Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam Practice

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 3 Exam. Study with challenging questions and detailed explanations to enhance your understanding. Get ready to excel in your exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What is the component that directly supports roof sheathing?

  1. ceiling joist

  2. lateral chord

  3. purlin

  4. rafter

  5. roof truss

  6. tie beam

The correct answer is: rafter

The correct answer is D. rafter. Rafters are the inclined structural members that directly support the roof sheathing. They are typically spaced evenly across the width of the roof and provide the primary framework for the roof structure. Ceiling joists (option A) are horizontal framing members that support the ceiling below and are not directly related to supporting roof sheathing. Lateral chords (option B) are part of a truss, not the component that directly supports roof sheathing. Purlins (option C) are horizontal members applied to the top of the trusses for additional support but do not directly support the roof sheathing. Roof trusses (option E) are pre-engineered roof structures composed of triangles for support and are not the specific component directly supporting roof sheathing. Lastly, tie beam (option F) is a horizontal beam that ties the feet of opposing rafters together and is not directly related to supporting roof sheathing.