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A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely
reason for the rotation?
There is no gravel behind the wall.
A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4" wide crack where the wall is bowing
slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for this
condition?
The gutters are blocked.
A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence. What is the most likely
reason for this condition?
The soil has settled at the foundation.
A concrete driveway is 1/2" higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the
most likely reason for this condition?
The soil under the walkway was not compacted.
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band board?
A 1/2" diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt.
A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer:
At support by different structural components.
Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as:
Stucco
, Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above a
single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
Modified Bitumen
What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof covering?
Copper nails
A scupper would most likely be located in:
A parapet wall.
A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is water damaged a few inches
beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is asphalt strip shingles.
What is the most likely cause of this condition?
Kick out flashing was not installed.
A 1/2" wide gap exist between the drywall wall and ceiling. The seller reports that this
gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause of this
condition?
Truss uplift.
A collar tie would most likely be found in:
The upper part of an attic.
A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies in width between 3/8 inch at the floor
to 1/8 inch 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most likely cause of this
condition?
The soil is unstable under the footing.
A notch in a 12' long 2x10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What is the
MAXIMUM allowed notch depth?
0 inches.
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A poured concrete retaining wall with weep holes is rotating. What is the most likely
reason for the rotation?
There is no gravel behind the wall.
A poured concrete basement wall has a 1/4" wide crack where the wall is bowing
slightly. Brown stains are below the crack. What is the most likely reason for this
condition?
The gutters are blocked.
A concrete block basement wall has significant efflorescence. What is the most likely
reason for this condition?
The soil has settled at the foundation.
A concrete driveway is 1/2" higher than the adjacent concrete walkway. What is the
most likely reason for this condition?
The soil under the walkway was not compacted.
Which is the most acceptable fastener for connecting a deck ledger to a band board?
A 1/2" diameter hot-dipped galvanized steel machine bolt.
A movement joint should be installed in brick veneer:
At support by different structural components.
Adhered masonry veneer is installed in the same manner as:
Stucco
, Which roof covering is most appropriate for a roof with a slope of 1 1/2:12 above a
single family house? Assume standar installation of any required underlayment.
Modified Bitumen
What is the most appropriate fastener material for a slate shingle roof covering?
Copper nails
A scupper would most likely be located in:
A parapet wall.
A sidewall extends past a roof. Hardboard siding is water damaged a few inches
beyond where the roof and sidewall meet. The roof covering is asphalt strip shingles.
What is the most likely cause of this condition?
Kick out flashing was not installed.
A 1/2" wide gap exist between the drywall wall and ceiling. The seller reports that this
gap opens in the winter and closes in the summer. What is the most likely cause of this
condition?
Truss uplift.
A collar tie would most likely be found in:
The upper part of an attic.
A concrete basement wall has a crack that varies in width between 3/8 inch at the floor
to 1/8 inch 2 feet down from the wall top. What is the most likely cause of this
condition?
The soil is unstable under the footing.
A notch in a 12' long 2x10 floor joist is located 5 feet from the joist end. What is the
MAXIMUM allowed notch depth?
0 inches.
