Other Skilled Trades Carpentry 2

Question 1

What is the recommended nail length for face-nailing 3/4-inch hardwood flooring?

Accepted Answer

2-inch nail

Answer

1-inch nail

Answer

1.5-inch nail

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2.5-inch nail

Question 2

Which type of subfloor material is most commonly used in modern US residential construction?

Accepted Answer

Oriented strand board (OSB)

Answer

Solid lumber planks

Answer

Fiberboard

Answer

Hardboard

Question 3

What is a 'bird's mouth' cut in roof framing?

Accepted Answer

A notch cut in a rafter to sit on the top plate

Answer

A decorative cut on rafter tails

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A cut for ridge board connections

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A cut for hip rafter intersections

Question 4

What does 'on center' (OC) mean in framing specifications?

Accepted Answer

From the center of one member to the center of the next

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From the edge of one member to the edge of the next

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The total span of the framing

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The depth of the framing member

Question 5

Which type of glue is best suited for outdoor woodworking projects exposed to moisture?

Accepted Answer

Polyurethane glue

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PVA glue (white glue)

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Hide glue

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Rubber cement

Question 6

What is the minimum required header size over a 4-foot door opening in a load-bearing wall?

Accepted Answer

(2) 2x8

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(2) 2x4

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(2) 2x6

Answer

(2) 2x10