Florida Contractors Manual Practice Questions QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the MINIMUM overlap for joints in polyethylene film moisture barrier applied over the exterior
of a below grade foundation wall?
6 inches
What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub?
6 feet
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?
3/4 inch
How must rafters be framed to each other?
with a gusset plate
All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction EXCEPT.
easier installation of plumbing and wiring
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?
8 contour intervals
,Where would the most specific information about the size and location of windows be found in a set of
construction drawings?
In the window schedule
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT.
assume ideal conditions
How many sheets of 4' X 8' X 1/2" drywall are needed for a room
10' X 15' with an 8' ceiling?
18 sheets
Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor by a contractor's comprehensive
general liability insurance policy?
damage to adjoining property from a crane accident.
Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing method is being used?
platforming
What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber called?
Shake
Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints to space them
in feet?
2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches
,In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs
in one direction only
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?
9%
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning requirements?
Project Owner
What is the MINIMUM requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a
severe exposure area?
3,500 PSI
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following?
increases its wetness
What is the MAXIMUM allowable size of each mesh opening in a safety net?
36 square inches
In drywall, what is J-trim used for?
to provide a finish edge
, A properly registered fictitious name is valid for ________________
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
D. 5 years
1-15
Which of the following would have jurisdiction over dredging or excavation of navigable waters and
wetlands?
A. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
B. Florida Dept. of State
C. Florida Dept.of Transportation
D. U.S Army Corps of Engineers
D. U.S Army Corps of Engineers
1-16
The name of the form which is used to apply for sales tax is?
A. W2
B. DR-1
C. S1
D. W4
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the MINIMUM overlap for joints in polyethylene film moisture barrier applied over the exterior
of a below grade foundation wall?
6 inches
What is the MINIMUM height required for a nonabsorbent wall surface above a bathtub?
6 feet
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?
3/4 inch
How must rafters be framed to each other?
with a gusset plate
All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction EXCEPT.
easier installation of plumbing and wiring
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?
8 contour intervals
,Where would the most specific information about the size and location of windows be found in a set of
construction drawings?
In the window schedule
A contractor should do all of the following when estimating a project EXCEPT.
assume ideal conditions
How many sheets of 4' X 8' X 1/2" drywall are needed for a room
10' X 15' with an 8' ceiling?
18 sheets
Which of the following would typically be covered by a contractor by a contractor's comprehensive
general liability insurance policy?
damage to adjoining property from a crane accident.
Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing method is being used?
platforming
What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber called?
Shake
Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints to space them
in feet?
2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches
,In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs
in one direction only
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percent grade?
9%
Generally, who is responsible for ensuring that a project meets all zoning requirements?
Project Owner
What is the MINIMUM requirement for the compressive strength of concrete used in a garage floor in a
severe exposure area?
3,500 PSI
Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following?
increases its wetness
What is the MAXIMUM allowable size of each mesh opening in a safety net?
36 square inches
In drywall, what is J-trim used for?
to provide a finish edge
, A properly registered fictitious name is valid for ________________
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
D. 5 years
1-15
Which of the following would have jurisdiction over dredging or excavation of navigable waters and
wetlands?
A. U.S. Dept. of the Interior
B. Florida Dept. of State
C. Florida Dept.of Transportation
D. U.S Army Corps of Engineers
D. U.S Army Corps of Engineers
1-16
The name of the form which is used to apply for sales tax is?
A. W2
B. DR-1
C. S1
D. W4
