Construction Quiz

1. Question

What building component is an exterior structural layer in a framed building?

Sheathing.
Sill.
Siding.
Rim joist.

2. Question

In a modern platform framed building, wall studs attach to what horizontal building components?

Plates.
Fascia.
Joists.
Sheathing.

3. Question

What component typically protects a frame wall from bulk moisture damage?

Water-resistive barrier.
Siding.
Wall sheathing.
Wass framing.

4. Question

What two building components should lie adjacent to each other at the thermal boundary of a building?

Insulation and air barrier.
Sheathing and insulation.
Insulation and weather-resistant barrier.
Insulation and vapor barrier.

5. Question

What structural component comprises the perimeter of a wood-framed floor assembly?

Rim Joist.
Sill plate.
Sheathing.
Decking.

6. Question

What building component transfers the weight of the building to the ground?

Footing.
Mudsill.
Drain tile.
Rim joist.

7. Question

Which of these building assemblies contains a joist?

Floor.
Wall.
Stairs.
Window.

8. Question

Which of these building components carries the weight of the roof over a large window opening?

Header.
Footer.
Carrier.
Trimmer

9. Question

What sloping building component supports the roof?

Rafters
The joists
The studs
The top plates

10. Question

What structural element connects to the footing?

The foundation
The rim joist
The mud sill
The bottom plate

11. Question

What vertical piece of trim is installed around the edge of a roof?

The facia
The soffit
The sub-soffit
The top plate

12. Question

What two building elements should be located next to one another at the thermal boundary?

The insulation and air barrier
The sheeting and the drywall
The vapor barrier and the roof shingles
The interior walls and the ceiling

13. Question

Which of these isn’t a reliable air barrier?

A flexible water-resistive barrier
Drywall or gypsum board
Plywood
Concrete