F13 Residential Building Contractor Exam Sample Questions with correct answers

F13 Residential Building Contractor Exam Sample
Questions with correct answers
The self-weight of the structural members normally provides the largest portion of
the _____ load of a building.
A. Dead
B. Live
C. Wind
D. Heavy CORRECT ANSWER A. Dead
R301.4 Dead load.
What distance is required between masonry veneer and sheathing?
A. .5 inch
B. 1 inch
C. 1.5 inch
D. 2 inch CORRECT ANSWER B. 1 inch
FIGURE R703.8
What is the maximum stud spacing of 2X6 bearing walls when supporting two
floors, roof and ceiling (inches).
A. 16
B. 19.2
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C. 24
D. 32 CORRECT ANSWER A. 16
TABLE R602.3(5)
A wood 2X6 nominal stud is part of a bearing wall. A slot needs to be notched to
accommodate a pipe. What would be the maximum depth of the notch used to
accommodate that pipe?
A. 1.0"
B. 1.375"
C. 2.25"
D. 3.0" CORRECT ANSWER C. 2.25"
FIGURE R602.6(1) NOTCHING AND BORED HOLE LIMITATIONS FOR
EXTERIOR WALLS AND BEARING WALLS
Additions, alterations or repairs and relocations shall not cause a(n)
__________________ to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the
building.
A. existing structure
B. new structure
C. temporary
D. none of the above CORRECT ANSWER A. existing structurePowered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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