North Carolina Residential Contractor_s License Practice Exam Questions and Answers (with book references) PART 1
Which is recommended for attic spaces? They should be vented for summer heat relief
When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney? (North When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide (North Carolina Residential Code
Carolina Residential Code 2018 "Roof Assemblies / 2018 "Roof Assemblies / Weather Protection / Crickets and Saddles R903.2.2")
Weather Protection / Crickets and Saddles")
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM 1/4 inch (NC Residential Code 2018 / R606.3.5.3 "Wall Construction / General
thickness of grout between masonry units and Masonry Construction / Masonry Grout")
reinforcements? (NC Residential Code 2018 / "Wall
Construction / General Masonry Construction / Masonry
Grout")
What would be the total amount of Medicare and Social 43.5
Security taxes that the employer should withhold on the
last week of the year from an employee who earns $3,000
per week and has worked for the employer the entire year?
Which is true about deck stairs? They should be sloped for drainage.
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating assume ideal conditions
a project EXCEPT
What is the MAXIMUM spacing for double floor joists that 4 feet on center
are separated to allow installation of piping?
A safety net is being used where the working surface is 9 10 feet (NC OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(2) "Fall Protection / Safety Net Systems"
feet in the air. What is the minimum horizontal distance of see chart)
the outer edge of the net from the edge of the working
surface? (NC OSHA "Fall Protection / Safety Net Systems"
see chart)
An owner hires a construction manager for a project. the subcontractors are prime contractors
Which of the following is TRUE about the subcontractors?
What is a company's net worth equal to? owner's equity
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed not less than a 1/4 inch and not more than 1.5 inch (NC Residential Code 2018
joints for the second course shall be ________ (NC R606.3.1 "Wall Construction / General Masonry Construction / Bed and Head
Residential Code 2018 "Wall Construction / General Joints")
Masonry Construction / Bed and Head Joints")
Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the interior slabs on grade (NC Residential Code 2018 R402.3.1 "Foundations /
following EXCEPT (NC Residential Code 2018 Materials / Concrete")
"Foundations / Materials / Concrete")
What is MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a 56 inches on center
reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7 feet high and
10 inches thick on type SP soil?
All of the following are considered general conditions that profit margin
could affect costs directly associated with a specific project
EXCEPT
, North Carolina Residential Contractor_s License Practice Exam Questions and Answers (with book references) PART 1
What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which 4 feet (OSHA 1926.651(c)(2) "Excavations /Specific Excavation Requirements /
a ladder is required to be provided? (OSHA "Excavations / Access and Egress")
Specific Excavation Requirements / Access and Egress")
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade 3/8 inch
and will require large coating using Portland cement
mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?
Before excavating for a new building, how should subsoil conducting test borings
conditions be determined?
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel in one direction only
studs?
What type fastener is NOT allowed when working above Electrogalvanized steel
grade or below grade on wood foundations?
A positive drainage slope away from a house foundation of 6-inch drop in 10 feet (NC Residential Code 2018 R401.3 "Foundations / General /
5% is equal to which of the following? (NC Residential Drainage)
Code 2018 "Foundations / General / Drainage)
In general, what is the MINIMUM concrete covering for 3 inches
steel reinforcement in a footing?
What is the amount of soil (in cubic yards) that should be 89 cubic yards
removed from a 2' X 300' X 4' building trench excavation?
What is the MINIMUM grade fall away from foundation 6 inches within the first 10 feet.
walls?
A topographical map is being used to determine cut and fill 0.417
requirements. The contour interval is 2 feet. Across a
distance of 200 feet there are 10 contours. What is the
slope of the grade?
What is the minimum slope for a swale if it is located within 0.02
10 feet of a foundation and is used as part of the method
for diverting water from the foundation?
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade 3/8 inch
and will require parge coating using Portland cement
mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?
What is the MINIMUM thickness allowed for concrete slab 3.5 inches
on ground floors?
What is the allowable MINIMUM specified compressive 2,500 psi
strength for concrete in foundation NOT exposed to
weather?
What is MINIMUM compressive strength for concrete used 2,500 psi
in a foundation wall that will be exposed to weather?
Which is recommended for attic spaces? They should be vented for summer heat relief
When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney? (North When the chimney is greater than 30 inches wide (North Carolina Residential Code
Carolina Residential Code 2018 "Roof Assemblies / 2018 "Roof Assemblies / Weather Protection / Crickets and Saddles R903.2.2")
Weather Protection / Crickets and Saddles")
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM 1/4 inch (NC Residential Code 2018 / R606.3.5.3 "Wall Construction / General
thickness of grout between masonry units and Masonry Construction / Masonry Grout")
reinforcements? (NC Residential Code 2018 / "Wall
Construction / General Masonry Construction / Masonry
Grout")
What would be the total amount of Medicare and Social 43.5
Security taxes that the employer should withhold on the
last week of the year from an employee who earns $3,000
per week and has worked for the employer the entire year?
Which is true about deck stairs? They should be sloped for drainage.
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating assume ideal conditions
a project EXCEPT
What is the MAXIMUM spacing for double floor joists that 4 feet on center
are separated to allow installation of piping?
A safety net is being used where the working surface is 9 10 feet (NC OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 (c)(2) "Fall Protection / Safety Net Systems"
feet in the air. What is the minimum horizontal distance of see chart)
the outer edge of the net from the edge of the working
surface? (NC OSHA "Fall Protection / Safety Net Systems"
see chart)
An owner hires a construction manager for a project. the subcontractors are prime contractors
Which of the following is TRUE about the subcontractors?
What is a company's net worth equal to? owner's equity
The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed not less than a 1/4 inch and not more than 1.5 inch (NC Residential Code 2018
joints for the second course shall be ________ (NC R606.3.1 "Wall Construction / General Masonry Construction / Bed and Head
Residential Code 2018 "Wall Construction / General Joints")
Masonry Construction / Bed and Head Joints")
Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the interior slabs on grade (NC Residential Code 2018 R402.3.1 "Foundations /
following EXCEPT (NC Residential Code 2018 Materials / Concrete")
"Foundations / Materials / Concrete")
What is MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a 56 inches on center
reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7 feet high and
10 inches thick on type SP soil?
All of the following are considered general conditions that profit margin
could affect costs directly associated with a specific project
EXCEPT
, North Carolina Residential Contractor_s License Practice Exam Questions and Answers (with book references) PART 1
What is the minimum depth of a trench excavation in which 4 feet (OSHA 1926.651(c)(2) "Excavations /Specific Excavation Requirements /
a ladder is required to be provided? (OSHA "Excavations / Access and Egress")
Specific Excavation Requirements / Access and Egress")
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade 3/8 inch
and will require large coating using Portland cement
mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?
Before excavating for a new building, how should subsoil conducting test borings
conditions be determined?
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel in one direction only
studs?
What type fastener is NOT allowed when working above Electrogalvanized steel
grade or below grade on wood foundations?
A positive drainage slope away from a house foundation of 6-inch drop in 10 feet (NC Residential Code 2018 R401.3 "Foundations / General /
5% is equal to which of the following? (NC Residential Drainage)
Code 2018 "Foundations / General / Drainage)
In general, what is the MINIMUM concrete covering for 3 inches
steel reinforcement in a footing?
What is the amount of soil (in cubic yards) that should be 89 cubic yards
removed from a 2' X 300' X 4' building trench excavation?
What is the MINIMUM grade fall away from foundation 6 inches within the first 10 feet.
walls?
A topographical map is being used to determine cut and fill 0.417
requirements. The contour interval is 2 feet. Across a
distance of 200 feet there are 10 contours. What is the
slope of the grade?
What is the minimum slope for a swale if it is located within 0.02
10 feet of a foundation and is used as part of the method
for diverting water from the foundation?
A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade 3/8 inch
and will require parge coating using Portland cement
mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?
What is the MINIMUM thickness allowed for concrete slab 3.5 inches
on ground floors?
What is the allowable MINIMUM specified compressive 2,500 psi
strength for concrete in foundation NOT exposed to
weather?
What is MINIMUM compressive strength for concrete used 2,500 psi
in a foundation wall that will be exposed to weather?
