Arizona B3 Construction Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the minimum size for a mortar joint for a concrete block on a foundation?
1/4 inch
Exterior gypsum sheathing fasteners should be spaced _____ apart.
7 Inches
An extension ladder is leaned against a vertical wall at a point that is 20 feet above
grade; the base of the ladder shall be located what minimum distance from the wall?
5 feet
When installing 3 tab asphalt strip shingles in severe climates, on a roof slope of 5/12
the approved ice protection membrane should extend from the roof eave to a
minimum of _____ inches inside the exterior wall. (this applies to roofs 4/12 and
greater)
24
What type of connection should be used when an I-joist and a beam meet?
,Joist Hanger
A material not recommended to separate polystyrene and built-up roofing is _____.
non-venting base ply
When floor joists are supported by masonry walls, the joists shall have a minimum
bearing distance on each end of _____ inches.
3
What type of door has stiles, rails and raised panels?
Raised panel door
What is the material used to make Vinyl flooring?
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), How many cubic yards of concrete is needed for the floor slab less the
garage and fireplace areas?
18.11 cubic yards
,What is the maximum spacing of ceiling joists in a shower with 5/8 inch water-
resistance gypsum board with tile attached using adhesive?
16 inches
An area where empty drums that have held flammable or hazardous product are being
welded or cut can include all of the following except:
oxygen used for cooling barrels and blowing dust from clothing
What should be used to fasten cement board to a wood framed subfloor?
galvanized nails or screws
The "Total Run" of a stairway is _____.
The sum of the tread run
Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?
Class A
On a Airless paint sprayer, what is responsible for the pattern of the paint?
Orifice
, The slope ratio of a handicap accessible ramp shall be a maximum of _____.
1 foot in 12 feet
5/8 inch wood sheathing installed on a steel framed roof requires what type and size
screws?
No. 8 self-tapping
The _____ is the lowest member of a wood floor construction and attaches to the
foundation wall using anchor bolts
sill
A masonry wall that shows signs of high alkalinity needs to be painted. What type of
paint should be used?
alkalyd resistant paint
Which of the following can be used as backfill outside a foundation without being
compacted?
Controlled low strength material
Questions With Correct Answers
What is the minimum size for a mortar joint for a concrete block on a foundation?
1/4 inch
Exterior gypsum sheathing fasteners should be spaced _____ apart.
7 Inches
An extension ladder is leaned against a vertical wall at a point that is 20 feet above
grade; the base of the ladder shall be located what minimum distance from the wall?
5 feet
When installing 3 tab asphalt strip shingles in severe climates, on a roof slope of 5/12
the approved ice protection membrane should extend from the roof eave to a
minimum of _____ inches inside the exterior wall. (this applies to roofs 4/12 and
greater)
24
What type of connection should be used when an I-joist and a beam meet?
,Joist Hanger
A material not recommended to separate polystyrene and built-up roofing is _____.
non-venting base ply
When floor joists are supported by masonry walls, the joists shall have a minimum
bearing distance on each end of _____ inches.
3
What type of door has stiles, rails and raised panels?
Raised panel door
What is the material used to make Vinyl flooring?
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), How many cubic yards of concrete is needed for the floor slab less the
garage and fireplace areas?
18.11 cubic yards
,What is the maximum spacing of ceiling joists in a shower with 5/8 inch water-
resistance gypsum board with tile attached using adhesive?
16 inches
An area where empty drums that have held flammable or hazardous product are being
welded or cut can include all of the following except:
oxygen used for cooling barrels and blowing dust from clothing
What should be used to fasten cement board to a wood framed subfloor?
galvanized nails or screws
The "Total Run" of a stairway is _____.
The sum of the tread run
Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?
Class A
On a Airless paint sprayer, what is responsible for the pattern of the paint?
Orifice
, The slope ratio of a handicap accessible ramp shall be a maximum of _____.
1 foot in 12 feet
5/8 inch wood sheathing installed on a steel framed roof requires what type and size
screws?
No. 8 self-tapping
The _____ is the lowest member of a wood floor construction and attaches to the
foundation wall using anchor bolts
sill
A masonry wall that shows signs of high alkalinity needs to be painted. What type of
paint should be used?
alkalyd resistant paint
Which of the following can be used as backfill outside a foundation without being
compacted?
Controlled low strength material
