VA CBC Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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Question 1
An efficient method of lowering the water table in an excavation on a level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system
Correct Answer
d. Install a wellpoint system
Question 2
How should the metal deck erector install the endlaps of a roof deck?
a. The endlap should have a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap.
b. The endlap should be tack welded.
c. The center of the endlap portion should occur over the support.
d. They should be arranged so that the ends of the lap are staggered over the
supports.
Correct Answer
c. The center of the endlap portion should occur over the support.
Question 3
How should a wood door jamb be installed?
a. After the interior molding is installed.
b. On the outside of the round opening.
c. So the outer edges extend 1/4 - inch past the finished wall.
d. So the outer edges are flush with the finished wall.
Correct Answer
d. So the outer edges are flush with the finished wall.
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,Question 4
What is the MINIMUM diameter bolt that can be used to connect k series joists to
steel columns.
a. 3/8 inch
b. 1/2 inch
c. 5/8 inch
d. 3/4 inch
Correct Answer
b. 1/2 inch
Question 5
Refer to the Six Story Garage Plan Set
Correct Answer
The slab is to be recessed at all locations that will receive quarry tile. Approximately
how many linear feet of 2 x 4-inch edge form will be REQUIRED to pour two slab
recesses at a time?
Question 6
Where is the proper location of vapor retarder installation?
a. Exterior side of the assembly.
b. Interior side of the assembly.
c. Cold side of the assembly.
d. Warm side of the assembly.
Correct Answer
d. Warm side of the assembly.
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,Question 7
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent
grade?
a. 7%
b. 9%
c. 12%
d. 15%
Correct Answer
b. 9%
Question 8
What is the minimum clearance for the accessible door clear opening?
a. 28"
b. 30"
c. 32"
d. 34"
Correct Answer
c. 32"
Question 9
How many cubic feet of mortar would be REQUIRED for a single wythe brick wall that
is 200 square feet, has 3/8 inch joints, and 655 non-modular brick unit per 100 square
feet?
a. 5.8 cubic feet.
b. 6.8 cubic feet.
c. 7.2 cubic feet.
d. 11.6 cubic feet.
Correct Answer
d. 11.6 cubic feet.
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, Question 10
A V trench is to be excavated for the installation of utilities. The trench will be 750 feet
long. The bottom of the trench will be 5 feet wide, the top of the trench will be 18
feet wide, and the depth is 8 feet. What is the volume of material to be excavated?
a. 2,000 cubic yards
b. 2,555 cubic yards
c. 54,000 cubic yards
d. 69,000 cubic yards
Correct Answer
b. 2,555 cubic yards
Question 11
When welding long span joists to steel support, the MINIMUM end anchorage MUST
be
a. Welds made with E70118 welding electrodes.
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
c. Continuous 1/4-inch filet welds.
d. Two 1/2-inch bolts.
Correct Answer
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
Question 12
Which of the following choice is correct for the slate tile valley flashing?
a. Install at least 12" 16-ounce soft copper.
b. Install at least 28 gauge tin, and lock and solder all base flashing.
c. Drive the nails through the lead.
d. Fasten the cleats to the sheathing with 1/2" inch long flat-head nails.
Correct Answer
b. Install at least 28 gauge tin, and lock and solder all base flashing.
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| 100% Verified solutions
Question 1
An efficient method of lowering the water table in an excavation on a level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system
Correct Answer
d. Install a wellpoint system
Question 2
How should the metal deck erector install the endlaps of a roof deck?
a. The endlap should have a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap.
b. The endlap should be tack welded.
c. The center of the endlap portion should occur over the support.
d. They should be arranged so that the ends of the lap are staggered over the
supports.
Correct Answer
c. The center of the endlap portion should occur over the support.
Question 3
How should a wood door jamb be installed?
a. After the interior molding is installed.
b. On the outside of the round opening.
c. So the outer edges extend 1/4 - inch past the finished wall.
d. So the outer edges are flush with the finished wall.
Correct Answer
d. So the outer edges are flush with the finished wall.
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,Question 4
What is the MINIMUM diameter bolt that can be used to connect k series joists to
steel columns.
a. 3/8 inch
b. 1/2 inch
c. 5/8 inch
d. 3/4 inch
Correct Answer
b. 1/2 inch
Question 5
Refer to the Six Story Garage Plan Set
Correct Answer
The slab is to be recessed at all locations that will receive quarry tile. Approximately
how many linear feet of 2 x 4-inch edge form will be REQUIRED to pour two slab
recesses at a time?
Question 6
Where is the proper location of vapor retarder installation?
a. Exterior side of the assembly.
b. Interior side of the assembly.
c. Cold side of the assembly.
d. Warm side of the assembly.
Correct Answer
d. Warm side of the assembly.
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,Question 7
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent
grade?
a. 7%
b. 9%
c. 12%
d. 15%
Correct Answer
b. 9%
Question 8
What is the minimum clearance for the accessible door clear opening?
a. 28"
b. 30"
c. 32"
d. 34"
Correct Answer
c. 32"
Question 9
How many cubic feet of mortar would be REQUIRED for a single wythe brick wall that
is 200 square feet, has 3/8 inch joints, and 655 non-modular brick unit per 100 square
feet?
a. 5.8 cubic feet.
b. 6.8 cubic feet.
c. 7.2 cubic feet.
d. 11.6 cubic feet.
Correct Answer
d. 11.6 cubic feet.
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, Question 10
A V trench is to be excavated for the installation of utilities. The trench will be 750 feet
long. The bottom of the trench will be 5 feet wide, the top of the trench will be 18
feet wide, and the depth is 8 feet. What is the volume of material to be excavated?
a. 2,000 cubic yards
b. 2,555 cubic yards
c. 54,000 cubic yards
d. 69,000 cubic yards
Correct Answer
b. 2,555 cubic yards
Question 11
When welding long span joists to steel support, the MINIMUM end anchorage MUST
be
a. Welds made with E70118 welding electrodes.
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
c. Continuous 1/4-inch filet welds.
d. Two 1/2-inch bolts.
Correct Answer
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
Question 12
Which of the following choice is correct for the slate tile valley flashing?
a. Install at least 12" 16-ounce soft copper.
b. Install at least 28 gauge tin, and lock and solder all base flashing.
c. Drive the nails through the lead.
d. Fasten the cleats to the sheathing with 1/2" inch long flat-head nails.
Correct Answer
b. Install at least 28 gauge tin, and lock and solder all base flashing.
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