VA CONTRACTORS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - ANSWER-24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - ANSWER-None
Where should a drip edge be used? - ANSWER-Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - ANSWER-36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - 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! - 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? - 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 ? - ANSWER-1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - ANSWER-When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
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? - ANSWER-Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - 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 ? - ANSWER-60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - 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? - ANSWER-24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - ANSWER-1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - ANSWER-Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - ANSWER-72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how
many feet? - ANSWER-5 ft
What is the requirement for the wood treatment of a sill, plate, or sleeper that is resting
on an exterior concrete masonry foundation wall? - ANSWER-Member must be treated
if it is less than 8 inches from the ground
Wood plank roof decks should have a minimum nominal thickness of? - ANSWER-1 1/8
inches
A wood foundation useless lumber treated in accordance with a AWPA C22 the lumper
is cut in the field which of the following is true with regards to what must be done to the
newly exposed surface! - ANSWER-It must be brushed dipped or soaked with copper
naphthenate until no more copper napthenate is absorbed
Containers used to store empty cans of flammable /volatile must be?? - ANSWER-
Inspected by a competent person
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
ANSWER-Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - ANSWER-A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space? -
ANSWER-Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? -
ANSWER-Compressible
What is the maximum vertical spacing of drywall screws used to fasten 1/2 inch gypsum
drywall without adhesive to an interior wall framed 16 inches on center? - ANSWER-16
inches
What is the minimum width for a platform scaffold? - ANSWER-18 inches
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member that is
in contact with?? - ANSWER-24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - ANSWER-None
Where should a drip edge be used? - ANSWER-Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - ANSWER-36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - 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! - 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? - 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 ? - ANSWER-1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - ANSWER-When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
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? - ANSWER-Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - 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 ? - ANSWER-60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - 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? - ANSWER-24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required or
made? - ANSWER-1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in confined
spaces? - ANSWER-Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch nominal
thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - ANSWER-72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of how
many feet? - ANSWER-5 ft
What is the requirement for the wood treatment of a sill, plate, or sleeper that is resting
on an exterior concrete masonry foundation wall? - ANSWER-Member must be treated
if it is less than 8 inches from the ground
Wood plank roof decks should have a minimum nominal thickness of? - ANSWER-1 1/8
inches
A wood foundation useless lumber treated in accordance with a AWPA C22 the lumper
is cut in the field which of the following is true with regards to what must be done to the
newly exposed surface! - ANSWER-It must be brushed dipped or soaked with copper
naphthenate until no more copper napthenate is absorbed
Containers used to store empty cans of flammable /volatile must be?? - ANSWER-
Inspected by a competent person
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
ANSWER-Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - ANSWER-A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space? -
ANSWER-Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? -
ANSWER-Compressible
What is the maximum vertical spacing of drywall screws used to fasten 1/2 inch gypsum
drywall without adhesive to an interior wall framed 16 inches on center? - ANSWER-16
inches
What is the minimum width for a platform scaffold? - ANSWER-18 inches
