Question 1

What does a gypsum board suspended ceiling system in a commercial building consist of?

Accepted Answer

It consists of a two- way grid of inverted T- shaped aluminum runners suspended with steel wires from the overhead floor or roof structure. Gypsum board panels are screw- attached to the runners.

Question 2

In suspended acoustical ceilings, the grid structure is made of

Accepted Answer

A) a hardwood such as oak or maple. 
B) corrosion- resistant steel tees. 
C) extruded aluminum tees. 
D) all of the above. 
E) B and C only. 
A) a hardwood such as oak or maple. 
B) corrosion- resistant steel tees. 
C) extruded aluminum tees. 
D) all of the above. 
E) B and C only. E

Question 3

A direct- hung suspension system is used for the most commonly used suspended ceilings. What does such a system consist of?

Accepted Answer

It consists of a grid of inverted T- shaped aluminum runners suspended with steel wires from the overhead floor or roof structure. Cross- runners are snapped to the runners. Thus, both runners and cross- runners form an open rectangular grid. Acoustical lay- in panels are laid in each opening.

Question 4

Gypsum board is a commonly used finish material. It is typically

Accepted Answer

A) attached directly to a structural metal or wood light- frame. 
B) attached directly to a suspended metal frame. 
C) designed to rest on the metal suspension system. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B only. 
A) attached directly to a structural metal or wood light- frame. 
B) attached directly to a suspended metal frame. 
C) designed to rest on the metal suspension system. 
D) all of the above. 
E) A and B only.

Question 5

The most common reason for a ceiling is to

Accepted Answer

A) isolate sound. 
B) reflect light. 
C) conceal the building structure and overhead utilities. 
D) control heat and humidity. 
E) provide a sculpted or multilevel surface overhead. 
A) isolate sound. 
B) reflect light. 
C) conceal the building structure and overhead utilities. 
D) control heat and humidity. 
E) provide a sculpted or multilevel surface overhead.

Question 6

The edges of acoustical panels

Accepted Answer

A) are designed to rest on the metal suspension system. 
B) do not affect the overall pattern of the ceiling. 
C) are snapped into extruded plastic shapes. 
D) are available in three different profiles. 
E) all of the above. 
A) are designed to rest on the metal suspension system. 
B) do not affect the overall pattern of the ceiling. 
C) are snapped into extruded plastic shapes. 
D) are available in three different profiles. 
E) all of the above.

Question 7

Antimicrobial ceiling materials are most likely to be used in a

Accepted Answer

A) university classroom. 
B) hospital or medical laboratory. 
C) department store. 
D) warehouse. 
E) pharmacy. 
A) university classroom. 
B) hospital or medical laboratory. 
C) department store. 
D) warehouse. 
E) pharmacy.

Question 8

The design of a ceiling in a large office building calls for a multilevel series of ceiling planes finished with gypsum board. The most likely method for attaching the ceiling to the structure is to

Accepted Answer

A) use lay- in acoustical tile. 
B) nail gypsum board directly to the wood light- frame structure. 
C) screw the gypsum board directly to a suspended metal framework. 
A) use lay- in acoustical tile. 
B) nail gypsum board directly to the wood light- frame structure. 
C) screw the gypsum board directly to a suspended metal framework.

Question 9

Use a sketch and notes to illustrate two methods of attachment when gypsum board is used as a finish ceiling material.

Accepted Answer

Method 1: Screw Attachment
- Sketch: Dra

Question 10

Use a section sketch and notes to illustrate a direct- hung suspended ceiling.

Accepted Answer

A direct-hung suspended ceiling, also kn

Question 11

Ceiling materials are essentially limited to drywall, lath and plaster, and acoustical tiles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain why suspended ceilings (sometimes referred to as drop ceilings or false ceilings)are common in most contemporary commercial buildings.

Accepted Answer

Primarily to conceal a complex arrangeme

Question 13

The ceiling provides an excellent opportunity to modulate natural and artificial light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

It is not possible to use lath and plaster with a suspended ceiling structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The strongest metal suspension system is always a properly installed direct- hung system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Acoustical panels and tiles are fabricated using

Accepted Answer

A) mineral wool, mineral fibers, fiberglass, and/or perlite. 
B) fillers, binders, and water. 
C) A and B. 
D) none of the above. 
A) mineral wool, mineral fibers, fiberglass, and/or perlite. 
B) fillers, binders, and water. 
C) A and B. 
D) none of the above.

Question 17

Examine the ceiling in one of your classrooms. What type of ceiling is it? Do a section sketch illustrating the parts of the system.

Accepted Answer

The ceiling in one of my classrooms is a

Question 18

In which structures, are the ceilings generally attached directly to the overhead floor or roof framing and what do they consist of?

Accepted Answer

In wood frame or cold- formed

Question 19

In a building where no ceiling is provided and the structure and utilities are exposed,

Accepted Answer

A) all systems must be carefully designed. 
B) on- site coordination of construction is critical. 
C) mechanical and electrical subcontractors are allowed easy access and freedom of choice in locating their work. 
D) all of the above. 
E) B and C only. 
A) all systems must be carefully designed. 
B) on- site coordination of construction is critical. 
C) mechanical and electrical subcontractors are allowed easy access and freedom of choice in locating their work. 
D) all of the above. 
E) B and C only.

Question 20

In a suspended ceiling system, steel hanger wires are supplied by the manufacturer already cut to length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 37: Ceilings

What does a gypsum board suspended ceiling system in a commercial building consist of?

In suspended acoustical ceilings, the grid structure is made of

A direct- hung suspension system is used for the most commonly used suspended ceilings. What does such a system consist of?

Gypsum board is a commonly used finish material. It is typically

The most common reason for a ceiling is to

The edges of acoustical panels

Antimicrobial ceiling materials are most likely to be used in a

The design of a ceiling in a large office building calls for a multilevel series of ceiling planes finished with gypsum board. The most likely method for attaching the ceiling to the structure is to

Use a sketch and notes to illustrate two methods of attachment when gypsum board is used as a finish ceiling material.

Use a section sketch and notes to illustrate a direct- hung suspended ceiling.

Ceiling materials are essentially limited to drywall, lath and plaster, and acoustical tiles.

Explain why suspended ceilings (sometimes referred to as drop ceilings or false ceilings)are common in most contemporary commercial buildings.

The ceiling provides an excellent opportunity to modulate natural and artificial light.

It is not possible to use lath and plaster with a suspended ceiling structure.

The strongest metal suspension system is always a properly installed direct- hung system.

Acoustical panels and tiles are fabricated using

Examine the ceiling in one of your classrooms. What type of ceiling is it? Do a section sketch illustrating the parts of the system.

In which structures, are the ceilings generally attached directly to the overhead floor or roof framing and what do they consist of?

In a building where no ceiling is provided and the structure and utilities are exposed,

In a suspended ceiling system, steel hanger wires are supplied by the manufacturer already cut to length.

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