Alabama Contractors License Practice Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Is responsible for preparing budgets, working capital, and calculating cash flow management. The manager is also
responsible for coordinating the schedule with the budget, hiring and overseeing subcontractors, creating the execution
strategy, confirming change orders, and contacting owners and designers. The manager also develops the estimate with
the Superintendant.
Correct Answer
Project Manager
Question 2
What is not considered work exempt from a permit?
A. Swings and Playground Equipment
B. Sidewalks
C. Fences less than 6 feet
D. Interior Painting
Correct Answer
Fences less than 6 feet
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,Question 3
is the individual who signs contracts and take charge in a crisis.
Correct Answer
Officer in Charge
Question 4
What is the R-value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3?
A. 13
B. 19
C. 30
D. 38
Correct Answer
19
Question 5
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with negligible weathering potential?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 4,000
Correct Answer
2,500
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,Question 6
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than ____ square feet.
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
Correct Answer
3,000
Question 7
For "Mean of Egress ", what is the minimum width of each door opening in inches?
A. 24
B. 28
C. 32
D. 36
Correct Answer
32
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, Question 8
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in___days.
A. 90
B. 120
C. 180
D. 365
Correct Answer
180 days
Question 9
The building permit shall be kept on site until the work is complete.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer
TRUE
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Answers
Question 1
Is responsible for preparing budgets, working capital, and calculating cash flow management. The manager is also
responsible for coordinating the schedule with the budget, hiring and overseeing subcontractors, creating the execution
strategy, confirming change orders, and contacting owners and designers. The manager also develops the estimate with
the Superintendant.
Correct Answer
Project Manager
Question 2
What is not considered work exempt from a permit?
A. Swings and Playground Equipment
B. Sidewalks
C. Fences less than 6 feet
D. Interior Painting
Correct Answer
Fences less than 6 feet
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,Question 3
is the individual who signs contracts and take charge in a crisis.
Correct Answer
Officer in Charge
Question 4
What is the R-value insulation requirement for a residential floor climate zone 3?
A. 13
B. 19
C. 30
D. 38
Correct Answer
19
Question 5
What is the minimum compressive strength in psi for a concrete basement slab with negligible weathering potential?
A. 1,500
B. 2,000
C. 2,500
D. 4,000
Correct Answer
2,500
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,Question 6
An accessory structure is a structure not greater than ____ square feet.
A. 1,000
B. 2,000
C. 3,000
D. 4,000
Correct Answer
3,000
Question 7
For "Mean of Egress ", what is the minimum width of each door opening in inches?
A. 24
B. 28
C. 32
D. 36
Correct Answer
32
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, Question 8
A permit becomes invalid if the work authorized by the permit does not begin in___days.
A. 90
B. 120
C. 180
D. 365
Correct Answer
180 days
Question 9
The building permit shall be kept on site until the work is complete.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer
TRUE
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