BC OWNER BUILDER EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry
and exit must be located:
a) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be
safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location.
b) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
c) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer -a
If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry
and exit must be located:
a) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
b) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
c) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be
safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location.
d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer -c
If your property is in Technical Safety BC jurisdiction, homeowners can apply for an
electrical homeowner permit.
T or F? - Answer -T
Shingles should overlap the valley lining by at least ____
a) 12 inches.
b) 6 inches.
c) 2 inches.
d) 5 inches. - Answer -b
The moisture trapped within the membranes will form bubbles on the surface of the flat
roof. As moisture builds up on the roof, the bubbles will eventually grow and pop,
forming a blister. The moisture is formed by ___________
a) excessive heat and poor attic ventilation.
b) excessive cold and poor attic ventilation.
c) excessive heat and excessive attic ventilation.
d) excessive cold and excessive attic ventilation. - Answer -a
,If any condensation forms on the inside of your skylight, the weep holes allow the water
to drain out of your home. The condensation can end up dripping into your home
instead if ____
a) too many holes are present.
b) these holes are not properly caulked.
c) these holes are blocked by debris.
d) the holes are installed on the downward slope - Answer -c
The weep holes in skylights allow the _______
a) air exchange
b) water to drain out of your home
c) condensation to get trapped
d) caulking to adhere the skylight tightly to the mount - Answer -b
The depth of a concrete slab control joint should be equal to ______
a) one eighth of the thickness of the slab.
b) one half of the thickness of the slab.
c) twice the thickness of the slab.
d) one fourth of the thickness of the slab. - Answer -d
To ensure that the foundation of your home isn't a major source of heat loss,
you should install rigid insulation before pouring concrete.
T or F? - Answer -T
For the nailing pattern on the staircase header, use BC code section 9
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the above note from the cheat sheet). answer: T - Answer -T
Notice of project does not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC prior to building. T or F
- Answer -F
What is the design and construction that prevents
water from ever entering?
a) Principle of driving rain deterrent
b) Principle of driving rain deflection
c) Principle of rainwater deterrent
d) Principle of rainwater deflection - Answer -d
The higher grit number is equivalent to:
a) a finer abrasive, which creates smoother surface
,finishes.
b) a finer abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish.
c) a rougher abrasive, which creates smoother surface
finishes.
d) a rougher abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish. - Answer -a
The vertical height of any flight of stairs shall not exceed
a) 4.5 m or 15 ft
b) 3.7 m or 12 ft
c) 3.5 m or 11.5 ft
d) 2.8 m or 9 ft - Answer -b
Extend the ladder at least ____ above the landing platform or the point of support.
a) 1.5 m (5 ft)
b) 2 m (6.3 ft)
c) 1 m (3 ft)
d) .5 m (1.5 ft) - Answer -c
for every four feet in height, the base of the ladder should be moved ___ foot out from
the wall or structure. - Answer -1
Use a ___ ratio for setting ladders (approximately 75 degrees) to determine how far out
the base of the ladder should be moved in relation to the height of the ladder against the
wall. - Answer -4:1
To be effective, mechanical ventilation systems must be able to
a) Distribute ventilation air to most rooms of the house and exhaust air from kitchens,
bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
b) Exhaust air from kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
c) Distribute ventilation air to bedrooms and common spaces
d) Distribute ventilation air to most bedrooms and exhaust air from bathrooms and
laundry rooms. - Answer -a
____________ performs routine remote and physical inspections on gas work and gas
equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential premises.
a) Worksafe BC
b) Regional District Building Inspectors
c) Technical Safety BC - Answer -c
With bifold doors, most adjustments involve positions of ________
a) king and jack stud
b) the pivot pins at the top and bottom near the side where the door meets the door
frame.
, c) the hinge location at the far left or right, where the door meets the frame - Answer -b
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall
be treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground
level, or a 12 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or
F - Answer -T
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall
be treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground
level, or a 20 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or
F - Answer -F
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - Answer -a
WorkSafeBC can come anytime to your job site. T or F - Answer -T
Using ______ is the best way to build a watertight wall.
a) eaves
b) siding
c) a rain-catch
d) a rainscreen - Answer -d
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction
or until at least five years after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or
F - Answer -F
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction
or until at least one year after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F
- Answer -T
To square a 12 x 9 room the diagonal should be _____
a) 5
b) 50
c) 15
d) 25 - Answer -c
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and mandatory
licensed builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - Answer -a
If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry
and exit must be located:
a) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be
safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location.
b) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
c) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer -a
If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry
and exit must be located:
a) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
b) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location.
c) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be
safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location.
d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or
sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer -c
If your property is in Technical Safety BC jurisdiction, homeowners can apply for an
electrical homeowner permit.
T or F? - Answer -T
Shingles should overlap the valley lining by at least ____
a) 12 inches.
b) 6 inches.
c) 2 inches.
d) 5 inches. - Answer -b
The moisture trapped within the membranes will form bubbles on the surface of the flat
roof. As moisture builds up on the roof, the bubbles will eventually grow and pop,
forming a blister. The moisture is formed by ___________
a) excessive heat and poor attic ventilation.
b) excessive cold and poor attic ventilation.
c) excessive heat and excessive attic ventilation.
d) excessive cold and excessive attic ventilation. - Answer -a
,If any condensation forms on the inside of your skylight, the weep holes allow the water
to drain out of your home. The condensation can end up dripping into your home
instead if ____
a) too many holes are present.
b) these holes are not properly caulked.
c) these holes are blocked by debris.
d) the holes are installed on the downward slope - Answer -c
The weep holes in skylights allow the _______
a) air exchange
b) water to drain out of your home
c) condensation to get trapped
d) caulking to adhere the skylight tightly to the mount - Answer -b
The depth of a concrete slab control joint should be equal to ______
a) one eighth of the thickness of the slab.
b) one half of the thickness of the slab.
c) twice the thickness of the slab.
d) one fourth of the thickness of the slab. - Answer -d
To ensure that the foundation of your home isn't a major source of heat loss,
you should install rigid insulation before pouring concrete.
T or F? - Answer -T
For the nailing pattern on the staircase header, use BC code section 9
(I looked this up here chrome-
extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://free.bcpublications.ca/civix/docum
ent/id/public/bcbc2018/bcbc_2018dbp9n and I cant find any info on it at all outside of
the above note from the cheat sheet). answer: T - Answer -T
Notice of project does not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC prior to building. T or F
- Answer -F
What is the design and construction that prevents
water from ever entering?
a) Principle of driving rain deterrent
b) Principle of driving rain deflection
c) Principle of rainwater deterrent
d) Principle of rainwater deflection - Answer -d
The higher grit number is equivalent to:
a) a finer abrasive, which creates smoother surface
,finishes.
b) a finer abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish.
c) a rougher abrasive, which creates smoother surface
finishes.
d) a rougher abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish. - Answer -a
The vertical height of any flight of stairs shall not exceed
a) 4.5 m or 15 ft
b) 3.7 m or 12 ft
c) 3.5 m or 11.5 ft
d) 2.8 m or 9 ft - Answer -b
Extend the ladder at least ____ above the landing platform or the point of support.
a) 1.5 m (5 ft)
b) 2 m (6.3 ft)
c) 1 m (3 ft)
d) .5 m (1.5 ft) - Answer -c
for every four feet in height, the base of the ladder should be moved ___ foot out from
the wall or structure. - Answer -1
Use a ___ ratio for setting ladders (approximately 75 degrees) to determine how far out
the base of the ladder should be moved in relation to the height of the ladder against the
wall. - Answer -4:1
To be effective, mechanical ventilation systems must be able to
a) Distribute ventilation air to most rooms of the house and exhaust air from kitchens,
bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
b) Exhaust air from kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms.
c) Distribute ventilation air to bedrooms and common spaces
d) Distribute ventilation air to most bedrooms and exhaust air from bathrooms and
laundry rooms. - Answer -a
____________ performs routine remote and physical inspections on gas work and gas
equipment in commercial, industrial, and residential premises.
a) Worksafe BC
b) Regional District Building Inspectors
c) Technical Safety BC - Answer -c
With bifold doors, most adjustments involve positions of ________
a) king and jack stud
b) the pivot pins at the top and bottom near the side where the door meets the door
frame.
, c) the hinge location at the far left or right, where the door meets the frame - Answer -b
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall
be treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground
level, or a 12 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or
F - Answer -T
Ends of wood joists, beams and other members framing into masonry or concrete shall
be treated to prevent decay where the bottom of the member is at or below ground
level, or a 20 mm air space shall be provided at the end and sides of the member. T or
F - Answer -F
6 mil poly moisture permeability is ______
a) 0.03 US perm (1.7 SI perm) or 1.7 ng.
b) 0.05 US perm (2.2 SI perm) or 2.2 ng. - Answer -a
WorkSafeBC can come anytime to your job site. T or F - Answer -T
Using ______ is the best way to build a watertight wall.
a) eaves
b) siding
c) a rain-catch
d) a rainscreen - Answer -d
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction
or until at least five years after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or
F - Answer -F
As an owner builder, you may not offer to sell or sell the new home during construction
or until at least one year after your home is first occupied, unless HPO approved. T or F
- Answer -T
To square a 12 x 9 room the diagonal should be _____
a) 5
b) 50
c) 15
d) 25 - Answer -c
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and mandatory
licensed builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - Answer -a
