ICC certification J1 practice final
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Wood wall framing supporting gypsum board and gypsum panel product shall not be less than
__________ nominal thickness in the least dimension. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-inch
The fire-resistant rated wall or assembly separating townhomes shall be...... - CORRECT
ANSWER - continuous from foundation to the underside of roof shading
What is the maximum span for a 2 x 8Douglas fir-larch #2 ceiling joists with an attic without
storage and joist spacing of 16 inches? - CORRECT ANSWER - 23 feet 4 inches
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index not exceeding - CORRECT
ANSWER - 200
Habitable room shall not be less than _____________ in any horizontal dimension. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 7 feet
A track splice for cold form steel framed walls shall have - CORRECT ANSWER - four
#8 screws on each side of the splice
How many coats of portland cement exterior plaster are required at a minimum when applied
over masonry or concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 coats
the greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3/8 - inch
Cold-formed steel ceiling joist shall have a bearing support length of not less than _________
and shall be connected to rafters. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 1/2 inches
, Fasteners used to install vinyl siding shall penetrate sheathing, furring framing or other nailable
substrate a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-1/4 inches
Where required for the ceiling joist and rafter connections, collar ties shall not be less than
___________ and spaced not more than __________ on center. - CORRECT ANSWER -
1-inch x 4-inch, 4feet
Emergency escape and rescue opening shall have a net clear height of not less than - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 inches
Where repairs must be performed in an emergency, the permit application shall be submitted -
CORRECT ANSWER - Within the next working business day
Guards when required shall not be less than _________ in height. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 42 inches
A soil investigation shall be required if the building official determines that the in place soil is
likely to have an allowable load bearing capacity less than - CORRECT ANSWER - 1500
psf
Window wells with a vertical depth greater than _________ shall be equipped with a
permanently affixed ladder or steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 44 inches
The ends of each joist beam or girder shall have not less than ______ of bearing on masonry or
concrete - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 inches
All anchor bolts used to anchor wood seal plates to the foundation shall be at least ________
dimension and embedded at least ________ into masonry or concrete - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1/2-inch, 7 inches
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Wood wall framing supporting gypsum board and gypsum panel product shall not be less than
__________ nominal thickness in the least dimension. - CORRECT ANSWER - 2-inch
The fire-resistant rated wall or assembly separating townhomes shall be...... - CORRECT
ANSWER - continuous from foundation to the underside of roof shading
What is the maximum span for a 2 x 8Douglas fir-larch #2 ceiling joists with an attic without
storage and joist spacing of 16 inches? - CORRECT ANSWER - 23 feet 4 inches
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index not exceeding - CORRECT
ANSWER - 200
Habitable room shall not be less than _____________ in any horizontal dimension. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 7 feet
A track splice for cold form steel framed walls shall have - CORRECT ANSWER - four
#8 screws on each side of the splice
How many coats of portland cement exterior plaster are required at a minimum when applied
over masonry or concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER - 2 coats
the greatest tread depth within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3/8 - inch
Cold-formed steel ceiling joist shall have a bearing support length of not less than _________
and shall be connected to rafters. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 1/2 inches
, Fasteners used to install vinyl siding shall penetrate sheathing, furring framing or other nailable
substrate a minimum of - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-1/4 inches
Where required for the ceiling joist and rafter connections, collar ties shall not be less than
___________ and spaced not more than __________ on center. - CORRECT ANSWER -
1-inch x 4-inch, 4feet
Emergency escape and rescue opening shall have a net clear height of not less than - CORRECT
ANSWER - 24 inches
Where repairs must be performed in an emergency, the permit application shall be submitted -
CORRECT ANSWER - Within the next working business day
Guards when required shall not be less than _________ in height. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 42 inches
A soil investigation shall be required if the building official determines that the in place soil is
likely to have an allowable load bearing capacity less than - CORRECT ANSWER - 1500
psf
Window wells with a vertical depth greater than _________ shall be equipped with a
permanently affixed ladder or steps - CORRECT ANSWER - 44 inches
The ends of each joist beam or girder shall have not less than ______ of bearing on masonry or
concrete - CORRECT ANSWER - 3 inches
All anchor bolts used to anchor wood seal plates to the foundation shall be at least ________
dimension and embedded at least ________ into masonry or concrete - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1/2-inch, 7 inches
