Question 1

A ____ is the sloping structural member of a roof frame.

Accepted Answer

A)  ridge
B)  rafter
C)  joist
D)  studE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The amount of rafter shortening is always measured at ____ degree angles to the plumb cut.

Accepted Answer

A)  45
B)  60
C)  90
D)  135E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

To estimate the number of ____ needed in a roof construction, divide the width of the building by the OC (on center)  spacing and add two.

Accepted Answer

A)  gable ridgeboards
B)  gable roof fascia
C)  common rafters
D)  gable end studsE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The ____ is the ratio of rise to span of a roof.

Accepted Answer

A)  plumb line
B)  level line
C)  yaw
D)  pitchE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

If an overhang is specified at the rakes, horizontal structural members called ____ must be installed.

Accepted Answer

A)  web stiffeners
B)  wall plates
C)  lookouts
D)  headersE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The unit of run for both hip rafters and valley rafters is ____ inches.

Accepted Answer

A)  12
B)  16.97
C)  18.44
D)  24E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The ____ cut is the cut at the lower end of a rafter.

Accepted Answer

A)  wild
B)  tail
C)  final
D)  commonE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

____ rafters form the intersection of the slopes of two roofs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Common
B)  Bridge
C)  Ridge
D)  ValleyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Projection is the horizontal distance under the overhang.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Span of a building is the same as the run of the building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Roof Framing

The amount of rafter shortening is always measured at ____ degree angles to the plumb cut.

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____ rafters form the intersection of the slopes of two roofs.

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The unit of run for both hip rafters and valley rafters is ____ inches.

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Span of a building is the same as the run of the building.

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To estimate the number of ____ needed in a roof construction, divide the width of the building by the OC (on center) spacing and add two.

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If an overhang is specified at the rakes, horizontal structural members called ____ must be installed.

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The ____ is the ratio of rise to span of a roof.

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The ____ cut is the cut at the lower end of a rafter.

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Projection is the horizontal distance under the overhang.

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A ____ is the sloping structural member of a roof frame.

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Exam 12: Roof Framing

The amount of rafter shortening is always measured at ____ degree angles to the plumb cut.

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____ rafters form the intersection of the slopes of two roofs.

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The unit of run for both hip rafters and valley rafters is ____ inches.

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Span of a building is the same as the run of the building.

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To estimate the number of ____ needed in a roof construction, divide the width of the building by the OC (on center) spacing and add two.

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If an overhang is specified at the rakes, horizontal structural members called ____ must be installed.

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The ____ is the ratio of rise to span of a roof.

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The ____ cut is the cut at the lower end of a rafter.

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Projection is the horizontal distance under the overhang.

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A ____ is the sloping structural member of a roof frame.

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