow.
3. c The height of an object above grade level. Also means a type of drawing which shows the front, rear and sides of a building.
4. d The weight of permanent, stationary construction included in a building.
5. e Stone, brick, hollow tile, concrete block, or tile, and sometimes poured concrete and gypsum block, or other similar materials, or a combination of same, bonded together with mortar to form a wall, pier, buttress, etc.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. Horizontal structural member that supports the load over an opening, such as a window or door. Also called a lintel.
   1. stud
   2. beam
   3. header
   4. rafter
2. Case or box-like assembly consisting of shelves, doors, and drawers, used primarily for storage.
   1. joist
   2. framing
   3. masonry
   4. cabinet
3. A residue from evaporated petroleum. It is insoluble in water but is soluble in gasoline and melts when heated. Used for waterproofing roof coverings, exterior wall coverings, and flooring tile.
   1. beam
   2. asphalt
   3. drywall
   4. cabinet
4. One of a series of structural members of a roof designed to support roof loads.
   1. framing
   2. rafter
   3. header
   4. cabinet
5. The rafters of a flat roof.
   1. dead load
   2. roof joists
   3. joist
   4. softwoods

5 True/False Question

1. bay window → A rectangular, curved, or polygonal window, or group of windows usually supported on a foundation extending beyond the main wall of a building.
   

   True        False

2. column → Upright supporting member circular or rectangular in shape.
   

   True        False

3. framing → Case or box-like assembly consisting of shelves, doors, and drawers, used primarily for storage.
   

   True        False

4. joist → One of a series of parallel framing members used to support floor and ceiling loads, and supported in turn by larger beams, girders, or bearing walls.
   

   True        False

5. drywall → Sheet materials used for wall covering which do not need to be mixed with water before application.
   

   True        False