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1. what is the maximum slope for glazing used in sky- 15 degrees
light before it must meet the provisions for vertical
glass?
2. Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up 50 feet
to which maximum height above grade?
3. How is the hand of a door determined? By the location of the
hinges when the door is
viewed from the inside.
4. What is the minimum height required for a nonab- 6 feet
sorbent wall surface above a bathtub?
5. Plaster coat shall be protected from freezing for a pe- 24 hours
riod of not less than how long after set has occurred?
6. What is an agreement called that specifies that the cost plus contract
contractor be paid actual for costs for labor and ma-
terial plus the fixed fees for the contractor's profit and
overhead?
7. What can be used to collect information on labor, ma- a job cost system
terials, equipment, and overhead costs used during
the performance of a job?
8. What is the maximum slope for a ramp? 1 unit vertical in 8 units
horizontal
9. What protects a contractor from risk? Insurance
10. What is your minimum wallboard thickness for the 1/2 thick on the garage
walls separating a house and garage? side
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Contractor Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_6yzmlo
11. An owner hires a construction manager for a project. the subcontractors are
Which of the following is true with regards to subcon- prime contractors.
tractors?
12. In seismic design category C, what is the maximum 10 feet
spacing for vertical reinforcement in masonry shear
walls?
13. A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately 48 hours
braced should be cured for a minimum of how much
time before backfilling?
14. Which type of mortar should be used for masonry that type M
is installed below grade?
15. What is the maximum distance horizontal reinforce- 16 inches
ment can be placed from the top of a masonry parti-
tion wall?
16. What is the maximum spacing for masonry veneer to 24 inches on center hori-
supporting wall anchors in non seismic locales? zontally and shall support
not more than 2.67 square
feet of wall area.
17. What is the minimum thickness (nominal) for an 8 foot 8 inches
high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4 feet
below finish grade on the exterior?
18. What would be the total amount of Medicare and $43.50
Social Security taxes that the employer should with-
hold on the last week of the year from an employee
who earns$3,000 per week and has worked for the
employer the entire year?
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Contractor Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_6yzmlo
1. what is the maximum slope for glazing used in sky- 15 degrees
light before it must meet the provisions for vertical
glass?
2. Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up 50 feet
to which maximum height above grade?
3. How is the hand of a door determined? By the location of the
hinges when the door is
viewed from the inside.
4. What is the minimum height required for a nonab- 6 feet
sorbent wall surface above a bathtub?
5. Plaster coat shall be protected from freezing for a pe- 24 hours
riod of not less than how long after set has occurred?
6. What is an agreement called that specifies that the cost plus contract
contractor be paid actual for costs for labor and ma-
terial plus the fixed fees for the contractor's profit and
overhead?
7. What can be used to collect information on labor, ma- a job cost system
terials, equipment, and overhead costs used during
the performance of a job?
8. What is the maximum slope for a ramp? 1 unit vertical in 8 units
horizontal
9. What protects a contractor from risk? Insurance
10. What is your minimum wallboard thickness for the 1/2 thick on the garage
walls separating a house and garage? side
Page 1 of 12 9/15/2026
, Contractor Test.pdf 2026/2027!!!
Contractor Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_6yzmlo
11. An owner hires a construction manager for a project. the subcontractors are
Which of the following is true with regards to subcon- prime contractors.
tractors?
12. In seismic design category C, what is the maximum 10 feet
spacing for vertical reinforcement in masonry shear
walls?
13. A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately 48 hours
braced should be cured for a minimum of how much
time before backfilling?
14. Which type of mortar should be used for masonry that type M
is installed below grade?
15. What is the maximum distance horizontal reinforce- 16 inches
ment can be placed from the top of a masonry parti-
tion wall?
16. What is the maximum spacing for masonry veneer to 24 inches on center hori-
supporting wall anchors in non seismic locales? zontally and shall support
not more than 2.67 square
feet of wall area.
17. What is the minimum thickness (nominal) for an 8 foot 8 inches
high hollow masonry foundation wall that is 4 feet
below finish grade on the exterior?
18. What would be the total amount of Medicare and $43.50
Social Security taxes that the employer should with-
hold on the last week of the year from an employee
who earns$3,000 per week and has worked for the
employer the entire year?
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