AIC 301 EXAM: LATEST A+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
BREAKDOWN
What is the structural lumber grade used where straightness and strength are the most
important consideration, such as in concrete formwork?
Construction Grade
What does the abbreviation of S2S stamp on a piece of lumber mean?
Smooth Two Sides
What is the moisture content percentage of the lumber stamp abbreviation of S-DRY?
Less than 19
What does the B-B designation plyform refer to?
The front and back surface plies have a solid surface with smooth repair plugs
What is the term for a material that deforms slowly when a force is applied to it for an
extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short
period of time?
Creep
What is the stress term called that when the stress is induced by pulling apart in a
longitudinal direction?
Tension Parallel to the Grain (Ft //)
What term is a measure of its ability to cause turning, rotating or twisting about an axis of
rotation?
Moment
What is the term where the force tends to cause a member to fail by cutting perpendicular
to the beam's longitudinal axis at or near the beam's supports?
Vertical Shear
Assume you have a wooden beam that is 20 feet long and carries a concentrated load of
500 pounds at a distance of 15 feet from Reaction (R ). Reaction (R ) is pinned 5 feet 2 1
1 2 from the load. What are the values in lbs for R and R ?
375 and 125
Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and carries a concentrated load of 900
pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R . Reaction (R ) is pinned 12 feet from the load. 2 1
Reaction R = 225 lbs and R = 675. What is the maximum shear in lbs?
675 (225-900)
, Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and carries a concentrated load of 900
pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R . Reaction (R ) is pinned 12 feet from the load. 2 1
Reaction R = 225 lbs and R = 675 lbs. What is the maximum bending moment in lb-ft?
2700 (225x12)
The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project., Which project delivery system
best supports this process?
Design-Build
A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item of work varies from the
estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type
of contract will this clause be primarily used in?
Unit Price
A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees to design, build, purchase
the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract called?
Turn Key
A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner
agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment, plus some agreed upon
allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called
Cost Plus
A contract is entered into whereby the bid quantities are stated and payment for the work
is based upon the actual quantities placed. What is this type of contract called?
Unit Price
A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are partially undefined, the
Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the contracts with each trade and
the Owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade
coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this project delivery called?
Construction Management
A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to
bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract called?
Joint Venture
What is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of
an uncertainty in either labor or material prices?
Escalation
What are the two FEE methods that an Agency CM firm may offer an Owner?
Fixed Price or Guaranteed Maximum Price
BREAKDOWN
What is the structural lumber grade used where straightness and strength are the most
important consideration, such as in concrete formwork?
Construction Grade
What does the abbreviation of S2S stamp on a piece of lumber mean?
Smooth Two Sides
What is the moisture content percentage of the lumber stamp abbreviation of S-DRY?
Less than 19
What does the B-B designation plyform refer to?
The front and back surface plies have a solid surface with smooth repair plugs
What is the term for a material that deforms slowly when a force is applied to it for an
extended period of years, even though the force is too small to cause failure in a short
period of time?
Creep
What is the stress term called that when the stress is induced by pulling apart in a
longitudinal direction?
Tension Parallel to the Grain (Ft //)
What term is a measure of its ability to cause turning, rotating or twisting about an axis of
rotation?
Moment
What is the term where the force tends to cause a member to fail by cutting perpendicular
to the beam's longitudinal axis at or near the beam's supports?
Vertical Shear
Assume you have a wooden beam that is 20 feet long and carries a concentrated load of
500 pounds at a distance of 15 feet from Reaction (R ). Reaction (R ) is pinned 5 feet 2 1
1 2 from the load. What are the values in lbs for R and R ?
375 and 125
Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and carries a concentrated load of 900
pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R . Reaction (R ) is pinned 12 feet from the load. 2 1
Reaction R = 225 lbs and R = 675. What is the maximum shear in lbs?
675 (225-900)
, Assume you have a beam that is 16 feet long and carries a concentrated load of 900
pounds at a distance of 4 feet from R . Reaction (R ) is pinned 12 feet from the load. 2 1
Reaction R = 225 lbs and R = 675 lbs. What is the maximum bending moment in lb-ft?
2700 (225x12)
The Owner wants to Fast-Track a construction project., Which project delivery system
best supports this process?
Design-Build
A clause in the contract states that "if the Quantities of an item of work varies from the
estimated quantities by more than 20 percent, then the price will be adjusted." Which type
of contract will this clause be primarily used in?
Unit Price
A contract has been entered into whereby the Contractor agrees to design, build, purchase
the land and finance the project. What is this type of contract called?
Turn Key
A contract is entered into whereby the design and scope are undefined and the Owner
agrees to pay for all Direct Labor, Materials, Equipment, plus some agreed upon
allowance to the Contractor for their services. What is this type of contract called
Cost Plus
A contract is entered into whereby the bid quantities are stated and payment for the work
is based upon the actual quantities placed. What is this type of contract called?
Unit Price
A contract is entered into whereby the Design and Scope are partially undefined, the
Owner holds a contract with the A/E, the Owner holds the contracts with each trade and
the Owner also holds a contract with a management service company to perform the trade
coordination, cost control and scheduling services. What is this project delivery called?
Construction Management
A contract is entered into whereby two Contractors agree to combine their resources to
bid and build a specific project. What is this type of contract called?
Joint Venture
What is the name of the clause that is sometimes used if the contract has the potential of
an uncertainty in either labor or material prices?
Escalation
What are the two FEE methods that an Agency CM firm may offer an Owner?
Fixed Price or Guaranteed Maximum Price
