Quiz - Doors and Windows

Quiz

When Purchasing windows, several factors must be considered.  The U factor _____

Question 1Select one:

a.

measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping

b.

is an indicator of visible transmittance of light

c.

measures radiant energy reflectance

d.

measures air leakage

a.

measures how well a product prevents heat from escaping

___________ , measures how well a window blocks heat caused by sunlight

Question 2Select one:

a.

UV index

b.

Solar heat gain variable

c.

Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)

d.

Ultra violet light transmittance factor

c.

Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)

When installing windows, care should be taken to insure the window unit is

Question 3Select one:

a.

Plumb

b.

Square

c.

All Choices Shown

d.

Level

c.

All Choices Shown

If installing a window with a vinyl anchoring flange (nailing fin) a 1-1/4” __________ roofing nail is used

Question 4Select one:

a.

Either Galvanized or Stainless

b.

Boxed

c.

Stainless Steel

d.

galvanized

a.

Either Galvanized or Stainless

There are 2 basic types of skylights, ventilating and __________________.

Question 5Select one:

a.

Awning

b.

Fixed

c.

Double Glazed

d.

Hopper

b.

Fixed

According to the building code, the maximum distance from the floor to the sill of a bedroom (egress) window is ______________ inches.

Question 6Select one:

a.

36"

b.

44"

c.

24"

d.

30"

b.

44"

When flashing a window, the order in which a self adhesive flashing OR membrane flashing is appli

Question 7Select one:

a.

sill, jambs, head

b.

head,sill, jambs

c.

sill, head, jambs

d.

jambs, sill, head

a.

sill, jambs, head

Exterior doors are typically _______________ thick

Question 8Select one:

a.

1-3/8”

b.

2”

c.

1-3/4”

d.

1-1/2”

c.

1-3/4”

Metal exterior doors usually have cores made of _________________.

Question 9Select one:

a.

Rigid foam insulation

b.

Particleboard

c.

Honeycomb cardboard

d.

Solid wood

a.

Rigid foam insulation

Which of the following doors would be most likely to warp or bow
interior door between a bedroom and corridor

Question 10Select one:

a.

interior door between a bedroom and corridor

b.

interior door between a dining room and corridor

c.

interior door between a bathroom and corridor

d.

interior door between a living room and playroom

c.

interior door between a bathroom and corridor

According to the building code, the minimum width for a required side hinged exit door shall be not less than  __________

Question 11Select one:

a.

2'-8"

b.

2'-6"

c.

2'-10"

d.

3'-0"

d.

3'-0"

Most building codes require that the ________________ be a fire rated door

Question 12Select one:

a.

Front door

b.

Door between the house and the attached garage.

c.

Door to the basement

d.

Door to the furnace room

b. Door between the house and the attached garage.