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General Liability correct answers basic policy. cover others parties property damage and damage
to people. deduct the deductible.
footing correct answers The lowest, widest part of the foundation that distributes the load over a
broad area of the soil.
safety factor correct answers ratio of resisting forces to driving forces
house foundation correct answers the bottom of the house
egress windows correct answers 5.7 feet
egress correct answers an exit; a means of going out
flame spread index correct answers page 54 no greater than 25
What is the recommended minimum distance from the bottom of the ceiling framing to the top of
the ceiling grid system in suspended ceilings? correct answers 3 inchesCarp Const pg 940
Which is true about the placement of flexible insulation batts located in floor joists above an
unheated crawl space? correct answers They should be well supported between joistsCarp Const
pg 905
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs?
correct answers double-hung window
For multiple-wythe masonry, what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcement? correct answers 1/4 inch
what is the minimum thickness (normal) for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that
is 4 feet below finish grade on the exterior? correct answers 8 inches ***IRC 2012 pg 105
plastic roof cement should never be applied to the bottom of a shingle to seal it correct answers
because it will become trapped
When MUST class A, B, or C roof coverings be installed? correct answers when the edge of the
roof is less than 3 feet from the property line
IRC 413
Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? correct answers In case of
expansion and contractionCarp Const pg 676
Sliding doors are to be installed in a dwelling unit. What is the maximum allowable height for
the threshold? correct answers 3/4 INc
, What is the maximum length of time that a trench can be open to be considered a short term
exposure? correct answers 24 hrs
OSHA 356 Excavation
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100 feet long?
The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the operator has an average ability with an efficiency
factor of 75% correct answers 4 hrs
math
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds how many inches? correct
answers 30
Carp Const pg 736
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percentage grade?
correct answers 9%
Math:(190+18) / 18= .087%
what is the maximum height above lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required
by osha to have handrails? correct answers 6 feet
What is the required minimum length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to
wood studs? correct answers 1 1/8 inches ***IRC 2012 pg 361
medical records of work-related injuries to long-term employees must be kept for a minimum of
what duration after the employee leaves? correct answers 30 years
For roofing work, what is the minimum distance that materials and equipment can be stored from
a roof edge without a guardrail being required? correct answers 6 feet
OSHA 326
What is the allowable minimum specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations not
exposed to weather? correct answers 2,500 PSI IRC 80
A jack rafter is face nailed to a hip rafter. What is the minimum number of 16 d common nails
that should be used? correct answers Three
Carp Const pg 539
What protects a contractor from risk? correct answers insurance
Brick is being installed where the temperature is above 80 degrees for the duration of the work.
All mortar should be used within which maximum time from when it was mixed? correct
answers 2.5 hours masonry
Air-entrained concrete must be used for all of the following except correct answers Interior slabs
on grade
General Liability correct answers basic policy. cover others parties property damage and damage
to people. deduct the deductible.
footing correct answers The lowest, widest part of the foundation that distributes the load over a
broad area of the soil.
safety factor correct answers ratio of resisting forces to driving forces
house foundation correct answers the bottom of the house
egress windows correct answers 5.7 feet
egress correct answers an exit; a means of going out
flame spread index correct answers page 54 no greater than 25
What is the recommended minimum distance from the bottom of the ceiling framing to the top of
the ceiling grid system in suspended ceilings? correct answers 3 inchesCarp Const pg 940
Which is true about the placement of flexible insulation batts located in floor joists above an
unheated crawl space? correct answers They should be well supported between joistsCarp Const
pg 905
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side jambs?
correct answers double-hung window
For multiple-wythe masonry, what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcement? correct answers 1/4 inch
what is the minimum thickness (normal) for an 8 foot high hollow masonry foundation wall that
is 4 feet below finish grade on the exterior? correct answers 8 inches ***IRC 2012 pg 105
plastic roof cement should never be applied to the bottom of a shingle to seal it correct answers
because it will become trapped
When MUST class A, B, or C roof coverings be installed? correct answers when the edge of the
roof is less than 3 feet from the property line
IRC 413
Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated? correct answers In case of
expansion and contractionCarp Const pg 676
Sliding doors are to be installed in a dwelling unit. What is the maximum allowable height for
the threshold? correct answers 3/4 INc
, What is the maximum length of time that a trench can be open to be considered a short term
exposure? correct answers 24 hrs
OSHA 356 Excavation
How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 foot deep by 4 feet wide by 100 feet long?
The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the operator has an average ability with an efficiency
factor of 75% correct answers 4 hrs
math
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds how many inches? correct
answers 30
Carp Const pg 736
A driveway rises 18 feet in a horizontal distance of 190 feet. What is the percentage grade?
correct answers 9%
Math:(190+18) / 18= .087%
what is the maximum height above lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required
by osha to have handrails? correct answers 6 feet
What is the required minimum length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to
wood studs? correct answers 1 1/8 inches ***IRC 2012 pg 361
medical records of work-related injuries to long-term employees must be kept for a minimum of
what duration after the employee leaves? correct answers 30 years
For roofing work, what is the minimum distance that materials and equipment can be stored from
a roof edge without a guardrail being required? correct answers 6 feet
OSHA 326
What is the allowable minimum specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations not
exposed to weather? correct answers 2,500 PSI IRC 80
A jack rafter is face nailed to a hip rafter. What is the minimum number of 16 d common nails
that should be used? correct answers Three
Carp Const pg 539
What protects a contractor from risk? correct answers insurance
Brick is being installed where the temperature is above 80 degrees for the duration of the work.
All mortar should be used within which maximum time from when it was mixed? correct
answers 2.5 hours masonry
Air-entrained concrete must be used for all of the following except correct answers Interior slabs
on grade
