Question 1

In which structures, are the ceilings generally attached directly to the overhead floor or roof framing and what do they consist of?

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In wood frame or cold- formed ...

Question 2

Gypsum board is a commonly used finish material. It is typically

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A)  attached directly to a structural metal or wood light- frame.
B)  attached directly to a suspended metal frame.
C)  designed to rest on the metal suspension system.
D)  all of the above.
E)  A and B only.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

It is not possible to use lath and plaster with a suspended ceiling structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In suspended acoustical ceilings, the grid structure is made of

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A)  a hardwood such as oak or maple.
B)  corrosion- resistant steel tees.
C)  extruded aluminum tees.
D)  all of the above.
E)  B and C only.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D) E

Question 5

The ceiling provides an excellent opportunity to modulate natural and artificial light.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a suspended ceiling system, steel hanger wires are supplied by the manufacturer already cut to length.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What does a gypsum board suspended ceiling system in a commercial building consist of?

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It consists of a two- way grid of inverted T- shaped aluminum runners suspended with steel wires from the overhead floor or roof structure. Gypsum board panels are screw- attached to the runners.

Question 8

The most common reason for a ceiling is to

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A)  isolate sound.
B)  reflect light.
C)  conceal the building structure and overhead utilities.
D)  control heat and humidity.
E)  provide a sculpted or multilevel surface overhead.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Antimicrobial ceiling materials are most likely to be used in a

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A)  university classroom.
B)  hospital or medical laboratory.
C)  department store.
D)  warehouse.
E)  pharmacy.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The design of a ceiling in a large office building calls for a multilevel series of ceiling planes finished with gypsum board. The most likely method for attaching the ceiling to the structure is to

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A)  use lay- in acoustical tile.
B)  nail gypsum board directly to the wood light- frame structure.
C)  screw the gypsum board directly to a suspended metal framework.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 11

Explain why suspended ceilings (sometimes referred to as drop ceilings or false ceilings)are common in most contemporary commercial buildings.

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Primarily to conceal a complex arrangeme...

Question 12

Use a sketch and notes to illustrate two methods of attachment when gypsum board is used as a finish ceiling material.

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Method 1: Screw Attachment
- Sketch: Dra...

Question 13

Ceiling materials are essentially limited to drywall, lath and plaster, and acoustical tiles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The edges of acoustical panels

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A)  are designed to rest on the metal suspension system.
B)  do not affect the overall pattern of the ceiling.
C)  are snapped into extruded plastic shapes.
D)  are available in three different profiles.
E)  all of the above.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

A direct- hung suspension system is used for the most commonly used suspended ceilings. What does such a system consist of?

Accepted Answer

It consists of a grid of inverted T- shaped aluminum runners suspended with steel wires from the overhead floor or roof structure. Cross- runners are snapped to the runners. Thus, both runners and cross- runners form an open rectangular grid. Acoustical lay- in panels are laid in each opening.

Question 16

Acoustical panels and tiles are fabricated using

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A)  mineral wool, mineral fibers, fiberglass, and/or perlite.
B)  fillers, binders, and water.
C)  A and B.
D)  none of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Use a section sketch and notes to illustrate a direct- hung suspended ceiling.

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A direct-hung suspended ceiling, also kn...

Question 18

Examine the ceiling in one of your classrooms. What type of ceiling is it? Do a section sketch illustrating the parts of the system.

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The ceiling in one of my classrooms is a...

Question 19

In a building where no ceiling is provided and the structure and utilities are exposed,

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A)  all systems must be carefully designed.
B)  on- site coordination of construction is critical.
C)  mechanical and electrical subcontractors are allowed easy access and freedom of choice in locating their work.
D)  all of the above.
E)  B and C only.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The strongest metal suspension system is always a properly installed direct- hung system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Gypsum board is a commonly used finish material. It is typically

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It is not possible to use lath and plaster with a suspended ceiling structure.

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In suspended acoustical ceilings, the grid structure is made of

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The ceiling provides an excellent opportunity to modulate natural and artificial light.

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In a suspended ceiling system, steel hanger wires are supplied by the manufacturer already cut to length.

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What does a gypsum board suspended ceiling system in a commercial building consist of?

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The most common reason for a ceiling is to

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Antimicrobial ceiling materials are most likely to be used in a

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The design of a ceiling in a large office building calls for a multilevel series of ceiling planes finished with gypsum board. The most likely method for attaching the ceiling to the structure is to

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Explain why suspended ceilings (sometimes referred to as drop ceilings or false ceilings)are common in most contemporary commercial buildings.

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Use a sketch and notes to illustrate two methods of attachment when gypsum board is used as a finish ceiling material.

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Ceiling materials are essentially limited to drywall, lath and plaster, and acoustical tiles.

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The edges of acoustical panels

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A direct- hung suspension system is used for the most commonly used suspended ceilings. What does such a system consist of?

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In a building where no ceiling is provided and the structure and utilities are exposed,

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The strongest metal suspension system is always a properly installed direct- hung system.

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In which structures, are the ceilings generally attached directly to the overhead floor or roof framing and what do they consist of?

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