NCCER Basic Carpentry & Framing 5

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of hurricane ties or rafter ties in roof framing?

Accepted Answer

To connect rafters to the top plate and resist uplift forces

Answer

Hurricane ties are metal connectors that anchor rafters to the wall's top plate, preventing the roof from lifting off during high winds.

Question 2

When installing subfloor sheathing, construction adhesive is applied to the joists before the panels are nailed down primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Eliminate squeaks and improve floor stiffness

Answer

Construction adhesive bonds the subfloor to the joists, preventing the movement between surfaces that causes squeaking and increasing overall stiffness.

Question 3

A carpenter is framing a hip roof. Compared to a common rafter, a hip rafter runs at what angle in plan view?

Accepted Answer

At 45 degrees to the corners of the building

Answer

Hip rafters run diagonally from the corners of the building to the ridge (or hip ridge) at 45 degrees in plan view on a square building.

Question 4

What is the function of a rim joist (band joist) in floor framing?

Accepted Answer

It closes off the ends of the floor joists and transfers loads to the foundation

Answer

The rim joist caps the ends of the floor joists, completes the floor diaphragm, and helps transfer vertical loads down to the foundation wall.

Question 5

In carpentry, what does the term 'crown' refer to when selecting and installing framing lumber?

Accepted Answer

The natural bow or curve along the edge of a board

Answer

The crown is the natural curve along the length of a board, and studs should be installed with the crown facing up so loads push it straight.

(NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research Certified Handyman Practice Test

(NCCER) National Center for Construction Education and Research Certified Handyman Practice Test

NCCER Basic Carpentry & Framing 5