BC OWNER BUILDER EXAM 2026 | ALL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION (JUST RELEASED)
Which of the following is acceptable for a single subcontractor to perform?
N N N N N N N N N N N
a. To manage and pay all sub trades involved in the construction of the
N N N N N N N N N N N N
owner-built
b. To complete the entire build if they provided their references and have
N N N N N N N N N N N
experience
c. To manage and complete all structural components of the newly built
N N N N N N N N N N
home
d. To complete the foundation, framing, roofing, cladding, windows, door,
N N N N N N N N
not interior ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------c
N N N
If a room is 12m x 9m, what diagonal measurement confirms the room is squ
N N N N N N N N N N N N N
are?
a. 15m
b. 12m
c. 9m
d. 13m CORRECT ANSWER -----------------a
N------------------------- N
Which of the following statements is false regarding pellet stoves?
N N N N N N N N N
a. Can operate without electric or battery power
N N N N N N
b. One of cleanest forms combustion, very low emissions
N N N N N N N
c. Require little attention as pellets fed into stove automatically
N N N N N N N N
d. Typically more efficient than traditional wood stove
N N CORRECT N N N N N ----------------------------
ANSWER a
How are step flashings installed on a shingle
N N N N N N
d roof?
N
a. In pieces overlapping like shingles
N N N N
, b. A continuous single piece under shingles
N N N N N
c. Top edge of flashing let into a kerf
N N N N N N N
d. A continuous single piece over shingles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
X 2 N N N N N N N
a
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
N N N N N N
b. It would detract from aesthetics
N N N N
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
N N N N N
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
N N N N N N
a
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
N N N N N N N
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
N N N N N N N N N N
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
N N N N N N N N N N
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home bu
X2 N N N N N N N N N X2
ilder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all
X2 N N N N N N N N N X2
construction ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------c
N N
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
N N N N N N N N N N N
a. 8 ft N
b. 4 ft N
c. 16 ft N
d. 25 ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------b
N N N
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
N N N N N N N
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other CORRECT ANSWER ---------------- b
N ------------------------ N
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION (JUST RELEASED)
Which of the following is acceptable for a single subcontractor to perform?
N N N N N N N N N N N
a. To manage and pay all sub trades involved in the construction of the
N N N N N N N N N N N N
owner-built
b. To complete the entire build if they provided their references and have
N N N N N N N N N N N
experience
c. To manage and complete all structural components of the newly built
N N N N N N N N N N
home
d. To complete the foundation, framing, roofing, cladding, windows, door,
N N N N N N N N
not interior ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------c
N N N
If a room is 12m x 9m, what diagonal measurement confirms the room is squ
N N N N N N N N N N N N N
are?
a. 15m
b. 12m
c. 9m
d. 13m CORRECT ANSWER -----------------a
N------------------------- N
Which of the following statements is false regarding pellet stoves?
N N N N N N N N N
a. Can operate without electric or battery power
N N N N N N
b. One of cleanest forms combustion, very low emissions
N N N N N N N
c. Require little attention as pellets fed into stove automatically
N N N N N N N N
d. Typically more efficient than traditional wood stove
N N CORRECT N N N N N ----------------------------
ANSWER a
How are step flashings installed on a shingle
N N N N N N
d roof?
N
a. In pieces overlapping like shingles
N N N N
, b. A continuous single piece under shingles
N N N N N
c. Top edge of flashing let into a kerf
N N N N N N N
d. A continuous single piece over shingles ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
X 2 N N N N N N N
a
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
N N N N N N N N N N N N N N
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
N N N N N N
b. It would detract from aesthetics
N N N N
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
N N N N N
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
N N N N N N
a
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
N N N N N N N
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
N N N N N N N N N N
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
N N N N N N N N N N
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home bu
X2 N N N N N N N N N X2
ilder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all
X2 N N N N N N N N N X2
construction ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------c
N N
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
N N N N N N N N N N N
a. 8 ft N
b. 4 ft N
c. 16 ft N
d. 25 ft ---------CORRECT ANSWER -----------------b
N N N
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
N N N N N N N
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other CORRECT ANSWER ---------------- b
N ------------------------ N
