Kaplan RN Exit Exam 2024 (160
Questions and Verified Answers)
Nails used for installing Hardboard panel siding vertically must accommodate the
sheathing and penetrate the framing a minimum of how much? - Answer--1-1/2 inches
When framing openings in floors with a header and trimmer joists, what maximum
header joist span is allowed with a single member header? - Answer--4 feet
Above the handrail and below the head, what is the minimum clear opening on a
stairwell? - Answer--36 inches
When installing vinyl siding, how much overlap should you allow for thermal expansion?
- Answer--1 inch
What is the first step you should take when applying specialty finishes? - Answer--Read
the manufacturers use instructions.
What is the appropriate gap between gypsum board and a tub surround? - Answer--1/4
inch
Sprayed fire resistant materials are identified by ____________ and thickness required
for a given rating. - Answer--Density.
What is the most important factor in determining the "R" value of blown in insulation? -
Answer--Density.
,Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), What are the lengths of the second floor trusses? - Answer--30 feet 6
inches and 13 feet 5 inches.
Refer tot the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), what is the height of the foyer in inches? - Answer--inches.
A ____________ is a system component that receives the inputs from automatic and
manual fire alarm devices and may be capable of supplying power to the detection
devices and transponders or off-premises transmitters. - Answer--Fire Alarm Control
Unit.
On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of: -
Answer--The street gutter at point of discharge.
What is the thickness of a footing for a single story frame residence? - Answer--6
inches.
Which of the following is the most important when deciding the depth of a footing? -
Answer--Depth of the frost line.
Refer tot the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (available at the testing
center) How many acres is the site for the house plan? - Answer--1/3 acre.
Which of the following can be used as backfill outside a foundation without being
compacted? - Answer--Controlled low strength material.
For soils classified as sandy gravel, foundation pressure shall not exceed how many
PSI? - Answer--3000 Pounds per Square Foot.
Which of the following shall not be assumed to have a load bearing capacity for
foundations? - Answer--Organic Silt
The soil report states that the soil is sandy-gravel. What is the soil's load-bearing value?
- Answer--3,000 PSF
According to code, what is the minimum required width of a footing in soil rated at 2000
PSF for a single story building with 8 inch thick masonry walls? - Answer--12 inches
Weep screeds shall be a minimum of ___________ corrosion resistant weep screed or
plastic weep screed. - Answer--0.019 inch
, Which type of hydrated lime is best to use in mortar for heavy bearing? - Answer--Type
S
What should be added to Portland cement to create mortar? - Answer--Sand, lime and
water.
What is added to mortar to increase is bonding abilities? - Answer--Add hydrated lime
Three types of masonry ties are__________ - Answer--Rectangular, Corrugated, and Z.
on a double wythe masonry wall with a 2 inch cavity, what is the required spacing of
reinforcing metal ties? - Answer--4 1/2 square feet
ties for veneer shall be spaced no greater than - Answer--24 inches on center.
Panel wall framing track shall have a minimum flange width of ________? -
Answer--1-1/4 inch
What is the minimum size screw for the attaching gypsum board to metal studs? -
Answer--#6
Engineered structural wood product finished on 4 sides is known as? -
Answer--Premium Glulam Beam
Rectangular shap having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board is known
as___________? - Answer--Rabbet
What is the spacing required if using 1-1/4 inch screws to hang drywall on studs that are
24 inches on center? - Answer--12 inches.
If you peel of siding and the wood is dark brown and crumbly, what is the probable
cause? - Answer--Dry rot
Refer to the illustration of a story house W/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), what is the height from the first floor to the landing? - Answer--61 1/2
inches
Concerning exterior sheathing, how far above grade should it extend? - Answer--6
inches
Questions and Verified Answers)
Nails used for installing Hardboard panel siding vertically must accommodate the
sheathing and penetrate the framing a minimum of how much? - Answer--1-1/2 inches
When framing openings in floors with a header and trimmer joists, what maximum
header joist span is allowed with a single member header? - Answer--4 feet
Above the handrail and below the head, what is the minimum clear opening on a
stairwell? - Answer--36 inches
When installing vinyl siding, how much overlap should you allow for thermal expansion?
- Answer--1 inch
What is the first step you should take when applying specialty finishes? - Answer--Read
the manufacturers use instructions.
What is the appropriate gap between gypsum board and a tub surround? - Answer--1/4
inch
Sprayed fire resistant materials are identified by ____________ and thickness required
for a given rating. - Answer--Density.
What is the most important factor in determining the "R" value of blown in insulation? -
Answer--Density.
,Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), What are the lengths of the second floor trusses? - Answer--30 feet 6
inches and 13 feet 5 inches.
Refer tot the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), what is the height of the foyer in inches? - Answer--inches.
A ____________ is a system component that receives the inputs from automatic and
manual fire alarm devices and may be capable of supplying power to the detection
devices and transponders or off-premises transmitters. - Answer--Fire Alarm Control
Unit.
On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of: -
Answer--The street gutter at point of discharge.
What is the thickness of a footing for a single story frame residence? - Answer--6
inches.
Which of the following is the most important when deciding the depth of a footing? -
Answer--Depth of the frost line.
Refer tot the illustration of a 2 story house w/ lap siding plans, (available at the testing
center) How many acres is the site for the house plan? - Answer--1/3 acre.
Which of the following can be used as backfill outside a foundation without being
compacted? - Answer--Controlled low strength material.
For soils classified as sandy gravel, foundation pressure shall not exceed how many
PSI? - Answer--3000 Pounds per Square Foot.
Which of the following shall not be assumed to have a load bearing capacity for
foundations? - Answer--Organic Silt
The soil report states that the soil is sandy-gravel. What is the soil's load-bearing value?
- Answer--3,000 PSF
According to code, what is the minimum required width of a footing in soil rated at 2000
PSF for a single story building with 8 inch thick masonry walls? - Answer--12 inches
Weep screeds shall be a minimum of ___________ corrosion resistant weep screed or
plastic weep screed. - Answer--0.019 inch
, Which type of hydrated lime is best to use in mortar for heavy bearing? - Answer--Type
S
What should be added to Portland cement to create mortar? - Answer--Sand, lime and
water.
What is added to mortar to increase is bonding abilities? - Answer--Add hydrated lime
Three types of masonry ties are__________ - Answer--Rectangular, Corrugated, and Z.
on a double wythe masonry wall with a 2 inch cavity, what is the required spacing of
reinforcing metal ties? - Answer--4 1/2 square feet
ties for veneer shall be spaced no greater than - Answer--24 inches on center.
Panel wall framing track shall have a minimum flange width of ________? -
Answer--1-1/4 inch
What is the minimum size screw for the attaching gypsum board to metal studs? -
Answer--#6
Engineered structural wood product finished on 4 sides is known as? -
Answer--Premium Glulam Beam
Rectangular shap having 2 sides cut into the edge of a board is known
as___________? - Answer--Rabbet
What is the spacing required if using 1-1/4 inch screws to hang drywall on studs that are
24 inches on center? - Answer--12 inches.
If you peel of siding and the wood is dark brown and crumbly, what is the probable
cause? - Answer--Dry rot
Refer to the illustration of a story house W/ lap siding plans, (complete set of plans at
the test center), what is the height from the first floor to the landing? - Answer--61 1/2
inches
Concerning exterior sheathing, how far above grade should it extend? - Answer--6
inches
