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At what stage of the construction process would the builder cut out the sole plate in a door
opening? - answer--after the wall has been erected and braced
When wide square edge boards are being used for board and batten siding, how should the
batten strips be nailed ? - answer--to only one siding board
According to the code, the minimum allowable height of a guardrail at a restaurant deck (or
any commercial building) is _____ inches above the finished floor height of the deck or
balcony. - answer--42
If the blueprint does not disclose an exterior doors rough opening, then the standard
practice would be to frame the width _____ oversize. - answer--2 inches
How are resilient channels used in drywall application? - answer--to decrease sound
transmission in walls and partitions
What screws are used to attach steel studs to the top and bottom steel track? - answer--pan
head, type S. It attaches stud to runner up to 14-ga
In single family dwelling sleeping rooms, the minimum net clear opening width of windows,
which are required for emergency egress or rescue, is _____ inches. - answer--20
According to the code what is the minimum slope on which asphalt strip shingles may be
installed? - answer--2:12
According to Code the MAXIMUM diameter of a hole that may be bored in a 2 by 10 joist is
_____ inches. - answer--3
According to the Code, notches allowed in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed what
fraction of the depth of the joist? - answer--1/6
While trenching and excavating, OSHA requires at least _____ feet of clear unobstructed
distance from the trenches edge to the toe or edge of the dirt or spoils pile. - answer--2 feet
What is the actual size of a 2 x 4 surfaced dry piece of framing lumber? - answer--1-1/2 by
3-1/2
What is the minimum height of a guardrail on a residential deck ? - answer--36 inches
A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in single family dwellings having
an occupant load of less than 10 is _____ inches. - answer--10
Dampening of the subgrade or the wood concrete forms prior to the placement of concrete
will: - answer--prevent rapid extraction of the mixing water from the concrete
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edition on the ends of joists shall not exceed _____ percent of the joist depth. - answer--25
(1/4th)
According to code, asphalt shingles installed on roof with a slope of 4:12 or greater require
an underlayment of: - answer--one layer #15 non-perforated felt
How much clearance is the wood framing required to have where a masonry chimney
passes through the roof opening? - answer--2 inches
Asphalt shingles installed in warmer climates with a slope of 4 in 12 or more should have a
minimum underlayment of: - answer--1 layer of # 15
When should concrete curing procedures start? - answer--As soon as possible after
finishing.
A kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept aluminum soffit panels is: -
answer--"F" Channel
A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after: - answer--screeding
According to OSHA, powered concrete trowels that are manually guided shall be equipped
with: - answer--a hand release shut off switch
When workers are required to enter a trench, shoring is required if the trench is what
minimum depth? - answer--5 feet
The minimum distance that end joints shall be offset in double top plates is _____ inches. -
answer--24
The minimum overlap of vertical joints of felt or paper, which is applied to exterior walls, as a
weather resistant barrier, is _____ inches. - answer--Not less than 6
How do you calculate cubic yards ? - answer--L x W x H =
then divide by 27 = Cubic Yards
What size screw should be used to attach steel sheathing to a metal structure? - answer--
Self tapping #8
Solid blocking is required for floor joist that exceed what nominal size? - answer--2 x 12
Excessive slump loss during concrete pumping is an indicator of? - answer--Inadequate
presoaking
The minimum depth of a footing shall extend how far? - answer--Below the frost line
What is the minimum required thickness of a structural concrete wall? - answer--4 inches
How is reverse-board-and-batten siding attached? - answer--to the furring strips
What is the definition of a confined space? - answer--All of the above, inclusively
Which of the following is most important when rescuing someone from a permit required
confined space? - answer--supplementary oxygen
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open valleys, valley lining of two plies of mineral-surfaced roll roofing complying with
ASTM D 3909 or ASTM D 6380 shall be permitted. The bottom layer shall be _____ and the
top layer a minimum of _____ wide. - answer--18 inches, 36 inches
What is the minimum footing width on solid rock? - answer--12 inches
What is the minimum width of a load bearing CMU wall with filled cells? - answer--8 inches
What is the minimum gauge of sheet metal veneer wall ties? - answer--22 gauge
What do you call a metal used to keep water from seeping into a house? - answer--flashing
What is the load bearing value(PSF) of sandy gravel? - answer--3,000 psf
What is the inner piece around a door frame called? - answer--Jamb
What does the "R" after the contractors license number represent? - answer--The licensee's
scope of work is resticted
According to OSHA, what type of guard (or safety) is required for a power saw? - answer--
Point of operation
What is the maximum slope of a footing trench before stepping is required? - answer--10%
Concrete and masonry foundation walls shall be waterproofed _____. - answer--All of the
above
What is the minimum size screw for attaching gypsum board to steel studs? - answer--#6
The minimum depth of wire wall ties embedded in mortar of solid masonry unit is? -
answer--1-1/2 inch
A stairway with a handrail installed on one side only shall develop a minimum width of
_____. - answer--31-1/2 inches
Which one of the following is a test for concrete consistency? - answer--slump
The maximum depth of a notch in the end of a floor joist is _____ of the depth of the joist. -
answer--1/4
10 foot long planks used on scaffolding should not extend over the edges of the support
more than: - answer--12 inches
Which is the best method to compact sand and gravel? - answer--Puddling and vibration.
When positioning reinforcing steel in a concrete wall, what is used to maintain its position? -
answer--wire ties
The right amount of moisture (or maximum water content) for soil to reach the greatest
density is called the _____. - answer--optimum moisture content
Floating and troweling concrete too early in the curing process (or while the concrete is too
plastic) can cause? - answer--Excessive water brought to the surface to make the concrete
weak.
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