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The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs
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is - Answer- 1 1/4 inches
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What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - Answer-
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5,400 pounds
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What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-
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producing devices - Answer- 1 inch n n n n n
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - Answer- 25
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The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - Answer- Wear
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resistance
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The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of -
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Answer- 25 feet of the worker
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What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door - Answer- Top track, lower
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track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
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What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - Answer- 34 inches
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How MUST rafters be framed to each other - Answer- With rectangular ties
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The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - Answer-
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Expansion and contraction
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What are batter boards - Answer- stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
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The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - Answer-
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contracting the local utility companies
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What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of
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a masonry partition wall - Answer- 16 inches
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What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete
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foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil - Answer- 48
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inches on center
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, A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - Answer- 30
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Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to
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space them in feet - Answer- 2 times the stab depth in inches
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What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding - Answer- 1 inches
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For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM
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thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements? - Answer- 1/4 inch
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What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space -
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Answer- 1/4 inch
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The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found
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in a - Answer- Floor plan
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What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - Answer- 5
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foot candles
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in drywall 3 trim is used to - Answer- provide a finish edge
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What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot
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section of wood still plate to a foundation - Answer- two bolts
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What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in
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a second floor sleeping area - Answer- 5.70 square feet
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Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
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jambs - Answer- Double hung windows
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Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of
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the footing to - Answer- 6 inches above the finished grade
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Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line -
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Answer- 10 feet
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The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course
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shall be - Answer- 3/8 inches
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What is not REQUIRED in exterior non bearing walls - Answer- a singles flat 2" x 4
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member for opening up to 8 feet wide
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What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - Answer- 5 inches
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The MINIMUN length drywall screw for installing 1/2 inch gypsum board to wood studs
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is - Answer- 1 1/4 inches
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What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards - Answer-
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5,400 pounds
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What is the MINIMUM clearance that combustible insulation MUST other heat-
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producing devices - Answer- 1 inch n n n n n
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials - Answer- 25
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The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT - Answer- Wear
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resistance
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The escape device for a trench over 4 feet deep MUST be within a MAXIMUM of -
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Answer- 25 feet of the worker
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What is the correct sequence for installing a bi-fold door - Answer- Top track, lower
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track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot
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What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail - Answer- 34 inches
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How MUST rafters be framed to each other - Answer- With rectangular ties
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The nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are elongated to allow for - Answer-
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Expansion and contraction
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What are batter boards - Answer- stakes and ledger boards marking building lines
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The first step that needs to be taken prior to starting any excavation work is - Answer-
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contracting the local utility companies
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What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of
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a masonry partition wall - Answer- 16 inches
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What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete
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foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil - Answer- 48
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inches on center
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, A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds - Answer- 30
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inches
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Unless otherwise specified, the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to
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space them in feet - Answer- 2 times the stab depth in inches
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What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding - Answer- 1 inches
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For multiple-width masonry (mampostería de ancho múltiple) what is the MINIMUM
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thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcements? - Answer- 1/4 inch
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What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space -
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Answer- 1/4 inch
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The MOST specific information about the size and location of windows would be found
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in a - Answer- Floor plan
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What is the MINIMUM illumination for general constructions area lighting - Answer- 5
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foot candles
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in drywall 3 trim is used to - Answer- provide a finish edge
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What is the MINIMUM number of anchor bolts REQUIRED for anchoring a 12 foot
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section of wood still plate to a foundation - Answer- two bolts
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What is the MINIMUM square footage of net clear opening area for an egress window in
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a second floor sleeping area - Answer- 5.70 square feet
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Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
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jambs - Answer- Double hung windows
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Damp proofing on below-grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of
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the footing to - Answer- 6 inches above the finished grade
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Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line -
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Answer- 10 feet
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The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course
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shall be - Answer- 3/8 inches
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What is not REQUIRED in exterior non bearing walls - Answer- a singles flat 2" x 4
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member for opening up to 8 feet wide
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What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles - Answer- 5 inches
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