NASCLA Exam
Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors can be located.
Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt located within how many inches from
the end of each section plate? - ANS-12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general liability policy. The
policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters, and has a $1,000 deductible per
occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused $5,000 of injuries to
employees, $1,000 of injuries to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's
equipment, and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The
insurance company is liable for - ANS-$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum board finishing
procedures? - ANS-50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what percentage of
its net area as solid? - ANS-75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached directly to
the structural frame of the building with - ANS-clips
Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design concepts for the
alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? - ANS-development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that can be placed
on an unbraced truss? - ANS-No load can be supported by an unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete placement? -
ANS-The thinner the lift the better the compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the temperature is above 40
degrees. According to the American Concrete Institute, if the concrete is heated, which
is true about the effect on the minimum curing time? - ANS-5 days is required at 50
degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? - ANS-prevent
condensation from accumulating in the roof
Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors can be located.
Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt located within how many inches from
the end of each section plate? - ANS-12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general liability policy. The
policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters, and has a $1,000 deductible per
occurrence. The claim is for a job-site accident that caused $5,000 of injuries to
employees, $1,000 of injuries to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's
equipment, and $3,000 loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The
insurance company is liable for - ANS-$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum board finishing
procedures? - ANS-50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what percentage of
its net area as solid? - ANS-75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached directly to
the structural frame of the building with - ANS-clips
Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design concepts for the
alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? - ANS-development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that can be placed
on an unbraced truss? - ANS-No load can be supported by an unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete placement? -
ANS-The thinner the lift the better the compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the temperature is above 40
degrees. According to the American Concrete Institute, if the concrete is heated, which
is true about the effect on the minimum curing time? - ANS-5 days is required at 50
degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? - ANS-prevent
condensation from accumulating in the roof
