CONTRACTOR EXAM with expert
solutions alrady graded A+ |
Download to Pass
If unused mortar stiffens due to hydration of cement, what must
you do? - answer Discard the mortar
What minimum time must you wait before caulking or grouting
new tiles? - answer 24-48 Hours
How long should you wait before installing tile on a shower pan? -
answer 24 Hours
Unstable dry rock, angular gravel, sandy loam, and cohesive soils
having compressive strengths greater than 0.5 and less than 1.5
tons/sq ft (tsf), are typical examples of: - answer Type-B Soils
If 65 street lights are fed by a 2275 volt series circuit, what is the
voltage across each light? - answer 35V
In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided equally.
For safety reasons, the maximum simple slope of an excavation,
up to 20 ft deep, in Type-B soil is: - answer 1:1 (45°)
,A Pittsburgh joint is used in: - answer HVAC ductwork
The drain for a pressure relief valve on a water heater should be
extended to: - answer The outside of the building
What is the minimum slope toward the drain of a shower pan? -
answer 1/4" per foot (2%)
What is the diameter of #3 rebar? - answer 3/8"
If a vendor fails to provide an MSDS, you have the right to call: -
answer Cal/OSHA or DOSH
When installing a door jamb, you need shims at: - answer Both
hinge and strike sides, three on each side.
Which of the following is used to adhere vinyl floors?
A. Epoxy cement
B. Asphalt mastic
C. Latex primer
D. White glue - answer Epoxy cement
When do you need bracing for a drywall wall? - answer Diagonal
bracing is needed every 25' for any drywall wall.
,How should you clear the roots from a construction site? - answer
Clear roots to 12" below grade.
Dividing watts by amps gives you: - answer Volts
The most frequent on-the-job roofing accidents are: - answer Falls
Which of the following is NOT a type of wood block flooring?
A. Parquet
B. Wood Mosaic
C. Wood Tile
D. All of the above. - answer Wood tile
Lightweight concrete is best used for:
A. Curb and Gutter
B. Second floor decking
C. First floor slab on grade
D. Footings - answer Second floor decking
The tool used to carry grout needed to patch a small hole is a:
, A. Hawk
B. Poling board
C. Spot board
D. Mason's scutch - answer Spot Board
Which pipe is NOT appropriate for industrial wastes?
A. Cast iron
B. Schedule 40 ABS DWV
C. Extra strength vitrified clay
D. Copper - answer Copper
Where do you need a fire wall?
A. Between a living room and a bedroom
B. Between a bedroom and a bathroom
C. Between a kitchen and a bath
D. A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment -
answer A separation wall between a dwelling and an attachment.
What is the minimum clearance between rough ground and
untreated subfloor joists? - answer 18 inches
Who may remove asbestos? - answer Contractor with Asbestos
Certification on license.