RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR EXAM
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 - 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
Notches in solid lumber joists, rafter and beams shall not - ANSWERS-Be
longer than 1/3 the depth of the member
Every dwelling must have at least 1 room with minimum square footage of? -
ANSWERS-120 sq ft
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - ANSWERS-To prevent
condensation
When constructing walls, what is the minimum bearing for joists? -
ANSWERS-1 and 1/2"
At no time shall there be more than how many floors or how many feet,
whichever is less, of unfinished bolting or welding above the foundation or
uppermost permanently secured floor? - ANSWERS-4 floors
,What must be provided for glass in hazardous locations? - ANSWERS-A
manufacturers designation specifying who applied the designation, and
designating the type of glass and the standard with which it complies.
What type of door consists of stiles and rails? - ANSWERS-Raised panel door
A door that is hinged on the right side and opens out is a? - ANSWERS-Right
hand door
Roofers working on steep slope roofs: - ANSWERS-Must be protected from
falling
What should be added to concrete in cold weather? - ANSWERS-Accelerators
For acceptance testing, multiple cylinders of concrete are test at how many
days - ANSWERS-28 days
How is drip edge installed at an eave end? - ANSWERS-under the felt
The main support under a wood deck is called a? - ANSWERS-Girder
What is the correct way to test a safety net used for fall protection? -
ANSWERS-Drop test with a 400 lb bag from the highest walking surface
How often must cranes in regular service be inspected for leakage in air or
hydraulic systems? - ANSWERS-each shift
,corbel - ANSWERS-A projecting wall member used as a support for some
element in the superstructure.
Where shall the fireplace throat or damper be located? - ANSWERS-at least 8
inches above the lintel
Lintel - ANSWERS-A horizontal beam used to span an opening.
What is the best dozer to use for landscaping? - ANSWERS-light utility dozer
Header - ANSWERS-A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists
are nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
joist - ANSWERS-beam used to support floors or roofs
Soffit - ANSWERS-in interior, area of room that is lower than the rest of the
ceiling
soffit (exterior) - ANSWERS-The underside of a roof overhang.
What is the maximum vertical rise between floor levels or landings for a flight
of stairs? - ANSWERS-12 ft
What size landing shall be on each side of an exterior door? - ANSWERS-The
width of each landing shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches in the
direction of travel.
, Before making a pass, what should the dozer be aligned with? - ANSWERS-
Blade dump area
A cut stake is being set for the excavation of a trench using a building level
(transit). The bottom of the trench will be at elevation 94.00 feet. A rod
reading of 4.70 feet is taken on a benchmark whose elevation is 102.50 feet.
The rod reading on the mark on the cut stake is 6.20 feet. What should the
cut stake be marked? - ANSWERS-7.00
What is the minimum window opening that may be used for emergency
escape and rescue on floors above the grade floor? - ANSWERS-4 sq ft
What is the maximum size hole that can be bored into a 2 x 4 non-load
bearing wall? - ANSWERS-60% of the stud width
For lines rated 50 KV or below, OSHA requires a minimum clearance between
the lines and any part of a crane load of how many feet? - ANSWERS-10'
When laying brick and all the vertical joints align, this is a - ANSWERS-stacked
bond
hip jacks - ANSWERS-A rafter running between the plate and a hip rafter.
Hip Rafter - ANSWERS-Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to
the ridge
Ventilation of a hip roof should include? - ANSWERS-inlet openings in the
soffit area of the eaves
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL
DEFINED ANSWERS LATEST 2025 - 2026
ALREADY GRADED A+
Notches in solid lumber joists, rafter and beams shall not - ANSWERS-Be
longer than 1/3 the depth of the member
Every dwelling must have at least 1 room with minimum square footage of? -
ANSWERS-120 sq ft
Why should you install a vapor barrier on a roof? - ANSWERS-To prevent
condensation
When constructing walls, what is the minimum bearing for joists? -
ANSWERS-1 and 1/2"
At no time shall there be more than how many floors or how many feet,
whichever is less, of unfinished bolting or welding above the foundation or
uppermost permanently secured floor? - ANSWERS-4 floors
,What must be provided for glass in hazardous locations? - ANSWERS-A
manufacturers designation specifying who applied the designation, and
designating the type of glass and the standard with which it complies.
What type of door consists of stiles and rails? - ANSWERS-Raised panel door
A door that is hinged on the right side and opens out is a? - ANSWERS-Right
hand door
Roofers working on steep slope roofs: - ANSWERS-Must be protected from
falling
What should be added to concrete in cold weather? - ANSWERS-Accelerators
For acceptance testing, multiple cylinders of concrete are test at how many
days - ANSWERS-28 days
How is drip edge installed at an eave end? - ANSWERS-under the felt
The main support under a wood deck is called a? - ANSWERS-Girder
What is the correct way to test a safety net used for fall protection? -
ANSWERS-Drop test with a 400 lb bag from the highest walking surface
How often must cranes in regular service be inspected for leakage in air or
hydraulic systems? - ANSWERS-each shift
,corbel - ANSWERS-A projecting wall member used as a support for some
element in the superstructure.
Where shall the fireplace throat or damper be located? - ANSWERS-at least 8
inches above the lintel
Lintel - ANSWERS-A horizontal beam used to span an opening.
What is the best dozer to use for landscaping? - ANSWERS-light utility dozer
Header - ANSWERS-A beam placed perpendicular to joists and to which joists
are nailed in framing for a chimney, stairway, or other opening.
joist - ANSWERS-beam used to support floors or roofs
Soffit - ANSWERS-in interior, area of room that is lower than the rest of the
ceiling
soffit (exterior) - ANSWERS-The underside of a roof overhang.
What is the maximum vertical rise between floor levels or landings for a flight
of stairs? - ANSWERS-12 ft
What size landing shall be on each side of an exterior door? - ANSWERS-The
width of each landing shall have a minimum dimension of 36 inches in the
direction of travel.
, Before making a pass, what should the dozer be aligned with? - ANSWERS-
Blade dump area
A cut stake is being set for the excavation of a trench using a building level
(transit). The bottom of the trench will be at elevation 94.00 feet. A rod
reading of 4.70 feet is taken on a benchmark whose elevation is 102.50 feet.
The rod reading on the mark on the cut stake is 6.20 feet. What should the
cut stake be marked? - ANSWERS-7.00
What is the minimum window opening that may be used for emergency
escape and rescue on floors above the grade floor? - ANSWERS-4 sq ft
What is the maximum size hole that can be bored into a 2 x 4 non-load
bearing wall? - ANSWERS-60% of the stud width
For lines rated 50 KV or below, OSHA requires a minimum clearance between
the lines and any part of a crane load of how many feet? - ANSWERS-10'
When laying brick and all the vertical joints align, this is a - ANSWERS-stacked
bond
hip jacks - ANSWERS-A rafter running between the plate and a hip rafter.
Hip Rafter - ANSWERS-Rafters laid diagonally from corner of a plate or girts to
the ridge
Ventilation of a hip roof should include? - ANSWERS-inlet openings in the
soffit area of the eaves
