MASSACHUSETTS UNRESTRICTED
CSL PRACTICE AND REVIEW
QUESTIONS
A-child-day-care-facility-that-provides-care-on-a-24-hour-basis-for-more-than-five-children-
two-years-nine-months-of-age-or-less-shall-be-classified-as-Use-Group-_____-?---ans-
✔✔1-4-
-IBC---section-308.5.2---mass-amendments
When-conducting-strength-test-of-concrete,-test-are-not-required-when-the-volume-of-
concrete-is-less-than-____-cubic-yards,-and-evidence-of-satisfactory-strength-is-submitted-
to-and-approved-by-the-building-official---ans-✔✔10-
IBC---section-1905.6.2---exceptions-mass-amendments
The-minimum-amount-of-glazing-area-required-for-a-habitable-room-in-a-single-family-
dwelling-that-measures-20-ft.-x-30-ft.-is-____-square-feet---ans-✔✔48-
IRC---section-R303.1
Which-type-of-construction-best-describes-a-structure-consisting-of-exterior-walls-
constructed-of-noncombustible-materials-and-the-interior-building-elements-are-of-solid-or-
laminated-wood-without-concealed-spaces?---ans-✔✔Type-IV-
IBC---section-602.4
A-foundation-that-has-a-finished-grade-that-slopes-away-form-the-building-must-be-a-
minimum-of-____-inches-lower-at-a-point-____-feet-away-from-the-face-of-the-wall---ans-
✔✔6,-10-
IBC---section-1804.3
,Footings-for-masonry-chimneys-shall-extend-a-minimum-of-____-inches-beyond-the-face-
of-the-foundation-or-support-wall-on-all-sides---ans-✔✔6-
IBC---section-2113.2
The-connection-between-a-pressure-treated-deck-ledger-and-a-2-inch-nominal-lumber-
band-joist-in-a-single-family-dwelling,-bearing-on-a-sill-plate-or-wall,-shall-be-constructed-
with-a-minimum-____-inch-lad-screw-or-bolt---ans-✔✔1/2-
IRC---section-R502.2.2.1
What-is-the-clearance-required-from-the-opening-of-a-fireplace-to-combustibles-such-as-
trim-and-mantels-placed-directly-on-the-front-of-the-fireplace?---ans-✔✔6-inches
IBC---section-2111.11---exception-4
What-is-the-minimum-required-flue-size-for-a-rectangular-flue-in-a-chimney-serving-a-
fireplace-for-a-single-family-dwelling-with-an-opening-of-500-square-inches-with-a-height-of-
15-feet?---ans-✔✔8-x-12
IRC---figure-R1003.15.2
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-an-effective-method-of-preventing-efflorescence?
A.-forming-good-mortar-joints
B.-using-high-early-strength-cement
C.-stocking-materials-off-of-the-ground
D.-covering-materials-at-all-times---ans-✔✔Using-high-early-strength-cement
class-handouts
What-is-the-maximum-temperature-a-flue-lining-used-in-a-residential-type-appliance-in-a-
masonry-chimney,-in-a-single-family-dwelling,-must-resist?---ans-✔✔1,800-degrees-F-
IRC---section-R1003.11.1-#4
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-the-placement-of-masonry-units-in-a-single-
family-dwelling?
A.-mortar-shall-be-plastic
B.-surfaces-shall-be-clean-and-free-of-deleterious-material
C.-units-where-initial-bond-is-broken-shall-be-removes-and-relaid
D.-deep-furrowing-of-bed-joints---ans-✔✔Deep-furrowing-of-bed-joints
IRC---section-607.2.2
,What-is-the-minimum-required-depth-of-fireplace-fireblocking-between-wood-joists,-beams-
or-headers?---ans-✔✔1-inch
IBC---section-2111.12
What-is-the-minimum-required-thickness-of-a-mortar-joint-in-a-masonry-unit-wall-in-a-one-
or-two-family-dwelling?---ans-✔✔3/8-inch
IRC---section-R607.2.1
In-a-single-family-dwelling-with-an-8:12-roof-pitch-and-a-cricket-hight-of-12-inches,-what-is-
the-width-of-the-cricket?---ans-✔✔36-inches
IRC---table-R1003.20
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-masonry-chimneys-in-a-one-or-two-family-
dwelling?
A.-chimneys-may-support-additional-loads-if-designed-to-do-so
B.-must-extend-a-minimum-of-3-feet-above-highest-point-where-passing-through-roof
C.-chimneys-may-be-unlined
D.-walls-must-be-a-minimum-of-4-inches-in-thickness---ans-✔✔Chimneys-may-be-unlined
IRC---section-R1003.11
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-second-hand-masonry-units?
A.-old-mortar-must-be-cleaned-from-unit
B.-units-must-be-free-of-cracks-and-other-defects
C.-units-must-conform-to-requirements-of-new-units
D.-may-not-be-used-under-any-circumstances---ans-✔✔May-not-be-used-under-any-
circumstances
IBC---section-2103.7
What-is-the-diameter-of-a-#6-re-bar?---ans-✔✔3/4-inch
handouts
What-is-the-reaction-between-water-and-portland-cement-which-causes-it-to-harden?---
ans-✔✔Heat-of-hydration
handouts
, When-used-as-an-ingredient-in-shotcrete,-can-course-aggregate-have-a-diameter-of-7/8-
inch?---ans-✔✔No
IBC---section-1913.3
What-is-the-minimum-required-thickness-of-a-parging-coat-used-to-damproof-the-surface-
of-masonry-unit-walls?---ans-✔✔3/8-inch
IBC---section-1805.2.2.1
Can-an-eight-foot-high-concrete-foundation-wall-of-plain-concrete-be-8-inches-thick-then-
the-maximum-depth-of-unbalanced-fill-is-6-feet?---ans-✔✔Yes
IBC---table-1807.1.6.2
Which-is-greater---268-cubic-feet-or-9-cubic-yards?---ans-✔✔268-cubic-feet
math-formulas
In-a-single-family-dwelling,-what-is-the-minimum-required-change-in-elevation-of-the-
finished-grade,-at-a-point-10-feet-away-from-the-face-of-the-foundation-wall?---ans-✔✔6-
inches
IRC---section-R401.3
In-a-single-family-dwelling-a-6-mil-vapor-barrier-placed-between-the-base-coarse-and-
concrete-floor-slab-for-concrete-floors-on-ground-shall-be-lapped-a-minimum-of-____-
inches?---ans-✔✔6-inches
IRC---section-R506.2.3
Samples-of-shotcrete-used-in-shotcrete-shall-be-taken-not-less-than-once-for-every-50-
cubic-yards-of-shotcrete,-true-or-false?---ans-✔✔True
IBC---section-1913.10.1
What-is-the-best-type-of-concrete-to-use-in-areas-where-light-sulfate-resistance-is-
required?---ans-✔✔Type-2-portland-cement
class-2-handouts---definitions-and-terminology
Is-a-vapor-retarder-required-in-a-concrete-floor-in-a-heated-accessory-garage-of-a-single-
family-dwelling?---ans-✔✔Yes
IRC---section-R506.2.3
CSL PRACTICE AND REVIEW
QUESTIONS
A-child-day-care-facility-that-provides-care-on-a-24-hour-basis-for-more-than-five-children-
two-years-nine-months-of-age-or-less-shall-be-classified-as-Use-Group-_____-?---ans-
✔✔1-4-
-IBC---section-308.5.2---mass-amendments
When-conducting-strength-test-of-concrete,-test-are-not-required-when-the-volume-of-
concrete-is-less-than-____-cubic-yards,-and-evidence-of-satisfactory-strength-is-submitted-
to-and-approved-by-the-building-official---ans-✔✔10-
IBC---section-1905.6.2---exceptions-mass-amendments
The-minimum-amount-of-glazing-area-required-for-a-habitable-room-in-a-single-family-
dwelling-that-measures-20-ft.-x-30-ft.-is-____-square-feet---ans-✔✔48-
IRC---section-R303.1
Which-type-of-construction-best-describes-a-structure-consisting-of-exterior-walls-
constructed-of-noncombustible-materials-and-the-interior-building-elements-are-of-solid-or-
laminated-wood-without-concealed-spaces?---ans-✔✔Type-IV-
IBC---section-602.4
A-foundation-that-has-a-finished-grade-that-slopes-away-form-the-building-must-be-a-
minimum-of-____-inches-lower-at-a-point-____-feet-away-from-the-face-of-the-wall---ans-
✔✔6,-10-
IBC---section-1804.3
,Footings-for-masonry-chimneys-shall-extend-a-minimum-of-____-inches-beyond-the-face-
of-the-foundation-or-support-wall-on-all-sides---ans-✔✔6-
IBC---section-2113.2
The-connection-between-a-pressure-treated-deck-ledger-and-a-2-inch-nominal-lumber-
band-joist-in-a-single-family-dwelling,-bearing-on-a-sill-plate-or-wall,-shall-be-constructed-
with-a-minimum-____-inch-lad-screw-or-bolt---ans-✔✔1/2-
IRC---section-R502.2.2.1
What-is-the-clearance-required-from-the-opening-of-a-fireplace-to-combustibles-such-as-
trim-and-mantels-placed-directly-on-the-front-of-the-fireplace?---ans-✔✔6-inches
IBC---section-2111.11---exception-4
What-is-the-minimum-required-flue-size-for-a-rectangular-flue-in-a-chimney-serving-a-
fireplace-for-a-single-family-dwelling-with-an-opening-of-500-square-inches-with-a-height-of-
15-feet?---ans-✔✔8-x-12
IRC---figure-R1003.15.2
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-an-effective-method-of-preventing-efflorescence?
A.-forming-good-mortar-joints
B.-using-high-early-strength-cement
C.-stocking-materials-off-of-the-ground
D.-covering-materials-at-all-times---ans-✔✔Using-high-early-strength-cement
class-handouts
What-is-the-maximum-temperature-a-flue-lining-used-in-a-residential-type-appliance-in-a-
masonry-chimney,-in-a-single-family-dwelling,-must-resist?---ans-✔✔1,800-degrees-F-
IRC---section-R1003.11.1-#4
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-the-placement-of-masonry-units-in-a-single-
family-dwelling?
A.-mortar-shall-be-plastic
B.-surfaces-shall-be-clean-and-free-of-deleterious-material
C.-units-where-initial-bond-is-broken-shall-be-removes-and-relaid
D.-deep-furrowing-of-bed-joints---ans-✔✔Deep-furrowing-of-bed-joints
IRC---section-607.2.2
,What-is-the-minimum-required-depth-of-fireplace-fireblocking-between-wood-joists,-beams-
or-headers?---ans-✔✔1-inch
IBC---section-2111.12
What-is-the-minimum-required-thickness-of-a-mortar-joint-in-a-masonry-unit-wall-in-a-one-
or-two-family-dwelling?---ans-✔✔3/8-inch
IRC---section-R607.2.1
In-a-single-family-dwelling-with-an-8:12-roof-pitch-and-a-cricket-hight-of-12-inches,-what-is-
the-width-of-the-cricket?---ans-✔✔36-inches
IRC---table-R1003.20
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-masonry-chimneys-in-a-one-or-two-family-
dwelling?
A.-chimneys-may-support-additional-loads-if-designed-to-do-so
B.-must-extend-a-minimum-of-3-feet-above-highest-point-where-passing-through-roof
C.-chimneys-may-be-unlined
D.-walls-must-be-a-minimum-of-4-inches-in-thickness---ans-✔✔Chimneys-may-be-unlined
IRC---section-R1003.11
Which-of-the-following-is-NOT-true-regarding-second-hand-masonry-units?
A.-old-mortar-must-be-cleaned-from-unit
B.-units-must-be-free-of-cracks-and-other-defects
C.-units-must-conform-to-requirements-of-new-units
D.-may-not-be-used-under-any-circumstances---ans-✔✔May-not-be-used-under-any-
circumstances
IBC---section-2103.7
What-is-the-diameter-of-a-#6-re-bar?---ans-✔✔3/4-inch
handouts
What-is-the-reaction-between-water-and-portland-cement-which-causes-it-to-harden?---
ans-✔✔Heat-of-hydration
handouts
, When-used-as-an-ingredient-in-shotcrete,-can-course-aggregate-have-a-diameter-of-7/8-
inch?---ans-✔✔No
IBC---section-1913.3
What-is-the-minimum-required-thickness-of-a-parging-coat-used-to-damproof-the-surface-
of-masonry-unit-walls?---ans-✔✔3/8-inch
IBC---section-1805.2.2.1
Can-an-eight-foot-high-concrete-foundation-wall-of-plain-concrete-be-8-inches-thick-then-
the-maximum-depth-of-unbalanced-fill-is-6-feet?---ans-✔✔Yes
IBC---table-1807.1.6.2
Which-is-greater---268-cubic-feet-or-9-cubic-yards?---ans-✔✔268-cubic-feet
math-formulas
In-a-single-family-dwelling,-what-is-the-minimum-required-change-in-elevation-of-the-
finished-grade,-at-a-point-10-feet-away-from-the-face-of-the-foundation-wall?---ans-✔✔6-
inches
IRC---section-R401.3
In-a-single-family-dwelling-a-6-mil-vapor-barrier-placed-between-the-base-coarse-and-
concrete-floor-slab-for-concrete-floors-on-ground-shall-be-lapped-a-minimum-of-____-
inches?---ans-✔✔6-inches
IRC---section-R506.2.3
Samples-of-shotcrete-used-in-shotcrete-shall-be-taken-not-less-than-once-for-every-50-
cubic-yards-of-shotcrete,-true-or-false?---ans-✔✔True
IBC---section-1913.10.1
What-is-the-best-type-of-concrete-to-use-in-areas-where-light-sulfate-resistance-is-
required?---ans-✔✔Type-2-portland-cement
class-2-handouts---definitions-and-terminology
Is-a-vapor-retarder-required-in-a-concrete-floor-in-a-heated-accessory-garage-of-a-single-
family-dwelling?---ans-✔✔Yes
IRC---section-R506.2.3
