General Contractor Part A: Questions & Answers :
Updated Solution
In a post tensioned Beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? -
ANSWER#4 Bar
What is the minimum height between finished floor and joist in the kitchen is 48" on
center? - ANSWER7 FT
How thick does a load bearing masonry need to be on a single story building? -
ANSWER6 inches
What chemical is used for high heat concrete - ANSWERretarder
when mechanical equipment is on the roof, how far from the edge of the roof should
a warning line be if the equipment is running parallel to the roof edge - ANSWER6
feet
what is the vertical distance between screws on gypsum board on an interior wall
framed 24 inches on center - ANSWER12 inches
what is the required thickness of a head and bed joints in a glass masonry? -
ANSWER1/4 inch thickness
when wide square edge boards are being for board and batten siding, how should
the batten strips be nailed - ANSWERto only one siding boards
what is the maximum slope on the ground before a stepped foundation is required?
- ANSWER10%
What is the minimum between block and rebar when grouting with course grout on
a hollow masonry unit? - ANSWER1/4 in
When windows are installed with a stool, what is the purpose of cutting notches in
the horns? - ANSWERTo exted the stool beyond the casings edges
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall have a minimum shank diameter of
___________. - ANSWER12 gage
What fall protection is required of a person who is working on a concrete deck 8 feet
high with controlled access? - ANSWERNot required
Concrete in a pipe of steel core shall have a minimum compressive strength of? -
ANSWER4000 PSI
, What is the maximum horizontal distance between fire blocking in a concealed space
of a wood framed wall? - ANSWER10 feet
Where should steel reinforcement be placed in order to affect the tensile strength of
concrete? - ANSWERbottom
In a Type C soil, if you have a trench 11 ft deep and 3 ft at the bottom, how wide
should it be at the top? - ANSWER36 feet
When foundation mats that are 3 feet of the ground, what kind of reinforcing bar
supports can be used to support the mat? - ANSWERStandee using #5 bar
Where a roof and a parapet wall meet, how far above the roof line must the parapet
wall extend? - ANSWER30 inches
In a post tensioned beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? -
ANSWER#4 bar
What is the minimum height between finish floor and joists in a kitchen with joists at
48 inches on center? - ANSWER7 feet
How thick does a load bearing masonry wall have to be on a one-story building? -
ANSWER6 inches
What is the weight of a 8 x 8 x 16 inch concrete block made with sand and gravel? -
ANSWER40 pounds
What chemical is used for high heat concrete? - ANSWERRetarder
How do you mix the ready mix compound for drywall mud? - ANSWERLightly mix
with a potato masher
An employer as 8 employees, what is required to be done for emergency safety? -
ANSWERVerbal explanation of emercy plans
What type of scaffold requires 3 types of tie offs? - ANSWERBricklayers bracket
What size screw should be used to attach steel sheathing to metal structure? -
ANSWERSelf tapping #8
What is the minimum size of weep holes in a masonry wall? - ANSWER3/16 inch
What is the minimum size of a bed joint in a masonry wall at the foundation? -
ANSWER1/4 inch
When planning a rough sawn board to the final dimensions, which of the following is
not correct? - ANSWERFeed the board into the planer acress the grain
Updated Solution
In a post tensioned Beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? -
ANSWER#4 Bar
What is the minimum height between finished floor and joist in the kitchen is 48" on
center? - ANSWER7 FT
How thick does a load bearing masonry need to be on a single story building? -
ANSWER6 inches
What chemical is used for high heat concrete - ANSWERretarder
when mechanical equipment is on the roof, how far from the edge of the roof should
a warning line be if the equipment is running parallel to the roof edge - ANSWER6
feet
what is the vertical distance between screws on gypsum board on an interior wall
framed 24 inches on center - ANSWER12 inches
what is the required thickness of a head and bed joints in a glass masonry? -
ANSWER1/4 inch thickness
when wide square edge boards are being for board and batten siding, how should
the batten strips be nailed - ANSWERto only one siding boards
what is the maximum slope on the ground before a stepped foundation is required?
- ANSWER10%
What is the minimum between block and rebar when grouting with course grout on
a hollow masonry unit? - ANSWER1/4 in
When windows are installed with a stool, what is the purpose of cutting notches in
the horns? - ANSWERTo exted the stool beyond the casings edges
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall have a minimum shank diameter of
___________. - ANSWER12 gage
What fall protection is required of a person who is working on a concrete deck 8 feet
high with controlled access? - ANSWERNot required
Concrete in a pipe of steel core shall have a minimum compressive strength of? -
ANSWER4000 PSI
, What is the maximum horizontal distance between fire blocking in a concealed space
of a wood framed wall? - ANSWER10 feet
Where should steel reinforcement be placed in order to affect the tensile strength of
concrete? - ANSWERbottom
In a Type C soil, if you have a trench 11 ft deep and 3 ft at the bottom, how wide
should it be at the top? - ANSWER36 feet
When foundation mats that are 3 feet of the ground, what kind of reinforcing bar
supports can be used to support the mat? - ANSWERStandee using #5 bar
Where a roof and a parapet wall meet, how far above the roof line must the parapet
wall extend? - ANSWER30 inches
In a post tensioned beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam? -
ANSWER#4 bar
What is the minimum height between finish floor and joists in a kitchen with joists at
48 inches on center? - ANSWER7 feet
How thick does a load bearing masonry wall have to be on a one-story building? -
ANSWER6 inches
What is the weight of a 8 x 8 x 16 inch concrete block made with sand and gravel? -
ANSWER40 pounds
What chemical is used for high heat concrete? - ANSWERRetarder
How do you mix the ready mix compound for drywall mud? - ANSWERLightly mix
with a potato masher
An employer as 8 employees, what is required to be done for emergency safety? -
ANSWERVerbal explanation of emercy plans
What type of scaffold requires 3 types of tie offs? - ANSWERBricklayers bracket
What size screw should be used to attach steel sheathing to metal structure? -
ANSWERSelf tapping #8
What is the minimum size of weep holes in a masonry wall? - ANSWER3/16 inch
What is the minimum size of a bed joint in a masonry wall at the foundation? -
ANSWER1/4 inch
When planning a rough sawn board to the final dimensions, which of the following is
not correct? - ANSWERFeed the board into the planer acress the grain
