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A contractor is to build a masonry block wall 12' long and 8' in height. The wall will be a
running bond of standard 8" x 8" x 16" concrete masonry units along with 8" x 8" x 8"
half-blocks as needed. Full blocks cost .60 cents each and half-blocks cost .65 cents
each. What is the cost of the CMU's needed for the wall. Assume no waste. -
✔✔69.00
6 courses have 9 full blocks (6x9)= 54
6 courses have 8 full blocks (6x8)= 48
54+48=102x.60=61.20
12 (1/2 blocks) x .65 cents= $7.80
$61.20+7.80= $69.00
Based on the information below, how many linear ft of wire reinforcement are needed
without overlapping? A mason is building a wall 60' long and 12 courses high. The top
course will be bond-beam blocks, reinforced with #4 rebar and poured solid. Plans call
for reinforcement in the bed joint of every course - ✔✔60x12 courses= 720 LF
What is the diagonal measurement of a rectangular foundation that is 27' x 36'? -
✔✔45'
,27x27=729
36x36=1296
729+1296=2025
square root of 2025= 45'
What is the diagonal measurement of 16' x 30' with square corners? - ✔✔34'
16' x 16'=256
30' x 30'=900
900+256=1156
square root 1156= 34'
What is the difference in an elevation of 2% grade over a horizontal distance of 75? -
✔✔18"
75' x 2%= 1.5' x 12"= 18"
75' x 12"/ft x 2%= 18"
A contractor using an optical level and leveling rod measures 6'2" at the benchmark.
What should the reading be on the top of the batter board that is 2' 6" - ✔✔3' 8"
6'2"= 5'14" - 2'6"=3'8" (borrowing)
A cut stake is being set for an excavation of a trench using a building level. The bottom
of the trench will be at an elevation of 94.00'. The rod reading at 4.7' is taken on a
benchmark whose elevation is 102.50'. The rod reading of the mark on the cut stake is
6.20'. What should the cut stake be marked? - ✔✔7.00'
,102.5' + 4.7'-6.2'-94'=7'
This rolling block method shall be used when the vertical length of the precast member
exceeds the horizontal width by at least ____ % - ✔✔25%
Which of the following is an effective measure for improving job profitability -
✔✔Improve Safety
It cost $50 to produce product A, $150 to produce product B, and $375 to produce
product C. We must produce 27 of product A, 56 of B, and 78 of C. We want a 30%
mark-up. What is total cost? - ✔✔$50,700
Employer must provide w-2 form no later than - ✔✔January 31
Weakness of cash basis accounting method - ✔✔does not match revenues with
expenses
Non-exempt worker is guaranteed $300 a week re-gardless of how many hours he
works. If he works 60 hurst's, how much will he need paid - ✔✔$525
$11,000 estimate includes materials $2,400, Labor $4,000, Payroll tax at 15% fo labor,
OH at 20% of all costs, what is profit? - ✔✔$2,600
Bond guarantees project will be completed according to plans - ✔✔Performance
Bond
, Company pays .10 cents for workers compensation for every $100 of salary for office
workers and .20 cents per $100 wages for field workers. $25,000 was paid for office
workers and $125,000 for field workers. Company owes how much? - ✔✔$275
There is an accident at the job site. Contractor has liability policy with $1000 deductible.
Employee incurs $5000 in medical bills. There is $3,000 equipment damage. Pedestrian
has $1000 in medical expenses. What amount will insurance pay - ✔✔$0
Estimating labor is best organized by - ✔✔type of activity
The project manager handles all of the following, except? - ✔✔payroll
gross profit is computed by subtracting - ✔✔direct cost from sales
which of the following is a fixed asset - ✔✔machinery
which ones of the following contracts with sub contractors - ✔✔prime contractor
what is a breach of contract? - ✔✔either party doesn't do what the contract requires
What is the most common type of breach of contract in construction disputes? -
✔✔Action for damages
What can provide emergency information if an employee swallows a harmful substance
on a job-site? - ✔✔MSDS
Answers
A contractor is to build a masonry block wall 12' long and 8' in height. The wall will be a
running bond of standard 8" x 8" x 16" concrete masonry units along with 8" x 8" x 8"
half-blocks as needed. Full blocks cost .60 cents each and half-blocks cost .65 cents
each. What is the cost of the CMU's needed for the wall. Assume no waste. -
✔✔69.00
6 courses have 9 full blocks (6x9)= 54
6 courses have 8 full blocks (6x8)= 48
54+48=102x.60=61.20
12 (1/2 blocks) x .65 cents= $7.80
$61.20+7.80= $69.00
Based on the information below, how many linear ft of wire reinforcement are needed
without overlapping? A mason is building a wall 60' long and 12 courses high. The top
course will be bond-beam blocks, reinforced with #4 rebar and poured solid. Plans call
for reinforcement in the bed joint of every course - ✔✔60x12 courses= 720 LF
What is the diagonal measurement of a rectangular foundation that is 27' x 36'? -
✔✔45'
,27x27=729
36x36=1296
729+1296=2025
square root of 2025= 45'
What is the diagonal measurement of 16' x 30' with square corners? - ✔✔34'
16' x 16'=256
30' x 30'=900
900+256=1156
square root 1156= 34'
What is the difference in an elevation of 2% grade over a horizontal distance of 75? -
✔✔18"
75' x 2%= 1.5' x 12"= 18"
75' x 12"/ft x 2%= 18"
A contractor using an optical level and leveling rod measures 6'2" at the benchmark.
What should the reading be on the top of the batter board that is 2' 6" - ✔✔3' 8"
6'2"= 5'14" - 2'6"=3'8" (borrowing)
A cut stake is being set for an excavation of a trench using a building level. The bottom
of the trench will be at an elevation of 94.00'. The rod reading at 4.7' is taken on a
benchmark whose elevation is 102.50'. The rod reading of the mark on the cut stake is
6.20'. What should the cut stake be marked? - ✔✔7.00'
,102.5' + 4.7'-6.2'-94'=7'
This rolling block method shall be used when the vertical length of the precast member
exceeds the horizontal width by at least ____ % - ✔✔25%
Which of the following is an effective measure for improving job profitability -
✔✔Improve Safety
It cost $50 to produce product A, $150 to produce product B, and $375 to produce
product C. We must produce 27 of product A, 56 of B, and 78 of C. We want a 30%
mark-up. What is total cost? - ✔✔$50,700
Employer must provide w-2 form no later than - ✔✔January 31
Weakness of cash basis accounting method - ✔✔does not match revenues with
expenses
Non-exempt worker is guaranteed $300 a week re-gardless of how many hours he
works. If he works 60 hurst's, how much will he need paid - ✔✔$525
$11,000 estimate includes materials $2,400, Labor $4,000, Payroll tax at 15% fo labor,
OH at 20% of all costs, what is profit? - ✔✔$2,600
Bond guarantees project will be completed according to plans - ✔✔Performance
Bond
, Company pays .10 cents for workers compensation for every $100 of salary for office
workers and .20 cents per $100 wages for field workers. $25,000 was paid for office
workers and $125,000 for field workers. Company owes how much? - ✔✔$275
There is an accident at the job site. Contractor has liability policy with $1000 deductible.
Employee incurs $5000 in medical bills. There is $3,000 equipment damage. Pedestrian
has $1000 in medical expenses. What amount will insurance pay - ✔✔$0
Estimating labor is best organized by - ✔✔type of activity
The project manager handles all of the following, except? - ✔✔payroll
gross profit is computed by subtracting - ✔✔direct cost from sales
which of the following is a fixed asset - ✔✔machinery
which ones of the following contracts with sub contractors - ✔✔prime contractor
what is a breach of contract? - ✔✔either party doesn't do what the contract requires
What is the most common type of breach of contract in construction disputes? -
✔✔Action for damages
What can provide emergency information if an employee swallows a harmful substance
on a job-site? - ✔✔MSDS
