BC Owner Builder Recommended Exam
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The moisture trapped within the membranes will form bubbles on the surface of the flat roof.
As moisture builds up on the roof, the bubbles will eventually grow and pop, forming a
blister. The moisture is formed by ___________
a) excessive heat and poor attic ventilation.
b) excessive cold and poor attic ventilation.
c) excessive heat and excessive attic ventilation.
d) excessive cold and excessive attic ventilation. - Answer👀 a
If any condensation forms on the inside of your skylight, the weep holes allow the water to
drain out of your home. The condensation can end up dripping into your home instead if
____
a) too many holes are present.
b) these holes are not properly caulked.
c) these holes are blocked by debris.
d) the holes are installed on the downward slope - Answer👀 c
The weep holes in skylights allow the _______
a) air exchange
b) water to drain out of your home
c) condensation to get trapped
,d) caulking to adhere the skylight tightly to the mount - Answer👀 b
The depth of a concrete slab control joint should be equal to ______
a) one eighth of the thickness of the slab.
b) one half of the thickness of the slab.
c) twice the thickness of the slab.
d) one fourth of the thickness of the slab. - Answer👀 d
To ensure that the foundation of your home isn't a major source of heat loss,
you should install rigid insulation before pouring concrete.
T or F? - Answer👀 T
For the nailing pattern on the staircase header, use BC code section 9
(I looked this up here chrome-
extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://free.bcpublications.ca/civix/document/i
d/public/bcbc2018/bcbc_2018dbp9n and I cant find any info on it at all outside of the above
note from the cheat sheet). answer: T - Answer👀 T
Notice of project does not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC prior to building. T or F -
Answer👀 F
With bifold doors, most adjustments involve positions of ________
a) king and jack stud
,b) the pivot pins at the top and bottom near the side where the door meets the door frame.
c) the hinge location at the far left or right, where the door meets the frame - Answer👀 b
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall be
treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground level, or a
12 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or F - Answer👀
T
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall be
treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground level, or a
20 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or F - Answer👀
F
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - Answer👀 a
WorkSafeBC can come anytime to your job site. T or F - Answer👀 T
Using ______ is the best way to build a watertight wall.
a) eaves
b) siding
c) a rain-catch
d) a rainscreen - Answer👀 d
, As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction or
until at least five years after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F -
Answer👀 F
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction or
until at least one year after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F -
Answer👀 T
To square a 12 x 9 room the diagonal should be _____
a) 5
b) 50
c) 15
d) 25 - Answer👀 c
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and mandatory licensed
builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - Answer👀 a
What is 1 inch equivalent to?
a. 25.4mm
b. 25.4cm
c. 1.5mm
d. 1.5cm - Answer👀 a
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Complete
Questions and Guide Answers, 100%
Verified Graded A+
The moisture trapped within the membranes will form bubbles on the surface of the flat roof.
As moisture builds up on the roof, the bubbles will eventually grow and pop, forming a
blister. The moisture is formed by ___________
a) excessive heat and poor attic ventilation.
b) excessive cold and poor attic ventilation.
c) excessive heat and excessive attic ventilation.
d) excessive cold and excessive attic ventilation. - Answer👀 a
If any condensation forms on the inside of your skylight, the weep holes allow the water to
drain out of your home. The condensation can end up dripping into your home instead if
____
a) too many holes are present.
b) these holes are not properly caulked.
c) these holes are blocked by debris.
d) the holes are installed on the downward slope - Answer👀 c
The weep holes in skylights allow the _______
a) air exchange
b) water to drain out of your home
c) condensation to get trapped
,d) caulking to adhere the skylight tightly to the mount - Answer👀 b
The depth of a concrete slab control joint should be equal to ______
a) one eighth of the thickness of the slab.
b) one half of the thickness of the slab.
c) twice the thickness of the slab.
d) one fourth of the thickness of the slab. - Answer👀 d
To ensure that the foundation of your home isn't a major source of heat loss,
you should install rigid insulation before pouring concrete.
T or F? - Answer👀 T
For the nailing pattern on the staircase header, use BC code section 9
(I looked this up here chrome-
extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://free.bcpublications.ca/civix/document/i
d/public/bcbc2018/bcbc_2018dbp9n and I cant find any info on it at all outside of the above
note from the cheat sheet). answer: T - Answer👀 T
Notice of project does not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC prior to building. T or F -
Answer👀 F
With bifold doors, most adjustments involve positions of ________
a) king and jack stud
,b) the pivot pins at the top and bottom near the side where the door meets the door frame.
c) the hinge location at the far left or right, where the door meets the frame - Answer👀 b
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall be
treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground level, or a
12 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or F - Answer👀
T
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall be
treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground level, or a
20 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or F - Answer👀
F
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - Answer👀 a
WorkSafeBC can come anytime to your job site. T or F - Answer👀 T
Using ______ is the best way to build a watertight wall.
a) eaves
b) siding
c) a rain-catch
d) a rainscreen - Answer👀 d
, As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction or
until at least five years after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F -
Answer👀 F
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction or
until at least one year after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F -
Answer👀 T
To square a 12 x 9 room the diagonal should be _____
a) 5
b) 50
c) 15
d) 25 - Answer👀 c
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and mandatory licensed
builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - Answer👀 a
What is 1 inch equivalent to?
a. 25.4mm
b. 25.4cm
c. 1.5mm
d. 1.5cm - Answer👀 a
