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NASCLA Virginia Exam – 2025/2026 Edition |
Verified Practice Questions & Correct Answers
Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors
can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt
located within how many inches from the end of each section plate? -
CORRECT ANSWER=12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general
liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters,
and has a $1,000 deductible per occurrence. The claim is for a job-site
accident that caused $5,000 of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries
to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment, and $3,000
loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The insurance
company is liable for - CORRECT ANSWER=$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum
board finishing procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER=50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what
percentage of its net area as solid? - CORRECT ANSWER=75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached
directly to the structural frame of the building with - CORRECT
ANSWER=clips
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Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design
concepts for the alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? -
CORRECT ANSWER=development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that
can be placed on an unbraced truss? - CORRECT ANSWER=No load
can be supported by an unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete
placement? - CORRECT ANSWER=The thinner the lift the better the
compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the temperature is
above 40 degrees. According to the American Concrete Institute, if the
concrete is heated, which is true about the effect on the minimum curing
time? - CORRECT ANSWER=5 days is required at 50 degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? -
CORRECT ANSWER=prevent condensation from accumulating in the
roof
According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have
permanently affixed durable identification. Which specification is NOT
required to be included? - CORRECT ANSWER=date manufactured
Determine LF of wall 24' at 16"oc - CORRECT ANSWER=193.25'
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Max spacing of web cross bracing for wood trusses? - CORRECT
ANSWER=20'
Asbestos could be present in floor tiles, fireproofing, plaster, pipe
insulation, and mastic in buildings prior to what year? - CORRECT
ANSWER=1981
When single layer drywall board is applied over metal studs, which
fastener is used? - CORRECT ANSWER=Type S screws
What type of cable is protected by a strong plastic jacket? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Nonmetallic-sheathed cable
The minimum size opening for an egress window on a 2nd floor or
above is: - CORRECT ANSWER=5.7 square feet
This opening must also have a minimum height of 24 inches and a
minimum width of 20 inches. The bottom of the window opening should
be no more than 44 inches above the floor
During the project closeout process, what step precedes final payment
and release of retainages? - CORRECT ANSWER=Final inspection and
punch list
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This involves verifying that all work meets contract requirements and
that any outstanding issues are addressed.
When reinforcement bars are placed at right angles to the main stress
carrying steel, this is known as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Transverse reinforcement or tie bars
______ provides training, assistance, and protection for small
businesses? - CORRECT ANSWER=The Small Business
Administration (SBA)
The SBA helps businesses start, build, and grow, offering a variety of
resources including financial assistance, counseling, and educational
programs
What type of estimate is based on the size of build? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Square Foot/Cubic Foot Estimates
An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new facility.
What does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER=The employer must review orally all of the
emergency procedures with each employee
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - CORRECT
ANSWER=To prevent condensation
NASCLA Virginia Exam – 2025/2026 Edition |
Verified Practice Questions & Correct Answers
Wood plates are being laid out so that the rough openings for the doors
can be located. Anchor bolts must be placed so that there is a bolt
located within how many inches from the end of each section plate? -
CORRECT ANSWER=12 inches
A contractor puts in a claim under a comprehensive standard general
liability policy. The policy has no additional coverage, riders, or floaters,
and has a $1,000 deductible per occurrence. The claim is for a job-site
accident that caused $5,000 of injuries to employees, $1,000 of injuries
to a pedestrian, $3,000 damage to the contractor's equipment, and $3,000
loss of project materials purchased by the contractor. The insurance
company is liable for - CORRECT ANSWER=$0.00
What is the minimum temperature to be maintained during gypsum
board finishing procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER=50 degrees
For a concrete masonry wall to be solid, all units must have at least what
percentage of its net area as solid? - CORRECT ANSWER=75%
Metal panels that are designed to act as stressed-skin panels are attached
directly to the structural frame of the building with - CORRECT
ANSWER=clips
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Which phase of the value engineering process involves creating design
concepts for the alternatives identified in the evaluation phase? -
CORRECT ANSWER=development phase
Which is a true statement regarding the maximum construction load that
can be placed on an unbraced truss? - CORRECT ANSWER=No load
can be supported by an unbraced truss.
Which is true about compacting the sub-base in preparation for concrete
placement? - CORRECT ANSWER=The thinner the lift the better the
compaction
Concrete is being placed during cold weather when the temperature is
above 40 degrees. According to the American Concrete Institute, if the
concrete is heated, which is true about the effect on the minimum curing
time? - CORRECT ANSWER=5 days is required at 50 degrees F
What is the purpose of a vapor retarder in a built-up roof system? -
CORRECT ANSWER=prevent condensation from accumulating in the
roof
According to OSHA, welded alloy steel chain slings shall have
permanently affixed durable identification. Which specification is NOT
required to be included? - CORRECT ANSWER=date manufactured
Determine LF of wall 24' at 16"oc - CORRECT ANSWER=193.25'
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Max spacing of web cross bracing for wood trusses? - CORRECT
ANSWER=20'
Asbestos could be present in floor tiles, fireproofing, plaster, pipe
insulation, and mastic in buildings prior to what year? - CORRECT
ANSWER=1981
When single layer drywall board is applied over metal studs, which
fastener is used? - CORRECT ANSWER=Type S screws
What type of cable is protected by a strong plastic jacket? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Nonmetallic-sheathed cable
The minimum size opening for an egress window on a 2nd floor or
above is: - CORRECT ANSWER=5.7 square feet
This opening must also have a minimum height of 24 inches and a
minimum width of 20 inches. The bottom of the window opening should
be no more than 44 inches above the floor
During the project closeout process, what step precedes final payment
and release of retainages? - CORRECT ANSWER=Final inspection and
punch list
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This involves verifying that all work meets contract requirements and
that any outstanding issues are addressed.
When reinforcement bars are placed at right angles to the main stress
carrying steel, this is known as what? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Transverse reinforcement or tie bars
______ provides training, assistance, and protection for small
businesses? - CORRECT ANSWER=The Small Business
Administration (SBA)
The SBA helps businesses start, build, and grow, offering a variety of
resources including financial assistance, counseling, and educational
programs
What type of estimate is based on the size of build? - CORRECT
ANSWER=Square Foot/Cubic Foot Estimates
An employer has eight employees and has just moved into a new facility.
What does OSHA require regarding emergency procedures? -
CORRECT ANSWER=The employer must review orally all of the
emergency procedures with each employee
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - CORRECT
ANSWER=To prevent condensation
