RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR EXAM WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS||
LATEST UPDATE 2025
What is the proper thickness of head and bed joints in glass block masonry? -
ANSWER-1/4" thick Except Vertical Radial Panels shall not be less than 1/8"
or great than 5/8"
Stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between what degrees? -
ANSWER-30 and 50
Loose gravel drains around foundations should be installed at what height? -
ANSWER-6" above the top of the footing
Shower receptors shall have a finished curb (threshold) of at least ____ above
the sides and back of the receptor? - ANSWER-1 inch
The Common or American bond has a course of _____________to provide
structural bonding as well as a pattern. - ANSWER-Full-length headers
A downhill slope is a: - ANSWER-Negative grade
What problems are caused by pouring concrete in hot weather? - ANSWER-
Lower strength, rapid drying time, shorter setting time
,When using a 5" diameter pump line, what is the ideal mix to pump? -
ANSWER-4" slump with air entrainment containing some fly ash
What is the maximum temperature that concrete should be when delivered to
the jobsite? - ANSWER-95 degrees
Conductors that are to be spliced shall have a minimum of 6 inches of free
conductor at each outlet. Where the opening to an outlet, junction or switch
point is less than 8 inches in any dimension, each conductor shall be long
enough to extend at least how many inches outside of such opening? -
ANSWER-3"
What is the minimum size window allowed on the grade floor that is to be used
for egress? - ANSWER-5.7 sq ft
What is used over window and door openings in a concrete block wall? -
ANSWER-sash units
When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, the
area onto which the material is dropped shall be completely enclosed with
barricades not less than how many inches high? - ANSWER-42 inches
What chemical reaction takes place when Portland cement is hardening? -
ANSWER-hydration
Temporary restraint and bracing connections shall be made with a minimum of
how many nails - ANSWER-2 16d nails
What is the minimum roof slope for mineral surfaced roll roofing? - ANSWER-
1:12
, How thick are terrazzo toppings typically? - ANSWER-1/2 to 3/4 inch
What is the widest board recommended for solid roof sheathing? - ANSWER-6'
What do contour lines show? - ANSWER-elevation
For proper fire-resistant construction, a garage shall be separated from the
residence and the attic by drywall of what minimum thickness? - ANSWER-1/2
inch
Brick Grade MW - ANSWER-MODERATE WEATHERING
Exterior Walls, above grade
Brick grade SW - ANSWER-SEVERE WEATHERING
Foundations, below grade, freezing
What type of dozer is typical used for landscaping? - ANSWER-Light utility
dozer
What should be added to concrete in cold weather? - ANSWER-Accelerators
The minimum compressive strength for foundation concrete that will be
exposed to the weather is - ANSWER-2500 psi
What is a ledger? - ANSWER-The length of lumber that connects a deck to a
house
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
ALREADY GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS||
LATEST UPDATE 2025
What is the proper thickness of head and bed joints in glass block masonry? -
ANSWER-1/4" thick Except Vertical Radial Panels shall not be less than 1/8"
or great than 5/8"
Stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between what degrees? -
ANSWER-30 and 50
Loose gravel drains around foundations should be installed at what height? -
ANSWER-6" above the top of the footing
Shower receptors shall have a finished curb (threshold) of at least ____ above
the sides and back of the receptor? - ANSWER-1 inch
The Common or American bond has a course of _____________to provide
structural bonding as well as a pattern. - ANSWER-Full-length headers
A downhill slope is a: - ANSWER-Negative grade
What problems are caused by pouring concrete in hot weather? - ANSWER-
Lower strength, rapid drying time, shorter setting time
,When using a 5" diameter pump line, what is the ideal mix to pump? -
ANSWER-4" slump with air entrainment containing some fly ash
What is the maximum temperature that concrete should be when delivered to
the jobsite? - ANSWER-95 degrees
Conductors that are to be spliced shall have a minimum of 6 inches of free
conductor at each outlet. Where the opening to an outlet, junction or switch
point is less than 8 inches in any dimension, each conductor shall be long
enough to extend at least how many inches outside of such opening? -
ANSWER-3"
What is the minimum size window allowed on the grade floor that is to be used
for egress? - ANSWER-5.7 sq ft
What is used over window and door openings in a concrete block wall? -
ANSWER-sash units
When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, the
area onto which the material is dropped shall be completely enclosed with
barricades not less than how many inches high? - ANSWER-42 inches
What chemical reaction takes place when Portland cement is hardening? -
ANSWER-hydration
Temporary restraint and bracing connections shall be made with a minimum of
how many nails - ANSWER-2 16d nails
What is the minimum roof slope for mineral surfaced roll roofing? - ANSWER-
1:12
, How thick are terrazzo toppings typically? - ANSWER-1/2 to 3/4 inch
What is the widest board recommended for solid roof sheathing? - ANSWER-6'
What do contour lines show? - ANSWER-elevation
For proper fire-resistant construction, a garage shall be separated from the
residence and the attic by drywall of what minimum thickness? - ANSWER-1/2
inch
Brick Grade MW - ANSWER-MODERATE WEATHERING
Exterior Walls, above grade
Brick grade SW - ANSWER-SEVERE WEATHERING
Foundations, below grade, freezing
What type of dozer is typical used for landscaping? - ANSWER-Light utility
dozer
What should be added to concrete in cold weather? - ANSWER-Accelerators
The minimum compressive strength for foundation concrete that will be
exposed to the weather is - ANSWER-2500 psi
What is a ledger? - ANSWER-The length of lumber that connects a deck to a
house
