B3/61 CONTRACTOR TRADE PREP
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?
Class C
Class A
Grade A
Class B - ANS Class A
IBC: 1505.2
IRC: R902.1
When installing strip wood flooring what is the recommended minimum staggered distance of
the butted joints from those of the preceeding row?
9 inches
15 inches
6 inches
12 inches - ANS 6 inches
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,A weep screed shall be placed a minimum of how many inches above the earth?
4 inches
8 inches
6 inches
2 inches - ANS 4 inches
IRC: R703.7.2.1
IBC: 2512.1.2
Materials used for sprayed foamed-in- place roof insulation on type III and IV buildings shall
comply with
ASTM C 1029
ASTM D2626
ASTM V957
ASTM D4434 - ANS ASTM C 1029
IRC: R905.14.2
IBC: 1507.14.2
Which of the following grades of veneer plywood designates the highest quality?
D
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,C
B
A - ANS A
Carpentry and building construction pg 340
If you have 8 employees in your company and you move into a new building, what safety
precautions are required by OSHA?
Nothing
Verbal Explanation of emergency plan
Install alarm system identifying the cause
Appoint 4 employees as safety personnel - ANS Verbal explanation of emergency plan
(10 or more employees require written plan)
OSHA 1926.35(e)(3)
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at the test
center), what is the elevation of the height intermediate landing of the stairs?
61 1/2 inches
55 inches
53 1/2 inches
107 inches - ANS 61 1/2 inches
Refer to diagram
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, An area where empty drums that have held flammable or hazardous product are being welded
or cut can include all of the following except:
inspection & cleaning for cutting
Boring hole in tank to relieve heat pressure
Oxygen used for cooling barrels and blowing dust from clothing
A fire extinguisher nearby and ready to use - ANS Oxygen used for cooling barrels and
blowing dust from clothing
Osha 1926.353(a)(5)
Which of the following should be used for drywall finishing in preparation for painting and wall
covering?
Texture
Float
Spray
Trowel - ANS Trowel
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What is the horizontal span or length of a stairway called?
Span
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS. VERIFIED 2025/2026.
Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?
Class C
Class A
Grade A
Class B - ANS Class A
IBC: 1505.2
IRC: R902.1
When installing strip wood flooring what is the recommended minimum staggered distance of
the butted joints from those of the preceeding row?
9 inches
15 inches
6 inches
12 inches - ANS 6 inches
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,A weep screed shall be placed a minimum of how many inches above the earth?
4 inches
8 inches
6 inches
2 inches - ANS 4 inches
IRC: R703.7.2.1
IBC: 2512.1.2
Materials used for sprayed foamed-in- place roof insulation on type III and IV buildings shall
comply with
ASTM C 1029
ASTM D2626
ASTM V957
ASTM D4434 - ANS ASTM C 1029
IRC: R905.14.2
IBC: 1507.14.2
Which of the following grades of veneer plywood designates the highest quality?
D
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,C
B
A - ANS A
Carpentry and building construction pg 340
If you have 8 employees in your company and you move into a new building, what safety
precautions are required by OSHA?
Nothing
Verbal Explanation of emergency plan
Install alarm system identifying the cause
Appoint 4 employees as safety personnel - ANS Verbal explanation of emergency plan
(10 or more employees require written plan)
OSHA 1926.35(e)(3)
Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at the test
center), what is the elevation of the height intermediate landing of the stairs?
61 1/2 inches
55 inches
53 1/2 inches
107 inches - ANS 61 1/2 inches
Refer to diagram
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, An area where empty drums that have held flammable or hazardous product are being welded
or cut can include all of the following except:
inspection & cleaning for cutting
Boring hole in tank to relieve heat pressure
Oxygen used for cooling barrels and blowing dust from clothing
A fire extinguisher nearby and ready to use - ANS Oxygen used for cooling barrels and
blowing dust from clothing
Osha 1926.353(a)(5)
Which of the following should be used for drywall finishing in preparation for painting and wall
covering?
Texture
Float
Spray
Trowel - ANS Trowel
WTFFFFF
What is the horizontal span or length of a stairway called?
Span
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