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Construction Words Quiz

Are you smarter than a Second Year Apprentice?

Here is a short test of 20 questions to see how much you know about the words used in construction.

At the end you'll receive your score and see how you did in relation to your friends and others.

Choose the best definition for the following construction terms:

Here are questions 1 to 5 (of 20):


1. Astragal
  1. A star shaped symbol used in construction plans as a reference mark.
  2. A vertical molding attached to the meeting edge on one door of a pair of doors.
  3. A horizontal structural member which straddles a floor joist.
  4. A large ceiling medallion.
2. Baluster
  1. Heavy material placed inside a hollow door.
  2. A decorative valance over a picture window.
  3. A spindle attached vertically between bottom and top rail or tread and top rail of a guard or handrail.
  4. A supporting column of a mantle.
3. Bridging
  1. Pieces of 2x2 or metal crossed or solid blocks installed between joists.
  2. A landing between two staircases.
  3. A walkway between two buildings over a street.
  4. Table extensions on a table saw
4. Cant Strip
  1. A strip of lumber ripped to form a 45 degree surface.
  2. A strip of wood or metal between ceramic tile and carpet.
  3. The curved molding over a circle head window.
  4. A strip to cover an expansion joint.
5. Collar Tie
  1. The cornice molding on top of a column.
  2. A horizontal member used to tie two joists together.
  3. A metal support plate for intersecting floor joists.
  4. A horizontal member used to provide intermediate support for opposite roof rafters.



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