TN Contractor's Exam Study Set
questions with answers
Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend
above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all
points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is
used.
4 inches
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a
baluster?
50 psf
What is the minimum stroke width of site address
numbers?
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 side of a stairway are
permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches
cannot pass through.
6 inches
Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical
depth greater than ___ must be equipped with a
permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door
in the fully open position.
44 inches
Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the
foundation walls. The grade shall 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 circuits.
Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are
provided in they must have a sill height 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 deck material?
Spaced battens
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall
be protected by special assemblies in order to prevent
_____.
Backflow
questions with answers
Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend
above the finished grade adjacent to the foundation at all
points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is
used.
4 inches
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a
baluster?
50 psf
What is the minimum stroke width of site address
numbers?
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 side of a stairway are
permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches
cannot pass through.
6 inches
Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical
depth greater than ___ must be equipped with a
permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door
in the fully open position.
44 inches
Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the
foundation walls. The grade shall 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 circuits.
Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are
provided in they must have a sill height 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 deck material?
Spaced battens
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall
be protected by special assemblies in order to prevent
_____.
Backflow
