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Which of the following ceiling types needs to be seismic-proof?
A. Drywall
B. Plaster
C. Plywood
D. None of the above
Drywall, plaster, and plywood ceilings do not need to be seismic proof.
What is the minimum width of a handicap access door?
A handicap access door must be at least 36" in width.
What is the tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar when the bar is bent at both
ends?
The tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar when it is bent at both ends is + or - 1/2".
You can use waterproofing paint on the outside of a wall to?
Waterproof paint can be used on the outside of a wall to stop water seepage.
While digging, you uncover a gray colored plastic pipe. It is most likely:
A. Water pipe
B. Sewer pipe
C. Electrical conduit
D. Any of the above
It could be any of the above.
What normally is the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into a wood stud?
5/8" is normally the minimum penetration of a drywall screw into a wood stud.
A stove unit without insulation must be how many inches away from combustible
materials?
An uninsulated stove unit must be at least 6" away from combustible materials.
, When nailing a stud to the sole plate use:
A stud should be attached to the sole plate using either 2 16d end nails or 4 8d toe nails.
When used as a joist, which horizontal beam is stronger?
A. 2" x 12"
B. 4" x 6"
C. 2 side by side 2" x 6"s
D. They are all equivalent
A 2" x 12" would be the strongest horizontal beam.
What is the tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar in a slab?
The tolerance on longitudinal placement of rebar in a slab is + or - 2".
Which material is commonly used for parquet flooring?
A. Wood blocks
B. Slate
C. Wood planks
D. Brick
Wood blocks are used in parquet flooring.
When screws are used instead of nails, the required spacing between screws is usually:
Screws usually allow for larger spacing between them than nails because they are stronger.
In a commercial or publicly funded building, which is required when a handicap sink is
open underneath?
A. Surface no higher than 34"
B. Knee clearance of at least 30"
C. No sharp edges underneath
D. All of the above
All of the above.
For a publicly funder or commercial building a handicap sink is required to have a surface no
higher than 34", knee clearance of at least 30", and no sharp edges.