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Study Guide for the Framing and Rough Carpentry (C-5) Examination

FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 8, 2003

Content of the Examination

The Framing and Rough Carpentry (C-5) examination is divided into six major sections. These sections are:

1. Structural Framing (40%)

  1. Load and span
  2. Bracing
  3. Shear and diaphragm
  4. Wind loads
  5. Structural hardware

2. General Framing (20%)

  1. Form work
  2. Wood and metal framing
  3. Weatherproofing
  4. Siding, roofing, and flooring
  5. Doors, windows, and stairs
  6. Fences, decks, porches, and gazebos
  7. Measurement
  8. Squaring and leveling
  9. Hardware and fasteners
  10. Materials, tools, and equipment

3. Estimation, Plans & Specifications (15%)

  1. Estimation
  2. Blueprints, specifications and shop/field drawings
  3. Three dimensional drawings

4. Safety and Codes (10%)

  1. Cal/OSHA requirements
  2. EPA and AQMD regulations
  3. Asbestos and environmental hazards
  4. CBC and related codes
  5. ADA requirements

5. Mathematics (10%)

  1. Business math and conversions
  2. Algebra and geometry

6. Related Trades (5%)

  1. Installation requirements (e.g., elevator access for millwork)
  2. Coordinating trades (plumbing and electrical)

*Percentages are approximate*


Test Site Policy
This is a closed-book examination. No reference materials may be used during the examination. All materials brought to the examination site must be left in an unmonitored area at your own risk.



Test Strategy

This is a multiple-choice examination with four choices per question. Some questions require mathematical computation. Examination questions are written to provide only one BEST answer and are NOT written as trick questions.


All correct answers have equal value. If you are unsure about a particular question, it is better to try to answer the question with the chance of possibly getting it correct (and earning one point) than it is to leave the question blank and definitely get it wrong (and lose one point).


Ample time is provided to answer all examination questions, so be sure to read each question and its four choices completely and carefully before selecting the BEST possible answer to the question.



Sample Questions

The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.

1. When ripping material with a table saw, which of the following procedures should be followed?

  1. Avoid using a push stick when feeding narrow strips into the saw.
  2. Cross cut narrow pieces of wood between the blade and the fence.
  3. Feed material into the saw in the same direction as the blade rotation.
  4. Avoid standing directly behind the saw.

2. According to the CBC, which seismic zones cover the State of California?

  1. 1 and 2a
  2. 2a and 2b
  3. 2a, 2b, and 3
  4. 3 and 4

3. Three primary factors determine the size and the type of rafter to use in construction. Two of these are the distance spanned and the weight supported. What is the third factor?

  1. The spacing of the rafters
  2. The spacing of joists
  3. The type of sheeting to be used
  4. The height of the wall

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*


Resources

Publisher information is provided. Additional sources for purchasing materials may be available online.


California Disabled Accessibility Guidebook.
International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (886) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


California Building Code.
International Code Council.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (886) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


Cal/OSHA State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4.
Thompson/Barclays Division.
PHONE: (800) 888-3600.
FAX: (415) 344-4950.
INTERNET: http://ccr.oal.ca.gov


Carpentry and Building Construction.
The McGraw-Hill Companies.
PHONE: (877) 833-5524.
FAX: (614) 759-3749.
INTERNET: www.mcgraw-hill.com


Construction Sealants and Adhesives.
Panek, Julian R. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
PHONE: (877) 762-2974.
FAX: (800) 597-3299.
INTERNET: www.wiley.com


Gluing Guide Kit.
Franklin International, Woodworking Adhesives Division.
PHONE: (800) 877-4583.
FAX: (614) 445-1813.
INTERNET: www.franklini.com


Residential Steel Framing Manual for Architects, Engineers, and Builders.
North American Steel Workers Alliance.
PHONE: (800) 797-8335.
FAX: (202) 785-3856.
INTERNET: www.steelframingalliance.com


Rough Framing Carpentry.
Craftsman Book Co.
PHONE: (800) 829-8123.
FAX: (760) 438-0398.
INTERNET: www.craftsman-book.com


Understanding Wood.
Hoadley, R. Bruce.
The Taunton Press, Inc.
PHONE: (800) 477-8727.
FAX: (203) 426-7184.
INTERNET: www.taunton.com

*Publisher information is current as of 11/07*

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