Hose connection. Sillcocks, hose bibbs, wall hydrants and other openings with a hose con-
nection shall be protected by? - ANSWER an atmospheric-type or pressure-type vacuum
breaker
The proper installation of drip edge calls for it to be installed: - ANSWER Under the un-
derlayment at the eaves, but over the underlayment at the rake
A bearing wall must rest upon a continuous footing how many times as wide as the thickness
of the wall? - ANSWER 2 times
The precast erector should make certain there are provisions in the contract for? - AN-
SWER Site Access - PCI Erector's Manual - 4
Retempered concrete or concrete that has been remixed after initial set shall not be used
unless: - ANSWER approved by the engineer
When a jack rafter is toe nailed to a hip, how many 16d common nails are used? - AN-
SWER
General and supplemental conditions, change orders and the index of drawings are con-
tained in the ________ section of a typical project manual? - ANSWER Contract Provi-
sions - Business
All lateral bracing must be stabilized by diagonal members in? - ANSWER
1
, Joist girders are primary structure items that are supported normally by: - ANSWER Col-
umns
Which of the following is the most economical wood to use for formwork? - ANSWER
Kiln-dried pine
The point in a joint in a strut-and-tie model where the axes of the struts, ties, and concen-
trated forces acting on the joint intersect is called what? - ANSWER
Definable tasks that support the goals of a particular project, typically include completion in
a time frame, at a level of quality, with cost control, customer satisfaction, safety, and effec-
tive management of subs: - ANSWER Objectives
What is post-tensioning? - ANSWER A method of prestressing in which the tendons are
tensioned after the concrete has hardened - Post Tensioning
All lateral restraint and diagonal bracing material should be made of what type of lumber? -
ANSWER 2" x 4" - Wood Trusses
How is drip edge installed at an eave end? - ANSWER under the felt
When installing composite floor decking, which way is the bare side installed? - ANSWER
Bare side is on top
What is the maximum width of an exterior public walkway outside of a building? - AN-
SWER 30 feet
On Type I and II construction, Skylights set at an angle of less than 45 degrees from the hori-
zontal plane shall be mounted at least _____ above the plane of the roof? - ANSWER 4
inches
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