Contractor Test 1
what is the maximum slope for glazing used in skylight before it must meet the provisions for vertical
glass? - Ans>>15 degrees
Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up to which maximum height above grade? -
Ans>>50 feet
How is the hand of a door determined? - Ans>>By the location of the hinges when the door is viewed
from the inside.
What is the minimum height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub? - Ans>>6 feet
Plaster coat shall be protected from freezing for a period of not less than how long after set has
occurred? - Ans>>24 hours
What is an agreement called that specifies that the contractor be paid actual for costs for labor and
material plus the fixed fees for the contractor's profit and overhead? - Ans>>cost plus contract
What can be used to collect information on labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs used during
the performance of a job? - Ans>>a job cost system
What is the maximum slope for a ramp? - Ans>>1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal
What protects a contractor from risk? - Ans>>Insurance
What is your minimum wallboard thickness for the walls separating a house and garage? - Ans>>1/2
thick on the garage side
An owner hires a construction manager for a project. Which of the following is true with regards to
subcontractors? - Ans>>the subcontractors are prime contractors.
In seismic design category C, what is the maximum spacing for vertical reinforcement in masonry shear
walls? - Ans>>10 feet
A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a minimum of how much
time before backfilling? - Ans>>48 hours
Which type of mortar should be used for masonry that is installed below grade? - Ans>>type M
What is the maximum distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry
partition wall? - Ans>>16 inches
What is the maximum spacing for masonry veneer to supporting wall anchors in non seismic locales? -
Ans>>24 inches on center horizontally and shall support not more than 2.67 square feet of wall area.
What is the minimum thickness (nominal) for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4
feet below finish grade on the exterior? - Ans>>8 inches
, What would be the total amount of Medicare and Social Security taxes that the employer should
withhold on the last week of the year from an employee who earns$3,000 per week and has worked for
the employer the entire year? - Ans>>$43.50
A permit is obtained on Friday, May 1. The materials are to be delivered May 8. The materials are
needed when labor begins on May 11. It is estimated that 15 days of labor are required. The crew will
work every day, including weekends and holidays. The project is scheduled to be completed on June 8.
How float days are available for the labor for this project? - Ans>>13
Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor's comprehensive general liability
insurance policy? - Ans>>Damage to adjoining property from a crane accident.
A non exempt employee of a contractor covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act works 60 hours during
a workweek. The agreement is to pay the employee $400.00 each week regardless of the number of
hours worked. What should be the employee's gross pay for this workweek? - Ans>>$700.50
A safety net is being used where the working surface is 9 feet in the air. What is the minimum horizontal
distance of the outer edge of the net from the edge of the working surface? - Ans>>10 feet
AT least how often should employees watch for possible hazards at the job site? - Ans>>Constantly
Who is responsible for ensuring job site safety? - Ans>>the contractor
What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required by
OSHA to have handrails? - Ans>>6 feet
What is the required safety factor for components of a multiple lift rigging assesmbly? - Ans>>5 to 1
What is the minimum thickness allowed for concrete slab on ground floors? - Ans>>3.5 inches
What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor slabs? - Ans>>4 inches
What is the minimum requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a
severe exposure area? - Ans>>3,500
Which window type consists of an upper and lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs? -
Ans>>Double hung
Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a bifold door? - Ans>>Top track,lower track,
insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the allowable minimum specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations not exposed
to weather? - Ans>>2,500 psi
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all except - Ans>>set up speed
Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? - Ans>>in case of expansion and
contraction
Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a minimum of how many inches or
through the thickness of the deck, whichever is less? - Ans>>3/4 inches
what is the maximum slope for glazing used in skylight before it must meet the provisions for vertical
glass? - Ans>>15 degrees
Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up to which maximum height above grade? -
Ans>>50 feet
How is the hand of a door determined? - Ans>>By the location of the hinges when the door is viewed
from the inside.
What is the minimum height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub? - Ans>>6 feet
Plaster coat shall be protected from freezing for a period of not less than how long after set has
occurred? - Ans>>24 hours
What is an agreement called that specifies that the contractor be paid actual for costs for labor and
material plus the fixed fees for the contractor's profit and overhead? - Ans>>cost plus contract
What can be used to collect information on labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs used during
the performance of a job? - Ans>>a job cost system
What is the maximum slope for a ramp? - Ans>>1 unit vertical in 8 units horizontal
What protects a contractor from risk? - Ans>>Insurance
What is your minimum wallboard thickness for the walls separating a house and garage? - Ans>>1/2
thick on the garage side
An owner hires a construction manager for a project. Which of the following is true with regards to
subcontractors? - Ans>>the subcontractors are prime contractors.
In seismic design category C, what is the maximum spacing for vertical reinforcement in masonry shear
walls? - Ans>>10 feet
A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a minimum of how much
time before backfilling? - Ans>>48 hours
Which type of mortar should be used for masonry that is installed below grade? - Ans>>type M
What is the maximum distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry
partition wall? - Ans>>16 inches
What is the maximum spacing for masonry veneer to supporting wall anchors in non seismic locales? -
Ans>>24 inches on center horizontally and shall support not more than 2.67 square feet of wall area.
What is the minimum thickness (nominal) for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4
feet below finish grade on the exterior? - Ans>>8 inches
, What would be the total amount of Medicare and Social Security taxes that the employer should
withhold on the last week of the year from an employee who earns$3,000 per week and has worked for
the employer the entire year? - Ans>>$43.50
A permit is obtained on Friday, May 1. The materials are to be delivered May 8. The materials are
needed when labor begins on May 11. It is estimated that 15 days of labor are required. The crew will
work every day, including weekends and holidays. The project is scheduled to be completed on June 8.
How float days are available for the labor for this project? - Ans>>13
Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor's comprehensive general liability
insurance policy? - Ans>>Damage to adjoining property from a crane accident.
A non exempt employee of a contractor covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act works 60 hours during
a workweek. The agreement is to pay the employee $400.00 each week regardless of the number of
hours worked. What should be the employee's gross pay for this workweek? - Ans>>$700.50
A safety net is being used where the working surface is 9 feet in the air. What is the minimum horizontal
distance of the outer edge of the net from the edge of the working surface? - Ans>>10 feet
AT least how often should employees watch for possible hazards at the job site? - Ans>>Constantly
Who is responsible for ensuring job site safety? - Ans>>the contractor
What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required by
OSHA to have handrails? - Ans>>6 feet
What is the required safety factor for components of a multiple lift rigging assesmbly? - Ans>>5 to 1
What is the minimum thickness allowed for concrete slab on ground floors? - Ans>>3.5 inches
What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor slabs? - Ans>>4 inches
What is the minimum requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a
severe exposure area? - Ans>>3,500
Which window type consists of an upper and lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs? -
Ans>>Double hung
Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a bifold door? - Ans>>Top track,lower track,
insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
What is the allowable minimum specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations not exposed
to weather? - Ans>>2,500 psi
The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all except - Ans>>set up speed
Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? - Ans>>in case of expansion and
contraction
Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a minimum of how many inches or
through the thickness of the deck, whichever is less? - Ans>>3/4 inches
