Construction Jeopardy

Masonry

100

What is the most common type of brick pattern?

Running bond

200

What are the nominal dimensions of a CMU Block?

8" x 16"

300

What "letter" type of mortar is most commonly used in brick laying?

Type S

400

Up to what percentage of a brick can be removed before it is considered "Cored" or "Hollow"

Up to 25%

500

What is the structural member of a masonry wall that spans over an opening similar to a header?

Lintel

Carpentry

100

What is the most common spacing of wall studs on center?

16 inches

200

what dimenstions does a 2x6 actually measure? 

1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

300

Why can't you frame with screws? why are nails required?

Screws don't have enough sheer strength

400

what two type of cuts make up the opening of the "birds mouth" on a common rafter?

Plumb cut and seat cut.

500

What roof pitch is equal to 18.5 degrees?

4/12 pitch

Electrical

100

What color is the ground wire?

Green or bare copper

200

What is the place where all circuits in a home come togerther at?

Main Service Panel.

Also acceptable 

"Breaker Box, Panel"

300

What is the most common voltage of an electrical receptical?

120 V

 (110,120,125) all acceptable

400

What color is the hot wire on a common wall receptacle "outlet" and what color is the neutral wire?

Hot "Black" Neutral "White" 

Acceptable

Hot wire can also be Red but not as common 

500

How many times per second does AC power change direction?

60 times per second "60hz"

HVAC

100

What does HVAC stand for?

Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

200

Why do you need an EPA license to handle refrigerant?

some refrigerants can damage the atmosphere

also, acceptable 

"Bad for environment, bad for planet"

300

What is the most common type of furnace in cold climates?

Natural gas

400

what is the function of the expansion valve or "metering device" on an air conditioning system?

Drop pressure/lower temperature of the refirgerant

Also acceptable 

"lower temperature"

500

what are all 4 essential components of the refrigeration cycle? 

Compressor, Condenser, Metering device, Evaporator. 

also, acceptable. different names for these components as long as it means the same thing. "Outdoor coil, expansion valve, etc.

Mr. Reynolds

100

Is Mr. Reynolds a morning person?

NO!

200

How old is Mr. Reynolds?

31

300

How long has Mr. Reynolds been a teacher?

3 years

400

What state did Mr. Reynolds attend college in?

Oregon

500

Through what method of investing will Mr. Reynolds retire?

Real estate investing