NC Building Contractor License
Questions with Accurate Answers
correct answer What board is nailed to the end of a rafter tail?
.0149 of an inch correct answer Metal veneer siding shall have a minimum
thickness of______
.25 of an inch correct answer The minimum thickness for fiber cement lap siding
as weather covering is _____
#12 correct answer The minimum size screws used to attach steel decking
are__________.
$100,000 correct answer The Miller Act requires that all federal projects
exceeding ____________ must be bonded.
$152,000 correct answer If a contractor made $38,000 on a project and this
represented 25% profit, what was the total amount of the project?
$50,441 correct answer If your account balance is $47,382 on May 11th and
during May you pay $11,318 worth of involces, and you deposit $14,377, what is
your balance on June 2nd?
$6,740 correct answer The schedule of values for a project shows Task A is worth
$18,000, Task B is worth $6,500 and Task Cis worth $45,000. Task A is 16%
complete. Task B is 4% complete and Task Cis 8% complete. What is the value of
the progress payment due?
,0.024 inches correct answer What is the minimum thickness of aluminum used as
valley lining material?
0.028 correct answer Weld washers are recommended for metal thickness less
than_______.
1 1/2 inch correct answer Clear space between a handrail and a wall/ surface shall
be not less than _____
1 1/2 inch correct answer What is the minimum concrete cover (in inches) for a
W31 piece of rebar, when using Hign- early strength concrete on a patio slab?
1 1/2 inch. 3 inches correct answer The ends of arch joist shall have not less than
________ inches of bearing on wood/metal or not less than ______ on masonry
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 percent correct answer What is the allowable slope for a side-to
side sloped soccer field.
1 3/4 inches correct answer Max 2 inches circular handrails shall have a diameter
no more than _____ and no greater than _____
1 Acre or Larger correct answer An erosion and sedimentation control plan must
be approved before land distrubance begins on any site ______
1 correct answer Plain bevel siding must overlap at least ________ inches.
,1 inch correct answer The edges of lugs, brackets, rivets and bolt heads attached
to structural members shall be permitted to extend to within ___ of the surface of
the fire protection/fireproofing
1 inch correct answer The maximum distance to cut back the sheathing from a
post-tension strand for the anchor is______.
1 inch correct answer Ventilation requirements: an air space/gap of ___ is
required between the insulation and the roof sheathing
1 layer of felt correct answer Underlayment application: for roof slopes 4 units in
12 units horizontal (33% slope) ___________ is required
1 unit vertical and 12 units horizontal correct answer Ramps used as part of a
means of egress shall have a running slop no steeper than __ vertical in ___
horizontal
1-1/2 correct answer The sidelap or offset for wood shingles and shakes must be
_________ inches.
1-1/2 correct answer The space between a wall and a grab bar shall be _____
inches.
1-1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical correct answer The maximum slope allowed for
excavation less than 20 feet in total depth in a Type C soilis ___________.
, 1-1/2 hours, 300 revolutions correct answer When it comes to ready mixed
concrete, what period of time do you have from batching at the plant to complete
discharge on the jobsite?
1-1/2 x 3-1/2 correct answer The actual size of a 2 x 4 is___________.
1:12 correct answer The maximum slope of a ramp is ________?
1:12 correct answer Which of the following is the maximum slope allowed for a
ramp?
1:20(5%slope) correct answer 10 feet Site grading: the grade shall be sloped away
from a building no less than ______ for a minimum distance of ______ feet.
1.054 correct answer The roof slope factor for a 4 in 12 roof slope is__________.
1.5. 4 correct answer Normally the travel speed of a dozer is ______ to ______
mph.
1) Chain and hook through the center of the bundles
2) Forklift blades
3) Nylon straps used as a choker
4) None of the above. ******* correct answer The best method for unloading
post-tensioning cable would be..
Questions with Accurate Answers
correct answer What board is nailed to the end of a rafter tail?
.0149 of an inch correct answer Metal veneer siding shall have a minimum
thickness of______
.25 of an inch correct answer The minimum thickness for fiber cement lap siding
as weather covering is _____
#12 correct answer The minimum size screws used to attach steel decking
are__________.
$100,000 correct answer The Miller Act requires that all federal projects
exceeding ____________ must be bonded.
$152,000 correct answer If a contractor made $38,000 on a project and this
represented 25% profit, what was the total amount of the project?
$50,441 correct answer If your account balance is $47,382 on May 11th and
during May you pay $11,318 worth of involces, and you deposit $14,377, what is
your balance on June 2nd?
$6,740 correct answer The schedule of values for a project shows Task A is worth
$18,000, Task B is worth $6,500 and Task Cis worth $45,000. Task A is 16%
complete. Task B is 4% complete and Task Cis 8% complete. What is the value of
the progress payment due?
,0.024 inches correct answer What is the minimum thickness of aluminum used as
valley lining material?
0.028 correct answer Weld washers are recommended for metal thickness less
than_______.
1 1/2 inch correct answer Clear space between a handrail and a wall/ surface shall
be not less than _____
1 1/2 inch correct answer What is the minimum concrete cover (in inches) for a
W31 piece of rebar, when using Hign- early strength concrete on a patio slab?
1 1/2 inch. 3 inches correct answer The ends of arch joist shall have not less than
________ inches of bearing on wood/metal or not less than ______ on masonry
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 percent correct answer What is the allowable slope for a side-to
side sloped soccer field.
1 3/4 inches correct answer Max 2 inches circular handrails shall have a diameter
no more than _____ and no greater than _____
1 Acre or Larger correct answer An erosion and sedimentation control plan must
be approved before land distrubance begins on any site ______
1 correct answer Plain bevel siding must overlap at least ________ inches.
,1 inch correct answer The edges of lugs, brackets, rivets and bolt heads attached
to structural members shall be permitted to extend to within ___ of the surface of
the fire protection/fireproofing
1 inch correct answer The maximum distance to cut back the sheathing from a
post-tension strand for the anchor is______.
1 inch correct answer Ventilation requirements: an air space/gap of ___ is
required between the insulation and the roof sheathing
1 layer of felt correct answer Underlayment application: for roof slopes 4 units in
12 units horizontal (33% slope) ___________ is required
1 unit vertical and 12 units horizontal correct answer Ramps used as part of a
means of egress shall have a running slop no steeper than __ vertical in ___
horizontal
1-1/2 correct answer The sidelap or offset for wood shingles and shakes must be
_________ inches.
1-1/2 correct answer The space between a wall and a grab bar shall be _____
inches.
1-1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical correct answer The maximum slope allowed for
excavation less than 20 feet in total depth in a Type C soilis ___________.
, 1-1/2 hours, 300 revolutions correct answer When it comes to ready mixed
concrete, what period of time do you have from batching at the plant to complete
discharge on the jobsite?
1-1/2 x 3-1/2 correct answer The actual size of a 2 x 4 is___________.
1:12 correct answer The maximum slope of a ramp is ________?
1:12 correct answer Which of the following is the maximum slope allowed for a
ramp?
1:20(5%slope) correct answer 10 feet Site grading: the grade shall be sloped away
from a building no less than ______ for a minimum distance of ______ feet.
1.054 correct answer The roof slope factor for a 4 in 12 roof slope is__________.
1.5. 4 correct answer Normally the travel speed of a dozer is ______ to ______
mph.
1) Chain and hook through the center of the bundles
2) Forklift blades
3) Nylon straps used as a choker
4) None of the above. ******* correct answer The best method for unloading
post-tensioning cable would be..
