Identification should include

determining the number of ceiling joists used on a particular installation and why this number might change for different jobs
physically describing the top wall plate
deciding the location and procedure for marking openings, according to building plans.

Process/Skill Questions:

Where are the details for ceiling framing located within the building plans?
What are the typical layout dimensions for ceiling members?

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.