Va Contractors License exam with
correct answers
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is in contact
with?? - correct answer,,,,24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - correct answer,,,,None
Where should a drip edge be used? - correct answer,,,,Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - correct answer,,,,36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - correct answer,,,,Perculation test-
Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand soil used in
conventional light frame construction! - correct answer,,,,12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an interior bearing
wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - correct answer,,,,8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be a maximum
of ? - correct answer,,,,1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - correct answer,,,,When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? - correct answer,,,,7 5/8
in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered shall be? -
correct answer,,,,Primed
, Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - correct answer,,,,Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves what percentage
of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - correct answer,,,,60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - correct answer,,,,Sloped plane
a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition supporting roof and
ceiling only? - correct answer,,,,24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or made? - correct
answer,,,,1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined spaces? - correct
answer,,,,Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal thickness
reinforced concrete foundation wall? - correct answer,,,,72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how many feet? -
correct answer,,,,5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? - correct answer,,,,Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - correct answer,,,,A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space? - correct
answer,,,,Availability for breathable air
correct answers
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is in contact
with?? - correct answer,,,,24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - correct answer,,,,None
Where should a drip edge be used? - correct answer,,,,Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - correct answer,,,,36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - correct answer,,,,Perculation test-
Perc Test
What is the minimum width of footings used for a one story structure build on claye sand soil used in
conventional light frame construction! - correct answer,,,,12 inches
What is the maximum allowable span for a three ply 2" x 12" build up floor girder for an interior bearing
wall in a one story frame home 28 feet wide? - correct answer,,,,8 ft 10 inches
When a joist is notched at the bottom to bear on a ledger the notch in the joist should be a maximum
of ? - correct answer,,,,1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - correct answer,,,,When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? - correct answer,,,,7 5/8
in height and 7 5/8 width times 15 5/8 length
In re-roofing applications metal flashing to which bituminous materials are to be adhered shall be? -
correct answer,,,,Primed
, Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - correct answer,,,,Should not be used for
Backfill
Concrete cured with a proper moisture and a favorable temperature typically achieves what percentage
of specified compressive strength after 7 days ? - correct answer,,,,60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - correct answer,,,,Sloped plane
a adjoining the tread nosing
What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition supporting roof and
ceiling only? - correct answer,,,,24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or made? - correct
answer,,,,1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined spaces? - correct
answer,,,,Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal thickness
reinforced concrete foundation wall? - correct answer,,,,72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how many feet? -
correct answer,,,,5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? - correct answer,,,,Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - correct answer,,,,A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space? - correct
answer,,,,Availability for breathable air
