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EXAM
What should a leading-edge worker do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
d. He should use set screws - CORRECT ANSWERS c. He should kneel
For polyurethane used as a moisture barrier beneath a concrete slab, the joists shall be lapped a
MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWERS a. 6 inches
What effect will be adding water to concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS a. It will increase the slump
,Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24 inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20 inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches wide
d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide - CORRECT ANSWERS d. .01719 inch zinc
coated G90 15-inches wide
When figuring nominal dimensions on new construction, what is the intended size of the mortar joint for
concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 3/8 inch
Which stud would most likely be used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Studs with stiffened flanges
The contour lines on a drawing show elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The contour lines are 50 feet
apart. What is the grade of the ground between these two counter lines?
,a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - CORRECT ANSWERS c. 20%
What can be done to increase the abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Use a harder aggregate
The MAXIMUM moisture content for pressure treated wood to be used where air drying in use CANNOT
occur should be
a. Not greater than 19%
b. Less than or equal to 11%
c. At least 10%
d. Between 9% and 22% - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Not greater than 19%
If a foundation drain is required, then the top of the drain shall not be less than how many inches above
the top of the footing?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8 - CORRECT ANSWERS c. 6
, How many 8 x 8 x 16 concrete masonry units will be REQUIRED for one course of 224-foot long wall?
a. Less than 150
b. Between 150 and 200
c. Between 201 and 250
d. More than 250 - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Between 150 and 200
An efficient method of lowering the water table in an excavation on a level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Install a wellpoint system
What is the MINIMUM clearance on the pull side of an accessible manual swinging door when
approaching from the front parallel of the doorway
a. 12 inches
b. 18 inches
c. 20 inches
d. 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 18 inches
How should the metal deck erector install the endlaps of a roof deck?
a. The endlap should have a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap.
b. The endlap should be tack welded.
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(2026) UPDATE |2026!! STUDY GUIDE
EXAM
What should a leading-edge worker do when aligning the side lap?
a. He should tighten his fail protection
b. He should tack weld the side laps
c. He should kneel
d. He should use set screws - CORRECT ANSWERS c. He should kneel
For polyurethane used as a moisture barrier beneath a concrete slab, the joists shall be lapped a
MINIMUM of
a. 6 inches
b. 5 inches
c. 4 inches
d. 2 inches - CORRECT ANSWERS a. 6 inches
What effect will be adding water to concrete have on the slump?
a. It will increase the slump
b. It will decrease the slump
c. It will have no effect on the slump
d. It depends on the temperature - CORRECT ANSWERS a. It will increase the slump
,Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be a MINIMUM of
a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24 inches wide
b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20 inches wide
c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches wide
d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide - CORRECT ANSWERS d. .01719 inch zinc
coated G90 15-inches wide
When figuring nominal dimensions on new construction, what is the intended size of the mortar joint for
concrete masonry unit
a. 1/4 inch
b. 3/8 inch
c. 1/2 inch
d. 5/8 inch - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 3/8 inch
Which stud would most likely be used to frame bearing exterior wall?
a. 25-gauge C studs
b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
c. Studs with stiffened flanges
d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Studs with stiffened flanges
The contour lines on a drawing show elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The contour lines are 50 feet
apart. What is the grade of the ground between these two counter lines?
,a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25% - CORRECT ANSWERS c. 20%
What can be done to increase the abrasion of concrete?
a. Use a harder aggregate
b. Increase permeability - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Use a harder aggregate
The MAXIMUM moisture content for pressure treated wood to be used where air drying in use CANNOT
occur should be
a. Not greater than 19%
b. Less than or equal to 11%
c. At least 10%
d. Between 9% and 22% - CORRECT ANSWERS a. Not greater than 19%
If a foundation drain is required, then the top of the drain shall not be less than how many inches above
the top of the footing?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8 - CORRECT ANSWERS c. 6
, How many 8 x 8 x 16 concrete masonry units will be REQUIRED for one course of 224-foot long wall?
a. Less than 150
b. Between 150 and 200
c. Between 201 and 250
d. More than 250 - CORRECT ANSWERS b. Between 150 and 200
An efficient method of lowering the water table in an excavation on a level lot is to
a. Install trench boxes
b. Dig channels outside the excavation
c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
d. Install a wellpoint system - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Install a wellpoint system
What is the MINIMUM clearance on the pull side of an accessible manual swinging door when
approaching from the front parallel of the doorway
a. 12 inches
b. 18 inches
c. 20 inches
d. 24 inches - CORRECT ANSWERS b. 18 inches
How should the metal deck erector install the endlaps of a roof deck?
a. The endlap should have a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap.
b. The endlap should be tack welded.
