Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

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Which structural element supports the sheathing of a roof?

Roof Jamb
Rafter
Lateral Chord
Ceiling Joist
Roof Plate
Shear Wall

The correct answer is: Rafter

The correct answer is B. Rafter. Roof sheathing is typically the layer of boards or sheet material fastened to the roof rafters on which the roof covering is laid. Rafters are the inclined structural members that support the roof sheathing and provide the framework for the roof structure. They extend from the top plate of the wall to the ridge board or ridge beam. Roof jamb, lateral chord, ceiling joist, roof plate, and shear walls are not directly responsible for supporting the sheathing of a roof. Roof jamb usually refers to the side of a door or window opening, lateral chords are usually part of a truss system, ceiling joists support the ceiling below the attic, roof plate is a horizontal member at the top of a wall to which rafters are attached, and shear walls are designed to resist lateral forces like wind or earthquakes.