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New Mexico (NM) GS 24 Structural Steel
Erection Practice Exam Questions & Answers
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
New Mexico (NM) GS-24 Structural Steel Erection Practice Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department (NMRLD) – Construction Industries
Licensing Authority
Division
Exam Type Closed-book
Question Count ~40 questions (typical format)
Time Limit 2 hours
Passing Score 75% (30/40 correct)
Experience
2 years of foreman-level practical or related trade experience
Required
GS-24 Scope of Work
The GS-24 license authorizes the fabrication on site and erection of structural steel shapes and
plates that serve as structural members for buildings and structures, including riveting and
welding. It does NOT authorize construction of concrete foundations or complete buildings.
Exam Content Domains
Based on official exam outlines and reference materials, the exam covers four primary subject
areas:
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Subject Area Approximate Weight
Materials 28%
Rigging 27%
Steel Erection 25%
Welding 20%
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Materials (Questions 1-28)
Question 1
Which ASTM grade is most commonly specified for structural wide-flange beams in modern
commercial buildings?
A) A36
B) A572
C) A992
D) A588
Answer: C
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Rationale: ASTM A992 has a higher strength (50 ksi yield) and improved ductility, making it the
preferred grade for W-shapes in modern construction.
Question 2
A steel beam is specified to have a camber of ½ inch. Where is this measurement taken?
A) At each end
B) At the quarter points
C) At midspan
D) At the point of maximum moment
Answer: C
Rationale: AISC specifies camber as the total rise measured at the midpoint of the beam, not as
a ratio.
Question 3
What is the minimum yield strength of ASTM A992 steel?
A) 36 ksi
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B) 42 ksi
C) 50 ksi
D) 65 ksi
Answer: C
Rationale: ASTM A992 has a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi, making it stronger than A36 (36
ksi).
Question 4
Which steel grade is commonly used for structural shapes in building erection?
A) A36
B) A992
C) A572
D) All of the above
Answer: D
New Mexico (NM) GS 24 Structural Steel
Erection Practice Exam Questions & Answers
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
New Mexico (NM) GS-24 Structural Steel Erection Practice Exam
Exam Overview & Key Information
Category Details
New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department (NMRLD) – Construction Industries
Licensing Authority
Division
Exam Type Closed-book
Question Count ~40 questions (typical format)
Time Limit 2 hours
Passing Score 75% (30/40 correct)
Experience
2 years of foreman-level practical or related trade experience
Required
GS-24 Scope of Work
The GS-24 license authorizes the fabrication on site and erection of structural steel shapes and
plates that serve as structural members for buildings and structures, including riveting and
welding. It does NOT authorize construction of concrete foundations or complete buildings.
Exam Content Domains
Based on official exam outlines and reference materials, the exam covers four primary subject
areas:
,Page 2 of 168
Subject Area Approximate Weight
Materials 28%
Rigging 27%
Steel Erection 25%
Welding 20%
100 Scenario-Based Practice Questions
Section 1: Materials (Questions 1-28)
Question 1
Which ASTM grade is most commonly specified for structural wide-flange beams in modern
commercial buildings?
A) A36
B) A572
C) A992
D) A588
Answer: C
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Rationale: ASTM A992 has a higher strength (50 ksi yield) and improved ductility, making it the
preferred grade for W-shapes in modern construction.
Question 2
A steel beam is specified to have a camber of ½ inch. Where is this measurement taken?
A) At each end
B) At the quarter points
C) At midspan
D) At the point of maximum moment
Answer: C
Rationale: AISC specifies camber as the total rise measured at the midpoint of the beam, not as
a ratio.
Question 3
What is the minimum yield strength of ASTM A992 steel?
A) 36 ksi
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B) 42 ksi
C) 50 ksi
D) 65 ksi
Answer: C
Rationale: ASTM A992 has a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi, making it stronger than A36 (36
ksi).
Question 4
Which steel grade is commonly used for structural shapes in building erection?
A) A36
B) A992
C) A572
D) All of the above
Answer: D
