Residential Contractor Practice Exam Graded A+
750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch
contour intervals approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from
one end of the pipe to the other? - ANSWER-8 contour intervals
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT. -
ANSWER-assume ideal conditions
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?
- ANSWER-9%
All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon
construction EXCEPT. - ANSWER-easier installation of plumbing and wiring
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning requirements?
- ANSWER-Project Owner
How many sheets of 4' X 8' X 1/2" drywall are needed for a room
10' X 15' with an 8' ceiling? - ANSWER-18 sheets
How must rafters be framed to each other? - ANSWER-with a gusset plate
In drywall, what is J-trim used for? - ANSWER-to provide a finish edge
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs - ANSWER-in one direction
only
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following? - ANSWER-increases its
wetness
Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how
many inches or through the thickness of the deck, Whichever is less? - ANSWER-3/4
inch
Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints
to space them in feet? - ANSWER-2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches
Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing
method is being used? - ANSWER-platforming
What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber
called? - ANSWER-Shake
What is the MAXIMUM allowable size of each mesh opening in a safety net? -
ANSWER-36 square inches
750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch
contour intervals approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from
one end of the pipe to the other? - ANSWER-8 contour intervals
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT. -
ANSWER-assume ideal conditions
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?
- ANSWER-9%
All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon
construction EXCEPT. - ANSWER-easier installation of plumbing and wiring
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning requirements?
- ANSWER-Project Owner
How many sheets of 4' X 8' X 1/2" drywall are needed for a room
10' X 15' with an 8' ceiling? - ANSWER-18 sheets
How must rafters be framed to each other? - ANSWER-with a gusset plate
In drywall, what is J-trim used for? - ANSWER-to provide a finish edge
In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs - ANSWER-in one direction
only
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following? - ANSWER-increases its
wetness
Nails used to fasten concrete roofing tiles must penetrate the deck a MINIMUM of how
many inches or through the thickness of the deck, Whichever is less? - ANSWER-3/4
inch
Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints
to space them in feet? - ANSWER-2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches
Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing
method is being used? - ANSWER-platforming
What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber
called? - ANSWER-Shake
What is the MAXIMUM allowable size of each mesh opening in a safety net? -
ANSWER-36 square inches
