ALABAMA CONTRACTORS LICENSE PRACTICE EXAM SCORED A+
Fences less than 6 feet - (ANSWER)What is not considered work exempt from a permit?
A. Swings and Playground Equipment
B. Sidewalks
C. Fences less than 6 feet
D. Interior Painting
Officer in Charge - (ANSWER)is the individual who signs contracts and take charge in a crisis.
19 - (ANSWER)What is the R-value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3?
A. 13
B. 19
C. 30
D. 38
2,500 - (ANSWER)What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 4,000
3,000 - (ANSWER)An accessory structure is a structure not greater than ____ square feet.
A. 1,000
,B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
32 - (ANSWER)For "Mean of Egress ", what is the minimum width of each door opening in inches?
A. 24
B. 28
C. 32
D. 36
180 days - (ANSWER)A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin
in___days.
A. 90
B. 120
C. 180
D. 365
TRUE - (ANSWER)The building permit shall be kept on site until the work is complete.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Building Official - (ANSWER)Who is authorized to establish a refund policy or permit fees?
A. Building Official
B. Owner
C. Accountant
,D. Designer
3 - (ANSWER)Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of____grade wood.
A. Utility
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
After permitted work is complete - (ANSWER)When shall a final inspection be conducted?
A. After the permit is issued
B. After permitted work is complete
C. After the occupants move in
D. Upon beginning the permitted work
FALSE - (ANSWER)You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has been issued.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
50 - (ANSWER)Live loads or floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed____PSF.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
Traffic Control Plan - (ANSWER)Not required on a site plan.
, A. Location of the new construction
B. Distance from lot lines
C. Traffic control Plan
D. Location of existing structures
180 days - (ANSWER)How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed?
A. 30 Days
B. 60 Days
C. 90 Days
D. 180 Days
Chief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction - (ANSWER)Who appoints the building official from the
Department of Building Safety?
A. Owner of building
B. Engineer of record
C. Chief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
D. Mayor's Assistant of the Jurisdiction issuing permit
Use the most restrictive guidance - (ANSWER)When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC
specificy different materials...
A. Use the less restrictive guidance
B. Use the most restrictive guidance
C. Use whichever material is readily available
D. Use the more expensive option
Fences less than 6 feet - (ANSWER)What is not considered work exempt from a permit?
A. Swings and Playground Equipment
B. Sidewalks
C. Fences less than 6 feet
D. Interior Painting
Officer in Charge - (ANSWER)is the individual who signs contracts and take charge in a crisis.
19 - (ANSWER)What is the R-value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3?
A. 13
B. 19
C. 30
D. 38
2,500 - (ANSWER)What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with
negligible weathering potential?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 4,000
3,000 - (ANSWER)An accessory structure is a structure not greater than ____ square feet.
A. 1,000
,B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
32 - (ANSWER)For "Mean of Egress ", what is the minimum width of each door opening in inches?
A. 24
B. 28
C. 32
D. 36
180 days - (ANSWER)A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin
in___days.
A. 90
B. 120
C. 180
D. 365
TRUE - (ANSWER)The building permit shall be kept on site until the work is complete.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Building Official - (ANSWER)Who is authorized to establish a refund policy or permit fees?
A. Building Official
B. Owner
C. Accountant
,D. Designer
3 - (ANSWER)Exterior wood framing walls shall be a minimum of____grade wood.
A. Utility
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
After permitted work is complete - (ANSWER)When shall a final inspection be conducted?
A. After the permit is issued
B. After permitted work is complete
C. After the occupants move in
D. Upon beginning the permitted work
FALSE - (ANSWER)You are allowed to continue work safely after a stop work order has been issued.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
50 - (ANSWER)Live loads or floors and roofs must be posted by the owner when they exceed____PSF.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 50
D. 100
Traffic Control Plan - (ANSWER)Not required on a site plan.
, A. Location of the new construction
B. Distance from lot lines
C. Traffic control Plan
D. Location of existing structures
180 days - (ANSWER)How long must you retain approved construction documents after the work is
completed?
A. 30 Days
B. 60 Days
C. 90 Days
D. 180 Days
Chief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction - (ANSWER)Who appoints the building official from the
Department of Building Safety?
A. Owner of building
B. Engineer of record
C. Chief Appointing Authority of the Jurisdiction
D. Mayor's Assistant of the Jurisdiction issuing permit
Use the most restrictive guidance - (ANSWER)When there is a conflict and different sections of the IBC
specificy different materials...
A. Use the less restrictive guidance
B. Use the most restrictive guidance
C. Use whichever material is readily available
D. Use the more expensive option
