Residential Contractor Practice Exam Questions And Answers.

Residential Contractor Practice Exam
Questions And Answers.

What is the MINIMUM overlap for joints in polyethylene film moisture barrier applied over the exterior of a
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below grade foundation wall? - (Correct Answer) 6 inches
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What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub? - (Correct
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Answer) 6 feet
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Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how many inches or
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through the thickness of the deck, Whichever is less? - (Correct Answer) 3/4 inch
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How must rafters be framed to each other? - (Correct Answer) with a gusset plate
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All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction EXCEPT. -
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(Correct Answer) easier installation of plumbing and wiring
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750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch contour intervals
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approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from one end of the pipe to the other? -
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(Correct Answer) 8 contour intervals
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Where would the most specific information about the size and location of windows be found in a set of
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construction drawings? - (Correct Answer) In the window schedule
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A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT. - (Correct Answer) assume
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ideal conditions
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How many sheets of 4' X 8' X 1/2" drywall are needed for a room
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10' X 15' with an 8' ceiling? - (Correct Answer) 18 sheets
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Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor by a contractor's comprehensive general
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liability insurance policy? - (Correct Answer) damage to adjoining property from a crane accident.
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Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing method is being used? -
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(Correct Answer) platforming
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What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber called? - (Correct
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Answer) Shake
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