AZ B3 Construction Exam Questions and Answers
Question 1
When framing a 5 foot by 5 foot opening in a wood joist floor for a stairwell you should:
Correct Answer
double header and trimmer joists
Question 2
How much can be notched from a load bearing stud without compromising it's structural integrity?
Correct Answer
25%
Question 3
According to the code, the minimum allowable height of a guardrail at a restaurant deck (or any commercial building) is
_____ inches above the finished floor height of the deck or balcony.
Correct Answer
42
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,Question 4
How far from the base of a building should the bottom of a 28 foot ladder be?
Correct Answer
7 feet
Question 5
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at the test center), How many cubic
yards of concrete is needed for the floor and garage slabs less the fireplace area?
Correct Answer
23 cubic yards
Question 6
What is the minimum pitch for an asphalt roof system?
Correct Answer
2 vertical 12 horizontal (2/12)
Question 7
The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a:
Correct Answer
pocket
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,Question 8
What should be done to a concrete mix to increase the ease of a pour?
Correct Answer
decrease rough aggregate
Question 9
You are finishing a concrete surface, defects of the finished product such as crazing, dusting and spalling are caused by?
Correct Answer
overworking the concrete surface
Question 10
In MOST construction sites, water is allowed to be added to the concrete as long as ?
Correct Answer
Water and Cement ratio are not to be exceeded
Question 11
What is the minimum overlap of a vapor barrier in an unvented crawl space?
Correct Answer
6 inches
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, Question 12
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (plans at test site)How many stringers are needed for each
run of stairs?
Correct Answer
3
Question 13
According to Code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than _____
inches apart?
Correct Answer
72 inches
Question 14
How much clearance should be left between the ends of the panel and trim on vinyl siding?
Correct Answer
1/4 inch
Question 15
What is added to concrete to reduce water requirements by up to 30%?
Correct Answer
Super plasticizer
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Question 1
When framing a 5 foot by 5 foot opening in a wood joist floor for a stairwell you should:
Correct Answer
double header and trimmer joists
Question 2
How much can be notched from a load bearing stud without compromising it's structural integrity?
Correct Answer
25%
Question 3
According to the code, the minimum allowable height of a guardrail at a restaurant deck (or any commercial building) is
_____ inches above the finished floor height of the deck or balcony.
Correct Answer
42
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,Question 4
How far from the base of a building should the bottom of a 28 foot ladder be?
Correct Answer
7 feet
Question 5
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at the test center), How many cubic
yards of concrete is needed for the floor and garage slabs less the fireplace area?
Correct Answer
23 cubic yards
Question 6
What is the minimum pitch for an asphalt roof system?
Correct Answer
2 vertical 12 horizontal (2/12)
Question 7
The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a:
Correct Answer
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,Question 8
What should be done to a concrete mix to increase the ease of a pour?
Correct Answer
decrease rough aggregate
Question 9
You are finishing a concrete surface, defects of the finished product such as crazing, dusting and spalling are caused by?
Correct Answer
overworking the concrete surface
Question 10
In MOST construction sites, water is allowed to be added to the concrete as long as ?
Correct Answer
Water and Cement ratio are not to be exceeded
Question 11
What is the minimum overlap of a vapor barrier in an unvented crawl space?
Correct Answer
6 inches
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, Question 12
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (plans at test site)How many stringers are needed for each
run of stairs?
Correct Answer
3
Question 13
According to Code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than _____
inches apart?
Correct Answer
72 inches
Question 14
How much clearance should be left between the ends of the panel and trim on vinyl siding?
Correct Answer
1/4 inch
Question 15
What is added to concrete to reduce water requirements by up to 30%?
Correct Answer
Super plasticizer
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