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Va Contractors License | 142 Actual Questions And
Answers 100% Correct | New Update 2025
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member
that is in contact with?? - (answers)24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? -
(answers)None
Where should a drip edge be used? - (answers)Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - (answers)36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? -
(answers)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! - (answers)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? - (answers)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 ? - (answers)1/4 of the depth of the joist
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When are roof drains required? - (answers)When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
(answers)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? - (answers)Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - (answers)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 ? -
(answers)60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? -
(answers)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? - (answers)24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required
or made? - (answers)1,500 pounds per square ft
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Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in
confined spaces? - (answers)Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch
nominal thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - (answers)72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of
how many feet? - (answers)5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
(answers)Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - (answers)A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined
space? - (answers)Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? -
(answers)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?
- (answers)16 inches
Va Contractors License | 142 Actual Questions And
Answers 100% Correct | New Update 2025
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member
that is in contact with?? - (answers)24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? -
(answers)None
Where should a drip edge be used? - (answers)Beneath the underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - (answers)36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? -
(answers)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! - (answers)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? - (answers)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 ? - (answers)1/4 of the depth of the joist
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When are roof drains required? - (answers)When the roof has parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? -
(answers)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? - (answers)Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - (answers)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 ? -
(answers)60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? -
(answers)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? - (answers)24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required
or made? - (answers)1,500 pounds per square ft
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Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in
confined spaces? - (answers)Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch
nominal thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - (answers)72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of
how many feet? - (answers)5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? -
(answers)Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - (answers)A competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined
space? - (answers)Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? -
(answers)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?
- (answers)16 inches
