UTAH B100 Review QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS
How far off can a truss be on a bearing header from the
plans? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/4 inch
According to OSHA, a trench that reaches a depth of 4
feet shall be supplied witha ladder or a means of egress.
The maximum lateral distance a person shall travel to
reach this ladder shall not exceed (blank) feet - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔25
According to OSHA, all of the following power tools must
be equipped with only a positive on/off switch except: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔circular saw
The maximum space between reinforcing bars in a slab or
wall should be no greater than how many times the
thickness of the concrete slab or wall? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔3 times
According to the code, how should you attach a floor joist
to a sole plate? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3 8d nails or 3-
3 inch staples
,How wide should the footing be for a conventional light-
frame construction 2 story building with load bearing soil
value of 2,000 PSI? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12 inches
According to OSHA, at what height must a 4 foot wide
scaffold be tied off to the building? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔26 feet
What forms are used in elevators and silos? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔slip forms
The maximum glass allowed in a 1 hour fire rated door is:
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔100 square inches per door with
no side less than 4 inches
How should an upper wall cabinet be installed next to a
wall? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔check to see that the wall
is plumb and corner is square
What is an advantage of repairing asphalt shingles during
warm weather? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔asphalt shingles
become more pliable as they are warmed
What is the nail spacing required on wood soffit? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔6 inches
,How often are strength tests required for concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔at least 1 a day per 150 cubic
yards or 5,000 square feet
Who designs scaffolds to OSHA specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔engineer
What is the minimum spacing between block and rebar
when grouting with coarse grout in a hollow masonry
unit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/4 inch
What is the minimum size of metal in aluminum flashing?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔.024 inches
What method should be used to unload steel beams with
a crane? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔use a spreader bar and
cables
What is the usual cause for concrete cracking on the
surface? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔overworking the dry
surface
How long before digging should you notify the local
marking company? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2 days
, What advantage does nuclear compaction have on a
jobsite? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔it does not require the
removal of soil samples from the site of the test
After tensioning both ends of a tendon in a form, what
minimum length of tendon should be left exposed? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12 inches
You have a sloped lot with the high point at 28 inches and
the low elevation at 26.4, what is the preferred way to
level the lot? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cut from the high
point and add to to the low pointq
If a building is at the bottom of a hill that has a 1:1 slope,
what is the maximum distance the building need not
exceed from the toe of the hill? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔15 feet
Welded wire mesh is to be installed in concrete where? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔held to the top of the concrete to
reduce surface cracks
What is the minimum height between finish floor and
joists in a kitchen with joists at 48 inches on center? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔7 feet
ANSWERS
How far off can a truss be on a bearing header from the
plans? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/4 inch
According to OSHA, a trench that reaches a depth of 4
feet shall be supplied witha ladder or a means of egress.
The maximum lateral distance a person shall travel to
reach this ladder shall not exceed (blank) feet - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔25
According to OSHA, all of the following power tools must
be equipped with only a positive on/off switch except: -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔circular saw
The maximum space between reinforcing bars in a slab or
wall should be no greater than how many times the
thickness of the concrete slab or wall? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔3 times
According to the code, how should you attach a floor joist
to a sole plate? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔3 8d nails or 3-
3 inch staples
,How wide should the footing be for a conventional light-
frame construction 2 story building with load bearing soil
value of 2,000 PSI? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12 inches
According to OSHA, at what height must a 4 foot wide
scaffold be tied off to the building? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔26 feet
What forms are used in elevators and silos? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔slip forms
The maximum glass allowed in a 1 hour fire rated door is:
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔100 square inches per door with
no side less than 4 inches
How should an upper wall cabinet be installed next to a
wall? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔check to see that the wall
is plumb and corner is square
What is an advantage of repairing asphalt shingles during
warm weather? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔asphalt shingles
become more pliable as they are warmed
What is the nail spacing required on wood soffit? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔6 inches
,How often are strength tests required for concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔at least 1 a day per 150 cubic
yards or 5,000 square feet
Who designs scaffolds to OSHA specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔engineer
What is the minimum spacing between block and rebar
when grouting with coarse grout in a hollow masonry
unit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔1/4 inch
What is the minimum size of metal in aluminum flashing?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔.024 inches
What method should be used to unload steel beams with
a crane? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔use a spreader bar and
cables
What is the usual cause for concrete cracking on the
surface? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔overworking the dry
surface
How long before digging should you notify the local
marking company? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔2 days
, What advantage does nuclear compaction have on a
jobsite? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔it does not require the
removal of soil samples from the site of the test
After tensioning both ends of a tendon in a form, what
minimum length of tendon should be left exposed? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔12 inches
You have a sloped lot with the high point at 28 inches and
the low elevation at 26.4, what is the preferred way to
level the lot? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔cut from the high
point and add to to the low pointq
If a building is at the bottom of a hill that has a 1:1 slope,
what is the maximum distance the building need not
exceed from the toe of the hill? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔15 feet
Welded wire mesh is to be installed in concrete where? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔held to the top of the concrete to
reduce surface cracks
What is the minimum height between finish floor and
joists in a kitchen with joists at 48 inches on center? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔7 feet
