ALABAMA HOME BUILDERS
LICENSE: CARPENTRY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
Notching of studs on exterior or bearing walls is permitted to a depth
of :
a. 10% of the width of the stud
b.25%of the width of the stud
c. 40% of the width of the stud
d. 50% of the width of the stud - ANSWERS-b. 25% of the width of
the stud
Notching of studs on a non-bearing interior partition supporting no
loads other that the weight of the partition may be as much as:
a. 10% of the width of the stud
b. 25% of the width of the stud
c.40% of the width of the stud
d.50% of the width of the stud - ANSWERS-c. 40% of the width of
the stud
When framing around an opening in the ceiling , trimmer and header
rafters shall be doubled, or of lumber of equivalent cross section when
the span of the header exceeds:
,a. 2
b.3
c.4
d.6 - ANSWERS-c. 4
How long should the header be for a 32" door?
a. 33-1/2"
b.35"
c.37-1/2"
d.39" - ANSWERS-c. 37-1/2"
What is the minimum clearance between the fireplace opening and the
nearest framing materials?
a. 2"
b.4"
c.6"
d.8" - ANSWERS-c.6"
A post or column supporting a beam shall be of treated wood or it
shall extend _____________ on a pedestal above the basement floor
slab.
a.1"
b.1-1/2"
c.2"
d.2-1/2" - ANSWERS-a. 1"
,Regarding termites, which of the following statements is most true?
a. they do not exist in Alabama
b. they are a severe problem and extraordinary precautions should be
taken
c. they are a problem in the southern part of the state only, where
ordinary protective measures should be taken
d. the use of a professional exterminator os required by the state -
ANSWERS-b. they are a severe problem and extraordinary
precautions should be taken
Interior non-bearing walls cannot have studs spaced more than:
a. 16"o.c.
b.12"o.c.
c. 24"o.c.
d.30"o.c. - ANSWERS-c. 24"o.c.
Using 2 x 4 studs on an interior bearing wall handling one floor, a
ceiling and a roof, what would be the maximum allowable spacing?
a.16"
b.18"
c.12"
d.20" - ANSWERS-a. 16"
, What is the most common spacing for floor joists? - ANSWERS-16
inches
In platform construction, the wall studs extend from the: -
ANSWERS-Soleplate to the top plate
What is the name of the full length stud that a jack stud is fasten to -
ANSWERS-King stud
To stiffen floor construction, a builder should: - ANSWERS-Use
proper bridging
Where practical and I-beam can be replaced in residential
construction by: - ANSWERS-A load bearing wall
Recommended installation of sheet subflooring over Joist is: -
ANSWERS-Perpendicular to joists
Which of the following may be used as sub flooring?
A.Common boards
B.shiplap
C.plywood
D.all of the above - ANSWERS-all of the above
In balloon framing the second floor joists rest on:
LICENSE: CARPENTRY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
Notching of studs on exterior or bearing walls is permitted to a depth
of :
a. 10% of the width of the stud
b.25%of the width of the stud
c. 40% of the width of the stud
d. 50% of the width of the stud - ANSWERS-b. 25% of the width of
the stud
Notching of studs on a non-bearing interior partition supporting no
loads other that the weight of the partition may be as much as:
a. 10% of the width of the stud
b. 25% of the width of the stud
c.40% of the width of the stud
d.50% of the width of the stud - ANSWERS-c. 40% of the width of
the stud
When framing around an opening in the ceiling , trimmer and header
rafters shall be doubled, or of lumber of equivalent cross section when
the span of the header exceeds:
,a. 2
b.3
c.4
d.6 - ANSWERS-c. 4
How long should the header be for a 32" door?
a. 33-1/2"
b.35"
c.37-1/2"
d.39" - ANSWERS-c. 37-1/2"
What is the minimum clearance between the fireplace opening and the
nearest framing materials?
a. 2"
b.4"
c.6"
d.8" - ANSWERS-c.6"
A post or column supporting a beam shall be of treated wood or it
shall extend _____________ on a pedestal above the basement floor
slab.
a.1"
b.1-1/2"
c.2"
d.2-1/2" - ANSWERS-a. 1"
,Regarding termites, which of the following statements is most true?
a. they do not exist in Alabama
b. they are a severe problem and extraordinary precautions should be
taken
c. they are a problem in the southern part of the state only, where
ordinary protective measures should be taken
d. the use of a professional exterminator os required by the state -
ANSWERS-b. they are a severe problem and extraordinary
precautions should be taken
Interior non-bearing walls cannot have studs spaced more than:
a. 16"o.c.
b.12"o.c.
c. 24"o.c.
d.30"o.c. - ANSWERS-c. 24"o.c.
Using 2 x 4 studs on an interior bearing wall handling one floor, a
ceiling and a roof, what would be the maximum allowable spacing?
a.16"
b.18"
c.12"
d.20" - ANSWERS-a. 16"
, What is the most common spacing for floor joists? - ANSWERS-16
inches
In platform construction, the wall studs extend from the: -
ANSWERS-Soleplate to the top plate
What is the name of the full length stud that a jack stud is fasten to -
ANSWERS-King stud
To stiffen floor construction, a builder should: - ANSWERS-Use
proper bridging
Where practical and I-beam can be replaced in residential
construction by: - ANSWERS-A load bearing wall
Recommended installation of sheet subflooring over Joist is: -
ANSWERS-Perpendicular to joists
Which of the following may be used as sub flooring?
A.Common boards
B.shiplap
C.plywood
D.all of the above - ANSWERS-all of the above
In balloon framing the second floor joists rest on:
