How often are strength tests required for concrete? - ✔️✔️At least 1 a day per 150
cubic yards or 5,000 square feet
All of the following soil provisions are considered expansive except for: - ✔️✔️at least
10% of soil particles are less than 5 micrometers in size
A lintel should have a minimum of how many inches of bearing over the ends of each
jamb? - ✔️✔️4 inches
When using exterior insulation board, how far below grade must it extend? - ✔️✔️12
inches below
The standard bearing depth of an open web steel joist measures ______ inches. -
✔️✔️2-1/2
Which of the following is a correct statement about low-slump concrete? - ✔️✔️It has a
stiff consistency
What is the maximum height allowed for a single grout pour of a masonry wall? -
✔️✔️8 feet
When making a steel to steel connection the minimum bearing required is _____. -
✔️✔️2-1/2 inches
What is the minimum spacing between block and rebar when grouting with course grout
in a hollow masonry unit? - ✔️✔️1/2 inch
What is the minimum width perpendicular to the length of a K-Series joists for a steel
bearing plate anchored in a concrete or masonry wall? - ✔️✔️6 inches
For normal placement of structural lightweight concrete it is seldom necessary to
exceed what slump? - ✔️✔️4 inch
When setting type K-series joists, immediately upon landing the joist, the truss shall be
______. - ✔️✔️Welded with 2 one inch 1/8 inch fillet welds on each end
For reinforcing steel, the minimum clear spacing between parallel bars in a layer shall
be equal to the bar diameter but not less than _____. - ✔️✔️1 inch
, According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing need to be at
the bottom of a ramp? - ✔️✔️3 feet by 5 feet
All of the following roofing materials can be re-used except - ✔️✔️aggregate materials
Which of the following is not typical of ice protection for asphalt shingle roof? -
✔️✔️One layer of 90 pound hot mopped mineral surfaced membrane
What is the range for air entrainment for structural lightweight concrete? - ✔️✔️5-8%
What is the width of a mortar joint used on glass block? - ✔️✔️1/4 inch
What additive helps get a smooth finish when concrete is hot? - ✔️✔️Retarders
When using a tremie to place underwater concrete, what must be done to the mixture? -
✔️✔️Increase the amount of cement in the mixture
In an apartment building, luminous markings shall be provided along the egress path
when the occupied floors are ______ above the lowest level of the fire department
vehicle access. - ✔️✔️more than 75 feet
The standard depth of a base cabinet used in kitchens is ______ inches. - ✔️✔️24
What do you do if sill plated on a foundation are unprotected? - ✔️✔️Protection is not
needed if it is 8 inches above grade
Which engineered wood uses compressed fibers and adhesive? - ✔️✔️MDF
How are the ends of bottom bearing joists normally laterally restrained? - ✔️✔️Solid
blocking
What is the thickness of standard glass masonry units? - ✔️✔️3-7/8 inches
The standard height of a kitchen base cabinet including the countertop is ______
inches. - ✔️✔️36
Which of the following is NOT true about lightweight concrete? - ✔️✔️More troweling
and finishing should be performed
Sand is classified as what type of soil? - ✔️✔️Type C
What is the minimum required reinforcement around a window in a concrete foundation
wall? - ✔️✔️One no. 5 rebar