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QUESTION 1 +t




Term
ANSWER

Definition



QUESTION 2 +t




What should a leading-edge worker do when aligning the side lap?
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a. He should tighten his fail protection
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b. He should tack weld the side laps
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c. He should kneel
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d. He should use set screws
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ANSWER

c. He should kneel
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QUESTION 3 +t




For polyurethane used as a moisture barrier beneath a concrete slab, the joists shall be l
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a. 6 inches
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b. 5 inches
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c. 4 inches
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d. 2 inches
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ANSWER

a. 6 inches
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,QUESTION 4 +t




What effect will be adding water to concrete have on the slump?
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a. It will increase the slump
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b. It will decrease the slump
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c. It will have no effect on the slump
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d. It depends on the temperature
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ANSWER

a. It will increase the slump
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QUESTION 5 +t




Valley flashing for slate roofs shall be a MINIMUM of
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a. 26-gage galvanized steel 24 inches wide
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b. 20-gage galvanized steel 20 inches wide
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c. .0800 inch aluminum 15-inches wide
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d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide
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ANSWER

d. .01719 inch zinc coated G90 15-inches wide
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QUESTION 6 +t




When figuring nominal dimensions on new construction, what is the intended size of the
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mortar joint for concrete masonry unit
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a. 1/4 inch
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b. 3/8 inch
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c. 1/2 inch
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d. 5/8 inch
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ANSWER

b. 3/8 inch
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QUESTION 7 +t




Which stud would most likely be used to frame bearing exterior wall?
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a. 25-gauge C studs
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b. 20-gauge corrugated studs
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c. Studs with stiffened flanges
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d. 22-gauge perforated web stubs
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ANSWER

c. Studs with stiffened flanges
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,QUESTION 8 +t




The contour lines on a drawing show elevation of 120 feet and 130 feet. The contour lin
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es are 50 feet apart. What is the grade of the ground between these two counter lines?
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a. 10%
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b. 15%
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c. 20%
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d. 25%
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ANSWER

c. 20%
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QUESTION 9 +t




What can be done to increase the abrasion of concrete?
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a. Use a harder aggregate
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b. Increase permeability
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ANSWER

a. Use a harder aggregate
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QUESTION 10 +t




The MAXIMUM moisture content for pressure treated wood to be used where air drying
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in use CANNOT occur should be
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a. Not greater than 19%
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b. Less than or equal to 11%
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c. At least 10%
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d. Between 9% and 22%
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ANSWER

a. Not greater than 19%
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QUESTION 11 +t




If a foundation drain is required, then the top of the drain shall not be less than how ma
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ny inches above the top of the footing?
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a. 2
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b. 4
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c. 6
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d. 8
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ANSWER

, c. 6
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QUESTION 12 +t




How many 8 x 8 x 16 concrete masonry units will be REQUIRED for one course of 224-
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foot long wall?
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a. Less than 150
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b. Between 150 and 200
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c. Between 201 and 250
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d. More than 250
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ANSWER

b. Between 150 and 200
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QUESTION 13 +t




An efficient method of lowering the water table in an excavation on a level lot is to
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a. Install trench boxes
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b. Dig channels outside the excavation
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c. Dig ditches inside the excavation
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d. Install a wellpoint system
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ANSWER

d. Install a wellpoint system
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QUESTION 14 +t




What is the MINIMUM clearance on the pull side of an accessible manual swinging door
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when approaching from the front parallel of the doorway
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a. 12 inches
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b. 18 inches
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c. 20 inches
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d. 24 inches
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ANSWER

b. 18 inches
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QUESTION 15 +t




How should the metal deck erector install the endlaps of a roof deck?
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a. The endlap should have a minimum of 1/2 inch overlap.
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b. The endlap should be tack welded.
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c. The center of the endlap portion should occur over the support.
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d. They should be arranged so that the ends of the lap are staggered over the supports.
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