Concrete and masonry foundation walls must extend above the finished grade adjacent to
the foundation at all points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is used. - AN-
SWER 4 inches
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a baluster? - ANSWER 50 psf
What is the minimum stroke width of site address numbers? - ANSWER 1/2"
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas,
steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom
exposed edge of the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any standing
or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location. Exceptions ignored. - AN-
SWER 60 inches
The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open
side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass
through. - ANSWER 6 inches
Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical depth greater than ___ must be
equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open
position. - ANSWER 44 inches
Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the foundation walls. The grade shall
fall not fewer than ___ inches within the first 10 feet. - ANSWER 6 inches
What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds per square foot of silty sand? - AN-
SWER 2,000 lbs
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,What is the minimum diameter of required anchor bolts for a wall section? - ANSWER
1/2 inch
The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lining material is ___ inches nominal. - AN-
SWER 0.0179
Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a minimum of ____ 20-ampere branch
circuits. - ANSWER Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided in they must have a sill height
of not more than ___ inches above the floor. - ANSWER 44 inches
What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, between adjacent wood shakes on exterior
wall coverings? - ANSWER 1/2 inch
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ___ inches of bearing on
wood or metal. - ANSWER 1.5 inches
When installing concrete tile, which of the following would not be considered an approved
deck material? - ANSWER Spaced battens
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall be protected by special assemblies
in order to prevent _____. - ANSWER Backflow
What is required to support brick veneer above openings in exterior walls? - ANSWER
Lintel
Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not conforming to the require-
ments of the IRC will be permitted if the hole is located fully within the center 40% of the
span and the depth and length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat width of
the web. - ANSWER 65%
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,Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry units
grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch nominal thickness. - ANSWER 4"
What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" thick gypsum board installed on a
ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the supports 24" on center and adhesive is used? - AN-
SWER 16 inches
Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must not exceed: - ANSWER 6 inches
Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the walk line shall not exceed
the smallest by more than ___ inch(es). - ANSWER 3/8"
What size galvanized metal tie is required if a top plate is notched more than 50% of its
width? - ANSWER 16 gage in thickness and 1-1/2" wide
In what section of the span of a floor joist is it permitted to cut a notch? - ANSWER The
outer third of the span when less than one-sixth the depth of the joist
A scale of _____ is most often used for drawing houses. - ANSWER 1/4" = 1' 0"
When shingles are applied with a 5" exposure, four nails are placed ___" above the top of
the cutouts. - ANSWER 5/8"
When installing siding, what should boards that have been cut be treated with? - AN-
SWER Water Repellent
What should be placed below the bottom of the sheathing and framing at the brick course? -
ANSWER Flashing
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, Of the species commonly used in house construction, the heartwood of bald cypress, red-
wood, and various cedars is highest in _______ resistance. - ANSWER Decay
___ is not a required material when mixing a concrete batch? - ANSWER Calcium chloride
What is the recommended limit on vertical step footings? - ANSWER 2 feet
Lumber shrinks in both width and length. Shrinkage in _____ is usually so small that it is not
considered a problem. - ANSWER Length
A transit can measure: - ANSWER Horizontal and vertical angles
According to Carpentry & Building Construction, what is the standard height of an interior
door? - ANSWER 6'-8"
Which of the following is an instrument used by builders to determine differences in eleva-
tion? - ANSWER Builder's level
Which type of surveying instrument only measures horizontal angles? - ANSWER Dumpy
level
How many inches must be left over once a stair stringer has been notched? - ANSWER 3-
1/2"
What section of joists, ceiling joists, and rafters shall not be notched either on the top or
bottom of the member? - ANSWER Middle third of any joist
Which construction document would be referenced to locate specific facts regarding a small
or intricate part of the structure? - ANSWER Detail drawing
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the foundation at all points not less than ___ inches where masonry veneer is used. - AN-
SWER 4 inches
What is the minimum uniformly distributed live load of a baluster? - ANSWER 50 psf
What is the minimum stroke width of site address numbers? - ANSWER 1/2"
Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas,
steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom
exposed edge of the glazing is less than ___ inches measured vertically above any standing
or walking surface shall be considered a hazardous location. Exceptions ignored. - AN-
SWER 60 inches
The triangular openings formed by the riser, tread and bottom rail of a guard at the open
side of a stairway are permitted to be of such a size that a sphere ___ inches cannot pass
through. - ANSWER 6 inches
Area wells used as emergency escape exits with a vertical depth greater than ___ must be
equipped with a permanently affixed ladder or steps usable with the door in the fully open
position. - ANSWER 44 inches
Lots shall be graded to drain surface water away from the foundation walls. The grade shall
fall not fewer than ___ inches within the first 10 feet. - ANSWER 6 inches
What is the presumed load-bearing value in pounds per square foot of silty sand? - AN-
SWER 2,000 lbs
1
,What is the minimum diameter of required anchor bolts for a wall section? - ANSWER
1/2 inch
The minimum thickness of galvanized steel valley lining material is ___ inches nominal. - AN-
SWER 0.0179
Kitchens, pantries, breakfast or dining areas require a minimum of ____ 20-ampere branch
circuits. - ANSWER Two
Where emergency escape and rescue openings are provided in they must have a sill height
of not more than ___ inches above the floor. - ANSWER 44 inches
What is the maximum side spacing, in inches, between adjacent wood shakes on exterior
wall coverings? - ANSWER 1/2 inch
The ends of each joist, beam or girder shall have not less than ___ inches of bearing on
wood or metal. - ANSWER 1.5 inches
When installing concrete tile, which of the following would not be considered an approved
deck material? - ANSWER Spaced battens
Supply lines and fittings for every plumbing fixture shall be protected by special assemblies
in order to prevent _____. - ANSWER Backflow
What is required to support brick veneer above openings in exterior walls? - ANSWER
Lintel
Reinforcement of web holes in cold steel formed floor joists not conforming to the require-
ments of the IRC will be permitted if the hole is located fully within the center 40% of the
span and the depth and length of the hole does not exceed ___ percent of the flat width of
the web. - ANSWER 65%
2
,Masonry chimney walls shall be constructed of solid masonry units or hollow masonry units
grouted solid with not less than a ___ inch nominal thickness. - ANSWER 4"
What is the maximum spacing of screws securing 5/8" thick gypsum board installed on a
ceiling-oriented perpendicular to the supports 24" on center and adhesive is used? - AN-
SWER 16 inches
Slump of concrete placed in removable forms must not exceed: - ANSWER 6 inches
Within any flight of stairs, the greatest winder tread depth at the walk line shall not exceed
the smallest by more than ___ inch(es). - ANSWER 3/8"
What size galvanized metal tie is required if a top plate is notched more than 50% of its
width? - ANSWER 16 gage in thickness and 1-1/2" wide
In what section of the span of a floor joist is it permitted to cut a notch? - ANSWER The
outer third of the span when less than one-sixth the depth of the joist
A scale of _____ is most often used for drawing houses. - ANSWER 1/4" = 1' 0"
When shingles are applied with a 5" exposure, four nails are placed ___" above the top of
the cutouts. - ANSWER 5/8"
When installing siding, what should boards that have been cut be treated with? - AN-
SWER Water Repellent
What should be placed below the bottom of the sheathing and framing at the brick course? -
ANSWER Flashing
3
, Of the species commonly used in house construction, the heartwood of bald cypress, red-
wood, and various cedars is highest in _______ resistance. - ANSWER Decay
___ is not a required material when mixing a concrete batch? - ANSWER Calcium chloride
What is the recommended limit on vertical step footings? - ANSWER 2 feet
Lumber shrinks in both width and length. Shrinkage in _____ is usually so small that it is not
considered a problem. - ANSWER Length
A transit can measure: - ANSWER Horizontal and vertical angles
According to Carpentry & Building Construction, what is the standard height of an interior
door? - ANSWER 6'-8"
Which of the following is an instrument used by builders to determine differences in eleva-
tion? - ANSWER Builder's level
Which type of surveying instrument only measures horizontal angles? - ANSWER Dumpy
level
How many inches must be left over once a stair stringer has been notched? - ANSWER 3-
1/2"
What section of joists, ceiling joists, and rafters shall not be notched either on the top or
bottom of the member? - ANSWER Middle third of any joist
Which construction document would be referenced to locate specific facts regarding a small
or intricate part of the structure? - ANSWER Detail drawing
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