MASSACHUSETTS UNRESTRICTED
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
How many days does a building inspector have to act on a permit
application?
A) 180 days
B) 90 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days --CORRECT ANSWER--C) 30 days
Smooth, water resistant material needs to be _________ high above
the tub/shower drain?
A) 60 inches
B) 36 inches
C) 48 inches
D) 72 inches --CORRECT ANSWER--D) 72 inches
Habitable rooms are required to have natural light with an aggregate
glazing area that's at least _______ of the floor area.
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, A) 8%
B) 6%
C) 4%
D) 10% --CORRECT ANSWER--A) 8%
To where do bathroom fans need to be vented?
A) Garage
B) Attic
C) Outdoors
D) Basement --CORRECT ANSWER--C) Outdoors
Ferrous metals contain mostly what?
A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Lead
D) Aluminum --CORRECT ANSWER--A) Iron
How much sand is required under a concrete slab in a basement?
A) 3"
B) 4"
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CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
How many days does a building inspector have to act on a permit
application?
A) 180 days
B) 90 days
C) 30 days
D) 60 days --CORRECT ANSWER--C) 30 days
Smooth, water resistant material needs to be _________ high above
the tub/shower drain?
A) 60 inches
B) 36 inches
C) 48 inches
D) 72 inches --CORRECT ANSWER--D) 72 inches
Habitable rooms are required to have natural light with an aggregate
glazing area that's at least _______ of the floor area.
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, A) 8%
B) 6%
C) 4%
D) 10% --CORRECT ANSWER--A) 8%
To where do bathroom fans need to be vented?
A) Garage
B) Attic
C) Outdoors
D) Basement --CORRECT ANSWER--C) Outdoors
Ferrous metals contain mostly what?
A) Iron
B) Zinc
C) Lead
D) Aluminum --CORRECT ANSWER--A) Iron
How much sand is required under a concrete slab in a basement?
A) 3"
B) 4"
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