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_____ is the temperature at which water vapour in any static or moving air column will condense into
water.
a. 15 °C
b. Flash point
c. 25 °C
d. Dew point - ANSWER-d
______ are used for edge support in roofing construction.
a. T-clips aka support-edge clips
b. Edge clips aka support clips
c. H-clips aka panel-edge clips
d. Flex clips aka soft-edge support clips - ANSWER-c
___________ retains moisture in the concrete and improves
temperature control.
a. a humidifier
b. sealer
c. a plastic polyethylene covering
d. in floor heating - ANSWER-c
____________ performs routine remote and physical inspections on gas work and gas equipment in
commercial, industrial, and residential premises.
a) Worksafe BC
b) Regional District Building Inspectors
c) Technical Safety BC - ANSWER-c
________are the boards that form the vertical face of each step, creating the
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"toe kick" area between the stair treads.
a. Balusters
b. Nosings
c. Treads
d. Risers - ANSWER-d
.When can you apply for an occupancy permit?
a. Upon substantial completion
b. Immediately
c. Once framing inspection is complete
d. After all major inspections are complete - ANSWER-a
.When do you call for a framing inspection?
a. Once framing is complete
b. Once drywall is complete
c. Any time prior to final occupancy
d. Once framing is complete and plumbing is roughed in - ANSWER-d
1 ft =
a. 200.5mm
b. 225.2mm
c. 240.2mm
d. 304.8mm - ANSWER-d
1 in =
a. 25.4mm
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b. 30 mm
c. 50.5mm
d. 23.25mm - ANSWER-a
1000mm =
a. 1 m
b. 2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 2.5 m - ANSWER-a
108.Most efficient insulation for framed walls?
a. Spray Foam Insulation
b. Loose-Fill Insulation
c. Batt Insulation
d. Reflective Insulation - ANSWER-c
110.What is the "live load" capacity on a floor?
a. 5kPa
b. 5Pa
c. 2.4Pa
d. 2.4kPa - ANSWER-d
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - ANSWER-a
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A ______ reduces the radiant heat transfer from the underside of the roof to the other surfaces in the
attic.
a. radiant barrier
b. moisture barrier
c. heat barrier
d. cold air exchange - ANSWER-a
A _______ in the field of surveying is defined as a permanent physical mark of a known elevation point
in the field.
a. pin
b. benchmark
c. rock point
d. cross point - ANSWER-b
A casement is a window that is attached to its frame by ____
a. a sliding mechanism
b. one or more hinges at the side.
c. a weather-tight seal
d. bearings - ANSWER-b
A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace,
water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors. T or F - ANSWER-T
A heat pump must adhere to
a. outlined regional specs
b. flood plain regulations
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_____ is the temperature at which water vapour in any static or moving air column will condense into
water.
a. 15 °C
b. Flash point
c. 25 °C
d. Dew point - ANSWER-d
______ are used for edge support in roofing construction.
a. T-clips aka support-edge clips
b. Edge clips aka support clips
c. H-clips aka panel-edge clips
d. Flex clips aka soft-edge support clips - ANSWER-c
___________ retains moisture in the concrete and improves
temperature control.
a. a humidifier
b. sealer
c. a plastic polyethylene covering
d. in floor heating - ANSWER-c
____________ performs routine remote and physical inspections on gas work and gas equipment in
commercial, industrial, and residential premises.
a) Worksafe BC
b) Regional District Building Inspectors
c) Technical Safety BC - ANSWER-c
________are the boards that form the vertical face of each step, creating the
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"toe kick" area between the stair treads.
a. Balusters
b. Nosings
c. Treads
d. Risers - ANSWER-d
.When can you apply for an occupancy permit?
a. Upon substantial completion
b. Immediately
c. Once framing inspection is complete
d. After all major inspections are complete - ANSWER-a
.When do you call for a framing inspection?
a. Once framing is complete
b. Once drywall is complete
c. Any time prior to final occupancy
d. Once framing is complete and plumbing is roughed in - ANSWER-d
1 ft =
a. 200.5mm
b. 225.2mm
c. 240.2mm
d. 304.8mm - ANSWER-d
1 in =
a. 25.4mm
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b. 30 mm
c. 50.5mm
d. 23.25mm - ANSWER-a
1000mm =
a. 1 m
b. 2 m
c. 1.5 m
d. 2.5 m - ANSWER-a
108.Most efficient insulation for framed walls?
a. Spray Foam Insulation
b. Loose-Fill Insulation
c. Batt Insulation
d. Reflective Insulation - ANSWER-c
110.What is the "live load" capacity on a floor?
a. 5kPa
b. 5Pa
c. 2.4Pa
d. 2.4kPa - ANSWER-d
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - ANSWER-a
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A ______ reduces the radiant heat transfer from the underside of the roof to the other surfaces in the
attic.
a. radiant barrier
b. moisture barrier
c. heat barrier
d. cold air exchange - ANSWER-a
A _______ in the field of surveying is defined as a permanent physical mark of a known elevation point
in the field.
a. pin
b. benchmark
c. rock point
d. cross point - ANSWER-b
A casement is a window that is attached to its frame by ____
a. a sliding mechanism
b. one or more hinges at the side.
c. a weather-tight seal
d. bearings - ANSWER-b
A flue is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace,
water heater, boiler, or generator to the outdoors. T or F - ANSWER-T
A heat pump must adhere to
a. outlined regional specs
b. flood plain regulations
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