Identification should include

describing the double top plate and its function
determining the types of rafters, pitch, overhang, and spacing from building plans
following a blueprint for layout on a double top plate.

Process/Skill Questions:

To which set of plans do you refer when reading and laying out roof framing detail on the double top plate?
What would be considered roof framing details?
How does region and type of climate affect spacing and sizing?
What types of fasteners can be used?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Seven (27112-13): Ceiling and Roof Framing

Module Seven (27112-13) provides an overview of ceiling and roof framing, including the components of ceiling and roof framing, the different types of roofs used in residential construction, and the use of trusses in basic roof framing. The methods for laying out rafters, erecting a gable roof, framing a basic gable end wall, and installing roof sheathing are introduced. It also provides instruction on how to estimate the amount of materials needed for a material takeoff for a roof.