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CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ The amount remaining after deducting direct and indirect costs
from revenues is known as ___. Answer: Net Profit.
◉ The balance sheet summarizes all of these Except -
A. assets
B. liabilities
C. owners equity
D. investments. Answer: Investments
◉ The _____ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from
operating, investing and financing activities during a specific time.
Answer: Cash flow statement
◉ The function of the balance sheet is to?. Answer: Show the
financial condition of the business on a specific date
◉ It is best to keep separate ledgers for short term and long term
accounts receivable because. Answer: Some discrepancies will be
,expected with long term accounts receivable and the final
disposition of the contract
◉ When it comes to comparing short term and long term income
with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it
would be best to. Answer: Match the inflow and outflow of cash and
place both in the same tax period
◉ What is the disadvantage of using the accrual method of
accounting. Answer: This system requires more record keeping
◉ ____ is the traditional method of protecting sheathing. Answer:
Building paper
◉ The type of ___ to be used for molding or trim determines the type
of ___ utilized. Answer: Finish, wood
◉ At its most basic, a roof consists of all these elements except
A. Ceiling joists
B. Rafters
C. Braces
D. Ridge board. Answer: Braces
,◉ Diagonal bracing is necessary for the the lateral strength of a wall.
In all exterior walls, bracing should be placed at both ends at ____
foot intervals. Answer: 25
◉ All decks higher than ___ above grade must have a guard rail.
Answer: 30 inches
◉ What is the grinder span constructed of there 2x10s for an
exterior bearing wall supporting a roof and ceiling with a snow load
of 50 psf in a building 28 feet wide?. Answer: 7-10
◉ To make installation of baseboard, crown or other molding easier,
____ should be provided at the ends at the time of framing. Answer:
Blocking
◉ When plywood is graded by the quality of its veneer, adhesives
used, number of layers, this is known as the ____ of grading. Answer:
Prescriptive method
◉ The most basic type of precast concrete panel is the ___. Answer:
Solid concrete panel
◉ When pouring a monolithic slab, the minimum height for the top
of the slab should be how many inches above the ground?. Answer: 8
inches
, ◉ The sand added to cement mixture is known as. Answer: Fine
aggregate
◉ A ___ concrete slab is one that does not contact the ground.
Answer: Suspended
◉ In a sidewalk or walkway _____ is a gap between portions of
concrete that is filled with flexible material. Answer: Expansion joint
◉ If a slab will have no significant traffic crossing the joint, a ______ is
acceptable to use.. Answer: plain butt joint
◉ When preforming a slump test, the concrete should be poured
into the slump cone in there layers, each of which is rodded in with
____ strokes of a tamping rod. Answer: 25
◉ The biggest percentage of concrete mix is due to. Answer:
aggregate
◉ A____ is a wide, flat metal or wood pad that is pushed back and
fourth over concrete to make an even surface. Answer: Bullfloat
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH PRACTICE SOLUTION GRADED A+
◉ The amount remaining after deducting direct and indirect costs
from revenues is known as ___. Answer: Net Profit.
◉ The balance sheet summarizes all of these Except -
A. assets
B. liabilities
C. owners equity
D. investments. Answer: Investments
◉ The _____ summarizes the cash inflows and outflows from
operating, investing and financing activities during a specific time.
Answer: Cash flow statement
◉ The function of the balance sheet is to?. Answer: Show the
financial condition of the business on a specific date
◉ It is best to keep separate ledgers for short term and long term
accounts receivable because. Answer: Some discrepancies will be
,expected with long term accounts receivable and the final
disposition of the contract
◉ When it comes to comparing short term and long term income
with the timeframe when costs and expenses were incurred, it
would be best to. Answer: Match the inflow and outflow of cash and
place both in the same tax period
◉ What is the disadvantage of using the accrual method of
accounting. Answer: This system requires more record keeping
◉ ____ is the traditional method of protecting sheathing. Answer:
Building paper
◉ The type of ___ to be used for molding or trim determines the type
of ___ utilized. Answer: Finish, wood
◉ At its most basic, a roof consists of all these elements except
A. Ceiling joists
B. Rafters
C. Braces
D. Ridge board. Answer: Braces
,◉ Diagonal bracing is necessary for the the lateral strength of a wall.
In all exterior walls, bracing should be placed at both ends at ____
foot intervals. Answer: 25
◉ All decks higher than ___ above grade must have a guard rail.
Answer: 30 inches
◉ What is the grinder span constructed of there 2x10s for an
exterior bearing wall supporting a roof and ceiling with a snow load
of 50 psf in a building 28 feet wide?. Answer: 7-10
◉ To make installation of baseboard, crown or other molding easier,
____ should be provided at the ends at the time of framing. Answer:
Blocking
◉ When plywood is graded by the quality of its veneer, adhesives
used, number of layers, this is known as the ____ of grading. Answer:
Prescriptive method
◉ The most basic type of precast concrete panel is the ___. Answer:
Solid concrete panel
◉ When pouring a monolithic slab, the minimum height for the top
of the slab should be how many inches above the ground?. Answer: 8
inches
, ◉ The sand added to cement mixture is known as. Answer: Fine
aggregate
◉ A ___ concrete slab is one that does not contact the ground.
Answer: Suspended
◉ In a sidewalk or walkway _____ is a gap between portions of
concrete that is filled with flexible material. Answer: Expansion joint
◉ If a slab will have no significant traffic crossing the joint, a ______ is
acceptable to use.. Answer: plain butt joint
◉ When preforming a slump test, the concrete should be poured
into the slump cone in there layers, each of which is rodded in with
____ strokes of a tamping rod. Answer: 25
◉ The biggest percentage of concrete mix is due to. Answer:
aggregate
◉ A____ is a wide, flat metal or wood pad that is pushed back and
fourth over concrete to make an even surface. Answer: Bullfloat
