Residential Contractor Questions and
Verified Answers
What are masonry exterior non-load bearing walls that are not wholly supported at each story? - correct
answers-Curtain Walls
Buildings shall have an attic access where attic areas exceed 30 sq feet and have a vertical height of -
correct answers-30" or greater
The best piece of equipment to strip material over a long distance is a - correct answers-Scraper
The effect of loading uphill using a scraper is: - correct answers-It increases cycle time
A building slab will be 25' x 90' x 8" How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed? (Note: assume
that the grade will be perfectly level and that there will be no crown or slope in the slab do not include
waste or accessing your estimate. - correct answers-56 yd
Block or stack bond is purely a _________ bond - correct answers-Pattern
How much do concrete tiles weigh per square? - correct answers-900 lbs
For acceptance testing, multiple cylinders of concrete are test at how many days - correct answers-28
days
How is drip edge installed at an eave end? - correct answers-under the felt
The main support under a wood deck is called a? - correct answers-Girder
What is the correct way to test a safety net used for fall protection? - correct answers-Drop test with a
400 lb bag from the highest walking surface
How often must cranes in regular service be inspected for leakage in air or hydraulic systems? - correct
answers-each shift
corbel - correct answers-A projecting wall member used as a support for some element in the
superstructure.
Where shall the fireplace throat or damper be located? - correct answers-at least 8 inches above the
lintel
Lintel - correct answers-A horizontal beam used to span an opening.
What is the best dozer to use for landscaping? - correct answers-light utility dozer
Header - correct answers-A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed in framing
for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
joist - correct answers-beam used to support floors or roofs
Soffit - correct answers-in interior, area of room that is lower than the rest of the ceiling
soffit (exterior) - correct answers-The underside of a roof overhang.
, What is the maximum vertical rise between floor levels or landings for a flight of stairs? - correct
answers-12 ft
What size landing shall be on each side of an exterior door? - correct answers-The width of each landing
shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches in the direction of travel.
Before making a pass, what should the dozer be aligned with? - correct answers-Blade dump area
A cut stake is being set for the excavation of a trench using a building level (transit). The bottom of the
trench will be at elevation 94.00 feet. A rod reading of 4.70 feet is taken on a benchmark whose
elevation is 102.50 feet. The rod reading on the mark on the cut stake is 6.20 feet. What should the cut
stake be marked? - correct answers-7.00
What is the minimum window opening that may be used for emergency escape and rescue on floors
above the grade floor? - correct answers-4 sq ft
What is the maximum size hole that can be bored into a 2 x 4 non-load bearing wall? - correct answers-
60% of the stud width
For lines rated 50 KV or below, OSHA requires a minimum clearance between the lines and any part of a
crane load of how many feet? - correct answers-10'
When laying brick and all the vertical joints align, this is a - correct answers-stacked bond
hip jacks - correct answers-A rafter running between the plate and a hip rafter.
Hip Rafter - correct answers-Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
Ventilation of a hip roof should include? - correct answers-inlet openings in the soffit area of the eaves
eaves - correct answers-the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Which is the proper placement of plywood when stacking on trusses? - correct answers-placed as near
as possible over the trusses supporting the load
A well-point system is the best method for dewatering in - correct answers-excavations
To identify a roof leak? - correct answers-Look for shingles that are worn, curled, or damaged
How many straps are necessary to attach a gutter downspout - correct answers-2 straps
How many fasteners should be used for each wood shake or shingle on a roof applicaton? - correct
answers-2
If a blueprint scale indicates 1 inch = 1 foot, then a reading of 1 1/2 inches on the blueprint equals ____
inches for actual construction purposes. - correct answers-18
What is the maximum on-center spacing for anchor bolts in sole plates for interior bearing walls
supported on a continuous foundation? - correct answers-6 feet on center and located within 12 inches
of the ends of each plate section
If the exposure of three-tab, 12 inch wide fiberglass shingles is five inches, the head lap would normally
be ______ inches. - correct answers-2 inches
Verified Answers
What are masonry exterior non-load bearing walls that are not wholly supported at each story? - correct
answers-Curtain Walls
Buildings shall have an attic access where attic areas exceed 30 sq feet and have a vertical height of -
correct answers-30" or greater
The best piece of equipment to strip material over a long distance is a - correct answers-Scraper
The effect of loading uphill using a scraper is: - correct answers-It increases cycle time
A building slab will be 25' x 90' x 8" How many cubic yards of concrete will be needed? (Note: assume
that the grade will be perfectly level and that there will be no crown or slope in the slab do not include
waste or accessing your estimate. - correct answers-56 yd
Block or stack bond is purely a _________ bond - correct answers-Pattern
How much do concrete tiles weigh per square? - correct answers-900 lbs
For acceptance testing, multiple cylinders of concrete are test at how many days - correct answers-28
days
How is drip edge installed at an eave end? - correct answers-under the felt
The main support under a wood deck is called a? - correct answers-Girder
What is the correct way to test a safety net used for fall protection? - correct answers-Drop test with a
400 lb bag from the highest walking surface
How often must cranes in regular service be inspected for leakage in air or hydraulic systems? - correct
answers-each shift
corbel - correct answers-A projecting wall member used as a support for some element in the
superstructure.
Where shall the fireplace throat or damper be located? - correct answers-at least 8 inches above the
lintel
Lintel - correct answers-A horizontal beam used to span an opening.
What is the best dozer to use for landscaping? - correct answers-light utility dozer
Header - correct answers-A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists are nailed in framing
for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
joist - correct answers-beam used to support floors or roofs
Soffit - correct answers-in interior, area of room that is lower than the rest of the ceiling
soffit (exterior) - correct answers-The underside of a roof overhang.
, What is the maximum vertical rise between floor levels or landings for a flight of stairs? - correct
answers-12 ft
What size landing shall be on each side of an exterior door? - correct answers-The width of each landing
shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches in the direction of travel.
Before making a pass, what should the dozer be aligned with? - correct answers-Blade dump area
A cut stake is being set for the excavation of a trench using a building level (transit). The bottom of the
trench will be at elevation 94.00 feet. A rod reading of 4.70 feet is taken on a benchmark whose
elevation is 102.50 feet. The rod reading on the mark on the cut stake is 6.20 feet. What should the cut
stake be marked? - correct answers-7.00
What is the minimum window opening that may be used for emergency escape and rescue on floors
above the grade floor? - correct answers-4 sq ft
What is the maximum size hole that can be bored into a 2 x 4 non-load bearing wall? - correct answers-
60% of the stud width
For lines rated 50 KV or below, OSHA requires a minimum clearance between the lines and any part of a
crane load of how many feet? - correct answers-10'
When laying brick and all the vertical joints align, this is a - correct answers-stacked bond
hip jacks - correct answers-A rafter running between the plate and a hip rafter.
Hip Rafter - correct answers-Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to the ridge
Ventilation of a hip roof should include? - correct answers-inlet openings in the soffit area of the eaves
eaves - correct answers-the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
Which is the proper placement of plywood when stacking on trusses? - correct answers-placed as near
as possible over the trusses supporting the load
A well-point system is the best method for dewatering in - correct answers-excavations
To identify a roof leak? - correct answers-Look for shingles that are worn, curled, or damaged
How many straps are necessary to attach a gutter downspout - correct answers-2 straps
How many fasteners should be used for each wood shake or shingle on a roof applicaton? - correct
answers-2
If a blueprint scale indicates 1 inch = 1 foot, then a reading of 1 1/2 inches on the blueprint equals ____
inches for actual construction purposes. - correct answers-18
What is the maximum on-center spacing for anchor bolts in sole plates for interior bearing walls
supported on a continuous foundation? - correct answers-6 feet on center and located within 12 inches
of the ends of each plate section
If the exposure of three-tab, 12 inch wide fiberglass shingles is five inches, the head lap would normally
be ______ inches. - correct answers-2 inches
