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NASCLA Virginia Exam – 2026/2027 Edition |
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______ provides training, assistance, and protection for small
businesses? - ANSWER =The Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA helps businesses start, build, and grow, offering a variety of
resources including financial assistance, counseling, and educational
programs
What type of estimate is based on the size of build? - ANSWER
=Square Foot/Cubic Foot Estimates
An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new
facility.
What does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures? -
ANSWER =The employer must review orally all of the emergency
procedures with each employee
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - CORRECT
ANSWER=To prevent condensation
What is the most common strand for barrier cable? - CORRECT
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ANSWER=½" diameter, seven wire strand
The (NEPA) National Environmental Policy Act applies to construction
sites that are considered? - ANSWER =Federal Action
Screw type to attach drywall to metal stud - CORRECT
ANSWER=Type S
Weld washers are req'd for metal thickness less than what? - CORRECT
ANSWER=0.028 (22 gauge)
What is bearing depth for a steel joist girder? - ANSWER =7 1/2"
Why are indentations in waffle slab in 2 way reinforced concrete slab
known as? - ANSWER =Domes
Steel decking will have what percentage of its perimeter working? -
CORRECT ANSWER=75%
Minimum corner bead fastener spacing? - ANSWER =12" What
reinforcement req'd for vent pipe roof penetration? - CORRECT
ANSWER=None
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Steel joist minimum bearing on steel bearing plate - CORRECT
ANSWER=4"
Minimum number of ties for each rebar in mat foundation - CORRECT
ANSWER=3
Joints made to accommodate movement - CORRECT
ANSWER=Contraction Joints
Vibrator method - ANSWER =15" intervals for 10-15 seconds
Minimum number of employees to keep OSHA records - CORRECT
ANSWER=10
Fair labor standards act provides sub minimum wage provisions for what
employee group? - ANSWER =Student Learners
I-9 forms completed within how many days of hire? - CORRECT
ANSWER=3 days
Purpose of indemnification clause - ANSWER =Protect contractor
against loss due to theft or fire
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OSHA citations must be posted within how many days? - CORRECT
ANSWER=3 days
W4 request deadline - ANSWER =February 15th
Weight range for cellular core deck - ANSWER =5 psf
Contract type for undefined work and quantities - ANSWER =Unit
price
Bearing strength for soft clay - ANSWER =800 psf
Back sights are always added to... - ANSWER =Benchmark elevation
Lbs of nails for 1 square of shingles - ANSWER =2 1/2#
Barrier cable stress % - ANSWER =80%
Roof working platform psf? - ANSWER =30 psf
Brackets req'd at what slope for clay shingles - CORRECT
ANSWER=7:12
NASCLA Virginia Exam – 2026/2027 Edition |
Verified Practice Questions & Answers Verified
100% Correct
______ provides training, assistance, and protection for small
businesses? - ANSWER =The Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA helps businesses start, build, and grow, offering a variety of
resources including financial assistance, counseling, and educational
programs
What type of estimate is based on the size of build? - ANSWER
=Square Foot/Cubic Foot Estimates
An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new
facility.
What does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures? -
ANSWER =The employer must review orally all of the emergency
procedures with each employee
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - CORRECT
ANSWER=To prevent condensation
What is the most common strand for barrier cable? - CORRECT
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ANSWER=½" diameter, seven wire strand
The (NEPA) National Environmental Policy Act applies to construction
sites that are considered? - ANSWER =Federal Action
Screw type to attach drywall to metal stud - CORRECT
ANSWER=Type S
Weld washers are req'd for metal thickness less than what? - CORRECT
ANSWER=0.028 (22 gauge)
What is bearing depth for a steel joist girder? - ANSWER =7 1/2"
Why are indentations in waffle slab in 2 way reinforced concrete slab
known as? - ANSWER =Domes
Steel decking will have what percentage of its perimeter working? -
CORRECT ANSWER=75%
Minimum corner bead fastener spacing? - ANSWER =12" What
reinforcement req'd for vent pipe roof penetration? - CORRECT
ANSWER=None
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Steel joist minimum bearing on steel bearing plate - CORRECT
ANSWER=4"
Minimum number of ties for each rebar in mat foundation - CORRECT
ANSWER=3
Joints made to accommodate movement - CORRECT
ANSWER=Contraction Joints
Vibrator method - ANSWER =15" intervals for 10-15 seconds
Minimum number of employees to keep OSHA records - CORRECT
ANSWER=10
Fair labor standards act provides sub minimum wage provisions for what
employee group? - ANSWER =Student Learners
I-9 forms completed within how many days of hire? - CORRECT
ANSWER=3 days
Purpose of indemnification clause - ANSWER =Protect contractor
against loss due to theft or fire
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OSHA citations must be posted within how many days? - CORRECT
ANSWER=3 days
W4 request deadline - ANSWER =February 15th
Weight range for cellular core deck - ANSWER =5 psf
Contract type for undefined work and quantities - ANSWER =Unit
price
Bearing strength for soft clay - ANSWER =800 psf
Back sights are always added to... - ANSWER =Benchmark elevation
Lbs of nails for 1 square of shingles - ANSWER =2 1/2#
Barrier cable stress % - ANSWER =80%
Roof working platform psf? - ANSWER =30 psf
Brackets req'd at what slope for clay shingles - CORRECT
ANSWER=7:12
