Va Contractors License UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for
24 inches
a wood framing member that is in contact with??
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of
None
a footing?
Where should a drip edge be used? Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? 36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capac-
Perculation test- Perc Test
ity of a soil?
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one sto-
ry structure build on claye sand soil used in conventional 12 inches
light frame construction!
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x
12" build up floor girder for an interior bearing wall in a 8 ft 10 inches
one story frame home 28 feet wide?
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger
1/4 of the depth of the joist
the notch in the joist should be a maximum of ?
When are roof drains required? When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size
7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
modular concrete block ?
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bitumi-
Primed
nous materials are to be adhered shall be?
Should not be used for
Soil that has expansion characteristics should?
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable
temperature typically achieves what percentage of speci- 60-75%
fied compressive strength after 7 days ?
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
, The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured ver-
tically from the ?
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4
24 inches
framed interior partition supporting roof and ceiling only?
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay
1,500 pounds per square ft
soil if no test are required or made?
Who is responsible for training employees about the haz-
Employer
ards of working in confined spaces?
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical re-
inforcement for a 12 inch nominal thickness reinforced 72 inches
concrete foundation wall?
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its
5 ft
depth is a minimum of how many feet?
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in
Three
a square of roofing?
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before
Availability for breathable air
entering a confined space?
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and gird-
Compressible
ers because they are?
What is the maximum vertical spacing of drywall screws
used to fasten 1/2 inch gypsum drywall without adhesive 16 inches
to an interior wall framed 16 inches on center?
What is the minimum width for a platform scaffold? 18 inches
The most common method of attaching concrete and Clay
Mechanical fastening systems
tile to roof Decks are?
Asphalt shingles base and cap flashing may be? Corrosion resistant metal, .019 inch thick
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for
24 inches
a wood framing member that is in contact with??
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of
None
a footing?
Where should a drip edge be used? Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? 36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capac-
Perculation test- Perc Test
ity of a soil?
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one sto-
ry structure build on claye sand soil used in conventional 12 inches
light frame construction!
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x
12" build up floor girder for an interior bearing wall in a 8 ft 10 inches
one story frame home 28 feet wide?
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger
1/4 of the depth of the joist
the notch in the joist should be a maximum of ?
When are roof drains required? When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size
7 5/8 in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
modular concrete block ?
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bitumi-
Primed
nous materials are to be adhered shall be?
Should not be used for
Soil that has expansion characteristics should?
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable
temperature typically achieves what percentage of speci- 60-75%
fied compressive strength after 7 days ?
Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
, The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured ver-
tically from the ?
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4
24 inches
framed interior partition supporting roof and ceiling only?
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay
1,500 pounds per square ft
soil if no test are required or made?
Who is responsible for training employees about the haz-
Employer
ards of working in confined spaces?
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical re-
inforcement for a 12 inch nominal thickness reinforced 72 inches
concrete foundation wall?
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its
5 ft
depth is a minimum of how many feet?
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in
Three
a square of roofing?
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before
Availability for breathable air
entering a confined space?
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and gird-
Compressible
ers because they are?
What is the maximum vertical spacing of drywall screws
used to fasten 1/2 inch gypsum drywall without adhesive 16 inches
to an interior wall framed 16 inches on center?
What is the minimum width for a platform scaffold? 18 inches
The most common method of attaching concrete and Clay
Mechanical fastening systems
tile to roof Decks are?
Asphalt shingles base and cap flashing may be? Corrosion resistant metal, .019 inch thick
