TN BC Contractors Actual Exam Questions &
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Question 1
Which of the following statements is true regarding site plan submitted for
demolition projects?
A. Site plans are not required for a structures to be removed
B. Site plans must show construction to be demolished
C. Site plans must show the size and location of existing construction that will remain
D. Both B and C are true
Correct Answer
IBC pg 6
IRC pg 6
D
Question 2
Masonry 191
Bond strength
Correct Answer
What is the most significant property of hardened mortar?
Question 3
Steel tendons are stressed before, after, or during the concrete placement?
Correct Answer
Post tensioning pg 12
Before and after
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,Question 4
Install batter boards when:
Correct Answer
Carpentry pg 244
The grade and the corners of the house have been established
Question 5
The minimum size screw to attach to steel sheets to metal framing (steel to steel) is:
Correct Answer
IRC pg 222
#8
Question 6
D&C Concrete Mixtures 170
As air content increases the slump increases
Correct Answer
How does air con tent impact the slump of concrete?
Question 7
Pipe and Excavation 65
Struck capacity
Correct Answer
The contents of the bucket when it is filled to the level of the room. No material is
heaped over the rim:
Question 8
Solid roof sheathing is recommended for shakes and wood shingles where:
Correct Answer
Roofing pg 24
Outside temperature is 0 deg F or less
January mean temp is 25 deg F or less
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,Question 9
Masonry 126
English
Correct Answer
What bond consists of alternating courses of headers and stretchers?
Question 10
Masonry 396
One full stay spacing plus 2"
Correct Answer
What is the minimum lap when placing WWR?
Question 11
Lines that terminate with arrows are called
Correct Answer
Carpentry 45
Dimension lines
Question 12
Who determines the fire rating for asphalt shingles?
Correct Answer
Roofing pg 72
The UL (Underwriters' Labratory)
Question 13
What is the minimum head lap allowed for slate Shingles secured to a roof with a 6:12
slope?
Correct Answer
IBC 324
IRC 439
4 inches
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, Question 14
Referring to the house plans, how many pieces of 5/8 inch drywall will be needed for
the dining room?
Correct Answer
Per schedule, 5/8" thick only needed on ceiling
(11+8/12)x10/(4x12)=2.43=3 sheets
Question 15
Masonry 132
Raked
Correct Answer
What type of joint is not recommended for areas with heavy rains Highwinds and
freezing temperatures?
Question 16
D&C Concrete Mixtures 190
Correct Answer
Shortly after concrete is cast, volume can change. Early changes, within_____ Hours,
can influence the volume changes and cracked the formation.
Question 17
16
Correct Answer
According to the house plans, what is the number of ground fault receptacle is
needed for the house?
Question 18
Gypsum 5
Metal studs
Correct Answer
Quarter inch lightweight low-cost utility gypsum panel. Not recommended for______
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Correct Answers (100% Correct Verified
Answers) Already Graded A+
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true regarding site plan submitted for
demolition projects?
A. Site plans are not required for a structures to be removed
B. Site plans must show construction to be demolished
C. Site plans must show the size and location of existing construction that will remain
D. Both B and C are true
Correct Answer
IBC pg 6
IRC pg 6
D
Question 2
Masonry 191
Bond strength
Correct Answer
What is the most significant property of hardened mortar?
Question 3
Steel tendons are stressed before, after, or during the concrete placement?
Correct Answer
Post tensioning pg 12
Before and after
Page 1 of 77
,Question 4
Install batter boards when:
Correct Answer
Carpentry pg 244
The grade and the corners of the house have been established
Question 5
The minimum size screw to attach to steel sheets to metal framing (steel to steel) is:
Correct Answer
IRC pg 222
#8
Question 6
D&C Concrete Mixtures 170
As air content increases the slump increases
Correct Answer
How does air con tent impact the slump of concrete?
Question 7
Pipe and Excavation 65
Struck capacity
Correct Answer
The contents of the bucket when it is filled to the level of the room. No material is
heaped over the rim:
Question 8
Solid roof sheathing is recommended for shakes and wood shingles where:
Correct Answer
Roofing pg 24
Outside temperature is 0 deg F or less
January mean temp is 25 deg F or less
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,Question 9
Masonry 126
English
Correct Answer
What bond consists of alternating courses of headers and stretchers?
Question 10
Masonry 396
One full stay spacing plus 2"
Correct Answer
What is the minimum lap when placing WWR?
Question 11
Lines that terminate with arrows are called
Correct Answer
Carpentry 45
Dimension lines
Question 12
Who determines the fire rating for asphalt shingles?
Correct Answer
Roofing pg 72
The UL (Underwriters' Labratory)
Question 13
What is the minimum head lap allowed for slate Shingles secured to a roof with a 6:12
slope?
Correct Answer
IBC 324
IRC 439
4 inches
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, Question 14
Referring to the house plans, how many pieces of 5/8 inch drywall will be needed for
the dining room?
Correct Answer
Per schedule, 5/8" thick only needed on ceiling
(11+8/12)x10/(4x12)=2.43=3 sheets
Question 15
Masonry 132
Raked
Correct Answer
What type of joint is not recommended for areas with heavy rains Highwinds and
freezing temperatures?
Question 16
D&C Concrete Mixtures 190
Correct Answer
Shortly after concrete is cast, volume can change. Early changes, within_____ Hours,
can influence the volume changes and cracked the formation.
Question 17
16
Correct Answer
According to the house plans, what is the number of ground fault receptacle is
needed for the house?
Question 18
Gypsum 5
Metal studs
Correct Answer
Quarter inch lightweight low-cost utility gypsum panel. Not recommended for______
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