Red Seal Carpenter Practice Exam

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What procedure should be used for constructing a balustrade on a finished stair?

Cut the handrails, fit the balusters and plumb the newels.
Cut the handrails, plumb the newels and fit the balusters.
Plumb the newels, fit the balusters and cut the handrails.
Plumb the newels, cut the handrails and fit the balusters.

The correct answer is: Cut the handrails, plumb the newels and fit the balusters.

Constructing a balustrade on a finished stair involves securing handrails, balusters, and newels in place. Option B is the correct procedure, as it first involves cutting the handrails to the appropriate length, then positioning the newels vertically, and finally fitting the balusters in between the handrail and newel posts. This sequence ensures that all components are properly aligned and in place. Options A, C, and D involve a different sequence, which could potentially result in incorrect installation of the balustrade. For example, cutting the handrails too early could result in having to readjust the newels and balusters to fit the shortened handrails. Placing the newels before fitting the balusters could also result in misalignment of the balusters. Therefore, option B is the most accurate and efficient procedure for constructing a balustrade on a finished stair.