Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Practice Exam Questions and Correct Answers
(Plus Latest 2025/2026 Update
Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to
________________.
A. the outside
B. an approved place of disposal
C. a larger pan
D. any of the above - (ANSWER)an approved place of disposal
What is the minimum thickness of Portland cement mortar must be applied from the footing to the
finish grade of an exterior foundation wall for damp proofing?
A. 1-3/8"
B. 1"
C. 1-1/2"
D. 3/8" - (ANSWER)3/8"
A type 4 building is also described as ______________ construction.
A. combustible
B. solid
C. heaver timber
D. fire resistant - (ANSWER)heavy timber
A fall protection plan must include all of the following except:
A. Procedures for the rescue of a fallen worker
B. Administrative notes
C. Maintenance notes
, Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Practice Exam Questions and Correct Answers
(Plus Latest 2025/2026 Update
D. A competent person to implement and supervise the plan - (ANSWER)Administrative notes
What is the required R value for wood frames walls in MA?
A. 13
B. 21 or 15+3
C. 19
D. 20 or 13+5 - (ANSWER)20 or 13+5
In a single-family home, except for kitchens, what is the minimum square footage that a room is
considered habitable?
A. 70
B. 50
C. 100
D. No minimum - (ANSWER)70
When an occupant load is 50 or more, egress doors shall:
A. Swing inward
B. Be revolving doors
C. Swing in the direction of egress travel
D. Be double doors - (ANSWER)Swing in the direction of egress travel
Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of stairs with ___________ or
more risers.
A. 4
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Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to
________________.
A. the outside
B. an approved place of disposal
C. a larger pan
D. any of the above - (ANSWER)an approved place of disposal
What is the minimum thickness of Portland cement mortar must be applied from the footing to the
finish grade of an exterior foundation wall for damp proofing?
A. 1-3/8"
B. 1"
C. 1-1/2"
D. 3/8" - (ANSWER)3/8"
A type 4 building is also described as ______________ construction.
A. combustible
B. solid
C. heaver timber
D. fire resistant - (ANSWER)heavy timber
A fall protection plan must include all of the following except:
A. Procedures for the rescue of a fallen worker
B. Administrative notes
C. Maintenance notes
, Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) Practice Exam Questions and Correct Answers
(Plus Latest 2025/2026 Update
D. A competent person to implement and supervise the plan - (ANSWER)Administrative notes
What is the required R value for wood frames walls in MA?
A. 13
B. 21 or 15+3
C. 19
D. 20 or 13+5 - (ANSWER)20 or 13+5
In a single-family home, except for kitchens, what is the minimum square footage that a room is
considered habitable?
A. 70
B. 50
C. 100
D. No minimum - (ANSWER)70
When an occupant load is 50 or more, egress doors shall:
A. Swing inward
B. Be revolving doors
C. Swing in the direction of egress travel
D. Be double doors - (ANSWER)Swing in the direction of egress travel
Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of each continuous run of stairs with ___________ or
more risers.
A. 4
