What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is in
contact with?? correct answers 24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? correct answers None
Where should a drip edge be used? correct answers Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? correct answers 36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? correct answers 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! correct answers 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? correct answers 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 ? correct answers 1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? correct answers When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? correct answers 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? correct answers Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? correct answers 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 ? correct answers 60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? correct answers 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? correct answers 24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or made?
correct answers 1,500 pounds per square ft
, Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined spaces?
correct answers Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? correct answers 72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how many feet?
correct answers 5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? correct answers
Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? correct answers A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space? correct
answers Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? correct answers
Compressible
What is the maximum vertical spacing of drywall screws used to fasten 1/2 inch gypsum drywall
without adhesive to an interior wall framed 16 inches on center? correct answers 16 inches
What is the minimum width for a platform scaffold? correct answers 18 inches
The most common method of attaching concrete and Clay tile to roof Decks are? correct answers
Mechanical fastening systems
Asphalt shingles base and cap flashing may be? correct answers Corrosion resistant metal, .019
inch thick
Which is added to concrete in hot weather to make it set up slower? correct answers retardant
Which of the following is a true statement about the effect of wet material when unloading a
scraper? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers 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