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What should a leading-edge worker c. He should kneel
do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail
protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
d. He should use set screws
For polyurethane used as a moisture a. 6 inches
barrier beneath a concrete slab, the
joists shall be lapped a MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches
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What effect will be adding water to a. It will increase the slump
concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature
Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide
a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24
inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20
inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches
wide
d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-
inches wide
When figuring nominal dimensions b. 3/8 inch
on new construction, what is the
intended size of the mortar joint for
concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch
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Which stud would most likely be c. Studs with stiffened flanges
used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs
The contour lines on a drawing show c. 20%
elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The
contour lines are 50 feet apart. What
is the grade of the ground between
these two counter lines?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
What can be done to increase the a. Use a harder aggregate
abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability
The MAXIMUM moisture content for a. Not greater than 19%
pressure treated wood to be used
where air drying in use CANNOT
occur should be
a. Not greater than 19%
b. Less than or equal to 11%
c. At least 10%
d. Between 9% and 22%
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If a foundation drain is required, then c. 6
the top of the drain shall not be less
than how many inches above the top
of the footing?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
How many 8 x 8 x 16 concrete b. Between 150 and 200
masonry units will be REQUIRED for
one course of 224-foot long wall?
a. Less than 150
b. Between 150 and 200
c. Between 201 and 250
d. More than 250
An efficient method of lowering the d. Install a wellpoint system
water table in an excavation on a
level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the
excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system
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What should a leading-edge worker c. He should kneel
do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail
protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
d. He should use set screws
For polyurethane used as a moisture a. 6 inches
barrier beneath a concrete slab, the
joists shall be lapped a MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches
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What effect will be adding water to a. It will increase the slump
concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature
Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide
a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24
inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20
inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches
wide
d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-
inches wide
When figuring nominal dimensions b. 3/8 inch
on new construction, what is the
intended size of the mortar joint for
concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch
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Which stud would most likely be c. Studs with stiffened flanges
used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs
The contour lines on a drawing show c. 20%
elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The
contour lines are 50 feet apart. What
is the grade of the ground between
these two counter lines?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
What can be done to increase the a. Use a harder aggregate
abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability
The MAXIMUM moisture content for a. Not greater than 19%
pressure treated wood to be used
where air drying in use CANNOT
occur should be
a. Not greater than 19%
b. Less than or equal to 11%
c. At least 10%
d. Between 9% and 22%
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If a foundation drain is required, then c. 6
the top of the drain shall not be less
than how many inches above the top
of the footing?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8
How many 8 x 8 x 16 concrete b. Between 150 and 200
masonry units will be REQUIRED for
one course of 224-foot long wall?
a. Less than 150
b. Between 150 and 200
c. Between 201 and 250
d. More than 250
An efficient method of lowering the d. Install a wellpoint system
water table in an excavation on a
level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the
excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system
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