PSI Practice Test QUESTIONS AND
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What is the maximum slope for glazing used in a skylight before it must meet the
provisions for vertical glass? - ANSWER ✓ 15 degrees
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100
feet long? The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the operator has average
ability with an efficiency factor of 75%. - ANSWER ✓ 4 hour
What is an agreement called that specifies that the contractor be paid actual costs
for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the contractor's overhead and profit? -
ANSWER ✓ cost plus contract
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge
coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness? -
ANSWER ✓ 3/8 inch
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following? - ANSWER ✓
increases its wetness
How many sheets of 4' x 8' x 1/2" drywall are needed for a room 10' x 15' with an
8-foot ceiling? - ANSWER ✓ 18 sheets
According to the Steel Deck Institute, what is the minimum safe distance to
maintain from the end of a deck unit for leading edge work? - ANSWER ✓ 6 feet
, Which of the following is a TRUE statement about estimating? - ANSWER ✓
Both overestimating and underestimating costs could have disastrous consequences
Sliding doors are to be installed in a dwelling unit. What is the maximum
allowable height for the threshold? - ANSWER ✓ 3/4 inch
How is the hand of a door determined? - ANSWER ✓ By the location of the
hinges when the door is viewed from the inside
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used by the architect rather
than the contractor? - ANSWER ✓ Conceptual estimate
Which is recommended for attic spaces? - ANSWER ✓ They should be vented for
summer heat relief
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning
requirements? - ANSWER ✓ Project owner
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs? - ANSWER ✓ in one
direction only
What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be
before it is required by OSHA to have handrails? - ANSWER ✓ 6 feet
A non-exempt employee of a contractor covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act
works 60 hours during a workweek. The agreement is to pay the employee $400.00
each week regardless of the numbers of hours worked. What should be the
employee's gross pay for this workweek? - ANSWER ✓ $700.50
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress
window in a second floor sleeping area? - ANSWER ✓ 5.70 square feet
What are the three primary elements of a contract? - ANSWER ✓ offer,
acceptance, and consideration
What is the amount of soil (in cubic yards) that should be removed from a 2' x
300' x 4' building trench excavation? - ANSWER ✓ 89 cubic yards
100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS||
UPDATED 2025/2026 SYLLABUS||
100% GUARANTEED PASS||ALREADY
GRADED A+||<<NEWEST
VERSION>>
What is the maximum slope for glazing used in a skylight before it must meet the
provisions for vertical glass? - ANSWER ✓ 15 degrees
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100
feet long? The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the operator has average
ability with an efficiency factor of 75%. - ANSWER ✓ 4 hour
What is an agreement called that specifies that the contractor be paid actual costs
for labor and materials plus a fixed fee for the contractor's overhead and profit? -
ANSWER ✓ cost plus contract
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge
coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness? -
ANSWER ✓ 3/8 inch
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following? - ANSWER ✓
increases its wetness
How many sheets of 4' x 8' x 1/2" drywall are needed for a room 10' x 15' with an
8-foot ceiling? - ANSWER ✓ 18 sheets
According to the Steel Deck Institute, what is the minimum safe distance to
maintain from the end of a deck unit for leading edge work? - ANSWER ✓ 6 feet
, Which of the following is a TRUE statement about estimating? - ANSWER ✓
Both overestimating and underestimating costs could have disastrous consequences
Sliding doors are to be installed in a dwelling unit. What is the maximum
allowable height for the threshold? - ANSWER ✓ 3/4 inch
How is the hand of a door determined? - ANSWER ✓ By the location of the
hinges when the door is viewed from the inside
Which of the following estimating methods is typically used by the architect rather
than the contractor? - ANSWER ✓ Conceptual estimate
Which is recommended for attic spaces? - ANSWER ✓ They should be vented for
summer heat relief
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning
requirements? - ANSWER ✓ Project owner
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs? - ANSWER ✓ in one
direction only
What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be
before it is required by OSHA to have handrails? - ANSWER ✓ 6 feet
A non-exempt employee of a contractor covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act
works 60 hours during a workweek. The agreement is to pay the employee $400.00
each week regardless of the numbers of hours worked. What should be the
employee's gross pay for this workweek? - ANSWER ✓ $700.50
What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress
window in a second floor sleeping area? - ANSWER ✓ 5.70 square feet
What are the three primary elements of a contract? - ANSWER ✓ offer,
acceptance, and consideration
What is the amount of soil (in cubic yards) that should be removed from a 2' x
300' x 4' building trench excavation? - ANSWER ✓ 89 cubic yards
