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VA CBC PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
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Question: What effect will be adding water to concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. It will increase the slump
Question: Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24 inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20 inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches wide
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d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d. .01719 inch zinc
coated G90 15-inches wide
Question: When figuring nominal dimensions on new construction, what is the intended size of
the mortar joint for concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. 3/8 inch
Q:What should a leading-edge worker do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
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d. He should use set screws - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. He should kneel
Question: For polyurethane used as a moisture barrier beneath a concrete slab, the joists shall
be lapped a MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. 6 inches
Question: Which stud would most likely be used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
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d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. Studs with stiffened flanges
Question: The contour lines on a drawing show elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The contour
lines are 50 feet apart. What is the grade of the ground between these two counter lines?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. 20%
Question: What can be done to increase the abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. Use a harder aggregate
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VA CBC PRACTICE EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED
Question: What effect will be adding water to concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. It will increase the slump
Question: Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24 inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20 inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches wide
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d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔d. .01719 inch zinc
coated G90 15-inches wide
Question: When figuring nominal dimensions on new construction, what is the intended size of
the mortar joint for concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔b. 3/8 inch
Q:What should a leading-edge worker do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
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d. He should use set screws - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. He should kneel
Question: For polyurethane used as a moisture barrier beneath a concrete slab, the joists shall
be lapped a MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. 6 inches
Question: Which stud would most likely be used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
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d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. Studs with stiffened flanges
Question: The contour lines on a drawing show elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The contour
lines are 50 feet apart. What is the grade of the ground between these two counter lines?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔c. 20%
Question: What can be done to increase the abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔a. Use a harder aggregate
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