AZ B3 construction Exam Questions With Complete
Solutions
10 foot long planks used on scaffolding should not extend over
the edges of the support more than: Correct Answers 10 inches
5/8 inch wood sheathing installed on a steel framed roof requires
what type and size screws? Correct Answers No. 8 self-tapping
A _____ is a system component that receives inputs from
automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may be capable of
supplying power to detection devices and transponders or off-
premises transmitters. Correct Answers Fire Alarm Control
Unit
A bank on an excavation site has a 3 to 1 slope; how many
inches per foot will the bank rise? Correct Answers 4 inches
per foot
A building has an occupancy rating over 10, what is the
maximum size of a single leaf door permitted? Correct Answers
48 inches
A building with square corners has outside measurements of 12
feet by 16 feet. What is the diagonal measurement? Correct
Answers 20 feet
A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after:
Correct Answers screeding
,A concrete slab-on-ground cast monolithically with the footing
shall be permitted to locate _____ as an alternative to placement
at the footing top and bottom? Correct Answers 1 number 5 or
two Number 4 bars in the middle third of the footing
A kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept
aluminum soffit panels is: Correct Answers F" Channel
A lot shall be graded to drain surface water away from
foundation walls for a minimum of _____ feet. Correct
Answers 10
A masonry wall that shows signs of high alkalinity needs to be
painted. What type of paint should be used? Correct Answers
alkalyd resistant paint
A material not recommended to separate polystyrene and built-
up roofing is _____. Correct Answers non-venting base ply
A maximum allowable bedjoint thickness between masonry
units is ______ inch. Correct Answers 3/4
A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in
single family dwellings having an occupant load of less than 10
is _____ inches. Correct Answers 10
A rectangular shape having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board
is a _____. Correct Answers Rabbet
A residence has a hallway that is 35 inches wide, the hallway is?
Correct Answers 1 inch narrower than required by code
,A weep screed shall be placed a minimum of how many inches
above the earth? Correct Answers 4 inches
A window that has panels that move vertically is which of the
following? Correct Answers double hung
Above the handrail and below the head, what is the minimum
clear opening on a stairwell? Correct Answers 36 inches
According to Code the MAXIMUM diameter of a hole that may
be bored in a 2 by 10 joist is _____ inches. Correct Answers 3
According to code, footings shall be stepped when? Correct
Answers if the ground surface slopes more than one unit
vertical to ten units horizontal or where necessary to change the
top footing surface elevation
According to Code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored
to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than _____ inches
apart? Correct Answers 72 inches
According to Code, showers shall be finished with a smooth
hard nonabsorbent surface to a height of at least _____ inches
above the drain inlet. Correct Answers 72
According to code, the minimum thickness of a concrete slab
that is supported directly on the ground shall be _____ inches.
Correct Answers 3.5
, According to code, what is the minimum required width of a
footing in soil rated at 2000 PSF for a single story building with
8 inch thick masonry walls? Correct Answers 12 inches
According to Code, what is the minimum required width of
every exit door servicing an occupant load of 10 or more?
Correct Answers 32 inches
According to code, what minimum size of steel bolt used to
attach foundation plates or sills to the foundation? Correct
Answers 1/2 inch
According to Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete
Construction, when you vibrate concrete, does it: Correct
Answers become fluid and flowable/consolidated
According to OSHA all of the following power tools shall have
a "constant pressure switch except? Correct Answers routers
According to OSHA, a trench that reaches a depth of 4 feet shall
be supplied with a ladder or a means of egress. The maximum
lateral distance a person shall travel to reach this ladder shall not
exceed _____ feet. Correct Answers 25
According to OSHA, all floor and bench mounted abrasive
grinders with cup type wheels used for external grinding must be
provided with all of the following safety devices EXCEPT:
Correct Answers Steel mandrels
Solutions
10 foot long planks used on scaffolding should not extend over
the edges of the support more than: Correct Answers 10 inches
5/8 inch wood sheathing installed on a steel framed roof requires
what type and size screws? Correct Answers No. 8 self-tapping
A _____ is a system component that receives inputs from
automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may be capable of
supplying power to detection devices and transponders or off-
premises transmitters. Correct Answers Fire Alarm Control
Unit
A bank on an excavation site has a 3 to 1 slope; how many
inches per foot will the bank rise? Correct Answers 4 inches
per foot
A building has an occupancy rating over 10, what is the
maximum size of a single leaf door permitted? Correct Answers
48 inches
A building with square corners has outside measurements of 12
feet by 16 feet. What is the diagonal measurement? Correct
Answers 20 feet
A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after:
Correct Answers screeding
,A concrete slab-on-ground cast monolithically with the footing
shall be permitted to locate _____ as an alternative to placement
at the footing top and bottom? Correct Answers 1 number 5 or
two Number 4 bars in the middle third of the footing
A kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept
aluminum soffit panels is: Correct Answers F" Channel
A lot shall be graded to drain surface water away from
foundation walls for a minimum of _____ feet. Correct
Answers 10
A masonry wall that shows signs of high alkalinity needs to be
painted. What type of paint should be used? Correct Answers
alkalyd resistant paint
A material not recommended to separate polystyrene and built-
up roofing is _____. Correct Answers non-venting base ply
A maximum allowable bedjoint thickness between masonry
units is ______ inch. Correct Answers 3/4
A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in
single family dwellings having an occupant load of less than 10
is _____ inches. Correct Answers 10
A rectangular shape having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board
is a _____. Correct Answers Rabbet
A residence has a hallway that is 35 inches wide, the hallway is?
Correct Answers 1 inch narrower than required by code
,A weep screed shall be placed a minimum of how many inches
above the earth? Correct Answers 4 inches
A window that has panels that move vertically is which of the
following? Correct Answers double hung
Above the handrail and below the head, what is the minimum
clear opening on a stairwell? Correct Answers 36 inches
According to Code the MAXIMUM diameter of a hole that may
be bored in a 2 by 10 joist is _____ inches. Correct Answers 3
According to code, footings shall be stepped when? Correct
Answers if the ground surface slopes more than one unit
vertical to ten units horizontal or where necessary to change the
top footing surface elevation
According to Code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored
to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than _____ inches
apart? Correct Answers 72 inches
According to Code, showers shall be finished with a smooth
hard nonabsorbent surface to a height of at least _____ inches
above the drain inlet. Correct Answers 72
According to code, the minimum thickness of a concrete slab
that is supported directly on the ground shall be _____ inches.
Correct Answers 3.5
, According to code, what is the minimum required width of a
footing in soil rated at 2000 PSF for a single story building with
8 inch thick masonry walls? Correct Answers 12 inches
According to Code, what is the minimum required width of
every exit door servicing an occupant load of 10 or more?
Correct Answers 32 inches
According to code, what minimum size of steel bolt used to
attach foundation plates or sills to the foundation? Correct
Answers 1/2 inch
According to Contractor's Guide to Quality Concrete
Construction, when you vibrate concrete, does it: Correct
Answers become fluid and flowable/consolidated
According to OSHA all of the following power tools shall have
a "constant pressure switch except? Correct Answers routers
According to OSHA, a trench that reaches a depth of 4 feet shall
be supplied with a ladder or a means of egress. The maximum
lateral distance a person shall travel to reach this ladder shall not
exceed _____ feet. Correct Answers 25
According to OSHA, all floor and bench mounted abrasive
grinders with cup type wheels used for external grinding must be
provided with all of the following safety devices EXCEPT:
Correct Answers Steel mandrels
