WOOD sizes, types, acronyms
Math
Blueprint Terms
Basic Construction
Safety
100

A 2"x4" has an actual size of what?

1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

100

The measurement around the outside of a room.

The perimeter

100

The square on the bottom or side of the print is called.

Title Block

100

Triangle shaped tool used for finding 90degrees is what?

A square

100

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

200

Is pine a hard or soft wood?

Soft

200

How do you find the area of a rectangle or square?

A=LxW

200

The view of the print where you have a birds eye view.

Plan view

200

When building things should be ____________, level, and _____________. 

square, plumb

200

What type of extinguisher is used on electrical fires?

Type C extinguisher

300

You sight wood and mark what before using it?

Sight for CROWN

300

The distance across a circle. 

Diameter

300

Part of the print that would show the height of the building or sides as if you were standing looking at it.

Elevation View

300

How do you square something large like a 20' wall?

measure corner to corner

300

How many points of contact are needed to climb a ladder?

3 points of contact

400

What is the actual size of a 1"x6"?

3/4" x 5 1/2"

400

The decimal form for 3/4

.75

400

Lines that have the sizes of rooms or objects in the middle of them.

Dimension Lines

400

What is the method that has 3 numbers and is used to square buildings?

3,4,5 method

400

What does ADA stand for?

American Disabilities Act

500

What does S-P-F stand for when dealing with wood?

Spruce-Pine-Fir

500

What is the area of a wall that is 9' x 12'?

108'

500

The measurement marked on a print that you can use an architect rule on is called the _____________.

Scale

500

What is the hypotenuse of this unit used for rafters 

12 run, 6 rise, _____________?

13.42

500

Extension ladder ratio

4 to 1

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