Basics Of Construction And Framing Volume 1 By Daniel Bonnici – Test Bank

Chapter 11 Testbank Key

1. Cladding is the construction industry term for:
   A.the covering applied to external walls
   B. internal wall coverings of a building
   C. the render on masonry
   D. ceiling coatings

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 1.1

2. Prior to apply any external cladding you must first:
   A.read the manufacturer’s instructions if you are unfamiliar with the material
   B. check the wall for straightness, packing or trimming, if required
   C. check the materials load bearing capacity
   D. Both A and B are correct

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 1.1
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 2.1

3. Before fixing cladding you should also check and/or fit:
   A.all timber flooring to rooms
   B. ceiling linings
   C. flashing to corners and around openings
   D. external steps and stairs

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 3.1

4. Before fitting timber weatherboards you must determine:
   A.the required lap based upon the height of the wall
   B. the required lap based upon the type of timber
   C. the required lap based upon the type of finish
   D. Both A and B are correct

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 4.1

5. Before fixing timber weatherboards into place, you must prime the cut ends and joints.
   TRUE

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 4.9

6. When nailing timber weatherboard you must be sure to nail through both the front and back boards otherwise they will buckle.
   FALSE

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 1.1

7. Galvanised fixings are not required on most types of cladding as they are punched deep into the timber, filled and painted over.
   FALSE

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 1.1

8. Some types of cladding, particularly ply panels, can form part of the wall-bracing requirements if fixed according to AS 1684 and the manufacturer’s instructions.
   TRUE

Competency: CPCCCA3017B Install exterior cladding
Difficulty: Easy
Performance criteria: CPCCCA3017B 5.4