VA CBC Practice Exam Questions And
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What type of weld will provide the REQUIRED horizontal force resistance for a
welded bridging connection?
a. 1/16-inch plug weld.
b. 1/8-inch fillet weld.
c. 1/8-inch penetration weld.
d. 1/4-inch butt weld - ANSWER -b. 1/8-inch fillet weld.
What is the MAXIMUM allowable foundation pressure for soils classified as
sandy gravel?
a. 1,500 psf
b. 2,000 psf
c. 3,000 psf
d. 3,500 psf - ANSWER -c. 3,000 psf
Which type of bond will have all vertical joints lined up?
a. Running bond.
b. English bond.
c. Stack bond.
d. Common bond. - ANSWER -c. Stack bond.
An occupied space with openable windows has a floor space that measures 25'6" x
30'0". What is the minimum openable area of windows required?
a. 15.8 square feet
b. 30.6 square feet
c. 48.0 square feet
,d. 61.2 square feet - ANSWER -b. 30.6 square feet
When an accessible toilet partition door is located in the front partition what is the
required dimension for the placement of the farthest edge of the door from the side
partition closest to the toilet?
a. 4 inches
b. 32 inches
c. 56 inches
d. 60 inches - ANSWER -c. 56 inches
How should the buildup roof base sheet be attached to a wood roof deck?
a. Loose laid.
b. Torch applied.
c. Mechanically fastened.
d. Solid mopped. - ANSWER -c. Mechanically fastened.
What is the Maximum temperatures recommended for gypsum board to be in
continuous direct contact with heated surfaces?
a. 90 degrees F
b. 115 degrees F
c. 125 degrees F
d. 135 degrees F - ANSWER -c. 125 degrees F
According to the Building Code, the proper choice of fasteners REQUIRED to
toenail a wood joist to a sill or girder would be
a. Only two 16d common.
b. Two 16d common. or two 3" x 0.131" nails.
c. Three 8d common or three 2" x 0.131 nails.
d. Four 8d common or four 3" x 0.131" nails. - ANSWER -c. Three 8d common or
three 2" x 0.131 nails.
,For plastering work, what is the MAXIMUM distance from the working face for
outrigger scaffolds?
a. 1 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 14 inches
d. 18 inches - ANSWER -d. 18 inches
Which is the BEST mortar joint for wet climates?
a. Concave
b. Extruded
c. Flush
d. Raked - ANSWER -a. Concave
Which machine would be appropriate for landscaping work?
a. Heavyweight dozer.
b. Mid sized production dozer.
c. Light utility dozer.
d. Push scraper. - ANSWER -c. Light utility dozer.
What stops downdrafts in a masonry fireplace chimney?
a. Draft diverter.
b. Fire stop.
c. Flue.
d. Smoke shelf. - ANSWER -d. Smoke shelf.
For the live load, what is the MAXIMUM allowable deflection for floor joists
given as a ratio of inches to its span (L)?
a. L/360
b. L/320
c. L/280
, d. L/240 - ANSWER -a. L/360
What MUST be done before concrete reinforcing bars that have surface rust mill
scale done NOT appreciably reduce the bar diameter? (There is no loose scale or
rust)
a. Lightly oiled
b. Sandblasted
c. Wire brushed
d. Nothing, they may be used as is - ANSWER -d. Nothing, they may be used as is.
When welding long span joists to steel support, the MINIMUM end anchorage
MUST be
a. Welds made with E70118 welding electrodes.
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
c. Continuous 1/4-inch filet welds.
d. Two 1/2-inch bolts. - ANSWER -b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
What is the MINIMUM required landing size to provide for a change of direction
of an accessible ramp?
a. 36 x 36 inches.
b. 42 x 42 inches.
c. 60 x 60 inches.
d. 60 x 72 inches. - ANSWER -c. 60 x 60 inches.
Refer to Six Story Garage Plan Set - ANSWER -- Approximately how many linear
feet of valley flashing will be REQUIRED at the sloped metal roofing on the north
side? Assume a factor of 1.5 for the valley length.
Joist girders are usually NOT
a. Welded
b. Bolted
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What type of weld will provide the REQUIRED horizontal force resistance for a
welded bridging connection?
a. 1/16-inch plug weld.
b. 1/8-inch fillet weld.
c. 1/8-inch penetration weld.
d. 1/4-inch butt weld - ANSWER -b. 1/8-inch fillet weld.
What is the MAXIMUM allowable foundation pressure for soils classified as
sandy gravel?
a. 1,500 psf
b. 2,000 psf
c. 3,000 psf
d. 3,500 psf - ANSWER -c. 3,000 psf
Which type of bond will have all vertical joints lined up?
a. Running bond.
b. English bond.
c. Stack bond.
d. Common bond. - ANSWER -c. Stack bond.
An occupied space with openable windows has a floor space that measures 25'6" x
30'0". What is the minimum openable area of windows required?
a. 15.8 square feet
b. 30.6 square feet
c. 48.0 square feet
,d. 61.2 square feet - ANSWER -b. 30.6 square feet
When an accessible toilet partition door is located in the front partition what is the
required dimension for the placement of the farthest edge of the door from the side
partition closest to the toilet?
a. 4 inches
b. 32 inches
c. 56 inches
d. 60 inches - ANSWER -c. 56 inches
How should the buildup roof base sheet be attached to a wood roof deck?
a. Loose laid.
b. Torch applied.
c. Mechanically fastened.
d. Solid mopped. - ANSWER -c. Mechanically fastened.
What is the Maximum temperatures recommended for gypsum board to be in
continuous direct contact with heated surfaces?
a. 90 degrees F
b. 115 degrees F
c. 125 degrees F
d. 135 degrees F - ANSWER -c. 125 degrees F
According to the Building Code, the proper choice of fasteners REQUIRED to
toenail a wood joist to a sill or girder would be
a. Only two 16d common.
b. Two 16d common. or two 3" x 0.131" nails.
c. Three 8d common or three 2" x 0.131 nails.
d. Four 8d common or four 3" x 0.131" nails. - ANSWER -c. Three 8d common or
three 2" x 0.131 nails.
,For plastering work, what is the MAXIMUM distance from the working face for
outrigger scaffolds?
a. 1 inches
b. 6 inches
c. 14 inches
d. 18 inches - ANSWER -d. 18 inches
Which is the BEST mortar joint for wet climates?
a. Concave
b. Extruded
c. Flush
d. Raked - ANSWER -a. Concave
Which machine would be appropriate for landscaping work?
a. Heavyweight dozer.
b. Mid sized production dozer.
c. Light utility dozer.
d. Push scraper. - ANSWER -c. Light utility dozer.
What stops downdrafts in a masonry fireplace chimney?
a. Draft diverter.
b. Fire stop.
c. Flue.
d. Smoke shelf. - ANSWER -d. Smoke shelf.
For the live load, what is the MAXIMUM allowable deflection for floor joists
given as a ratio of inches to its span (L)?
a. L/360
b. L/320
c. L/280
, d. L/240 - ANSWER -a. L/360
What MUST be done before concrete reinforcing bars that have surface rust mill
scale done NOT appreciably reduce the bar diameter? (There is no loose scale or
rust)
a. Lightly oiled
b. Sandblasted
c. Wire brushed
d. Nothing, they may be used as is - ANSWER -d. Nothing, they may be used as is.
When welding long span joists to steel support, the MINIMUM end anchorage
MUST be
a. Welds made with E70118 welding electrodes.
b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
c. Continuous 1/4-inch filet welds.
d. Two 1/2-inch bolts. - ANSWER -b. 1/4 inch welds 2-inches long.
What is the MINIMUM required landing size to provide for a change of direction
of an accessible ramp?
a. 36 x 36 inches.
b. 42 x 42 inches.
c. 60 x 60 inches.
d. 60 x 72 inches. - ANSWER -c. 60 x 60 inches.
Refer to Six Story Garage Plan Set - ANSWER -- Approximately how many linear
feet of valley flashing will be REQUIRED at the sloped metal roofing on the north
side? Assume a factor of 1.5 for the valley length.
Joist girders are usually NOT
a. Welded
b. Bolted
