National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Carpentry Practice Exam

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Which part of a wall framing provides structural support for headers in doorways and windows?

King stud
Cripple stud
Top plate
A sole plate

The correct answer is: King stud

The king stud plays a crucial role in wall framing by offering structural support for headers, which are the horizontal members placed over doorways and windows. The king stud is a full-height vertical member that runs from the bottom plate to the top plate. By aligning directly next to the header, it helps transfer the load from the header down to the foundation, maintaining the integrity of the wall frame around openings. In contrast, other components such as the cripple stud, top plate, and sole plate serve different functions. The cripple stud is shorter than the king stud and is used to fill the space between the header and the top plate or between the sill plate and the bottom of openings. The top plate is the horizontal member at the top of the wall framing that helps hold the framing together but does not directly support headers. The sole plate, situated at the bottom of the wall frame, anchors the wall to the floor but is not responsible for supporting the headers above openings. Understanding these roles highlights why the king stud is essential for the stability of doorways and windows in wall construction.