VA CONTRACTOR GENERAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
2026
● Concrete mix formula Answer: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 4 parts
gravel
● What backfill should be used after concrete forms removed? Answer:
Gravel
● C^2=b^2+a^2 refers to: Answer: Vertical rise
● What temperature does steel start to deform Answer: 500 degrees
Celsius
● What is Rankine Answer: Absolute zero scale for Fahrenheit
● Best time to make splices on Rebar? Answer: After placing and
spacing, and after supports are set
● Absolute zero scale for centigrade is: Answer: Kelvin
, ● Supports beneath horizontal formwork are called Answer: Shores
● What angle does separation of concrete occur? Answer: 1:02
● Minimum embedment of 1/2" anchor bolts: Answer: 7"
● Max distance to an exit in bldg without auto sprinklers is: Answer: 200
feet
● Minimum spacing for anchor bolts Answer: 6' o.c. And within 12" of
ends
● Dalton's law: Answer: When 2 fades occupy the same space,
combined gasss fill the same volume that either gas would fill by itself
● Which instrument used to test continuity Answer: Ohmmeter
● Armature windings on an electric motor are Answer: Single phase
● When cutting a road, first excavation should be: Answer: Drainage
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GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
2026
● Concrete mix formula Answer: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 4 parts
gravel
● What backfill should be used after concrete forms removed? Answer:
Gravel
● C^2=b^2+a^2 refers to: Answer: Vertical rise
● What temperature does steel start to deform Answer: 500 degrees
Celsius
● What is Rankine Answer: Absolute zero scale for Fahrenheit
● Best time to make splices on Rebar? Answer: After placing and
spacing, and after supports are set
● Absolute zero scale for centigrade is: Answer: Kelvin
, ● Supports beneath horizontal formwork are called Answer: Shores
● What angle does separation of concrete occur? Answer: 1:02
● Minimum embedment of 1/2" anchor bolts: Answer: 7"
● Max distance to an exit in bldg without auto sprinklers is: Answer: 200
feet
● Minimum spacing for anchor bolts Answer: 6' o.c. And within 12" of
ends
● Dalton's law: Answer: When 2 fades occupy the same space,
combined gasss fill the same volume that either gas would fill by itself
● Which instrument used to test continuity Answer: Ohmmeter
● Armature windings on an electric motor are Answer: Single phase
● When cutting a road, first excavation should be: Answer: Drainage
ditches
