Brian H. Lumley



Carpentry Red Seal Practice Exam



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11. What are the outside diagonal measurements of a rectangular basement with 200 mm (8") concrete walls, whose length is 30 m (98' 5") and width is 20 m (65' 7½")?

Metric
A. 35.779 m
B. 36.333 m
C. 36.056 m
D. 36.555 m

Imperial
A. 116' 4½"
B. 117' 2½"
C. 118' 3½"
D. 119' 11-1/8"



12. You are building on a sloped grade. You need to build a stepped foundation and the top of the front of your foundation is 1 000 mm (39") higher than that of the rear. How many steps are required in the foundation?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5



13. A line on a blueprint representing a jog in a wall is drawn 4.25" long. At the scale of ¼" = 1', how long should the dimension read for this jog?

A. 192"
B. 16'
C. 17"
D. 17'



14. In order to draw an isometric foundation corner, which drawing instruments should be used together?

A. A “T” square and a 45 degree set square on one of the equal sides.
B. A “T” square and a 30 degree/60 degree set square to draw on the 30 degree axis.
C. A “T” square and a 30 degree/60 degree set square to draw on the 60 degree axis.
D. A “T” square and a 45 degree set square on the hypotenuse.



15. Trusses will be delivered on site in large bundles banded together. How does one figure out where each piece goes, and how each piece has been designed to fit and function properly in the roof system?

A. Architectural blueprints and details.
B. Structural blueprints and details.
C. Truss schedule and details.
D. Manufacturer’s drawings and details.



16. There are basic minimum standards for washroom facilities on construction sites. Where can these be found?

A. Occupational Health & Safety code manuals.
B. Local planning and building guidelines.
C. National Building Code.
D. WHMIS



17. The front setback on a garage is 5 791 mm (19') and the slope from the top of garage slab to the sidewalk is to be 5%. The top of the 102 mm (4") garage slab is located 203 mm (8") below the top of the foundation wall, at the front of the garage. What will be the depth of the buck, and what is to be the difference in height from the front sidewalk to the top of the garage foundation wall?

A. 203 mm (8") bucks and 289 mm (11&frac38") of height change.
B. 203 mm (8") bucks and 492 mm (19&frac38") of height change.
C. 305 mm (12") bucks and 289 mm (11&frac38") of height change.
D. 305 mm (12") bucks and 492 mm (19&frac38") of height change.



18. A cylindrical water storage tank has 12¼" (310 mm) thick walls and an outside diameter of 27' 8¼" (8.44 m). It is 13' 1½" (4.0 m) deep. What is the maximum volume of water this tank can hold if its fill line is ¾ the distance from the bottom of the tank?

Metric
A. 48.029 cubic meters
B. 51.913 cubic meters
C. 144.087 cubic meters
D. 155.738 cubic meters

Imperial
A. 1 696 cubic feet
B. 2 115 cubic feet
C. 5 088 cubic feet
D. 5 500 cubic feet



19. What depth of trench is allowed to be dug without any protective measures such as shoring or cutback angle?

A. 1.2 m (3' 11")
B. 1.5 m (4' 9")
C. 1.8 m (5' 11")
D. 2.0 m (6' 7")



20. What is the minimum length a scaffold plank must overhang the scaffold transom at each end?

A. 125 mm (5")
B. 150 mm (6")
C. 175 mm (7")
D. 200 mm (8")



21. What type of scaffold requires counterweights?

A. Frame.
B. Rolling.
C. Cantilever.
D. Tube and clamp.



22. What is the minimum length of ladder required to climb 2.532 m (8' 311/16") vertically to another floor?

Metric
A. 4.0 m
B. 3.7 m
C. 3.5 m
D. 3.2 m

Imperial
A. 13' 4½"
B. 12' 1-5/8"
C. 11' 5¾"
D. 10' 5"


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