Deck 24: Cornices

Question 1

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 3?

A) Frieze
B) Molding
C) Soffit
D) Vent

Answer 1

C

Question 2

When a ventilated ridge is used, there are no openings in the roof decking.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The ____ is the construction at the place where the edge of the roof joins the sidewall of the building.

A) cornice
B) fascia
C) soffit
D) return

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In a box cornice, the ____ covers the underside of the rafter tails.

A) fascia
B) soffit
C) lookout
D) molding

Question 5

In a box cornice, the ____ covers the ends of the rafter tails.

A) channel
B) ventilator
C) fascia
D) soffit

Question 6

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 5?

A) Cornice return
B) Rake cornice
C) Fascia
D) Frieze

Question 7

In the ____ box cornice, the rafter tails are cut level.

A) open
B) wide
C) sloping
D) narrow

Question 8

Any type of construction described for cornices can be used for the rake.

Question 9

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 7?

A) Cornice return
B) Fascia
C) Soffit
D) Vent

Question 10

On hip roofs, the cornice is similar on all four sides of the building.

Question 11

In conventional wood framing, ____ are installed between the rafter ends and the sidewall.

A) ventilators
B) lookouts
C) eaves
D) returns

Question 12

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 4?

A) Cornice return
B) Molding
C) Soffit
D) Vent

Question 13

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 8?

A) Cornice return
B) Fascia
C) Soffit
D) Vent

Question 14

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 2?

A) Frieze
B) Molding
C) Soffit
D) Fascia

Question 15

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 6?

A) Cornice return
B) Molding
C) Soffit
D) Vent

Question 16

In a(n) ____ cornice, the underside of the rafters is left exposed.

A) narrow box
B) open
C) close
D) wide box

Question 17

The accompanying figure shows the parts of a box cornice. What is feature 1?

A) Frieze
B) Molding
C) Soffit
D) Fascia

Question 18

In a close cornice, the rafters do not overhang beyond the sidewall.

Question 19

The cornice usually does not allow for ventilation of the attic or roof.

Question 20

Combustion equipment, such as gas-fired furnaces and water heaters, should not be located in a conditioned attic unless it is in a separate space that is sealed off from the rest of the conditioned spaces of the house.

Question 21

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 4?

A) Rafter
B) Wall plate
C) Ventilator
D) Siding

Question 22

Ventilation is created by allowing cool air to enter through the cornice and exit at the ridge or through special ___________.

A) ventilators
B) windows
C) roof deck
D) joists

Question 23

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 2?

A) Rafter
B) Wall plate
C) Ventilator
D) Siding

Question 24

Attic or roof ventilation ____ ice buildup in cold climates.

A) aids in
B) sometimes increases and sometimes decreases
C) has no effect on
D) helps prevent

Question 25

A(n) _________ would be one in which the insulation is placed against the roof instead of the floor.

A) separate space
B) attic
C) conditioned attic
D) basement

Question 26

When a level box cornice is used, a cornice ____ is necessary.

A) board
B) sheathing
C) soffit
D) return

Question 27

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 3?

A) Rafter
B) Wall plate
C) Ventilator
D) Siding

Question 28

Without ____, the air in the attic becomes stagnant because it is trapped and unable to circulate.

A) a return
B) ventilation
C) rafters
D) sheathing

Question 29

Heated air can be allowed to exit in one of ____ ways.

A) two
B) three
C) four
D) five

Question 30

The accompanying figure shows the parts of an open cornice. What is feature 1?

A) Rafter
B) Wall plate
C) Ventilator
D) Siding