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

FOR EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED ON OR AFTER APRIL 29, 2009

Content of the Examination

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

1. Planning and Estimation (25%)

  1. Project planning
  2. Blueprints, specifications and shop/field drawings
  3. Three dimensional drawings
  4. Estimation
  5. Math related to estimation

2. Structural Framing (36%)

  1. Formwork
  2. Load and span
  3. Bracing
  4. Shear and diaphragm
  5. Structural hardware
  6. Wood and metal framing

3. General Framing (24%)

  1. Flashing and weatherproofing
  2. Siding, roofing, and flooring
  3. Doors, windows, and stairs
  4. Fences, decks, porches, and gazebos
  5. Squaring and leveling
  6. Access and ventilation
  7. Materials, tools, and equipment

4. Safety (15%)

  1. Cal/OSHA requirements
  2. EPA and AQMD regulations
  3. Asbestos and environmental hazards
  4. Transportation and traffic control

*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. A job requires 1408 square feet of roof sheeting at $13 per sheet. What is the total sheeting cost, making no allowance for waste?

  1. $182
  2. $364
  3. $489
  4. $572

2. According to the California Building Code (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: (866) 891-1695.
INTERNET: www.iccsafe.org


California Building Code.
California Building Standards Commission. BNI Publications, Inc.
PHONE: (800) 786-4452.
FAX: (866) 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.
BNI Publications, Inc.
PHONE: (888) 264-2665.
INTERNET: www.bnibooks.com
VIEW ONLINE: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm


Cal/OSHA State of California General Industry Safety Orders with Selected Electrical Safety Orders.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 7.
Mangan Communications
PHONE: (888) 626-2666.
FAX: (888) 398-6245.
INTERNET: www.mancomm.com
VIEW ONLINE: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/LawsAndRegulations.htm


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


Olin’s Construction: Principles, Materials, and Methods.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
PHONE: (877) 762-2974.
FAX: (800) 597-3299.
INTERNET: www.wiley.com


Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
PHONE: (877) 762-2974.
FAX: (800) 597-3299.
INTERNET: www.wiley.com


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


*Publisher information is current as of 04/09*

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