North Carolina General
Contractors Exam Questions with
Accurate Answers
A ____ is required between the sheathing and the insulation. correct answer 1"
air gap
Acceptable fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be ____. correct answer
galvanized,
stainless steel, aluminum Or copper roofing nails.
All habitable rooms must have a glazed area ____ of the floor area. correct
answer 8%
All platforms and mezzanines more than ____ high must have
a ____ guardrail. correct answer 30", 42"
Any church with an occupant load Of more than ____ must have a
fire alarm system. correct answer 300
Be able to determine finish requirements using this table.
805.1.1; Know the requirements for fire-blocking to be constructed using
combustible materials. correct answer
Become familiar with all types Of construction I-V.
Become familiar with Table 601 for the exam. correct answer
, Bolt heads must not be closer than ____ to the edge Of fireproofing. correct
answer 1"
Class ____ roof assembly is the most fire resistant. correct answer A
Combustible insulating boards not more than ____ thick and
covered with finish flooring are permitted where attached directly to a non-
combustible floor assembly or to wood subflooring attached to sleepers. correct
answer 1/2"
Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving
an occupant load of ____ persons. correct answer 50 or more
Drip edge overlap to be a minimum of ____. Drip edge shall
be mechanically fastened a maximum of ____ on center. correct answer 2", 12"
Emergency escape and rescue minimum net clear opening of ____. correct
answer 5.7 s.f.
Fiber cement lap siding minimum thickness is .25 of an inch ____. correct answer
1/4"
For open valleys lined with metal, the valley lining shall be at least ____. correct
answer 24"
Contractors Exam Questions with
Accurate Answers
A ____ is required between the sheathing and the insulation. correct answer 1"
air gap
Acceptable fasteners for asphalt shingles shall be ____. correct answer
galvanized,
stainless steel, aluminum Or copper roofing nails.
All habitable rooms must have a glazed area ____ of the floor area. correct
answer 8%
All platforms and mezzanines more than ____ high must have
a ____ guardrail. correct answer 30", 42"
Any church with an occupant load Of more than ____ must have a
fire alarm system. correct answer 300
Be able to determine finish requirements using this table.
805.1.1; Know the requirements for fire-blocking to be constructed using
combustible materials. correct answer
Become familiar with all types Of construction I-V.
Become familiar with Table 601 for the exam. correct answer
, Bolt heads must not be closer than ____ to the edge Of fireproofing. correct
answer 1"
Class ____ roof assembly is the most fire resistant. correct answer A
Combustible insulating boards not more than ____ thick and
covered with finish flooring are permitted where attached directly to a non-
combustible floor assembly or to wood subflooring attached to sleepers. correct
answer 1/2"
Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving
an occupant load of ____ persons. correct answer 50 or more
Drip edge overlap to be a minimum of ____. Drip edge shall
be mechanically fastened a maximum of ____ on center. correct answer 2", 12"
Emergency escape and rescue minimum net clear opening of ____. correct
answer 5.7 s.f.
Fiber cement lap siding minimum thickness is .25 of an inch ____. correct answer
1/4"
For open valleys lined with metal, the valley lining shall be at least ____. correct
answer 24"
