Massachusetts Unrestricted CSL Exam
Questions and Answers Latest
Question 1
A child day care facility that provides care on a 24 hour basis for more than five
children two years nine months of age or less shall be classified as Use Group _____ ?
Correct Answer
1-4
IBC - section 308.5.2 - mass amendments
Question 2
When conducting strength test of concrete, test are not required when the volume of
concrete is less than ____ cubic yards, and evidence of satisfactory strength is
submitted to and approved by the building official
Correct Answer
10
IBC - section 1905.6.2 - exceptions-mass amendments
Question 3
The minimum amount of glazing area required for a habitable room in a single family
dwelling that measures 20 ft. x 30 ft. is ____ square feet
Correct Answer
48
IRC - section R303.1
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,Question 4
Which type of construction best describes a structure consisting of exterior walls
constructed of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of
solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces?
Correct Answer
Type IV
IBC - section 602.4
Question 5
A foundation that has a finished grade that slopes away form the building must be a
minimum of ____ inches lower at a point ____ feet away from the face of the wall
Correct Answer
6, 10
IBC - section 1804.3
Question 6
Footings for masonry chimneys shall extend a minimum of ____ inches beyond the
face of the foundation or support wall on all sides
Correct Answer
6
IBC - section 2113.2
Question 7
The connection between a pressure treated deck ledger and a 2 inch nominal lumber
band joist in a single family dwelling, bearing on a sill plate or wall, shall be
constructed with a minimum ____ inch lad screw or bolt
Correct Answer
1/2
IRC - section R502.2.2.1
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,Question 8
What is the clearance required from the opening of a fireplace to combustibles such
as trim and mantels placed directly on the front of the fireplace?
Correct Answer
6 inches
IBC - section 2111.11 - exception 4
Question 9
What is the minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in a chimney serving a
fireplace for a single family dwelling with an opening of 500 square inches with a
height of 15 feet?
Correct Answer
8 x 12
IRC - figure R1003.15.2
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT an effective method of preventing efflorescence?
A. forming good mortar joints
B. using high-early strength cement
C. stocking materials off of the ground
D. covering materials at all times
Correct Answer
Using high-early strength cement
class handouts
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, Question 11
What is the maximum temperature a flue lining used in a residential-type appliance in
a masonry chimney, in a single family dwelling, must resist?
Correct Answer
1,800 degrees F
IRC - section R1003.11.1 #4
Question 12
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the placement of masonry units in a
single family dwelling?
A. mortar shall be plastic
B. surfaces shall be clean and free of deleterious material
C. units where initial bond is broken shall be removes and relaid
D. deep furrowing of bed joints
Correct Answer
Deep furrowing of bed joints
IRC - section 607.2.2
Question 13
What is the minimum required depth of fireplace fireblocking between wood joists,
beams or headers?
Correct Answer
1 inch
IBC - section 2111.12
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Questions and Answers Latest
Question 1
A child day care facility that provides care on a 24 hour basis for more than five
children two years nine months of age or less shall be classified as Use Group _____ ?
Correct Answer
1-4
IBC - section 308.5.2 - mass amendments
Question 2
When conducting strength test of concrete, test are not required when the volume of
concrete is less than ____ cubic yards, and evidence of satisfactory strength is
submitted to and approved by the building official
Correct Answer
10
IBC - section 1905.6.2 - exceptions-mass amendments
Question 3
The minimum amount of glazing area required for a habitable room in a single family
dwelling that measures 20 ft. x 30 ft. is ____ square feet
Correct Answer
48
IRC - section R303.1
Page 1 of 53
,Question 4
Which type of construction best describes a structure consisting of exterior walls
constructed of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of
solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces?
Correct Answer
Type IV
IBC - section 602.4
Question 5
A foundation that has a finished grade that slopes away form the building must be a
minimum of ____ inches lower at a point ____ feet away from the face of the wall
Correct Answer
6, 10
IBC - section 1804.3
Question 6
Footings for masonry chimneys shall extend a minimum of ____ inches beyond the
face of the foundation or support wall on all sides
Correct Answer
6
IBC - section 2113.2
Question 7
The connection between a pressure treated deck ledger and a 2 inch nominal lumber
band joist in a single family dwelling, bearing on a sill plate or wall, shall be
constructed with a minimum ____ inch lad screw or bolt
Correct Answer
1/2
IRC - section R502.2.2.1
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,Question 8
What is the clearance required from the opening of a fireplace to combustibles such
as trim and mantels placed directly on the front of the fireplace?
Correct Answer
6 inches
IBC - section 2111.11 - exception 4
Question 9
What is the minimum required flue size for a rectangular flue in a chimney serving a
fireplace for a single family dwelling with an opening of 500 square inches with a
height of 15 feet?
Correct Answer
8 x 12
IRC - figure R1003.15.2
Question 10
Which of the following is NOT an effective method of preventing efflorescence?
A. forming good mortar joints
B. using high-early strength cement
C. stocking materials off of the ground
D. covering materials at all times
Correct Answer
Using high-early strength cement
class handouts
Page 3 of 53
, Question 11
What is the maximum temperature a flue lining used in a residential-type appliance in
a masonry chimney, in a single family dwelling, must resist?
Correct Answer
1,800 degrees F
IRC - section R1003.11.1 #4
Question 12
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the placement of masonry units in a
single family dwelling?
A. mortar shall be plastic
B. surfaces shall be clean and free of deleterious material
C. units where initial bond is broken shall be removes and relaid
D. deep furrowing of bed joints
Correct Answer
Deep furrowing of bed joints
IRC - section 607.2.2
Question 13
What is the minimum required depth of fireplace fireblocking between wood joists,
beams or headers?
Correct Answer
1 inch
IBC - section 2111.12
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