Contractor Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following should be on a written quote
Contractor License number
sheet?
Contract types strongly impact how estimates are pre-
pared. What type of contract typically has a well-defined Lump sum
scope of work and set of plans?
How many parties typically are there in a bid bond? 3, the contractor, owner and surety
If a subcontractor on a construction project is not paid,
Mechanic's lien
what type of lien can be used to enforce payment?
How is retainage used in construction billings and pay- Retainage is part of the contract price held back until the
ments? work is substantially complete.
If a construction contract provides for the building of a
$4,000,000 facility, what will be the penal sum under a $4,000,000
performance bond?
How long must an employer keep pay records that are
used to compute an employee's pay, like time cards and 2 years
work and time schedules under the FLSA?
The critical path method calculates the
amount time that all planned activities will take over the longest
course of a project to be completed.
To form a contract, there must be an offer, an acceptance
and an intention to be legally bound between the parties. Consideration
What else is required to form a contract?
What is the main disadvantage of running a business as
personal liability
a sole proprietorship?
Having your employees use the necessary safety equip-
Risk reduction strategy
ment is part of a:
Unused latex paint in solidified form is . Non-hazardous waste
,What OSHA standard requires employers to make infor-
mation available to workers about toxic substances and Hazard Communication Standard
chemicals in the work place?
Would the International Building Code (IBC) or the In-
ternational Residential Code (IRC) apply to a detached IBC
residential 3-family dwelling construction project?
You are bidding a job that requires a 6% insurance bond
based on the total cost of the project. You have calculated
$5,610.00
the cost of the job in materials and labor to be $93,500.00.
How much will your bid be increased due to the bond?
What is the purpose of a prevailing wage law on public To level the playing field between local and non-local
contracts? workers
What type of plan does a general contractor typically im-
plement to ensure that the craftsmanship of construction Quality control plan
meets standards established in the contract?
A preliminary estimate based on the owner's ideas of
What is a conceptual estimate?
design.
In a set of blueprints, where would you find the required
window schedule
window sizes?
How is the 3-4-5 method applied in layout situations? To square two lines at 90°
What types of trees does hardwood lumber come from? Deciduous (leaf-barring)
What is the margin of safety when operating a table saw? 4"
Which of the following practices is important to prevent
Always chisel away from you, sharp chisel, clamp wood
injury while using a chisel?
What is the type of square used for layout of rafters using
framing square
the step method?
What is the actual size of a piece of 1" x 8" #2 pine? ¾" x 7 ¼"
, What is another name for a saber saw? Portable electric jig saw
The air pressure for an air powered nail gun should not
Manufactures set the maximum psi.
exceed what PSI?
For the issuance of a plumbing permit, which of the fol- Design plans, complete specifications, description of use
lowing is normally required? of building
What is the maximum distance allowed between pipe
supports for plastic DWV piping that is installed horizon- 48 inches
tally?
Which of the following types of faucet handles are not
allowed for use with faucets that will be installed on ac- Crossbar handles
cessible fixtures?
What is the rodding clearance for a 3" drain? 18"
To avoid traps being drained of their liquid seals, to convey
Why are plumbing traps required to be vented? sewer gas to outside air, and to enable drains to drain
better
A horizontal drain pipe with a diameter of four inches is
A cleanout installed at the end of the piping run
required to have .
The maximum allowable water pressure in residential wa-
80 pounds per square inch
ter distribution systems is .
Which of the following types of joints can be used to join
mechanical
dissimilar piping materials?
Copper with a green stamp is used in a Med Gas system.
K
What grade of copper does the color denote?
What type of water valve should be installed on a water
Full port valve
heater?
A premises wiring system supplied by a grounded ac elec-
trical service, shall have a grounding electrode conductor the grounded service conductor
connected to .
Which of the following should be on a written quote
Contractor License number
sheet?
Contract types strongly impact how estimates are pre-
pared. What type of contract typically has a well-defined Lump sum
scope of work and set of plans?
How many parties typically are there in a bid bond? 3, the contractor, owner and surety
If a subcontractor on a construction project is not paid,
Mechanic's lien
what type of lien can be used to enforce payment?
How is retainage used in construction billings and pay- Retainage is part of the contract price held back until the
ments? work is substantially complete.
If a construction contract provides for the building of a
$4,000,000 facility, what will be the penal sum under a $4,000,000
performance bond?
How long must an employer keep pay records that are
used to compute an employee's pay, like time cards and 2 years
work and time schedules under the FLSA?
The critical path method calculates the
amount time that all planned activities will take over the longest
course of a project to be completed.
To form a contract, there must be an offer, an acceptance
and an intention to be legally bound between the parties. Consideration
What else is required to form a contract?
What is the main disadvantage of running a business as
personal liability
a sole proprietorship?
Having your employees use the necessary safety equip-
Risk reduction strategy
ment is part of a:
Unused latex paint in solidified form is . Non-hazardous waste
,What OSHA standard requires employers to make infor-
mation available to workers about toxic substances and Hazard Communication Standard
chemicals in the work place?
Would the International Building Code (IBC) or the In-
ternational Residential Code (IRC) apply to a detached IBC
residential 3-family dwelling construction project?
You are bidding a job that requires a 6% insurance bond
based on the total cost of the project. You have calculated
$5,610.00
the cost of the job in materials and labor to be $93,500.00.
How much will your bid be increased due to the bond?
What is the purpose of a prevailing wage law on public To level the playing field between local and non-local
contracts? workers
What type of plan does a general contractor typically im-
plement to ensure that the craftsmanship of construction Quality control plan
meets standards established in the contract?
A preliminary estimate based on the owner's ideas of
What is a conceptual estimate?
design.
In a set of blueprints, where would you find the required
window schedule
window sizes?
How is the 3-4-5 method applied in layout situations? To square two lines at 90°
What types of trees does hardwood lumber come from? Deciduous (leaf-barring)
What is the margin of safety when operating a table saw? 4"
Which of the following practices is important to prevent
Always chisel away from you, sharp chisel, clamp wood
injury while using a chisel?
What is the type of square used for layout of rafters using
framing square
the step method?
What is the actual size of a piece of 1" x 8" #2 pine? ¾" x 7 ¼"
, What is another name for a saber saw? Portable electric jig saw
The air pressure for an air powered nail gun should not
Manufactures set the maximum psi.
exceed what PSI?
For the issuance of a plumbing permit, which of the fol- Design plans, complete specifications, description of use
lowing is normally required? of building
What is the maximum distance allowed between pipe
supports for plastic DWV piping that is installed horizon- 48 inches
tally?
Which of the following types of faucet handles are not
allowed for use with faucets that will be installed on ac- Crossbar handles
cessible fixtures?
What is the rodding clearance for a 3" drain? 18"
To avoid traps being drained of their liquid seals, to convey
Why are plumbing traps required to be vented? sewer gas to outside air, and to enable drains to drain
better
A horizontal drain pipe with a diameter of four inches is
A cleanout installed at the end of the piping run
required to have .
The maximum allowable water pressure in residential wa-
80 pounds per square inch
ter distribution systems is .
Which of the following types of joints can be used to join
mechanical
dissimilar piping materials?
Copper with a green stamp is used in a Med Gas system.
K
What grade of copper does the color denote?
What type of water valve should be installed on a water
Full port valve
heater?
A premises wiring system supplied by a grounded ac elec-
trical service, shall have a grounding electrode conductor the grounded service conductor
connected to .
