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Virginia (VA) STL Steel Erection Practice Exam
Questions & Rationales VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Virginia (VA) STL Steel Erection Practice Exam
This practice exam covers key areas for the Virginia STL Steel Erection Contractor license,
including OSHA regulations, structural standards, rigging, and safety protocols. The questions
are based on exam blueprints and reference materials like OSHA 1926 Subpart R, AISC
standards, and ASTM specifications .
Section 1: Codes, Standards & Virginia Regulations
Question 1
Which regulation specifically governs steel erection safety practices on construction sites in
Virginia?
A) OSHA 1910
B) OSHA 1926 Subpart R
C) NFPA 70
D) AISC 360
Answer: B
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OSHA 1926 Subpart R (29 CFR 1926.750-799) contains the mandatory safety standards for steel
erection activities nationwide, including Virginia .
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of installing temporary guy wires during steel column erection?
A) To permanently secure the column to the foundation
B) To provide a grounding path for lightning strikes
C) To maintain plumb and stability until permanent connections are complete
D) To serve as an attachment point for fall arrest systems
Answer: C
Temporary guy wires are used as part of the guying and bracing system to stabilize columns and
structural framing against wind, seismic, or erection loads until permanent structural
connections are completed .
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Question 3
Which standard governs tolerances for rolled structural steel shapes?
A) ASTM A36
B) ASTM A992
C) ASTM A6/A6M
D) AISC 303
Answer: C
ASTM A6/A6M defines dimensional tolerances and permissible variations for rolled structural
steel bars, plates, shapes, and sheet piling .
Section 2: Applied Mechanics & Structural Behavior
Question 4
A beam experiencing maximum bending stress will have the highest stress at:
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A) Neutral axis
B) Top and bottom fibers
C) Center web
D) Connection bolts
Answer: B
Bending stress is greatest at the extreme fibers farthest from the neutral axis—the top and
bottom of the beam .
Question 5
Buckling of a steel column is most influenced by:
A) Steel grade only
B) Column slenderness ratio
C) Bolt diameter
D) Welding method
Virginia (VA) STL Steel Erection Practice Exam
Questions & Rationales VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
Virginia (VA) STL Steel Erection Practice Exam
This practice exam covers key areas for the Virginia STL Steel Erection Contractor license,
including OSHA regulations, structural standards, rigging, and safety protocols. The questions
are based on exam blueprints and reference materials like OSHA 1926 Subpart R, AISC
standards, and ASTM specifications .
Section 1: Codes, Standards & Virginia Regulations
Question 1
Which regulation specifically governs steel erection safety practices on construction sites in
Virginia?
A) OSHA 1910
B) OSHA 1926 Subpart R
C) NFPA 70
D) AISC 360
Answer: B
,Page 2 of 188
OSHA 1926 Subpart R (29 CFR 1926.750-799) contains the mandatory safety standards for steel
erection activities nationwide, including Virginia .
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of installing temporary guy wires during steel column erection?
A) To permanently secure the column to the foundation
B) To provide a grounding path for lightning strikes
C) To maintain plumb and stability until permanent connections are complete
D) To serve as an attachment point for fall arrest systems
Answer: C
Temporary guy wires are used as part of the guying and bracing system to stabilize columns and
structural framing against wind, seismic, or erection loads until permanent structural
connections are completed .
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Question 3
Which standard governs tolerances for rolled structural steel shapes?
A) ASTM A36
B) ASTM A992
C) ASTM A6/A6M
D) AISC 303
Answer: C
ASTM A6/A6M defines dimensional tolerances and permissible variations for rolled structural
steel bars, plates, shapes, and sheet piling .
Section 2: Applied Mechanics & Structural Behavior
Question 4
A beam experiencing maximum bending stress will have the highest stress at:
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A) Neutral axis
B) Top and bottom fibers
C) Center web
D) Connection bolts
Answer: B
Bending stress is greatest at the extreme fibers farthest from the neutral axis—the top and
bottom of the beam .
Question 5
Buckling of a steel column is most influenced by:
A) Steel grade only
B) Column slenderness ratio
C) Bolt diameter
D) Welding method
