Deck 7: Measuring Carpentry and Miscellaneous Items

Question 1

When using the metric system, the cross-section of a piece of lumber will be stated in ____ using the actual dimensions in preference to the nominal dimensions.

A)millimeters
B)centimeters
C)decimeters
D)decameters

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The measurement of exterior finishes begins at the foundations and proceeds up to the roof finish.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The length of baseboard is determined by taking two times the overall length plus two times the overall width of all rooms regardless of shape.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The ____ trade has a wide scope that in very general terms can be defined as metal items that are neither part of the structural steel work nor part of any other trade section.

A)miscellaneous metals
B)specialty metals
C)precious metals
D)interior metals

Question 5

Flooring, drywall wallboards, insulation, vapor barriers, paint, and other finishes are measured in square feet with no deductions for openings less than ____ square feet.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 6

The general contractor's estimator usually measures finishes work for an estimate.

Question 7

To calculate the BM of lumber, multiply the length in feet by the nominal width and thickness of the pieces in inches, and then divide the product by 12.

Question 8

Which of the following items of work is included in the specialties trade? ​

A)Flush bolts
B)Deadlocks
C)Security vaults
D)Pull bars

Question 9

To calculate the BM of a piece of lumber, multiply the length of the piece in feet by the nominal width and thickness of the piece in inches, then divide by 12.

Question 10

Items of lumber are classified in terms of all of the following EXCEPT:

A)species
B)dimension
C)weight
D)dressing

Question 11

The ____ is a wide-ranging trade section of the specifications that includes items of work such as bulletin boards, canopies, signs, and folding partitions.

A)miscellaneous trade
B)non-specific trade
C)finish trade
D)specialties trade

Question 12

Materials for finish carpentry on a commercial project are usually supplied by ____.

A)the general contractor
B)a millwork subcontractor
C)an electrical subcontractor
D)a materials subcontractor

Question 13

A 1000-board feet unit is written ____.

A)MBF
B)KBF
C)BFK
D)MBM

Question 14

Ridge blocking is measured along the ridge of the ____ plus the width of the overhang outside of the gables.

A)beams
B)trusses
C)rafters
D)hips

Question 15

All of the following are considered finish hardware EXCEPT: ​

A)mail boxes
B)bumper plates
C)pull bars
D)door closers

Question 16

Pieces of board less than 1 inch thick are usually calculated using a thickness of 1/2 inch.

Question 17

Sheathing and siding are measured in square feet or square meters.

Question 18

When estimating finish hardware, a ____ is often specified on larger projects; otherwise a finish hardware price is obtained from a subcontractor.

A)cash allowance
B)cash overrun
C)cash shortage
D)cash requirement

Question 19

On most projects a ____ will be included with the drawings or bound in the specifications providing information about the type and size of doors and frames, and often also details of the hardware specified for each door.

A)carpentry schedule
B)finish schedule
C)framing schedule
D)door schedule

Question 20

The unit of measurement of lumber is generally the ____, which is sometimes referred to as board foot.

A)MBF
B)LBM
C)BM
D)MB