NASCLA - Contractors Guide to Business,
Law, and Project Management
A business must meet the requirement of the Fair Labor Standards Act when
there are more than how many employees? - CORRECT ANSWER-1
What is the primary purpose of ventilating unconditioned spaces? - CORRECT
ANSWER-to control moisture
Oxygen cylinders shall be stored where? - CORRECT ANSWER-separate from
fuel gas cylinders by a minimum of 20'
Which of the following is included in a company's general overhead costs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the company's administrative expenses
What size diameter anchor bolts should open web joists have at each end? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 1/2"
When should duplex nails be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-when building
concrete forms
Where would the contractor find details fo wall penetrations that are to be
constructed as a part of the project? - CORRECT ANSWER-technical
specifications
Trades that typically have the most stringent and specialized coordination
requirement for project closeout are: - CORRECT ANSWER-mechanical and
electrical
When forming waffle slabs in a multi-story building which of the following should
be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-pan forms
Fiber glass insulation batts are being installed in an attic. Where should the vapor
barrier be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-under the insulation
, A crane is operating near overhead power lines rate less than 50 kV. What is the
required minimum distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-10'
It is allowable to excavate how far below a trench box? - CORRECT ANSWER-2
feet
When storing steel joist at a job site they should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER-vertical, laid flat, or as shipped
An installed truss has a 20' span and a depth of 6'. What is the maximum amount
it can be out of plumb? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5 "
What does the term retainage mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-a percentage of the
progress payment withheld by the owner
The space between the insulation and the roof sheathing of a sloped ceiling shall
be a minimum of how much? - CORRECT ANSWER-1"
Whenever polyethylene is used under a slab as a moisture barrier, its joints
should overlap by a minimum of how many inches? - CORRECT ANSWER-6
Roughly how much construction waste would be generated during the new
construction of 25, 000 sq. ft. office space? - CORRECT ANSWER-100,000 lbs
The EPA requires a contractor to create a storm water pollution plan when which
of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-when a project disturbs one or
more screws
The most common cause of injuries at a construction site are which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-falls
What must exist between a contractor and the union when union labor is
employed? - CORRECT ANSWER-labor agreement
Egress doors must open to the direction of travel when the occupant load is more
than: - CORRECT ANSWER-50 persons
Law, and Project Management
A business must meet the requirement of the Fair Labor Standards Act when
there are more than how many employees? - CORRECT ANSWER-1
What is the primary purpose of ventilating unconditioned spaces? - CORRECT
ANSWER-to control moisture
Oxygen cylinders shall be stored where? - CORRECT ANSWER-separate from
fuel gas cylinders by a minimum of 20'
Which of the following is included in a company's general overhead costs? -
CORRECT ANSWER-the company's administrative expenses
What size diameter anchor bolts should open web joists have at each end? -
CORRECT ANSWER-2 1/2"
When should duplex nails be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-when building
concrete forms
Where would the contractor find details fo wall penetrations that are to be
constructed as a part of the project? - CORRECT ANSWER-technical
specifications
Trades that typically have the most stringent and specialized coordination
requirement for project closeout are: - CORRECT ANSWER-mechanical and
electrical
When forming waffle slabs in a multi-story building which of the following should
be used? - CORRECT ANSWER-pan forms
Fiber glass insulation batts are being installed in an attic. Where should the vapor
barrier be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER-under the insulation
, A crane is operating near overhead power lines rate less than 50 kV. What is the
required minimum distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-10'
It is allowable to excavate how far below a trench box? - CORRECT ANSWER-2
feet
When storing steel joist at a job site they should be: - CORRECT
ANSWER-vertical, laid flat, or as shipped
An installed truss has a 20' span and a depth of 6'. What is the maximum amount
it can be out of plumb? - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5 "
What does the term retainage mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-a percentage of the
progress payment withheld by the owner
The space between the insulation and the roof sheathing of a sloped ceiling shall
be a minimum of how much? - CORRECT ANSWER-1"
Whenever polyethylene is used under a slab as a moisture barrier, its joints
should overlap by a minimum of how many inches? - CORRECT ANSWER-6
Roughly how much construction waste would be generated during the new
construction of 25, 000 sq. ft. office space? - CORRECT ANSWER-100,000 lbs
The EPA requires a contractor to create a storm water pollution plan when which
of the following is true? - CORRECT ANSWER-when a project disturbs one or
more screws
The most common cause of injuries at a construction site are which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-falls
What must exist between a contractor and the union when union labor is
employed? - CORRECT ANSWER-labor agreement
Egress doors must open to the direction of travel when the occupant load is more
than: - CORRECT ANSWER-50 persons
