CO General Contractor Class C Exam
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1. A residential contractor is reviewing project documents before
mobilizing. Which document should primarily define the parties’
responsibilities, scope of work, payment terms, and procedures for
changes to the work?
A. Building permit
B. Construction contract
C. Certificate of occupancy
D. Material safety data sheet
B. Construction contract
A properly executed construction contract establishes the contractual
obligations of the owner and contractor, including scope, compensation,
schedule, and change procedures.
2. During preconstruction planning, a contractor discovers that the
approved drawings conflict with a written specification concerning
the type of exterior finish. What is the most appropriate action
before proceeding?
,A. Install whichever material is less expensive
B. Follow the subcontractor's preference
C. Request clarification through the appropriate design or project
administration process
D. Install both materials and charge the owner later
C. Request clarification through the appropriate design or project
administration process
Conflicting contract documents should be clarified before construction so
that the work conforms to the intended design and unnecessary rework
or disputes are avoided.
3. What is the primary purpose of a building permit and subsequent
inspections?
A. To guarantee that the contractor makes a profit
B. To verify compliance with applicable construction requirements and
protect public health and safety
C. To eliminate the owner's responsibility for maintenance
D. To replace the construction contract
B. To verify compliance with applicable construction requirements and
protect public health and safety
Permitting and inspection systems are intended to promote compliance
with adopted codes and help protect occupants and the public.
, 4. A contractor is evaluating soil conditions for a proposed residence.
Why is proper soil preparation and compaction important beneath
structural elements?
A. It improves the color of the finished concrete
B. It reduces the likelihood of differential settlement and provides
adequate support
C. It eliminates the need for footings
D. It allows structural members to be smaller regardless of design
requirements
B. It reduces the likelihood of differential settlement and provides
adequate support
Properly prepared supporting soil helps distribute structural loads and
reduces the risk of excessive or uneven settlement.
5. What is the principal function of a foundation footing?
A. To provide a decorative transition between siding and soil
B. To distribute building loads over an adequate area of supporting soil
C. To prevent all groundwater from entering the property
D. To replace structural wall framing
B. To distribute building loads over an adequate area of supporting soil
Footings transfer loads from the structure to the soil over a sufficient
area so that allowable soil bearing pressures are not exceeded.
6. A contractor is constructing a residence in a cold climate. Why must
foundation design account for frost conditions?
, A. Frost can cause soil movement and potentially lift improperly protected
foundations
B. Frost increases the compressive strength of all soils
C. Frost eliminates the need for drainage
D. Frost allows footings to be placed directly on organic material
A. Frost can cause soil movement and potentially lift improperly
protected foundations
Freezing moisture in susceptible soils can cause frost heave, making
appropriate foundation depth and protection important.
7. Before concrete is placed in a structural footing, which activity is
most important?
A. Painting the reinforcing steel
B. Verifying excavation dimensions, bearing conditions, reinforcement,
and required forms
C. Installing finish flooring
D. Removing all construction drawings from the site
B. Verifying excavation dimensions, bearing conditions, reinforcement,
and required forms
Inspection before placement helps confirm that the footing has been
prepared according to the approved design and applicable
requirements.
8. What is the primary purpose of reinforcing steel in reinforced
concrete construction?
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1. A residential contractor is reviewing project documents before
mobilizing. Which document should primarily define the parties’
responsibilities, scope of work, payment terms, and procedures for
changes to the work?
A. Building permit
B. Construction contract
C. Certificate of occupancy
D. Material safety data sheet
B. Construction contract
A properly executed construction contract establishes the contractual
obligations of the owner and contractor, including scope, compensation,
schedule, and change procedures.
2. During preconstruction planning, a contractor discovers that the
approved drawings conflict with a written specification concerning
the type of exterior finish. What is the most appropriate action
before proceeding?
,A. Install whichever material is less expensive
B. Follow the subcontractor's preference
C. Request clarification through the appropriate design or project
administration process
D. Install both materials and charge the owner later
C. Request clarification through the appropriate design or project
administration process
Conflicting contract documents should be clarified before construction so
that the work conforms to the intended design and unnecessary rework
or disputes are avoided.
3. What is the primary purpose of a building permit and subsequent
inspections?
A. To guarantee that the contractor makes a profit
B. To verify compliance with applicable construction requirements and
protect public health and safety
C. To eliminate the owner's responsibility for maintenance
D. To replace the construction contract
B. To verify compliance with applicable construction requirements and
protect public health and safety
Permitting and inspection systems are intended to promote compliance
with adopted codes and help protect occupants and the public.
, 4. A contractor is evaluating soil conditions for a proposed residence.
Why is proper soil preparation and compaction important beneath
structural elements?
A. It improves the color of the finished concrete
B. It reduces the likelihood of differential settlement and provides
adequate support
C. It eliminates the need for footings
D. It allows structural members to be smaller regardless of design
requirements
B. It reduces the likelihood of differential settlement and provides
adequate support
Properly prepared supporting soil helps distribute structural loads and
reduces the risk of excessive or uneven settlement.
5. What is the principal function of a foundation footing?
A. To provide a decorative transition between siding and soil
B. To distribute building loads over an adequate area of supporting soil
C. To prevent all groundwater from entering the property
D. To replace structural wall framing
B. To distribute building loads over an adequate area of supporting soil
Footings transfer loads from the structure to the soil over a sufficient
area so that allowable soil bearing pressures are not exceeded.
6. A contractor is constructing a residence in a cold climate. Why must
foundation design account for frost conditions?
, A. Frost can cause soil movement and potentially lift improperly protected
foundations
B. Frost increases the compressive strength of all soils
C. Frost eliminates the need for drainage
D. Frost allows footings to be placed directly on organic material
A. Frost can cause soil movement and potentially lift improperly
protected foundations
Freezing moisture in susceptible soils can cause frost heave, making
appropriate foundation depth and protection important.
7. Before concrete is placed in a structural footing, which activity is
most important?
A. Painting the reinforcing steel
B. Verifying excavation dimensions, bearing conditions, reinforcement,
and required forms
C. Installing finish flooring
D. Removing all construction drawings from the site
B. Verifying excavation dimensions, bearing conditions, reinforcement,
and required forms
Inspection before placement helps confirm that the footing has been
prepared according to the approved design and applicable
requirements.
8. What is the primary purpose of reinforcing steel in reinforced
concrete construction?
