BC OWNER BUILDER EXAM 2025 | ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | JUST
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Which of the following is acceptable for a single subcontractor to perform?
a. To manage and pay all sub trades involved in the construction of the
owner-built
b. To complete the entire build if they provided their references and have
experience
c. To manage and complete all structural components of the newly built
home
d. To complete the foundation, framing, roofing, cladding, windows, door,
not interior ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
If a room is 12m x 9m, what diagonal measurement confirms the room is
square?
a. 15m
b. 12m
c. 9m
d. 13m ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Which of the following statements is false regarding pellet stoves?
a. Can operate without electric or battery power
b. One of cleanest forms combustion, very low emissions
c. Require little attention as pellets fed into stove automatically
d. Typically more efficient than traditional wood stove ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------a
How are step flashings installed on a
shingled roof?
,a. In pieces overlapping like shingles
b. A continuous single piece under shingles
c. Top edge of flashing let into a kerf
d. A continuous single piece over shingles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------a
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
b. It would detract from aesthetics
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------a
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home
builder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all
construction ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
a. 8 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 16 ft
d. 25 ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
,OHS considers what kind of person a "qualified" worker?
a. 5 years of experience minimum
b. Registered tradesperson
c. Qualified tradesperson
d. Someone who knows enough to do the work ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------c
What is a possible consequence of failure to disclose that a
house has no home warranty insurance?
a. Must get warranty insurance
b. Owner builder will pay financial compensation to new owner
c. No consequences, disclosure not necessary
d. Owner builder subject to penalties under Home Protection Act ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d
A window 16" below soffit. The roof projects 24" out. How is the window
weather proofed?
a. Peel and stick membrane around window
b. Install moisture barrier over nailing fin at top
c. Install double layer of building paper at top
d. Install flashing under primary weather barrier at top of window ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d
When floor joists are butted to the sides of a beam, how may they be
supported
a. Ledger or joist handlers
b. Notching the beam
c. Notching the joists
d. H-clips ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
, When fasting exterior wall to floor, nails should penetrate:
a. Joists
b. Sill plate
c. Kickers
d. End of studs ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Which is a physical marker or location to establish on-
site elevation?
a. Building corner
b. Survey point
c. Benchmark
d. Iron pin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
What is the minimum number of screws in exterior door hinges and strike
plates, that penetrate wood framing?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2 (with min penetration of 25 mm into solid wood) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------d
What are H-clips used for?
a. Support roof sheathing between rafters or trusses
b. To provide drainage
c. Space strapping
d. Prevent ice dams ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
When to call for insulation inspection?
a. Before vapour barrier
b. Work is complete and can be grouped, before boarding
c. Before boarding
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION | JUST
RELEASED
Which of the following is acceptable for a single subcontractor to perform?
a. To manage and pay all sub trades involved in the construction of the
owner-built
b. To complete the entire build if they provided their references and have
experience
c. To manage and complete all structural components of the newly built
home
d. To complete the foundation, framing, roofing, cladding, windows, door,
not interior ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
If a room is 12m x 9m, what diagonal measurement confirms the room is
square?
a. 15m
b. 12m
c. 9m
d. 13m ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Which of the following statements is false regarding pellet stoves?
a. Can operate without electric or battery power
b. One of cleanest forms combustion, very low emissions
c. Require little attention as pellets fed into stove automatically
d. Typically more efficient than traditional wood stove ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------a
How are step flashings installed on a
shingled roof?
,a. In pieces overlapping like shingles
b. A continuous single piece under shingles
c. Top edge of flashing let into a kerf
d. A continuous single piece over shingles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------a
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
b. It would detract from aesthetics
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------a
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home
builder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all
construction ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
a. 8 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 16 ft
d. 25 ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------b
,OHS considers what kind of person a "qualified" worker?
a. 5 years of experience minimum
b. Registered tradesperson
c. Qualified tradesperson
d. Someone who knows enough to do the work ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------c
What is a possible consequence of failure to disclose that a
house has no home warranty insurance?
a. Must get warranty insurance
b. Owner builder will pay financial compensation to new owner
c. No consequences, disclosure not necessary
d. Owner builder subject to penalties under Home Protection Act ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d
A window 16" below soffit. The roof projects 24" out. How is the window
weather proofed?
a. Peel and stick membrane around window
b. Install moisture barrier over nailing fin at top
c. Install double layer of building paper at top
d. Install flashing under primary weather barrier at top of window ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d
When floor joists are butted to the sides of a beam, how may they be
supported
a. Ledger or joist handlers
b. Notching the beam
c. Notching the joists
d. H-clips ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
, When fasting exterior wall to floor, nails should penetrate:
a. Joists
b. Sill plate
c. Kickers
d. End of studs ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
Which is a physical marker or location to establish on-
site elevation?
a. Building corner
b. Survey point
c. Benchmark
d. Iron pin ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c
What is the minimum number of screws in exterior door hinges and strike
plates, that penetrate wood framing?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2 (with min penetration of 25 mm into solid wood) ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------d
What are H-clips used for?
a. Support roof sheathing between rafters or trusses
b. To provide drainage
c. Space strapping
d. Prevent ice dams ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
When to call for insulation inspection?
a. Before vapour barrier
b. Work is complete and can be grouped, before boarding
c. Before boarding
