Florida Building Contractor Study Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is stamped on construction documents after they have been reviewed by the
building department?
Correct Answer
Reviewed for compliance
Question 2
Which of the following will likely occur on a roof without proper drainage?
Correct Answer
Puddling
Question 3
Which of the following applies to water heaters?
Correct Answer
A. Need a pressure relief valve B. If in the garage, the pilot light must be at least 18"
from the floor C. Secure to the wall with a metal strap D. All of the above, ANSWER
IS D ALL ABOVE
Question 4
Which of the following ceiling types needs to be seismic proof?
Correct Answer
Drywall, Wallpaper, Plywood-NONE OF THE ABOVE is the answer
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,Question 5
Which is the most dangerous effect of air bubbles in mortar?
Correct Answer
Weakens the mortar strength
Question 6
What is represented by the concrete ratio 1:3:4?
Correct Answer
This means it contains 1 part cement, 3 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate (gravel)
Question 7
Which of the following will not be affected by fire rating?
Correct Answer
A. Type of glues used B. Type of screws used C. Type of critter in the walls D. Type of
caulking on the base boards. THE ANSWER IS B, TYPE OF SCREWS
Question 8
what is used to add a specific detail to drawings?
Correct Answer
Notes-Specific details are expressed in Notes
Question 9
What is the maximum exit travel distance for an I-2 building with a sprinkler system?
Correct Answer
200 ft, Ref 2020 FBCB 1017.2
Question 10
The required spacing between screws when screws are used instead of nails is usually:
Correct Answer
Larger, not smaller.
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, Question 11
Calculate how many board feet is required if you need 10-inch wide, 3/4 board that
measures 96-inches in length for your project?
Correct Answer
5 bf: 96 x 10 x . = 5 bf, one board foot equals 144"
Question 12
A convent would be considered a residential group _____.
Correct Answer
R-2 Residential occupancies contains sleeping units or more than two dwelling units
where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including: apartment
houses, boarding houses, congregate living facilities, convents, dormitories,
fraternities and sororities, hotels, live/work units monasteries, motels vacation time
shares.
Question 13
Which of the following buildings would be classified as an A-2 occupancy?
Correct Answer
A. Restaurants B. Libraries C. Arenas D. Theaters ANSWER IS A Restaurants
Question 14
The maximum water consumption flow rates and quantities for all replaced water
closets shall be _____ gallons per flushing cycle.
Correct Answer
1.6 gallons
Question 15
Required guards shall not be less than ____________ high, measured vertically on stairs,
from the line connecting the leading edges of the tread nosings.
Correct Answer
42"
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is stamped on construction documents after they have been reviewed by the
building department?
Correct Answer
Reviewed for compliance
Question 2
Which of the following will likely occur on a roof without proper drainage?
Correct Answer
Puddling
Question 3
Which of the following applies to water heaters?
Correct Answer
A. Need a pressure relief valve B. If in the garage, the pilot light must be at least 18"
from the floor C. Secure to the wall with a metal strap D. All of the above, ANSWER
IS D ALL ABOVE
Question 4
Which of the following ceiling types needs to be seismic proof?
Correct Answer
Drywall, Wallpaper, Plywood-NONE OF THE ABOVE is the answer
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,Question 5
Which is the most dangerous effect of air bubbles in mortar?
Correct Answer
Weakens the mortar strength
Question 6
What is represented by the concrete ratio 1:3:4?
Correct Answer
This means it contains 1 part cement, 3 parts sand and 4 parts aggregate (gravel)
Question 7
Which of the following will not be affected by fire rating?
Correct Answer
A. Type of glues used B. Type of screws used C. Type of critter in the walls D. Type of
caulking on the base boards. THE ANSWER IS B, TYPE OF SCREWS
Question 8
what is used to add a specific detail to drawings?
Correct Answer
Notes-Specific details are expressed in Notes
Question 9
What is the maximum exit travel distance for an I-2 building with a sprinkler system?
Correct Answer
200 ft, Ref 2020 FBCB 1017.2
Question 10
The required spacing between screws when screws are used instead of nails is usually:
Correct Answer
Larger, not smaller.
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, Question 11
Calculate how many board feet is required if you need 10-inch wide, 3/4 board that
measures 96-inches in length for your project?
Correct Answer
5 bf: 96 x 10 x . = 5 bf, one board foot equals 144"
Question 12
A convent would be considered a residential group _____.
Correct Answer
R-2 Residential occupancies contains sleeping units or more than two dwelling units
where the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, including: apartment
houses, boarding houses, congregate living facilities, convents, dormitories,
fraternities and sororities, hotels, live/work units monasteries, motels vacation time
shares.
Question 13
Which of the following buildings would be classified as an A-2 occupancy?
Correct Answer
A. Restaurants B. Libraries C. Arenas D. Theaters ANSWER IS A Restaurants
Question 14
The maximum water consumption flow rates and quantities for all replaced water
closets shall be _____ gallons per flushing cycle.
Correct Answer
1.6 gallons
Question 15
Required guards shall not be less than ____________ high, measured vertically on stairs,
from the line connecting the leading edges of the tread nosings.
Correct Answer
42"
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