Va Contractors License Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member
that is in contact with?? - --CORRECT ANSWER--24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--None
Where should a drip edge be used? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Beneath the
underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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! - --CORRECT
ANSWER--12 inches
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,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? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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 ? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - --CORRECT ANSWER--When the roof has
parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--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? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - --CORRECT ANSWER--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 ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
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, What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - --CORRECT ANSWER--24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required
or made? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in
confined spaces? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch
nominal thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - --CORRECT ANSWER-
-72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of
how many feet? - --CORRECT ANSWER--5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - --CORRECT ANSWER--A
competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space?
- --CORRECT ANSWER--Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Compressible
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Questions and Answers
What is the minimum distance from exposed ground for a wood framing member
that is in contact with?? - --CORRECT ANSWER--24 inches
What is the maximum allowed slope for the top surface of a footing? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--None
Where should a drip edge be used? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Beneath the
underlayment
What is the minimum height for guard rails for balcony? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--36 inches
What test is performed to determine the drainage capacity of a soil? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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! - --CORRECT
ANSWER--12 inches
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,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? - --CORRECT
ANSWER--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 ? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1/4 of the depth of the joist
When are roof drains required? - --CORRECT ANSWER--When the roof has
parapet walls
What are the actual measurements of a standard size modular concrete block ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--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? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Primed
Soil that has expansion characteristics should? - --CORRECT ANSWER--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 ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--60-75%
The minimum headroom for a stairway is measured vertically from the ? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Sloped plane a adjoining the tread nosing
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, What is the maximum spacing between studs of a 2 x 4 framed interior partition
supporting roof and ceiling only? - --CORRECT ANSWER--24 inches
What is assumed to be the load bearing capacity of clay soil if no test are required
or made? - --CORRECT ANSWER--1,500 pounds per square ft
Who is responsible for training employees about the hazards of working in
confined spaces? - --CORRECT ANSWER--Employer
What is the maximum on center spacing of vertical reinforcement for a 12 inch
nominal thickness reinforced concrete foundation wall? - --CORRECT ANSWER-
-72 inches
A trench must have an adequate protection system if its depth is a minimum of
how many feet? - --CORRECT ANSWER--5 ft
How many bundles of three tab shingles are contained in a square of roofing? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Three
Who should inspect a trench daily for safety? - --CORRECT ANSWER--A
competent person
What is the first thing an individual should check before entering a confined space?
- --CORRECT ANSWER--Availability for breathable air
Wood shims should not be used to level beams and girders because they are? - --
CORRECT ANSWER--Compressible
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