Insulation and Interior Inspection Section#2 Interior Quiz#4

This study session covers trim, counters, cabinets and stairs..

The estimated completion time for this study session is forty-five minutes.

Objectives
At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• List seven trim components on the interiors of homes.
• List seven countertop materials.
• List five trim problems and their implications.
• List nine countertop problems and their implications.
• List twelve cabinet problems and their implications.
• Define tread width, rise, run stringer, winder, guardrail, handrail and baluster, as they apply to interior stairs.
• List thirty-five common problems with stairs and their implications.

• Question 1

  Needs Grading

  	Define each of the following terms in one sentence with respect to stairs: tread width or depth, rise, run, stringer, winder, guardrail, and baluster.
  	Selected Answer: Thread depth: the depth of the thread from front to back including the nosing Rise: vertical distance between two threads Run: horizontal distance from one riser to the next, measured along the thread Correct Answer: Tread width or depth: Depth from front to back including nosing. Rise: Vertical distance between two treads. Run: Horizontal distance from one riser to the next, measured along the tread. Stringer: The supports for the treads Winder: A tread that tapers to a point. Guardrail: A horizontal rail around the top of a staircase opening. Baluster: Vertical spindles that support a handrail or guardrail. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

  Needs Grading

  	List as many stair problems as you can and their implications. (You may come up with roughly 35.)
  	Selected Answer: 1. Rot or water damage 2. Mechanical damage 3. Threads 4. Stringer problems 5. Stairwell 6. Headroom 7. Landings 8. Handrails Correct Answer: GENERAL: 1. Rot/water damage 2. Mechanical damage TREADS: 1. Too thin 2. Excessive rise 3. Not uniform 4. Excessive nosing or back slope 5. Inadequate tread width 6. Too many winders 7. Winder angle too big 8. Worn or damaged 9. Sloped 10. Loose or poorly supported STRINGERS: 1. Too small 2. Excessive notching for treads 3. Too thin 4. Excessive span between stringers 5. Pulling away from wall or treads 6. Inadequately secured to header 7. Stairwell width inadequate LANDINGS: 1. Headroom inadequate 2. Landings missing 3. Too small HANDRAILS: 1. Missing 2. Hard to grasp 3. Loose or damaged 4. Too low or too high GUARDRAILS: 1. Missing 2. Too low BALUSTERS: 1. Too far apart 2. Easy to climb 3. Loose or damaged 4. Missing 5. Fire stops inadequate 6. Lighting inadequate Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

  Needs Grading

  	List five common problems with interior trim and their implications.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Missing 2. Water damage 3. Rot 4. Loose 5. Mechanical damage Correct Answer:   Missing / Cosmetic. Water damage / Condensation damage. Rot / Rot. Loose / Damage to building systems behind. Mechanical damage / Cosmetic or air leakage. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

  Needs Grading

  	List nine common countertop problems and their implications.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Entire top loose 2. Loose or missing pieces 3. Burned 4. Cut 5. Worn 6. Mechanical damage 7. Stained 8. Metal rusted 9. Ceramic grout missing or loose, ceramic tiles missing or loose 10. Substrate rotted Correct Answer:   1. Entire top loose 2. Loose or missing 3. Burned 4. Cut 5. Worn 6. Mechanical damage 7. Stained 8. Metal rusted 9. Substrate rotted Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

  Needs Grading

  	List seven countertop materials you may find in kitchens or bathrooms.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Plastic laminate 2. Wood 3. Marble 4. Granite 5. Synthetic marble 6. Stainless steel 7. Ceramic tile Correct Answer:   1. Plastic laminate 2. Wood 3. Marble 4. Granite 5. Synthetic marble 6. Stainless steel 7. Ceramic tile Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

  Needs Grading

  	List seven trim components commonly found in homes.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Door casing 2. Cornice molding 3. Plate rail 4. Chair rail 5. Baseboard 6. Quarter round 7. Plate Correct Answer:   1. Baseboard 2. Quarter round 3. Door casing 4. Window casing 5. Chair rails 6. Plate rails 7. Cornice moldings 8. Rosettes or medallions Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

  Needs Grading

  	List twelve common cabinet problems and their implications.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Water damage 2. Rot 3. Stained 4. Mechanical damage 5. Worn 6. Broken glass 7. Defective hardware 8. Stiff or inoperative 9. Not well secured to wall 10. Door or drawer missing or loose 11. Other pieces missing or loose 12. Rust Correct Answer:   1. Water damage 2. Rot 3. Stained 4. Mechanical damage 5. Worn 6. Broken glass 7. Defective hardware 8. Stiff/inoperative 9. Not well secured to wall 10. Door or drawers missing/loose 11. Shelves not well supported 12. Rust Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

  Needs Grading

  	List two functions of trim on the interior of homes.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Cover joints at changes in material and direction 2. Protect wall Correct Answer:   1. Cover joints at changes of material and direction 2. Protect walls Response Feedback: [None Given]