Michigan Builder's License (General
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Tool used to determine concrete slab grade - strike-off bar
What does a plywood span rating of 24/16 mean. - Max span of 24" for a roof and 16" for a
floor
What is the best material to use for repairing cracks in a foundation? - hydraulic cement
Vegetation such as trees and roots left over after construction - Must be disposed off off site.
Which tool would be most appropriate for determining grade for a slab? - strike-off bar
Select the best drainage material to be used around drain tiles from the list below. - gravel
From the answers below, select the best piece of equipment to move topsoil that is being
replaced after construction of a building. - Grade-all.
What do soil borings determine? - Determine type of bearing material.
You are responsible for selecting the proper grade of plywood for a project. What does the span
rating number 24/16 stamped on a sheet of plywood mean? - Can span up to 16" when used for
flooring; up to 24" when used for roof sheathing.
What material is most suitable for repairing cracks on exterior block basement walls? -
hydraulic cement
On a new, free-standing masonry wall, wind pressure will exert the greatest stress on the
. - along the bottom of the wall.
You are beginning the initial stages of excavating for the foundation. What type of soil has the
greatest chance of shifting during excavation? - Sand.
Another name for this basic type of framing also called western framing is - platform
In reference to partition support floor joists that are spaced to allow for plumbing, solid
blocking should be installed - 4 ft. on center
, Plywood roof deck sheathing should be spaced from each other sheet by - 1/8"
The most common spacing for wall studs is - 16" on center
The main purpose of the top plate is to - tie in partitions and intersecting walls
The 2 main purposes of house wrap is to - prevent air and moisture from infiltrating the home
2" wide by 18 to 20 gage strap bracing with a 3/8 center rib would be used in what location? -
As wind bracing at outside corners
In what location would a strongback be used? - On the attic side of long ceiling joists
If a roof rises at the rate of 4 inches for each 12 inches of run the roof has a slope. -
4/12
At what location would Collar beams be found? - Conventional roof framing
The principle design of the W or fink truss is based on - rigidity of the triangle
In trusses the main purpose of lateral bracing is - ties all trusses together for strength
Define: lateral - to or coming from the side of
The amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 s.f. is called - Square
The distance between the edge of one course of shingles and the edge of the next higher
course is called - Exposure
The inclined edge of a gable roof is called the - Rake
Underlayment is used under the shingles mainly for which of the following: - provide additional
weather protection
At the rake, the metal drip edge goes - over the felt paper
At the eave, the metal drip edge goes - under the felt paper
In a closed cut valley the overlapping shingles are cut off at which point - 2 inches off center
towards the high side
When a lower shingled roof ties into a wall or gable roof area of a higher roof what type of
flashing would be used? - step flashing
Knowledge) study questions and answers new
update solution
Tool used to determine concrete slab grade - strike-off bar
What does a plywood span rating of 24/16 mean. - Max span of 24" for a roof and 16" for a
floor
What is the best material to use for repairing cracks in a foundation? - hydraulic cement
Vegetation such as trees and roots left over after construction - Must be disposed off off site.
Which tool would be most appropriate for determining grade for a slab? - strike-off bar
Select the best drainage material to be used around drain tiles from the list below. - gravel
From the answers below, select the best piece of equipment to move topsoil that is being
replaced after construction of a building. - Grade-all.
What do soil borings determine? - Determine type of bearing material.
You are responsible for selecting the proper grade of plywood for a project. What does the span
rating number 24/16 stamped on a sheet of plywood mean? - Can span up to 16" when used for
flooring; up to 24" when used for roof sheathing.
What material is most suitable for repairing cracks on exterior block basement walls? -
hydraulic cement
On a new, free-standing masonry wall, wind pressure will exert the greatest stress on the
. - along the bottom of the wall.
You are beginning the initial stages of excavating for the foundation. What type of soil has the
greatest chance of shifting during excavation? - Sand.
Another name for this basic type of framing also called western framing is - platform
In reference to partition support floor joists that are spaced to allow for plumbing, solid
blocking should be installed - 4 ft. on center
, Plywood roof deck sheathing should be spaced from each other sheet by - 1/8"
The most common spacing for wall studs is - 16" on center
The main purpose of the top plate is to - tie in partitions and intersecting walls
The 2 main purposes of house wrap is to - prevent air and moisture from infiltrating the home
2" wide by 18 to 20 gage strap bracing with a 3/8 center rib would be used in what location? -
As wind bracing at outside corners
In what location would a strongback be used? - On the attic side of long ceiling joists
If a roof rises at the rate of 4 inches for each 12 inches of run the roof has a slope. -
4/12
At what location would Collar beams be found? - Conventional roof framing
The principle design of the W or fink truss is based on - rigidity of the triangle
In trusses the main purpose of lateral bracing is - ties all trusses together for strength
Define: lateral - to or coming from the side of
The amount of roofing material needed to cover 100 s.f. is called - Square
The distance between the edge of one course of shingles and the edge of the next higher
course is called - Exposure
The inclined edge of a gable roof is called the - Rake
Underlayment is used under the shingles mainly for which of the following: - provide additional
weather protection
At the rake, the metal drip edge goes - over the felt paper
At the eave, the metal drip edge goes - under the felt paper
In a closed cut valley the overlapping shingles are cut off at which point - 2 inches off center
towards the high side
When a lower shingled roof ties into a wall or gable roof area of a higher roof what type of
flashing would be used? - step flashing
