Structure Test#2 Floors

·         Question 1

1 out of 1 points

	Subflooring should not deflect more than ______ of its span
	Selected Answer:   1/360th Answers: 1/45th 1/90th 1/180th   1/360th 1/720th

·         Question 2

1 out of 1 points

	Split joists can be caused by
	Selected Answer:   all of the above Answers: poor end bearing configuration notches and holes flaws such as knots, localized rot, etc.   all of the above a and c only

·         Question 3

1 out of 1 points

	The least ideal place to have a hole in a joist is
	Selected Answer:   near to top or bottom Answers: in the middle   near to top or bottom near the ends any holes are unacceptable a and c only

·         Question 4

1 out of 1 points

	Beams are
	Selected Answer:   large horizontal members that carry floor loads Answers: large horizontal members that provide lateral support large vertical members that support floor joists   large horizontal members that carry floor loads typically not structural but used for partition applications typically supported by columns only, not foundation walls

·         Question 5

0 out of 1 points

	Which of the following condition is poor configuration?
	Selected Answer:   built-up wood beam supported by a concrete block column Answers: built-up wood beam supported by a concrete block column built-up wood beam supported by a steel column   steel beam supported by a wood column steel beam supported by a steel post steel beam supported by a concrete foundation

·         Question 6

1 out of 1 points

	What is a common reason for heaved columns?
	Selected Answer:   expansive soils Answers:   expansive soils excessive backfill structural uplift a and b only all of the above

·         Question 7

1 out of 1 points

	All of the following are common sill problems EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   sills notched for ductwork Answers: gaps between sills and foundation rot and insect damage crushed sills improperly anchored sills are   sills notched for ductwork

·         Question 8

1 out of 1 points

	A good way to determine if a beam is sagging is to
	Selected Answer:   sight along the underside Answers: measure the end points and mid point from the ground check for twisting floor joists look for shifting on the attached columns   sight along the underside all of the above

·         Question 9

1 out of 1 points

	What is the maximum allowable floor deflection?
	Selected Answer:   1/360th of the joist length with a ceiling below Answers: 1/120th of the joist length with no ceiling below 1/240th of the joist length with a ceiling below   1/360th of the joist length with a ceiling below 1/480th of the joist length with no ceiling below this is not a concern, since joist length and deflection cannot be inspected

·         Question 10

1 out of 1 points

	Steel beams should have end bearing
	Selected Answer:   resting on welded steel shims Answers: of at least 1 inch of at least 2 inches of at least 3 inches with 1/2 inch airspace around all sides   resting on welded steel shims

·         Question 11

1 out of 1 points

	All of the following are typical types of subfloor EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   medium density fiberboard (MDF) Answers: plywood or waferboard diagonal plank plank tongue and groove plank   medium density fiberboard (MDF)

·         Question 12

0 out of 1 points

	Sills in wood frame construction
	Selected Answer:   may support masonry veneer Answers: do not require full bearing on the foundation along its entire length may support masonry veneer below grade are not a concern experience primarily tension loads   may be mounted flush with the inside or outside foundation wall face

·         Question 13

1 out of 1 points

	An inspector should check that joist hangers
	Selected Answer:   have all the nail holes used Answers: are made of galvanized steel   have all the nail holes used have the joist resting squarely on top are attached to the top of the beam it is resting on have the joist extended at least 2/3 of the way into the hanger

·         Question 14

1 out of 1 points

	A common term for moisture wicking up into the column from the soil or floor is
	Selected Answer:   rising damp Answers: expansive soil   rising damp capillary rise spalling column wicked column

·         Question 15

1 out of 1 points

	Under the Standards, the inspector is required to do all of the following EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   provide an opinion on adequacy of the structural system Answers: inspect structural components including foundation and framing report the methods used to inspect the under-floor crawl space probe a representative number of structural components where deterioration is suspected describe the methods used to inspect the attic   provide an opinion on adequacy of the structural system

·         Question 16

0 out of 1 points

	What is a mud sill?
	Selected Answer:   sills that are below grade Answers:   large sills on top of older brick and stone foundations large sills that allow anchoring of ledger boards for decks sills that are below grade sills used for solid masonry construction sills that also act as a header

·         Question 17

1 out of 1 points

	Poorly anchored sills may be the result of
	Selected Answer:   a and c only Answers: inadequate number of anchor bolts lifted sills from deck installation anchor bolts are not centered in sills a and b only   a and c only

·         Question 18

0 out of 1 points

	To reduce twisting and rotating of joists, all of the following reinforcements can be applied EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   stiff subflooring Answers:   sistering strapping cross bridging solid blocking stiff subflooring

·         Question 19

1 out of 1 points

	Which of the following causes the most serious damage to a beam?
	Selected Answer:   notch at the bottom of the beam Answers: notch at the top of the beam   notch at the bottom of the beam hole at the middle third of the beam hole at the top third of the beam any damage is unacceptable and the beam must be replaced

·         Question 20

1 out of 1 points

	All of the following are typical ways of attaching a column to a steel beam EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   shimming Answers:   shimming bolting bendable tabs welding special straps

·         Question 21

1 out of 1 points

	Plywood and waferboard subflooring should be installed with the
	Selected Answer:   long dimension perpendicular to joists, and joints on top of joists Answers: long dimension perpendicular to joists, and joints between joists long dimension parallel to joists, and joints between joists   long dimension perpendicular to joists, and joints on top of joists long dimension parallel to joists, and joints on top of joists none of the above

·         Question 22

1 out of 1 points

	Beams primarily experience
	Selected Answer:   vertical loads Answers:   vertical loads lateral loads tension uplift horizontal loads compression loads

·         Question 23

1 out of 1 points

	A rim joist performs all of the following functions EXCEPT
	Selected Answer:   supporting the attachment of a beam Answers: securing the joist ends supporting the walls and floor systems above providing a nailing surface for exterior sheathing and siding   supporting the attachment of a beam both c and d

·         Question 24

1 out of 1 points

	Columns may lean as a result of
	Selected Answer:   all of the above Answers: the entire building racking impact beams not laterally supported columns not well secured to the footing below   all of the above

·         Question 25

1 out of 1 points

	What is a common size of concrete block columns?
	Selected Answer:   12 inches x 12 inches Answers: 4 inches x 4 inches 6 inches x 6 inches 8 inches x 8 inches 10 inches x 10 inches   12 inches x 12 inches