FLORIDA GLASS & GLAZING CONTRACTOR
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1. What is the primary purpose of reviewing contract drawings before preparing
a glass and glazing estimate?
A. To determine the contractor's payroll schedule
B. To identify the required systems, dimensions, materials, and installation
conditions
C. To select employees for the project
D. To establish the owner's financing arrangements
Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing drawings identifies the glazing systems, dimensions,
materials, details, interfaces, and installation requirements necessary for an
accurate estimate.
2. During a pre-bid review, the glazing contractor discovers that the
architectural drawings conflict with the specifications. What should be done
first?
A. Ignore the discrepancy
B. Choose the less expensive requirement
C. Submit a Request for Information or clarification
D. Automatically follow the drawings
,Answer: C
Rationale: A formal clarification request documents the discrepancy and allows
the design team to establish the intended requirement before pricing or
installation.
3. Which document normally provides detailed requirements concerning
acceptable glass types, coatings, finishes, and performance?
A. Specification
B. Payroll report
C. Daily attendance sheet
D. Equipment inventory
Answer: A
Rationale: Specifications establish detailed material and performance
requirements that supplement the graphical information shown on construction
drawings.
4. A drawing shows a storefront opening measuring 12 feet wide by 8 feet high.
What is its approximate area?
A. 20 square feet
B. 48 square feet
C. 96 square feet
D. 192 square feet
Answer: C
,Rationale: Area is calculated by multiplying width by height; 12 feet multiplied by
8 feet equals 96 square feet.
5. A glazing opening measures 4 feet 6 inches by 6 feet. What is the approximate
area?
A. 18 square feet
B. 27 square feet
C. 30 square feet
D. 36 square feet
Answer: B
Rationale: Convert 4 feet 6 inches to 4.5 feet, then multiply 4.5 by 6 to obtain 27
square feet.
6. Why should a contractor verify field dimensions before ordering custom
fabricated glass?
A. Glass dimensions never affect installation
B. Manufacturing errors can be eliminated by relying solely on drawings
C. Actual conditions may differ from dimensions shown on construction
documents
D. Field measurements are required only after installation
Answer: C
Rationale: Existing construction can vary from drawings, making field verification
essential for obtaining properly sized fabricated glazing materials.
, 7. Which factor is particularly important when selecting exterior glazing
products for a Florida project?
A. Interior paint color
B. Wind and impact requirements applicable to the location
C. Office furniture dimensions
D. Contractor uniform color
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida exterior openings may require products capable of satisfying
applicable wind-pressure and impact-resistance requirements.
8. What is the primary purpose of a shop drawing?
A. To replace the contract entirely
B. To provide detailed fabrication and installation information
C. To document employee attendance
D. To establish tax rates
Answer: B
Rationale: Shop drawings translate design intent into detailed fabrication,
dimensions, connections, components, and installation information.
9. A shop drawing indicates a mullion connection that conflicts with the
structural drawings. What should the contractor do?
EXAMINATION COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
JUST RELEASED
1. What is the primary purpose of reviewing contract drawings before preparing
a glass and glazing estimate?
A. To determine the contractor's payroll schedule
B. To identify the required systems, dimensions, materials, and installation
conditions
C. To select employees for the project
D. To establish the owner's financing arrangements
Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing drawings identifies the glazing systems, dimensions,
materials, details, interfaces, and installation requirements necessary for an
accurate estimate.
2. During a pre-bid review, the glazing contractor discovers that the
architectural drawings conflict with the specifications. What should be done
first?
A. Ignore the discrepancy
B. Choose the less expensive requirement
C. Submit a Request for Information or clarification
D. Automatically follow the drawings
,Answer: C
Rationale: A formal clarification request documents the discrepancy and allows
the design team to establish the intended requirement before pricing or
installation.
3. Which document normally provides detailed requirements concerning
acceptable glass types, coatings, finishes, and performance?
A. Specification
B. Payroll report
C. Daily attendance sheet
D. Equipment inventory
Answer: A
Rationale: Specifications establish detailed material and performance
requirements that supplement the graphical information shown on construction
drawings.
4. A drawing shows a storefront opening measuring 12 feet wide by 8 feet high.
What is its approximate area?
A. 20 square feet
B. 48 square feet
C. 96 square feet
D. 192 square feet
Answer: C
,Rationale: Area is calculated by multiplying width by height; 12 feet multiplied by
8 feet equals 96 square feet.
5. A glazing opening measures 4 feet 6 inches by 6 feet. What is the approximate
area?
A. 18 square feet
B. 27 square feet
C. 30 square feet
D. 36 square feet
Answer: B
Rationale: Convert 4 feet 6 inches to 4.5 feet, then multiply 4.5 by 6 to obtain 27
square feet.
6. Why should a contractor verify field dimensions before ordering custom
fabricated glass?
A. Glass dimensions never affect installation
B. Manufacturing errors can be eliminated by relying solely on drawings
C. Actual conditions may differ from dimensions shown on construction
documents
D. Field measurements are required only after installation
Answer: C
Rationale: Existing construction can vary from drawings, making field verification
essential for obtaining properly sized fabricated glazing materials.
, 7. Which factor is particularly important when selecting exterior glazing
products for a Florida project?
A. Interior paint color
B. Wind and impact requirements applicable to the location
C. Office furniture dimensions
D. Contractor uniform color
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida exterior openings may require products capable of satisfying
applicable wind-pressure and impact-resistance requirements.
8. What is the primary purpose of a shop drawing?
A. To replace the contract entirely
B. To provide detailed fabrication and installation information
C. To document employee attendance
D. To establish tax rates
Answer: B
Rationale: Shop drawings translate design intent into detailed fabrication,
dimensions, connections, components, and installation information.
9. A shop drawing indicates a mullion connection that conflicts with the
structural drawings. What should the contractor do?
