Va Contractors License Questions &
Answers(RATED A+)
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - ANSWER 24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - ANSWER None
Where should a drip edge be used? - ANSWER Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - ANSWER 36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - ANSWER
Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! - ANSWER 12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - ANSWER 8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? - ANSWER 1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - ANSWER When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
ANSWER 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? - ANSWER Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - ANSWER Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - ANSWER 60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - ANSWER
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - ANSWER 24 inches
, What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - ANSWER 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - ANSWER Employer
Which is added to concrete in hot weather to make it set up slower? - ANSWER
retardant
Which of the following is a true statement about the effect of wet material when
unloading a scraper? - ANSWER It decreases dumping time
What is the requirement for the wood treatment of a sill, plate, or sleeper that is resting
on an exterior concrete masonry foundation wall? - ANSWER Member must be treated
if it is less than 8 inches from the ground
Wood plank roof decks should have a minimum nominal thickness of? - ANSWER 1 1/8
inches
A wood foundation useless lumber treated in accordance with a AWPA C22 the lumper
is cut in the field which of the following is true with regards to what must be done to the
newly exposed surface! - ANSWER It must be brushed dipped or soaked with copper
naphthenate until no more copper napthenate is absorbed
Containers used to store empty cans of flammable /volatile must be?? - ANSWER
Inspected by a competent person
Ventilation for a hip roof should include? - ANSWER Inlet opening in the soffit area of
eaves
What is the minimum net clear opening width for an egress window in a sleeping area? -
ANSWER 20 inches
The installation of clay roofing tile shall comply with? - ANSWER aSTM C1167
What is the minimum size landing that must be provided on a ramp? - ANSWER 3x3 fr
no less than 36 inches
When using a portable extension ladder to access an elevated surface or an ingress or
egress in an excavation the ladder side rails shall extend a minimum of? - ANSWER 3 ft
What is the maximum riser height for an exterior stairway? - ANSWER 8 1/4 inches
What must be done after a structure is demolished? - ANSWER Restoration of the
established grades
Answers(RATED A+)
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - ANSWER 24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - ANSWER None
Where should a drip edge be used? - ANSWER Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - ANSWER 36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - ANSWER
Perculation test- Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand
soil used in conventional light frame construction! - ANSWER 12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an
interior bearing wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - ANSWER 8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be
a maximum of ? - ANSWER 1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - ANSWER When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
ANSWER 7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered
shall be? - ANSWER Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - ANSWER Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves
what percentage of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - ANSWER 60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - ANSWER
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - ANSWER 24 inches
, What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - ANSWER 1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - ANSWER Employer
Which is added to concrete in hot weather to make it set up slower? - ANSWER
retardant
Which of the following is a true statement about the effect of wet material when
unloading a scraper? - ANSWER It decreases dumping time
What is the requirement for the wood treatment of a sill, plate, or sleeper that is resting
on an exterior concrete masonry foundation wall? - ANSWER Member must be treated
if it is less than 8 inches from the ground
Wood plank roof decks should have a minimum nominal thickness of? - ANSWER 1 1/8
inches
A wood foundation useless lumber treated in accordance with a AWPA C22 the lumper
is cut in the field which of the following is true with regards to what must be done to the
newly exposed surface! - ANSWER It must be brushed dipped or soaked with copper
naphthenate until no more copper napthenate is absorbed
Containers used to store empty cans of flammable /volatile must be?? - ANSWER
Inspected by a competent person
Ventilation for a hip roof should include? - ANSWER Inlet opening in the soffit area of
eaves
What is the minimum net clear opening width for an egress window in a sleeping area? -
ANSWER 20 inches
The installation of clay roofing tile shall comply with? - ANSWER aSTM C1167
What is the minimum size landing that must be provided on a ramp? - ANSWER 3x3 fr
no less than 36 inches
When using a portable extension ladder to access an elevated surface or an ingress or
egress in an excavation the ladder side rails shall extend a minimum of? - ANSWER 3 ft
What is the maximum riser height for an exterior stairway? - ANSWER 8 1/4 inches
What must be done after a structure is demolished? - ANSWER Restoration of the
established grades
