NASCLA Exam Questions and Answers
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Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for
the doors can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so
that there is a bolt located within how many inches from the
end of each section plate? - Correct Answers ✅12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard
general liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage,
riders, or floaters, and has a $1,000 deductible per
occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused
$5,000 of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries to a
pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment,
and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the
contractor. The insurance company is liable for - Correct
Answers ✅$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during
gypsum board finishing procedures? - Correct Answers
✅50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at
least what percentage of its net area as solid? - Correct
Answers ✅75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels
are attached directly to the structural frame of the building
with - Correct Answers ✅clips
,NASCLA Exam Questions and Answers
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Which phase of the value engineering process involves
creating design concepts for the alternatives identified in the
evaluation phase? - Correct Answers ✅development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum
construction load that can be placed on an unbraced truss? -
Correct Answers ✅No load can be supported by an
unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation
for concrete placement? - Correct Answers ✅The thinner
the lift the better the compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the
temperature is above 40 degrees. According to the American
Concrete Institute, if the concrete is heated, which is true
about the effect on the minimum curing time? - Correct
Answers ✅5 days is required at 50 degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof
system? - Correct Answers ✅prevent condensation from
accumulating in the roof
According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have
permanently affixed durable identification. Which
specification is NOT required to be included? - Correct
Answers ✅date manufactured
, NASCLA Exam Questions and Answers
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Elements of a Business Plan - Correct Answers✅Cover Page,
Executive Summary, Company Summary, Products &
Services, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, and Financial
Plan
Sole Proprietorships - Correct Answers✅Adv: Min legal
restrictions, simple ownership form, low startup costs, sole
ownership of profits, freedom in decision making process.
Disadv: Unlimited personal liability, less available capital,
possible difficulty in obtaining long-term financing, dissolution
of the business in the event of the owner's death.
*SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP THE EASIEST TO SET UP
Partnerships - Correct Answers✅-Can be formed through an
oral agreement.
-General Partners own the assets of the company.
-Limited partnership consists of one or more general partners
and one or more limited partners.
-Limited partners have limited liability in the company.
-If a general partner leaves the company, the partnership
dissolves
-All owners in a general partnership have personal and
unlimited liability for all actions undertaken in the name of
the business, including all debts
-Limited Partners have no personal liability for the business.
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for
the doors can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so
that there is a bolt located within how many inches from the
end of each section plate? - Correct Answers ✅12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard
general liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage,
riders, or floaters, and has a $1,000 deductible per
occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused
$5,000 of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries to a
pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment,
and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the
contractor. The insurance company is liable for - Correct
Answers ✅$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during
gypsum board finishing procedures? - Correct Answers
✅50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at
least what percentage of its net area as solid? - Correct
Answers ✅75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels
are attached directly to the structural frame of the building
with - Correct Answers ✅clips
,NASCLA Exam Questions and Answers
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
Which phase of the value engineering process involves
creating design concepts for the alternatives identified in the
evaluation phase? - Correct Answers ✅development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum
construction load that can be placed on an unbraced truss? -
Correct Answers ✅No load can be supported by an
unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation
for concrete placement? - Correct Answers ✅The thinner
the lift the better the compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the
temperature is above 40 degrees. According to the American
Concrete Institute, if the concrete is heated, which is true
about the effect on the minimum curing time? - Correct
Answers ✅5 days is required at 50 degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof
system? - Correct Answers ✅prevent condensation from
accumulating in the roof
According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have
permanently affixed durable identification. Which
specification is NOT required to be included? - Correct
Answers ✅date manufactured
, NASCLA Exam Questions and Answers
(Top Grade Assured) 2026 Update
Elements of a Business Plan - Correct Answers✅Cover Page,
Executive Summary, Company Summary, Products &
Services, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, and Financial
Plan
Sole Proprietorships - Correct Answers✅Adv: Min legal
restrictions, simple ownership form, low startup costs, sole
ownership of profits, freedom in decision making process.
Disadv: Unlimited personal liability, less available capital,
possible difficulty in obtaining long-term financing, dissolution
of the business in the event of the owner's death.
*SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP THE EASIEST TO SET UP
Partnerships - Correct Answers✅-Can be formed through an
oral agreement.
-General Partners own the assets of the company.
-Limited partnership consists of one or more general partners
and one or more limited partners.
-Limited partners have limited liability in the company.
-If a general partner leaves the company, the partnership
dissolves
-All owners in a general partnership have personal and
unlimited liability for all actions undertaken in the name of
the business, including all debts
-Limited Partners have no personal liability for the business.
