ALABAMA STRUCTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS STEEL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION EXAM PREP LATEST

ALABAMA STRUCTURAL & MISCELLANEOUS STEEL CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION
EXAM PREP LATEST

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Total Questions: 100

Exam Type: Multiple Choice (A-D)

Format: Question + Answer Key + Explanation



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QUESTION 1

According to the Alabama Building Commission, what is the minimum required thickness
for structural steel shapes used in primary load-bearing members?

A) 1/8 inch

B) 1/4 inch

C) 3/16 inch

D) 5/16 inch



ANSWER: B) 1/4 inch

EXPLANATION: Alabama Administrative Code r. 220-2-.07 requires minimum 1/4 inch
thickness for primary structural steel members in most building applications.



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QUESTION 2

What is the maximum allowable slenderness ratio (L/r) for compression members in steel
buildings according to AISC 360?

A) 100

B) 150

,C) 200

D) 300



ANSWER: C) 200

EXPLANATION: AISC 360 Section E2 specifies maximum L/r of 200 for compression
members, though some applications may have lower limits.



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QUESTION 3

According to Alabama law, what is the minimum grade of steel required for structural
welding on public projects?

A) A36

B) A572 Grade 50

C) A992

D) A500 Grade B



ANSWER: C) A992

EXPLANATION: Alabama Building Commission typically requires A992 steel for structural
welding on state-funded projects per Alabama Construction Manual.



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QUESTION 4

What is the minimum edge distance for standard holes in steel connections per AISC?

A) 1.5 times hole diameter

B) 1.25 times hole diameter

C) 1.75 times hole diameter

D) 2 times hole diameter

,ANSWER: A) 1.5 times hole diameter

EXPLANATION: AISC Specification Section J3.4 requires minimum edge distance of 1.5d for
standard holes from sheared edges.



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QUESTION 5

In Alabama, what temporary bracing is required for steel erection until permanent
connections are complete?

A) 25% of connections must be bolted

B) 50% of bolts installed and snug tight

C) Two bolts per connection minimum

D) All bolts installed and pretensioned



ANSWER: B) 50% of bolts installed and snug tight

EXPLANATION: Alabama OSHA and AISC Steel Erection Guide require minimum 50% of
bolts installed and brought to snug tight condition.



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QUESTION 6

What is the minimum required overlap for splicing steel columns in multi-story
construction?

A) 1.5 times column depth

B) 2 feet minimum

C) As shown on approved drawings

D) 4 times bolt diameter

, ANSWER: C) As shown on approved drawings

EXPLANATION: Splice lengths are design-specific and must be per structural engineer's
drawings per Alabama Building Code Section 2204.



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QUESTION 7

According to Alabama regulations, who is responsible for providing certified mill test
reports for structural steel?

A) Erection contractor

B) Fabricator

C) General contractor

D) Steel supplier



ANSWER: B) Fabricator

EXPLANATION: Alabama Administrative Code requires fabricators to provide certified mill
test reports for all structural steel materials.



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QUESTION 8

What is the maximum allowable camber tolerance for steel beams over 40 feet in length?

A) ±1/2 inch

B) ±3/4 inch

C) ±1 inch

D) ±1-1/2 inches



ANSWER: C) ±1 inch