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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
b. It would detract from aesthetics
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed - ANSWERS-a
QUESTION 2
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home builder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all construction -
ANSWERS-c
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QUESTION 3
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
a. 8 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 16 ft
d. 25 ft - ANSWERS-b
QUESTION 4
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other - ANSWERS-b
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QUESTION 5
OHS considers what kind of person a "qualified" worker?
a. 5 years of experience minimum
b. Registered tradesperson
c. Qualified tradesperson
d. Someone who knows enough to do the work - ANSWERS-c
QUESTION 6
What is a possible consequence of failure to disclose that a
house has no home warranty insurance?
a. Must get warranty insurance
b. Owner builder will pay financial compensation to new owner
c. No consequences, disclosure not necessary
d. Owner builder subject to penalties under Home Protection Act - ANSWERS-d
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QUESTION 7
A window 16" below soffit. The roof projects 24" out. How is the window weather
proofed?
a. Peel and stick membrane around window
b. Install moisture barrier over nailing fin at top
c. Install double layer of building paper at top
d. Install flashing under primary weather barrier at top of window - ANSWERS-d
QUESTION 8
When floor joists are butted to the sides of a beam, how may they be supported
a. Ledger or joist handlers
b. Notching the beam
c. Notching the joists
d. H-clips - ANSWERS-a
QUESTION 9
When fasting exterior wall to floor, nails should penetrate:
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EXAM
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the result if end closers are not installed on a concrete tile roof?
a. Snow and moisture would enter the structure
b. It would detract from aesthetics
c. It would reduce the fire-retardant classification
d. Ventilation needs would be surpassed - ANSWERS-a
QUESTION 2
Which statement regarding general contracting activities is false?
a. Owner builders can select and hire construction workers for the project
b. Owner builders can hire family members to work on construction projects
c. Owner builders can delegate this role to licensed residential home builder
d. Owner builders are expected to manage all or substantially all construction -
ANSWERS-c
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QUESTION 3
At what depth of excavation is a ladder required to be provided?
a. 8 ft
b. 4 ft
c. 16 ft
d. 25 ft - ANSWERS-b
QUESTION 4
What kind of window has a side attachment/hinge?
a. Sash
b. Casement
c. Awning
d. Other - ANSWERS-b
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QUESTION 5
OHS considers what kind of person a "qualified" worker?
a. 5 years of experience minimum
b. Registered tradesperson
c. Qualified tradesperson
d. Someone who knows enough to do the work - ANSWERS-c
QUESTION 6
What is a possible consequence of failure to disclose that a
house has no home warranty insurance?
a. Must get warranty insurance
b. Owner builder will pay financial compensation to new owner
c. No consequences, disclosure not necessary
d. Owner builder subject to penalties under Home Protection Act - ANSWERS-d
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QUESTION 7
A window 16" below soffit. The roof projects 24" out. How is the window weather
proofed?
a. Peel and stick membrane around window
b. Install moisture barrier over nailing fin at top
c. Install double layer of building paper at top
d. Install flashing under primary weather barrier at top of window - ANSWERS-d
QUESTION 8
When floor joists are butted to the sides of a beam, how may they be supported
a. Ledger or joist handlers
b. Notching the beam
c. Notching the joists
d. H-clips - ANSWERS-a
QUESTION 9
When fasting exterior wall to floor, nails should penetrate:
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