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Lumber is graded according to all of the following categories EXCEPT _____________.


A) structural light framing
B) posts and columns
C) heavy framing
D) structural joists and planks

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____ hardware for lumber mostly consists of nails, but other fasteners and such items as joist hangers may also be required.


A) Rough
B) Finish
C) Shop
D) Standard

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Lumber is generally available in lengths that are multiples of ____ feet.


A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

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The amount of nails required for rough carpentry can be roughly determined by allowing ____ lbs of nails for every 1000 square feet of sheathing.


A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12

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____ is lumber used for general building purposes.


A) Shop lumber
B) Yard lumber
C) Finish lumber
D) Factory lumber

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Material prices are determined from suppliers who are required to quote prices to supply and deliver items that meet specifications.

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In the residential industry especially, a subcontractor will offer to perform carpentry framing work at a ____ of building area.


A) price per linear foot
B) price per cubic foot
C) price per cubic yard
D) price per square foot

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D

Higher outputs can be expected when constructing columns, pilasters, and curved work rather than long lengths of plain walls.

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Which of the following is NOT considered a job factor that influences the price of rough carpentry?


A) The number of architects involved in planning
B) The use of cross-section and length of the pieces of lumber involved
C) The extent to which power tools are used in the work
D) The complexity of the design of the work

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Allowable stresses are specified according to ____ of lumber and grade within each of the categories.


A) purpose
B) usage
C) divisions
D) species

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Fabricating and installing roof components such as hips, valleys, ridges, and rafters require far more time than fabricating and installing plain joists.

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A ____% allowance for waste is considered appropriate on finish carpentry materials.


A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25

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Hardware for rough carpentry, including nails and other fastening devices, is usually priced as a percentage of the price for lumber.

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The price of masonry bricks and blocks varies over a wide range depending on the size, type, and color of units required.

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Hand tools and some crane time for unloading and hoisting are seldom required with the installation of finish carpentry.

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The size of lumber is stated in accordance with its __________ size.


A) marginal
B) nominal
C) dimensional
D) grade

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The amount of nails required for rough carpentry can be roughly determined by allowing ____ lbs of nails for every 1000 board feet of lumber.


A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 12

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Factory and ____ lumber is lumber selected for remanufacturing use.


A) yard
B) finish
C) shop
D) rough

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One of the categories by which lumber is graded is decking.

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____ lumber is sawn lumber that has not been surfaced.


A) Rough
B) Shop
C) Yard
D) Finish

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