Deck 30: Stairs

Question 1

Temporary stairs used only during construction are usually of finer construction.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The ____ are the surfaces one steps on.

A) balusters
B) nosings
C) stringers
D) treads

Answer 2

D

Question 3

____ are the main support members of stairs.

A) Treads
B) Stringers
C) Risers
D) Landings

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Spiral stairs are the simplest design.

Question 5

The ____ is the portion of the tread that projects beyond the riser.

A) rise
B) run
C) nosing
D) baluster

Question 6

____ are the vertical pieces that support the handrail at each step.

A) Stringers
B) Posts
C) Balusters
D) Coves

Question 7

The ____ of the stairs is the total vertical dimension of the stairs.

A) rise
B) run
C) landing
D) tread

Question 8

In order to discuss the layout and construction of stairs, you need to know the names of the parts of a set of stairs.

Question 9

The ____ of the stairs is the horizontal distance covered by the stairs.

A) run
B) rise
C) tread
D) landing

Question 10

The underside of the nosing may be trimmed with molding called stair ____.

A) newel
B) baluster
C) run
D) cove

Question 11

To calculate the size of the treads and risers in stairs with landings, each part needs to be treated as a separate stair.

Question 12

The accompanying figure shows basic stair parts. What is feature 2?

A) Landing
B) Riser
C) Stringer
D) Tread

Question 13

Stairs can be built with open stringers or housed stringers.

Question 14

The accompanying figure shows basic stair parts. What is feature 3?

A) Landing
B) Riser
C) Stringer
D) Tread

Question 15

Very low risers combined with very deep treads can make for awkward stairs.

Question 16

Nearly all stair details include a notation showing the number of treads with their height and the number of risers with their width.

Question 17

The assembly made up of the stringers and vertical supports is called a stair ____.

A) carriage
B) landing
C) tread
D) run

Question 18

A ____ is a platform in the middle of the stairs.

A) baluster
B) post
C) landing
D) tread

Question 19

____ are the vertical boards between the treads.

A) Risers
B) Runners
C) Stringers
D) Balusters

Question 20

The accompanying figure shows basic stair parts. What is feature 1?

A) Landing
B) Riser
C) Stringer
D) Tread

Question 21

The ____ is a heavier vertical support used at the bottom of the stair.

A) newel post
B) baluster
C) handrail
D) nosing

Question 22

L-shaped and U-shaped stairs have a ____ at the change in directions.

A) nosing
B) balustrade
C) landing
D) newel post

Question 23

____ stairs are the simplest design.

A) Straight
B) L-shaped
C) Spiral
D) U-shaped

Question 24

The balusters, newel post, and handrail together are called a ____.

A) tread
B) stringing
C) balustrade
D) nosing

Question 25

____ stringers are routed out, so the treads fit between them.

A) Housed
B) Open
C) Closed
D) Posted

Question 26

Section 3.11.5.3 of the International Building Code specifies that risers cannot be more than 7 3/4 inches high and treads must be at least ____ inches deep.

A) 7
B) 8
C) 9
D) 10

Question 27

____ stringers are cut in a sawtooth pattern to form a surface for fastening the treads.

A) Closed
B) Routed
C) Open
D) Housed

Question 28

The ___________ of the stairs depends on the relationship between tread width and riser height.

A) steepness
B) landing
C) stringers
D) newel post