GENERAL CONTRACTOR LOUSIANA EXAM
WITH WELL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
According to OSHA, required guardrails installed shall be a minimum of
________ inches +/-3 inches above the walking/working level. - ANSWER-42
What is the minimum depth of liquid in a wastewater tank? - ANSWER-30
inches
What is a pier used for in masonry? - ANSWER-Support openings in a wall
What is the maximum slope for a water retention area? - ANSWER-4%
Refer to the plans, (complete plans on test), what type of flooring is used in the
second floor restrooms? - ANSWER-Tile
What percentage of the wall must be filled in a masonry wall for it to be
considered solid? - ANSWER-75%
What is the most important function of mortar in a masonry wall? - ANSWER-
Bonding strength
,What is the minimum design value for combined dead and live loads for any
formwork where motorized carts are not used during project construction? -
ANSWER-100 PSI
According to code, what is the minimum acceptable concrete cover over
reinforcement for concrete that is cast against and permanently exposed to
earth? - ANSWER-3 inches
Which is the best way to estimate an excavation? - ANSWER-Break into
sections and estimate individually
What is the minimum allowable thickness of exposed plywood over 16 inches
on center studs? - ANSWER-3/8 inch
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing
need to be at the bottom of a ramp? - ANSWER-5 feet x 5 feet
What color of paint is used to lay out a building? - ANSWER-White
What is not allowed to be done to planks for scaffolding? - ANSWER-Oil base
paint of sealant
Before beginning an excavation, what is the best way to locate underground
utilities? - ANSWER-Hand tools
Standard safety procedures for site specific work can be modified in all the
following except: - ANSWER-Overhand brick work
If a tendon is stretched at both ends, what is the recommended length of the
outside the edge of the form at each end for stressing? - ANSWER-12 inches
, How far above the ground water table do you waterproof a foundation wall? -
ANSWER-12 inches
For soils classified as sandy gravel, foundation pressure shall not exceed how
many PSF? - ANSWER-3000 Pounds per Square foot
What is the minimum needed in a concrete basement floor for normal use that is
not exposed to weather? - ANSWER-3 1/2 inch thick with a 6 mil vapor barrier
On an exterior wall, flashing or coping shall be no less than: - ANSWER-Equal
to No. 26 galvanized sheeting
When ordering doors, the doors swing, referred to as swing hand, what needs to
be known? - ANSWER-Which side of the door will it swing from when viewed
from the outside room
Safety nets are to be used during a bridge construction project, according to
OSHA the safety nets shall extend beyond the edge of the working surface at
least hoe many feet? - ANSWER-8 feet
What is the way to reduce surface bleed water? - ANSWER-Increase fines
What are the standard rebar sizes? - ANSWER-11 sizes: #3 through #11, #14,
and #18
What is the best blade to use when cutting plywood veneer to minimize
chipping and cracking? - ANSWER-Plywood blade
How long before digging should you notify the local marking company? -
ANSWER-2 days
WITH WELL VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS|| ALREADY GRADED A+||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
According to OSHA, required guardrails installed shall be a minimum of
________ inches +/-3 inches above the walking/working level. - ANSWER-42
What is the minimum depth of liquid in a wastewater tank? - ANSWER-30
inches
What is a pier used for in masonry? - ANSWER-Support openings in a wall
What is the maximum slope for a water retention area? - ANSWER-4%
Refer to the plans, (complete plans on test), what type of flooring is used in the
second floor restrooms? - ANSWER-Tile
What percentage of the wall must be filled in a masonry wall for it to be
considered solid? - ANSWER-75%
What is the most important function of mortar in a masonry wall? - ANSWER-
Bonding strength
,What is the minimum design value for combined dead and live loads for any
formwork where motorized carts are not used during project construction? -
ANSWER-100 PSI
According to code, what is the minimum acceptable concrete cover over
reinforcement for concrete that is cast against and permanently exposed to
earth? - ANSWER-3 inches
Which is the best way to estimate an excavation? - ANSWER-Break into
sections and estimate individually
What is the minimum allowable thickness of exposed plywood over 16 inches
on center studs? - ANSWER-3/8 inch
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, how big does the landing
need to be at the bottom of a ramp? - ANSWER-5 feet x 5 feet
What color of paint is used to lay out a building? - ANSWER-White
What is not allowed to be done to planks for scaffolding? - ANSWER-Oil base
paint of sealant
Before beginning an excavation, what is the best way to locate underground
utilities? - ANSWER-Hand tools
Standard safety procedures for site specific work can be modified in all the
following except: - ANSWER-Overhand brick work
If a tendon is stretched at both ends, what is the recommended length of the
outside the edge of the form at each end for stressing? - ANSWER-12 inches
, How far above the ground water table do you waterproof a foundation wall? -
ANSWER-12 inches
For soils classified as sandy gravel, foundation pressure shall not exceed how
many PSF? - ANSWER-3000 Pounds per Square foot
What is the minimum needed in a concrete basement floor for normal use that is
not exposed to weather? - ANSWER-3 1/2 inch thick with a 6 mil vapor barrier
On an exterior wall, flashing or coping shall be no less than: - ANSWER-Equal
to No. 26 galvanized sheeting
When ordering doors, the doors swing, referred to as swing hand, what needs to
be known? - ANSWER-Which side of the door will it swing from when viewed
from the outside room
Safety nets are to be used during a bridge construction project, according to
OSHA the safety nets shall extend beyond the edge of the working surface at
least hoe many feet? - ANSWER-8 feet
What is the way to reduce surface bleed water? - ANSWER-Increase fines
What are the standard rebar sizes? - ANSWER-11 sizes: #3 through #11, #14,
and #18
What is the best blade to use when cutting plywood veneer to minimize
chipping and cracking? - ANSWER-Plywood blade
How long before digging should you notify the local marking company? -
ANSWER-2 days
