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TN Contractor's Exam Study Set questions with accurate
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detailed solutions ||
Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend above the finished grade adjacent to
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the foundation at all points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is used.
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4 inches
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What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a baluster?
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50 psf||
What is the minimum stroke width of site address numbers?
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1/2"
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools,
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saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the
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bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any
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standing or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location. Exceptions ignored.
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60 inches
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The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open
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side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass
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through.
6 inches
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Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical depth greater than ___ must be
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equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open
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position.
44 inches
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Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the foundation walls. The grade shall
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fall not fewer than ___ inches within the first 10 feet.
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6 inches
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What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds per square foot of silty sand?
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2,000 lbs ||
What is the minimum diameter of required anchor bolts for a wall section?
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1/2 inch ||
The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lining material is ___ inches nominal.
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0.0179
Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a minimum of ____ 20-ampere branch
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circuits.
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Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided in they must have a sill height
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of not more than ___ inches above the floor.
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44 inches
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What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, between adjacent wood shakes on exterior
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wall coverings? ||
1/2 inch ||
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ___ inches of bearing on
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wood or metal. || ||
1.5 inches ||
When installing concrete tile, which of the following would not be considered an approved
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deck material? ||
Spaced battens ||
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall be protected by special assemblies
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in order to prevent _____.
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Backflow
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What is required to support brick veneer above openings in exterior walls?
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Lintel
Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not conforming to the
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requirements of the IRC will be permitted if the hole is located fully within the center 40%
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of the span and the depth and length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat
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width of the web. || || ||
65%
Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry
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units grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch nominal thickness.
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4"
What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" thick gypsum board installed on a
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ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the supports 24" on center and adhesive is used?|| || || || || || || || || || ||
16 inches ||
Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must not exceed:
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6 inches
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TN Contractor's Exam Study Set questions with accurate
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detailed solutions ||
Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend above the finished grade adjacent to
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the foundation at all points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is used.
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
4 inches
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What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a baluster?
|| || || || || || || || || ||
50 psf||
What is the minimum stroke width of site address numbers?
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1/2"
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools,
|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the
|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
standing or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location. Exceptions ignored.
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
60 inches
||
The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open
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side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
through.
6 inches
||
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Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical depth greater than ___ must be
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equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open
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position.
44 inches
||
Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the foundation walls. The grade shall
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fall not fewer than ___ inches within the first 10 feet.
|| || || || || || || || || ||
6 inches
||
What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds per square foot of silty sand?
|| || || || || || || || || || || || ||
2,000 lbs ||
What is the minimum diameter of required anchor bolts for a wall section?
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
1/2 inch ||
The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lining material is ___ inches nominal.
|| || || || || || || || || || || ||
0.0179
Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a minimum of ____ 20-ampere branch
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circuits.
,2
Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided in they must have a sill height
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of not more than ___ inches above the floor.
|| || || || || || || ||
44 inches
||
What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, between adjacent wood shakes on exterior
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
wall coverings? ||
1/2 inch ||
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ___ inches of bearing on
|| || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || || ||
wood or metal. || ||
1.5 inches ||
When installing concrete tile, which of the following would not be considered an approved
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deck material? ||
Spaced battens ||
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall be protected by special assemblies
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in order to prevent _____.
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Backflow
, 2
What is required to support brick veneer above openings in exterior walls?
|| || || || || || || || || || ||
Lintel
Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not conforming to the
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requirements of the IRC will be permitted if the hole is located fully within the center 40%
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of the span and the depth and length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat
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width of the web. || || ||
65%
Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry
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units grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch nominal thickness.
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4"
What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" thick gypsum board installed on a
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ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the supports 24" on center and adhesive is used?|| || || || || || || || || || ||
16 inches ||
Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must not exceed:
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6 inches
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