PTP FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What year was Ryan Homes Founded? - Answers :1948
It is an NVR goal that all supervisors complete all elements of PTP in: - Answers :12
months or less
Violations of NVR's Code of Ethics: - Answers :- Giving NVR Prints to competitors
- Taking jobsite materials home for personal use
- Signing or e-signing customer's name on documents
Benefits of effective scheduling: - Answers :- Reduced stress
- Cost savings
- Better vendor relations
Which of the following will be included in a vendor's phase specifications? - Answers :-
Safety requirements
- Cleanliness expectations
- Warranty responsibilities
- NVR/PJM responsibility to the vendor
What types of information/documentation does a PJM need to prepare for a start? -
Answers :- Re-site, plot plan, or topo
- SAR
- Prewire diagrams
- Change orders
- SchedulePro start package checklist
- Divisional cost estimate paperwork
While preparing for a start, what should a PJM verify on the plot plan? - Answers :-
Confirm it matches the SAR (correct lot, elevation, etc)
- Confirm it matches the blueprints (dimensions, options, etc)
- Grading and First floor elevation (surface water drainage, driveway slope, etc)
High Side Lot - Answers :Lot where the elevation rises from the street to the back of the
lot
Per Plan - Answers :Garage is on the right side of the home
Reverse - Answers :Garage is on the left side of the home
Hung Sewer - Answers :- The main sewer line may be higher than the basement slab
- Gravity flow for waste is not achievable
- A grinder (ejector) pit and pump is required
, 3 Primary factors to consider when setting a house: - Answers :- Driveway slope
- Sewer invert depth
- Surface water drainage
Proper installation of Temp Drives - Answers :- Width shall be a minimum of 10'
- Driveway should be installed 6" in depth and 8" below final grade
- Contractor will install filter fabric or geotextile prior to placing stone
- 2'3" stone or recycled concrete aggregate
Calling 811 prior to digging: - Answers :- The excavation contractor is required to call
811 48-72 hours prior to the excavation
- The purpose of calling 811 is to have underground utilities marked prior to an
excavation
What is the purpose of an overdig? - Answers :Provide a safe working space around the
foundation
Excavation contractor's responsibilities: - Answers :- Cuts greater than 4' must be
benched for safety
- Contractor will ensure adequate access for concrete trucks and minimize the
requirement for concrete pump trucks when possible
- Leave the garage unexcavated when possible to minimize excavation and backfill cost
- All spoils must be kept a minimum of 3' away from the FDN for safety
Rebar - Answers :An arrangement of steel rods that add tensile strength to concrete,
which then becomes what we call reinforced concrete
In what increments is rebar sized in? - Answers :1/8" increments
#4 rebar is _______ in diameter? - Answers :1/2"
Footing Keyway - Answers :- It is an indentation in the footing that allows the foundation
wall to "lock" to the footing
- It measures 1-1/2" deep and 3-1/2" wide
Minimum standard for footings - Answers :1/4" out of level from the footings highest
point to the lowest point
Where can the concrete vendor find the spacing requirements for anchor straps and/or
anchor bolts as shown above? - Answers :Framing/Fastener detail page (FC-1)
When pouring concrete FDN walls using forms, how long should the concrete FDN set
before the forms can be removed? - Answers :24 hours in warm weather, 48 hours
during cold weather
What year was Ryan Homes Founded? - Answers :1948
It is an NVR goal that all supervisors complete all elements of PTP in: - Answers :12
months or less
Violations of NVR's Code of Ethics: - Answers :- Giving NVR Prints to competitors
- Taking jobsite materials home for personal use
- Signing or e-signing customer's name on documents
Benefits of effective scheduling: - Answers :- Reduced stress
- Cost savings
- Better vendor relations
Which of the following will be included in a vendor's phase specifications? - Answers :-
Safety requirements
- Cleanliness expectations
- Warranty responsibilities
- NVR/PJM responsibility to the vendor
What types of information/documentation does a PJM need to prepare for a start? -
Answers :- Re-site, plot plan, or topo
- SAR
- Prewire diagrams
- Change orders
- SchedulePro start package checklist
- Divisional cost estimate paperwork
While preparing for a start, what should a PJM verify on the plot plan? - Answers :-
Confirm it matches the SAR (correct lot, elevation, etc)
- Confirm it matches the blueprints (dimensions, options, etc)
- Grading and First floor elevation (surface water drainage, driveway slope, etc)
High Side Lot - Answers :Lot where the elevation rises from the street to the back of the
lot
Per Plan - Answers :Garage is on the right side of the home
Reverse - Answers :Garage is on the left side of the home
Hung Sewer - Answers :- The main sewer line may be higher than the basement slab
- Gravity flow for waste is not achievable
- A grinder (ejector) pit and pump is required
, 3 Primary factors to consider when setting a house: - Answers :- Driveway slope
- Sewer invert depth
- Surface water drainage
Proper installation of Temp Drives - Answers :- Width shall be a minimum of 10'
- Driveway should be installed 6" in depth and 8" below final grade
- Contractor will install filter fabric or geotextile prior to placing stone
- 2'3" stone or recycled concrete aggregate
Calling 811 prior to digging: - Answers :- The excavation contractor is required to call
811 48-72 hours prior to the excavation
- The purpose of calling 811 is to have underground utilities marked prior to an
excavation
What is the purpose of an overdig? - Answers :Provide a safe working space around the
foundation
Excavation contractor's responsibilities: - Answers :- Cuts greater than 4' must be
benched for safety
- Contractor will ensure adequate access for concrete trucks and minimize the
requirement for concrete pump trucks when possible
- Leave the garage unexcavated when possible to minimize excavation and backfill cost
- All spoils must be kept a minimum of 3' away from the FDN for safety
Rebar - Answers :An arrangement of steel rods that add tensile strength to concrete,
which then becomes what we call reinforced concrete
In what increments is rebar sized in? - Answers :1/8" increments
#4 rebar is _______ in diameter? - Answers :1/2"
Footing Keyway - Answers :- It is an indentation in the footing that allows the foundation
wall to "lock" to the footing
- It measures 1-1/2" deep and 3-1/2" wide
Minimum standard for footings - Answers :1/4" out of level from the footings highest
point to the lowest point
Where can the concrete vendor find the spacing requirements for anchor straps and/or
anchor bolts as shown above? - Answers :Framing/Fastener detail page (FC-1)
When pouring concrete FDN walls using forms, how long should the concrete FDN set
before the forms can be removed? - Answers :24 hours in warm weather, 48 hours
during cold weather
