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Kansas Standard Framing Contractor – 846-KS
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Kansas Standard Framing Contractor – 846-KS Practice Exam
Exam Overview
The 846-KS Kansas Standard Framing Contractor exam is an ICC exam used by Johnson County
and other local jurisdictions to license wood framing contractors . It is also known as the KGJ
exam. Candidates must achieve a score of 75% or higher to qualify for licensure .
Licensing Context
Kansas does not have a statewide contractor license; instead, counties and cities issue their
own licenses . The 846-KS exam is used by Johnson County (Class DW – Framing) and other local
jurisdictions. In Lawrence, a Class D Framing License requires 2 years of qualifying experience
and an annual fee of $65 .
Qualifying individuals may either earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture,
construction management, or construction science, or pass the relevant ICC exam . General
liability insurance is required, with coverage limits comparable to Class A/B contractors .
Practice Questions
Domain 1: General Trade Knowledge
1. What is the primary role of a framing contractor in a construction project?
A) To design the building layout and architectural plans
B) To install electrical and plumbing systems
C) To construct the structural framework of the building
D) To manage the landscaping and exterior finishes
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Answer: C) Framing contractors are responsible for constructing the skeleton or framework of a
building, which includes walls, floors, and roof structures .
2. Which of the following is a common framing system used in residential construction?
A) Post-tensioned slabs
B) Platform framing
C) Reinforced concrete framing
D) Modular steel framing
Answer: B) Platform framing (western framing) is a widely used residential framing system
where each story is built upon the completed floor of the story below .
3. Which term describes a vertical line that is perfectly upright?
A) Level
B) Plumb
C) Square
D) Pitch
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Answer: B) "Plumb" means perfectly vertical, like a plumb line .
4. In framing, the "dead load" refers to:
A) The weight of occupants and furniture
B) The weight of the structural components themselves
C) Temporary construction loads
D) Wind pressure on the building
Answer: B) Dead loads are permanent, static loads such as beams, joists, and roofing materials .
5. What does "live load" refer to in building construction?
A) The weight of permanent building elements
B) The load from movable objects and occupants
C) The cost estimate of materials
D) The load induced by wind pressure
Answer: B) Live load is the weight from occupants, furniture, and other movable items, unlike
dead load which is from permanent construction .
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6. Which building code document is most commonly referenced for framing practices in
Kansas?
A) 2015 International Building Code
B) 2015 National Electric Code
C) 2015 Plumbing Code
D) 2015 Energy Code
Answer: A) The International Building Code is a primary reference for framing and structural
practices . For residential work, the 2015 International Residential Code is also referenced .
7. What is the purpose of a "header" in wall framing?
A) The vertical member that transfers loads
B) A beam placed over an opening to support loads
C) The bottom plate of the wall
D) The sheathing applied to exterior walls
Kansas Standard Framing Contractor – 846-KS
Practice Exam Questions & Answers VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Kansas Standard Framing Contractor – 846-KS Practice Exam
Exam Overview
The 846-KS Kansas Standard Framing Contractor exam is an ICC exam used by Johnson County
and other local jurisdictions to license wood framing contractors . It is also known as the KGJ
exam. Candidates must achieve a score of 75% or higher to qualify for licensure .
Licensing Context
Kansas does not have a statewide contractor license; instead, counties and cities issue their
own licenses . The 846-KS exam is used by Johnson County (Class DW – Framing) and other local
jurisdictions. In Lawrence, a Class D Framing License requires 2 years of qualifying experience
and an annual fee of $65 .
Qualifying individuals may either earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture,
construction management, or construction science, or pass the relevant ICC exam . General
liability insurance is required, with coverage limits comparable to Class A/B contractors .
Practice Questions
Domain 1: General Trade Knowledge
1. What is the primary role of a framing contractor in a construction project?
A) To design the building layout and architectural plans
B) To install electrical and plumbing systems
C) To construct the structural framework of the building
D) To manage the landscaping and exterior finishes
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Answer: C) Framing contractors are responsible for constructing the skeleton or framework of a
building, which includes walls, floors, and roof structures .
2. Which of the following is a common framing system used in residential construction?
A) Post-tensioned slabs
B) Platform framing
C) Reinforced concrete framing
D) Modular steel framing
Answer: B) Platform framing (western framing) is a widely used residential framing system
where each story is built upon the completed floor of the story below .
3. Which term describes a vertical line that is perfectly upright?
A) Level
B) Plumb
C) Square
D) Pitch
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Answer: B) "Plumb" means perfectly vertical, like a plumb line .
4. In framing, the "dead load" refers to:
A) The weight of occupants and furniture
B) The weight of the structural components themselves
C) Temporary construction loads
D) Wind pressure on the building
Answer: B) Dead loads are permanent, static loads such as beams, joists, and roofing materials .
5. What does "live load" refer to in building construction?
A) The weight of permanent building elements
B) The load from movable objects and occupants
C) The cost estimate of materials
D) The load induced by wind pressure
Answer: B) Live load is the weight from occupants, furniture, and other movable items, unlike
dead load which is from permanent construction .
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6. Which building code document is most commonly referenced for framing practices in
Kansas?
A) 2015 International Building Code
B) 2015 National Electric Code
C) 2015 Plumbing Code
D) 2015 Energy Code
Answer: A) The International Building Code is a primary reference for framing and structural
practices . For residential work, the 2015 International Residential Code is also referenced .
7. What is the purpose of a "header" in wall framing?
A) The vertical member that transfers loads
B) A beam placed over an opening to support loads
C) The bottom plate of the wall
D) The sheathing applied to exterior walls
