GC Exam questions with verified
solutions graded A+
Drip edge shall be installed__________ (1) Under the sheathing at the eaves (2) Over the
underlayment at the rakes (3) Over the sheathing at the rakes (4) When the average
temperature in January is 25° F - correct answer ✔✔2
The standard minimum bundle weight for banded decking is_________ (1) One ton (2) ½ ton (3)
¾ ton (4) Two tons - correct answer ✔✔4
The minimum specified compressive strength for a garage floor slab, not exposed to weather, in
a severe exposure condition shall be _________. (1) 3000 psi (2) 2500 psi (3) 3500 psf (4) 3500
psi - correct answer ✔✔4
What is the minimum clear height of a covered pedestrian walkway? (1) 8' (2) 10' (3) 12' (4) 14' -
correct answer ✔✔
The ends of a 3"x 8" (DR) steel deck should lap approximately_________ over supports. (1) 1"
(2) 1 ½" (3) 2" (4) Should not be lapped - correct answer ✔✔3
Door stops should be permanently nailed on the ____________ of the door first. (1) Top (2)
Hinge side (3) Latch side (4) Inside - correct answer ✔✔3
The sheathing on a tendon used in post-tensioned concrete should be cut back a maximum of
____________ behind the anchor. (1) ½" (2) ¾" (3) 1" (4) 1 ½" - correct answer ✔✔3
An unlicensed contractor signs a contract for a $29,000 project. During execution of the work a
change order for $1000 is signed. The contractor is in violation of NCGS___________. (1) §87-1
(2) §87-10 (3) §44-A-26 (4) §87-11 - correct answer ✔✔1
, An Ice Dam Membrane under asphalt shingles shall extend from the lowest edges of all roof
surfaces to a point at least _____________ inside the exterior wall line of the building. (1) 12"
(2) 18" (3) 24" (4) 30" - correct answer ✔✔3
Deformed reinforcing bars are cast in a concrete footing to increase the ____________. (1)
Flexural Strength (2) Compressive Strength (3) Shear Resistance (4) Tensile Strength - correct
answer ✔✔4
The minimum bearing length, on a steel I-beam, for a 24LH10 joist is __________. (1) 2 ½" (2) 4"
(3) 5" (4) 6" - correct answer ✔✔2
A parapet that retards flame spread across a roof shall have a minimum height of ____. (1) 24"
(2) 30" (3) 36" (4) 48" - correct answer ✔✔2
Which of the following will be the most difficult to excavate or rip? (1) Compacted clay (2)
Metamorphic rock (3) Sedimentary rock (4) Igneous rock - correct answer ✔✔4
The person making or causing an excavation to be made shall provide written notice to
adjoining neighbors not less than __________ days prior to commencing excavation. (1) 2 (2) 10
(3) 15 (4) 30 - correct answer ✔✔2
Screws mounting a kitchen cabinet to a wall should penetrate the supporting member by at
least____________. (1) 1" (2) 2" (3) 2 ¼" (4) 3 ¼" - correct answer ✔✔1
Which of the following activities would be required to implement an erosion control plan? (1)
Tree thinning on private land (2) Patching potholes on a state owned road (3) Planting and
harvesting soybeans on private land (4) Reid Goldmine - correct answer ✔✔2
solutions graded A+
Drip edge shall be installed__________ (1) Under the sheathing at the eaves (2) Over the
underlayment at the rakes (3) Over the sheathing at the rakes (4) When the average
temperature in January is 25° F - correct answer ✔✔2
The standard minimum bundle weight for banded decking is_________ (1) One ton (2) ½ ton (3)
¾ ton (4) Two tons - correct answer ✔✔4
The minimum specified compressive strength for a garage floor slab, not exposed to weather, in
a severe exposure condition shall be _________. (1) 3000 psi (2) 2500 psi (3) 3500 psf (4) 3500
psi - correct answer ✔✔4
What is the minimum clear height of a covered pedestrian walkway? (1) 8' (2) 10' (3) 12' (4) 14' -
correct answer ✔✔
The ends of a 3"x 8" (DR) steel deck should lap approximately_________ over supports. (1) 1"
(2) 1 ½" (3) 2" (4) Should not be lapped - correct answer ✔✔3
Door stops should be permanently nailed on the ____________ of the door first. (1) Top (2)
Hinge side (3) Latch side (4) Inside - correct answer ✔✔3
The sheathing on a tendon used in post-tensioned concrete should be cut back a maximum of
____________ behind the anchor. (1) ½" (2) ¾" (3) 1" (4) 1 ½" - correct answer ✔✔3
An unlicensed contractor signs a contract for a $29,000 project. During execution of the work a
change order for $1000 is signed. The contractor is in violation of NCGS___________. (1) §87-1
(2) §87-10 (3) §44-A-26 (4) §87-11 - correct answer ✔✔1
, An Ice Dam Membrane under asphalt shingles shall extend from the lowest edges of all roof
surfaces to a point at least _____________ inside the exterior wall line of the building. (1) 12"
(2) 18" (3) 24" (4) 30" - correct answer ✔✔3
Deformed reinforcing bars are cast in a concrete footing to increase the ____________. (1)
Flexural Strength (2) Compressive Strength (3) Shear Resistance (4) Tensile Strength - correct
answer ✔✔4
The minimum bearing length, on a steel I-beam, for a 24LH10 joist is __________. (1) 2 ½" (2) 4"
(3) 5" (4) 6" - correct answer ✔✔2
A parapet that retards flame spread across a roof shall have a minimum height of ____. (1) 24"
(2) 30" (3) 36" (4) 48" - correct answer ✔✔2
Which of the following will be the most difficult to excavate or rip? (1) Compacted clay (2)
Metamorphic rock (3) Sedimentary rock (4) Igneous rock - correct answer ✔✔4
The person making or causing an excavation to be made shall provide written notice to
adjoining neighbors not less than __________ days prior to commencing excavation. (1) 2 (2) 10
(3) 15 (4) 30 - correct answer ✔✔2
Screws mounting a kitchen cabinet to a wall should penetrate the supporting member by at
least____________. (1) 1" (2) 2" (3) 2 ¼" (4) 3 ¼" - correct answer ✔✔1
Which of the following activities would be required to implement an erosion control plan? (1)
Tree thinning on private land (2) Patching potholes on a state owned road (3) Planting and
harvesting soybeans on private land (4) Reid Goldmine - correct answer ✔✔2
