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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,What chemical is used for high heat concrete
retarder
when mechanical equipment is on the roof, how far from the edge of the roof should a
warning line be if the equipment is running parallel to the roof edge
6 feet
what is the vertical distance between screws on gypsum board on an interior wall framed
24 inches on center
12 inches
what is the required thickness of a head and bed joints in a glass masonry?
1/4 inch thickness
when wide square edge boards are being for board and batten siding, how should the
batten strips be nailed
to only one siding boards
what is the maximum slope on the ground before a stepped foundation is required?
10%
,What is the minimum between block and rebar when grouting with course grout on a
hollow masonry unit?
1/4 in
When windows are installed with a stool, what is the purpose of cutting notches in the
horns?
To exted the stool beyond the casings edges
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall have a minimum shank diameter of ___________.
12 gage
What fall protection is required of a person who is working on a concrete deck 8 feet high
with controlled access?
Not required
Concrete in a pipe of steel core shall have a minimum compressive strength of?
4000 PSI
What is the maximum horizontal distance between fire blocking in a concealed space of a
wood framed wall?
10 feet
, Where should steel reinforcement be placed in order to affect the tensile strength of
concrete?
bottom
In a Type C soil, if you have a trench 11 ft deep and 3 ft at the bottom, how wide should it
be at the top?
36 feet
When foundation mats that are 3 feet of the ground, what kind of reinforcing bar supports
can be used to support the mat?
Standee using #5 bar
Where a roof and a parapet wall meet, how far above the roof line must the parapet wall
extend?
30 inches
In a post tensioned beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam?
#4 bar
What is the minimum height between finish floor and joists in a kitchen with joists at 48
inches on center?
7 feet
STUDY GUIDE, LICENSING & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,What chemical is used for high heat concrete
retarder
when mechanical equipment is on the roof, how far from the edge of the roof should a
warning line be if the equipment is running parallel to the roof edge
6 feet
what is the vertical distance between screws on gypsum board on an interior wall framed
24 inches on center
12 inches
what is the required thickness of a head and bed joints in a glass masonry?
1/4 inch thickness
when wide square edge boards are being for board and batten siding, how should the
batten strips be nailed
to only one siding boards
what is the maximum slope on the ground before a stepped foundation is required?
10%
,What is the minimum between block and rebar when grouting with course grout on a
hollow masonry unit?
1/4 in
When windows are installed with a stool, what is the purpose of cutting notches in the
horns?
To exted the stool beyond the casings edges
Fasteners for asphalt shingles shall have a minimum shank diameter of ___________.
12 gage
What fall protection is required of a person who is working on a concrete deck 8 feet high
with controlled access?
Not required
Concrete in a pipe of steel core shall have a minimum compressive strength of?
4000 PSI
What is the maximum horizontal distance between fire blocking in a concealed space of a
wood framed wall?
10 feet
, Where should steel reinforcement be placed in order to affect the tensile strength of
concrete?
bottom
In a Type C soil, if you have a trench 11 ft deep and 3 ft at the bottom, how wide should it
be at the top?
36 feet
When foundation mats that are 3 feet of the ground, what kind of reinforcing bar supports
can be used to support the mat?
Standee using #5 bar
Where a roof and a parapet wall meet, how far above the roof line must the parapet wall
extend?
30 inches
In a post tensioned beam what is the minimum size bar used to support the beam?
#4 bar
What is the minimum height between finish floor and joists in a kitchen with joists at 48
inches on center?
7 feet
