VA CONTRACTORS LICENSE EXAM 2026
What is the maximum allowable slope in type C soil? - ANSWER-1 1/2:1
What is the minimum period Between applying a finish coat for a three coat
interior plaster after the second coat? - ANSWER-To finish coat within 48
hours
What is the minimum distributed life load for a deck? - ANSWER-40 pounds
per square foot
Where is the frieze board located? - ANSWER-Under the soffit
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab
in severe weathering? - ANSWER-3500 pounds per square inch, air entrained
What is the maximum required set back of the face of a structure from the toe of
a slope? - ANSWER-H/2 and 15 ft
Concrete games 100% of its design strength and how many days - ANSWER-28
days
A line on a drawing is composed of long and short dashes. What is the name of
these lines? - ANSWER-Centerline
A wall on a drawing with a scale of 1/4 equals 1 foot measures 5 1/2 inches.
How long is the wall in feet? - ANSWER-22 feet
, What is the minimum distance from edge of trench that is allowed to place
materials and equipment? - ANSWER-2 feet
The more R value means? - ANSWER-Slower the heat transmits our travels
through it (materials ability to resist heat transmission)
What is a negative effect of combining dissimilar metal in construction? -
ANSWER-Galvanic action
Which of the following roofing coverings can be reinstalled? - ANSWER-Clay
tile
What is the minimum height for a guard rails for a balcony? - ANSWER-36
inches
What is the minimum depth for an exterior concrete footing for a structure with
an attached unheated garage? - ANSWER-Below the frost line
What is the recommended overlap for a 6 inch plain bevel wood siding? -
ANSWER-1 inch
What is the typical exposure of a three tab asphalt shingle? - ANSWER-5
inches
What is the minimum headroom required for a stairway? - ANSWER-6 ft 8
inches
Portable drinking water containers provided by an employer must have a? -
ANSWER-Tap
What is the maximum allowable slope in type C soil? - ANSWER-1 1/2:1
What is the minimum period Between applying a finish coat for a three coat
interior plaster after the second coat? - ANSWER-To finish coat within 48
hours
What is the minimum distributed life load for a deck? - ANSWER-40 pounds
per square foot
Where is the frieze board located? - ANSWER-Under the soffit
What is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for a garage floor slab
in severe weathering? - ANSWER-3500 pounds per square inch, air entrained
What is the maximum required set back of the face of a structure from the toe of
a slope? - ANSWER-H/2 and 15 ft
Concrete games 100% of its design strength and how many days - ANSWER-28
days
A line on a drawing is composed of long and short dashes. What is the name of
these lines? - ANSWER-Centerline
A wall on a drawing with a scale of 1/4 equals 1 foot measures 5 1/2 inches.
How long is the wall in feet? - ANSWER-22 feet
, What is the minimum distance from edge of trench that is allowed to place
materials and equipment? - ANSWER-2 feet
The more R value means? - ANSWER-Slower the heat transmits our travels
through it (materials ability to resist heat transmission)
What is a negative effect of combining dissimilar metal in construction? -
ANSWER-Galvanic action
Which of the following roofing coverings can be reinstalled? - ANSWER-Clay
tile
What is the minimum height for a guard rails for a balcony? - ANSWER-36
inches
What is the minimum depth for an exterior concrete footing for a structure with
an attached unheated garage? - ANSWER-Below the frost line
What is the recommended overlap for a 6 inch plain bevel wood siding? -
ANSWER-1 inch
What is the typical exposure of a three tab asphalt shingle? - ANSWER-5
inches
What is the minimum headroom required for a stairway? - ANSWER-6 ft 8
inches
Portable drinking water containers provided by an employer must have a? -
ANSWER-Tap
