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The document contains multiple-choice questions related to windows and doors, covering topics such as materials, components, types, and performance characteristics. Key concepts include the vulnerability of materials to moisture, the function of various window and door components, and the importance of fire resistance and thermal efficiency. The questions are designed to test knowledge on construction and design principles for windows and doors.

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Window and Door Component Quiz

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Chapter 19: Windows and Doors - Multiple Choice Questions

(Randomized)
1. Which window material is most vulnerable to moisture expansion and shrinkage?

 A. Aluminum
 B. Wood
 C. Steel
 D. Plastic

2. Which components form the sides of a window frame?

 A. Head jambs
 B. Sills
 C. Side jambs
 D. Aprons

3. What component of a window holds the glass?

 A. Jamb
 B. Casing
 C. Sash
 D. Sill

4. Which window types can keep rain out even when open?

 A. Casements
 B. Fixed
 C. Awning and hopper
 D. Sliding

5. What type of door is more commonly used in nonresidential buildings and has a painted
sheet steel face?

 A. Panel door
 B. Hollow metal door
 C. Solid core door
 D. Composite door

6. Flush doors are more common than which type of doors?

 A. Metal
 B. Panel
 C. Solid core
 D. Sliding
7. Doors in fire-resistance rated walls must be:

 A. Hollow core
 B. Made of aluminum
 C. Fire-rated
 D. Soundproof

8. What are projecting windows characterized by?

 A. Cannot be opened
 B. Extend from the wall
 C. Are always fixed
 D. Are only used in skylights

9. What kind of steel frame improves thermal performance in steel windows?

 A. Painted frame
 B. Reinforced frame
 C. Thermal break stainless steel
 D. Hollow core frame

10. Which type of doors are typically hinged to hollow metal frames?

 A. Residential wood doors


 B. Hollow core doors
 C. Nonresidential wood and metal doors
 D. Sliding glass doors

11. What provides better acoustic control and fire resistance in door construction?

 A. Hollow core
 B. Solid core
 C. Panel design
 D. Flush face

12. Why do most tall buildings not provide operable windows?

 A. Too expensive
 B. Too heavy
 C. Air pressure balancing complexity
 D. Structural concerns

13. Casement windows are typically:

 A. Short and wide


 B. Tall and narrow
 C. Fixed
 D. Sliding
14. What must glass in doors and large lites in windows be?

 A. Double glazed
 B. Reflective
 C. Safety glazing
 D. Laminated

15. What do all operable windows require to ensure airtight and watertight sealing?

 A. Insulation foam
 B. Thermal breaks
 C. Double glazing
 D. Weatherstripping

16. Lower U-values in windows indicate:

 A. Lower efficiency
 B. Higher thermal efficiency
 C. Poor performance
 D. More air leakage

17. What type of window can function as both a side-hinged inswinging and a bottom-
hinged hopper?

 A. Sliding
 B. Double-hung
 C. Tilt/turn
 D. Hopper

18. Which window types are specially constructed to remain watertight in sloping or
horizontal orientations?

 A. Casement windows
 B. Sliding windows
 C. Skylights
 D. Fixed windows

19. Which window material is commonly used in commercial buildings and is more
resistant to moisture damage than wood?

 A. Plastic
 B. Aluminum
 C. Steel
 D. Wood

20. Which window material typically includes a thermal break to improve thermal
efficiency?
 A. Plastic
 B. Wood
 C. Aluminum
 D. All of the above

21. Which material has better thermal efficiency than aluminum but not as good as wood or
plastic?

 A. PVC
 B. Steel
 C. Wood
 D. Glass

22. What is the purpose of emergency escape and rescue openings in bedrooms?

 A. Daylight access
 B. Energy efficiency
 C. Firefighter access and emergency escape
 D. Air ventilation

23. Which window type can capture side breezes and enhance ventilation?

 A. Hopper
 B. Casement
 C. Sliding
 D. Fixed

24. What is a characteristic of sliding sash windows?

 A. Open fully
 B. Least expensive
 C. Can open only a portion of the window area
 D. Provide best thermal efficiency

25. Which doors are more common in residential and light-duty commercial interiors?

 A. Solid core
 B. Hollow metal
 C. Hollow core
 D. Panel

26. What is a disadvantage of plastic windows?

 A. Poor thermal efficiency


 B. Require painting
 C. Not stiff or strong
 D. Vulnerable to corrosion
27. Which type of window has the least likelihood of air or water leakage?

 A. Sliding sash
 B. Fixed
 C. Double-hung
 D. Casement

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