ALABAMA STATE HOME
BUILDER LICENSURE EXAM -
HOME BUILDER SKILLS PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
12,000 psf
the presumptive load bearing of bedrock is
a. 2000 psf
b. 3000 psf
c. 4000 psf
d. 12,000 psi
Moderate
in most of the state of Alabama, weathering probability for concrete is
considered to be
a. moderate
b. severe
c. a non-issue
d. the same as all other states east of the Mississippi River
6
Referring to figure 1 on page 120 of the RHBSG, how many doors are
shown?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
,To economize space on the drawing while keeping consistency
with the scale of the drawing
referring to figure 1 on page 120 of the rhbsg, what might be the
purpose of the "break line"?
a. the "break line" does not mean anything
b. to economize on the drawing while keeping consistency with the
scale of the drawing
c. something is confidential and is not to be shown yet
A cutting plane line
a line that "is used to indicate an area that is being cut away and
shown in a section view" is known as
a. a section line
b. a cutting plane line
c. a dimension and extension line
d. a center line
Switch outlets
The following symbols refer to what : S2 SDIM S3
A. Soil stacks
B. Site drawing specific notations
C. Receptacle outlets
D. Switch outlets
Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the listed measurements
When estimating from scale drawings
A. Either use the listed measurements or use an architect's scale but
not both
B. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the listed measurements
C. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the architect's scale
, D. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Conflicts
are resolved by splitting the difference
30'-0"
Looking at RHBSG page 137 figure 17, what is the front setback?
A. 16'-0"
B. 30'-0"
C. 44'-0"
D. 19'-10"
Cut into the rear yard to assure positive flow away from the house
Looking at the RHBSG page 137 figure 17, in order to avoid water
from flowing into the house, what is the primary grading concern
A. Cut into the right-side yard to assure positive flow away from the
house
B. Cut into the rear yard to assure positive flow away from the house
C. Cut into the left side yard to assure positive flow away from the
house
D. Add 5+ feet of compacted fill to the house pad
Between 1/2 and 1 acre
Roughly speaking, the property land area of the plan on figure 17 on
page 137 of the RHBSG is
A. Between 1/2 and 1 acre
B. Less than 1/2 acre
C. More than 1 acre
D. Given the shape of the property, more information is needed
On the site plan
The finished door elevation is most likely to be noted
A. On the foundation plan
B. On the site plan
BUILDER LICENSURE EXAM -
HOME BUILDER SKILLS PREP
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
- 2027
12,000 psf
the presumptive load bearing of bedrock is
a. 2000 psf
b. 3000 psf
c. 4000 psf
d. 12,000 psi
Moderate
in most of the state of Alabama, weathering probability for concrete is
considered to be
a. moderate
b. severe
c. a non-issue
d. the same as all other states east of the Mississippi River
6
Referring to figure 1 on page 120 of the RHBSG, how many doors are
shown?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
,To economize space on the drawing while keeping consistency
with the scale of the drawing
referring to figure 1 on page 120 of the rhbsg, what might be the
purpose of the "break line"?
a. the "break line" does not mean anything
b. to economize on the drawing while keeping consistency with the
scale of the drawing
c. something is confidential and is not to be shown yet
A cutting plane line
a line that "is used to indicate an area that is being cut away and
shown in a section view" is known as
a. a section line
b. a cutting plane line
c. a dimension and extension line
d. a center line
Switch outlets
The following symbols refer to what : S2 SDIM S3
A. Soil stacks
B. Site drawing specific notations
C. Receptacle outlets
D. Switch outlets
Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the listed measurements
When estimating from scale drawings
A. Either use the listed measurements or use an architect's scale but
not both
B. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the listed measurements
C. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Any
conflicts are resolved in favor of the architect's scale
, D. Use both listed measurements and the architect's scale. Conflicts
are resolved by splitting the difference
30'-0"
Looking at RHBSG page 137 figure 17, what is the front setback?
A. 16'-0"
B. 30'-0"
C. 44'-0"
D. 19'-10"
Cut into the rear yard to assure positive flow away from the house
Looking at the RHBSG page 137 figure 17, in order to avoid water
from flowing into the house, what is the primary grading concern
A. Cut into the right-side yard to assure positive flow away from the
house
B. Cut into the rear yard to assure positive flow away from the house
C. Cut into the left side yard to assure positive flow away from the
house
D. Add 5+ feet of compacted fill to the house pad
Between 1/2 and 1 acre
Roughly speaking, the property land area of the plan on figure 17 on
page 137 of the RHBSG is
A. Between 1/2 and 1 acre
B. Less than 1/2 acre
C. More than 1 acre
D. Given the shape of the property, more information is needed
On the site plan
The finished door elevation is most likely to be noted
A. On the foundation plan
B. On the site plan
