ASP.NET Core Practice Test

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• Which of the following is not provided by unfaced insulation installed in wall cavities?
• OSHA rules require scaffold planks to extend past their end supports a minimum of how many inches?
• For soils classified as sandy gravel, foundation pressure shall not exceed how many PSF?
• Reverse-board-and-batten siding is attached to which component?
• The fastener type recommended to attach steel studs to runners is the pan head.
• What fraction of the depth of a floor joist can be notched at the end?
• Floating and troweling concrete too early can result in what?
• Curing in concrete continues until the relative humidity in the concrete drops below what percent?
• Dampening the subgrade before concrete placement primarily helps to prevent which issue?
• A load bearing stud notch is limited to what percentage?
• Which action is prohibited on scaffolding planks?
• Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, what are the required dimensions of the landing at the bottom of a ramp?
• Materials used for sprayed foamed-in-place roof insulation on type III and IV buildings shall comply with which standard?
• According to Code, what is the minimum required width of every exit door servicing an occupant load of 10 or more?
• What R value insulation can be used in the walls?
• Ends of bottom bearing joists are normally laterally restrained by which method?
• What is the correct placement of anchors for a metal track in steel frame construction to any substrate whether it be concrete or wood?
• What is the minimum size of a bed joint in a masonry wall at the foundation?
• What is the maximum veneer wall tie spacing commonly specified for masonry veneers?
• On a built-up roof, how much higher should the exterior wall be than the roof where the roof and exterior walls meet?
• A concrete slab-on-ground cast monolithically with the footing shall be permitted to locate what reinforcement in the middle third of the footing as an alternative to placement at the footing top and bottom?
• To repair a masonry foundation wall, a 5 feet wide, 60 feet long trench must be excavated, the slope of the ground is 0 feet to 8 feet. How many cubic yards will be excavated?
• In a light-frame bearing wall, notch allowances are expressed as a percentage of the stud's width?
• In conventional light-frame construction on soil with a load bearing value of 2,000 psf for a one-story building with 8-inch hollow concrete masonry walls, what is the minimum thickness of the spread footing?
• What is the normal lap for bevel wood siding?
• During rescue from a permit-required confined space, what is most important to have on site?
• According to OSHA, ladders (or steps) are required in all trenches or ditches at depth of ___ feet or more for an adequate means of exit.
• The latch on an emergency egress door must tolerate a maximum pressure of:
• Pan head Type S screws used to attach steel studs to tracks are rated to work up to which gauge?
• Asphalt shingles are being installed on a roof with 5/8 inch sheathing, the nails shall:
• When should finish flooring be installed?
• Exterior insulation board must extend below grade by how many inches?
• Excessive slump loss during concrete pumping is an indicator of which condition?
• OSHA safety: which item is not required when welding?
• What is the minimum vertical size (in inches) of the attachment flange of a weep screed placed on a foundation wall before attaching exterior lath?
• On graded sites, the top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of which feature at the point of discharge?
• How many minutes does it take to travel one mile at a speed of 4 miles per hour?
• For open valleys, the top layer of valley lining must be at least how wide?
• A standard brick tie gauge commonly used in masonry work is which value?
• Concrete spread footing projections shall be at least how many inches?
• The type of door that requires that the frame be installed before the drywall is a
• What is the top and bottom horizontal member of a truss called?
• Which safety feature is required on manually guided powered concrete trowels?
• In warmer climates, for asphalt shingles with slope 4:12 or more, what is the minimum underlayment?
• On scaffolding, what is the minimum width that platforms or walkways must have before fall protection is required?
• What is the minimum required overlap of a vapor barrier in an unvented crawl space?
• The wood framing member that supports a header over a door is called a _____.
• What additive is added to mortar to increase its bonding abilities?
• For roof slopes 4:12 or greater, which underlayment is specified for asphalt shingles?
• What must be done with existing flashing when reusing to ensure proper adhesion?
• Express the slope 3/12 as a percentage.
• What is the minimum guardrail height required on a residential deck?
• What are the actual dimensions of a nominal 2x4 surfaced dry piece of framing lumber?
• What construction sequence is recommended when building a masonry wall?
• OSHA requires 2 guards (top & bottom) on which of the following saws?
• What is the smallest sized screw that can be used to attach 1/2 inch gypsum board to load bearing steel studs?
• In standard construction practice, to which building component are rain gutters typically fastened?
• Shoring is required when entering a trench of minimum depth of how many feet?
• When workers are required to enter a trench, shoring is required if the trench is at least how many feet deep?
• What is the minimum distance a ladder should extend above the roof?
• The method to achieve proper soil compaction is primarily determined by moisture.
• Notches allowed in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed what fraction of the depth?
• Which expression correctly converts linear dimensions in feet to cubic yards?
• What is the maximum notch that is allowed at the end of a joist?
• In an area where empty drums that held flammable or hazardous materials are being welded or cut, which item is not typically present?
• What are the minimum net clear height and width for an egress window opening?
• What term describes the horizontal span or length of a stairway?
• What type of connection should be used when an I-joist and a beam meet?
• With an operating efficiency of 50 minutes per hour, what fraction of each hour is spent actively operating?
• Which power tool requires specific training of operators before use?
• How many pieces of 8-foot chair rail, installed at 36 inches height, are needed for the dining room?
• Which material can be used as backfill outside a foundation without requiring compaction?
• What type of roof construction is indicated by the plans?
• What is the maximum hole diameter allowed in a steel stud?
• In the building plans, where do the trusses set?
• What is the minimum width of a load-bearing CMU wall with filled cells?
• According to Code, windows intended for use as an emergency escape route must have a finished sill height not more than how many inches above the finished floor?
• What is the required overlap for poly underlayment seams when installed under a concrete slab?
• What is the minimum size screw for attaching gypsum board to steel studs?
• How often are strength tests required for concrete?
• In storage safety, oxygen cylinders must be kept at least 20 feet away from which item?
• The maximum allowable notch in a non-load bearing stud is what percentage?
• The proper compaction of soil is best achieved by:
• What is the minimum pitch for an asphalt roof system?
• What is the minimum guardrail height above the finished floor on a restaurant deck per code?
• To ensure symmetry when installing parquet flooring, where should you begin?
• The illustrated house in the plans has how many stories?
• In dirt work, what is the meaning of the term 'lift'?
• On most construction sites, water may be added to concrete only if what condition is met?
• If the exterior door rough opening is not disclosed on the blueprint, by how many inches should the width be framed oversize?
• What percentage waste allowance is included for starter and waste when ordering shingles?
• According to code, what is the minimum thickness of a concrete slab that is supported directly on the ground?
• In debris handling, barricades for dropping debris without chutes must be placed how high from the ground?
• Which type of fastener should be used to attach steel studs to runners?
• Which tool requires operator training before use?
• If sill plates on a foundation are unprotected, protection is not needed if it is how many inches above grade?
• Three types of masonry ties are _____.
• What is the minimum width perpendicular to the length of a K-Series joist for a steel bearing plate anchored in a concrete or masonry wall?
• In typical door framing, which framing member runs along the full height of the door opening and helps support the header?
• Which roof slope is required for installation of asphalt strip shingles?
• Minimum width of metal flashing used in a valley with asphalt shingles?
• In a shower installation with 1/2 inch WR gypsum board and tile attached using adhesive, what is the maximum spacing of ceiling joists?
• Which window component holds the glass pane?
• What is the minimum guardrail height for a residential deck?
• What is the minimum gauge of sheet metal veneer wall ties?
• Which description best characterizes a Class A fire rating for asphalt shingles?
• In a builder's level cut stake problem, the mark on the cut stake should read which value?
• A scaffold plank 9 feet long can extend over its end support by a maximum distance of how many inches?
• The total run of a stairway is which of the following?
• How much clearance must wood framing maintain where a masonry chimney passes through the roof opening?
• Perimeter fastening for tile roofing areas from either side of the hips or ridges and edges of eaves and gable rakes include ?
• When excavating, what problem does water in the trench create?
• How far can you dig below the bottom edge of the safety box in a trench?
• Which psi value is the minimum compressive strength for plain concrete for basement walls per code?
• In a shower installation with 1/2 inch water-resistance gypsum board and tile attached using adhesive, what is the maximum spacing of ceiling joists?
• What is the proper starting place for laying parquet flooring?
• When installing vinyl siding horizontally the fasteners shall not exceed _____.
• What happens to the voids in concrete when vibration is applied during placement?
• Which technique is most effective for compacting sand and gravel to achieve maximum density?
• What is the maximum aggregate size for shotcrete?
• Which of the following is not typical of ice protection for an asphalt shingle roof?
• Which veneer plywood grade is designated by the letter indicating the highest quality?
• What is the height of the foyer in inches?
• Finish flooring should be installed before interior trim is installed.
• When should concrete curing procedures start?
• For K-Series joists anchored in a concrete or masonry wall, what is the minimum width of the bearing plate perpendicular to the length of the joist?
• All of the following roofing materials can be reused except:
• What is the maximum slope of a footing trench before stepping is required?
• Which of the following statements best describes the minimum bed joint width in foundation masonry walls?
• Resilient channels in drywall installations primarily serve to do what?
• What is the minimum clear height of an egress door in a dwelling from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop?
• Maximum notch at the end of a joist is a fraction of its depth.
• Open valley lining consists of how many plies of mineral-surfaced roll roofing?
• According to code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored to the foundation with bolts spaced not more than ____ inches apart.
• What are the two bearing spans listed for the first floor?
• Which insulation performance metric is used to describe wall insulation as shown in the plan?
• Which method provides lateral restraint for ends of bottom bearing joists?
• The working time for a superplasticizer admixture used to improve concrete workability is typically between which times?
• What is the minimum required width of a sidewalk around a construction site?
• A lot shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls for a minimum of how many feet?
• Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?
• What is the plan area, in square feet, for a basement excavation footprint of 30 feet by 30 feet with 3-foot setbacks on all sides?
• Selecting a door with which characteristic improves energy efficiency for exterior applications?
• The minimum depth of a footing shall extend below what boundary?
• What is the minimum width of a footing for light frame construction?
• What is required of the header when framing a stairwell opening that is 5 feet wide by 5 feet long?
• Which item is commonly used around openings to prevent water intrusion into a building?
• What is the maximum diameter of a hole that may be bored in a 2x10 joist?
• As the temperature of the concrete mix increases, what happens to its slump?
• When framing a 5 foot by 5 foot opening in a wood joist floor for a stairwell, you should use which framing configuration?
• What is the minimum flange width specified for tracks used in structural steel framing?
• How much overlap should planks on scaffolding have if they are not immovable?
• What would be considered overworking concrete?
• When floor joists are supported by masonry walls, the joists shall have a minimum bearing distance on each end of how many inches?
• Which statement accurately describes the egress requirement for sleeping rooms in single-family dwellings?
• What is the most important factor in determining the R value of blown in insulation?
• Using a builder's level, the grade for a footing is being set. The bottom of the footing will be at an elevation of 94.00. A back sight to the bench mark (elevation of 100.00) has a rod reading of 4.70. If the grade is correct, the rod reading for the bottom of the footing should be:
• Exterior house wrap primarily provides which of the following functions?
• What is the minimum slope allowed for metal shingles?
• What is the maximum distance from the wall at which a cement plasterer's scaffolding platform can be without additional fall protection?
• What is the maximum allowable spacing between fire blocking in a concealed wall?
• What is the total excavation volume in cubic feet for the basement example?
• What is the minimum reinforcing bar requirement for a slab-on-ground with turned down footings?
• Footings shall be stepped under which condition?
• What is the excavation depth in feet for the basement example?
• Rain gutters are attached to which part of the building?
• Defects of a finished concrete surface such as crazing, dusting and spalling are caused by?
• What unit are the valley lining widths measured in?
• For floor joists supported by masonry walls, the required end bearing distance is 3 inches. Which option represents this requirement?
• In a wall assembly with brick exterior, sheetrock interior, and insulation between, where should the vapor barrier be placed?
• Which term describes the vertical member around a doorway on the interior side?
• In truss terminology, which component runs along the top or bottom edge of the truss?
• What is the elevation height of the intermediate landing of the stairs?
• Dampening the subgrade or wood forms prior to concrete placement serves what primary purpose?
• What is the gauge of an average brick tie?
• Relative to the frost line, where should a footing be placed?
• What is the minimum air space required for an untreated wood girder beam that sets in a weather-exposed pocket of a concrete foundation wall?
• When a roof meets a parapet wall, how far above the roof line must the parapet extend?
• What type of gypsum board is used on a curved wall?
• The loss of slump in concrete is usually caused by which condition?
• Minimum distance allowed between holes in steel studs is?
• Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening not less than how many square feet?
• Where is a roof most likely to leak?
• Weep screeds shall be a minimum of how many inches? (corrosion resistant or plastic weep screed)
• What is the thickest insulation panel that is allowed in an interior floor assembly?
• Which screws are used to attach steel studs to the top and bottom steel track?
• How many windows are required for the house?
• What clearance is required between the bottom of the roof sheathing and the insulation for a cornice vent?
• A scraper (pan hauler) moves 30 cubic yards per load, operates at 4 mph, and has an operating efficiency of 50 minutes per hour. If the material expands by 25%, how many cubic yards can be moved in one hour on a one-mile round trip?
• A weep screed must be placed at a minimum distance above grade?
• What is the maximum size of a hole that can be drilled into a steel stud?
• What is the minimum slope for installing asphalt strip shingles per code?
• How far from the edge of a masonry unit should wall ties be placed?
• In concrete masonry, which of the following increases compressive strength?
• In an attic with two layers of batt insulation, where should the vapor barrier be placed?
• Which method combination is effective for improving compaction of sandy soils?
• What is the best method to compact sand and gravel?
• How should a drip edge be applied at the rake?
• What is the required header configuration for a stairwell opening that measures 5 feet by 5 feet?
• To increase the ease of pouring a concrete mix, what adjustment should be made to the aggregate?
• What is the minimum width of at least one exterior door serving a residence?
• Which veneer plywood grade denotes the highest quality?
• Steel wall framing track shall have a minimum flange width of how many inches?
• What is the maximum vertical spacing for fireblocking?
• If water accumulates in an excavation trench, what soil condition results?
• When installing poly underlayment beneath a slab, the seams should be overlapped by how many inches?
• In light-structural wood framed bearing walls, what percentage of a stud may be notched?
• For sandy gravel soils, the maximum allowable foundation pressure is what PSF?
• Which size designation always appears first when describing window dimensions?
• The maximum depth of a notch in the top or bottom of a floor joist is what fraction of the joist depth?
• Nails used for installing Hardboard panel siding vertically must penetrate the framing a minimum of how many inches?
• Each wall tie supporting masonry veneer shall support not more than _____ square feet of wall area:
• OSHA requires guarding of power saws with emphasis on the guard at the area of the ______.
• During trenching and excavation, what minimum distance must be maintained between the trench edge and the spoil pile?
• The end joints in double top plates must be offset by how many inches?
• What is the maximum vertical distance allowed between headers when building multi-wythe masonry walls?
• The soil report states the soil is sandy-gravel. What is the soil's load-bearing value?
• Which of the following is not required when submitting shop drawings for fire protection systems?
• The exterior finish described in the plans is lap siding. Which option below lists lap siding?
• According to code, asphalt shingles installed on a roof with slope 4:12 or greater require an underlayment of which material?
• When using a mason's line to build a wall, how far should the string be from the wall?
• What type of siding is indicated in the house plans?
• Wood floor joists must have a minimum bearing of how many inches on masonry?
• Approximately how many squares of asphalt shingles are to be ordered for the rear of the house, allowing 10% for starter and waste with a slope multiplier factor of 1.3?
• For occupancy loads meeting a threshold, egress doors must swing in the direction of travel. What is that threshold?
• The required egress door swing applies at occupancy loads of 50 or more. Which option best expresses this threshold?
• What is the minimum distance from a portable heat source to a tarpaulin?
• What is the maximum slope ratio for a handicap accessible ramp?
• A Fire Alarm Control Unit is a system component with what function?
• Which system element indicates the roof framing uses trusses in the plans?
• What is the term for the horizontal distance of a stair flight?
• When installing HOUSE wrap, how far should edges and ends be lapped?
• What is the maximum allowable pressure for a latch on an emergency egress door?
• When dropping debris without chutes, barricades are required to be how high and how far back from the projected edge of the opening?
• What is the maximum mortar thickness allowed in a masonry wall besides the starter course?
• For sandy-gravel soil, the load-bearing value used in design calculations is what value in PSF?
• Valley lining must comply with which ASTM standards?
• Roof decking is attached to which structural member in the described plan?
• Which option is not a typical ice protection method for asphalt shingle roofs?
• In stair design, which measurement represents the horizontal distance covered by all treads combined?
• Roofing nails should be long enough to penetrate through concrete roof tile and at least how many inches into the roof deck?
• Which material is least likely to chalk when painting an exterior wall?
• Which of the following represents the highest fire-protection rating for shingles?
• What type of roof system is used on the plans?
• What is the minimum concrete psi required for basement walls or slabs not exposed to weather?
• Which material can be used as backfill outside a foundation without being compacted?
• What is the minimum required thickness of a structural concrete wall?
• For open valleys, the bottom layer width of valley lining must be what width?
• Which statement best defines a confined space?
• Underlayment for clay roof tile shall comply with which standard?
• If the frost line is 24 inches below the surface, what is the required footing depth?
• How many sheets of 4 x 8 drywall are needed for the downstairs bathroom walls only?
• Unfaced insulation installed in wall cavities will do all of the following EXCEPT:
• According to the Code, an escape window in a bedroom shall have a minimum clear opening width of:
• What is the minimum footing width for a two-story light-frame building on soil bearing capacity of 2000 PSF?
• When framing a rough opening for a door using metal studs the rough opening should be _____ wider than the door.
• What unit is used to express the volume of concrete in the floor slab calculation?
• In veneer construction, wall ties should be spaced no greater than what dimensions?
• OSHA safety requirements for guards on cutting tools apply to which tool?
• When installing unfaced batt insulation, how is it secured?
• Which additive is used to improve pumpability of concrete?
• The maximum slope for a horizontal drain and vent combination per 12 inches is?
• What are the actual dimensions of a surfaced dry 2x4 framing member?
• A non-load bearing stud may be notched up to what percentage without compromising structural integrity?
• If you are using untreated wood siding, how far from the earth should it be?
• A stairway with a handrail installed on one side only shall develop a minimum width of _____.
• Which window component holds the glass?
• To convert a volume from cubic feet to cubic yards, by what factor do you divide?
• In roof parapet scenarios, parapet extension above the roof line must be how many inches?
• Footings shall be stepped when the ground surface slopes more than what ratio?
• The roof is supported by which structural element in the plans?
• What is the required overlap when laying scaffolding planks that can move?
• A masonry wall that shows signs of high alkalinity needs to be painted. What type of paint should be used?
• Which framing arrangement is recommended for a stairwell opening in a wood joist floor?
• Which of the following is most important when deciding the depth of a footing?
• Why are cabinets scribed to the wall?
• What measuring unit is used for the intermediate landing height?
• What is the ideal size of head and bed joints in masonry construction?
• What type of gypsum board is recommended for use as a base for an interior veneer plaster finish?
• According to OSHA, a trench depth of 4 feet requires a ladder or means of egress; what is the maximum lateral distance to reach this ladder?
• Which item is not typically considered a hazard when welding on drums that previously contained flammable materials?
• In insulation, the 'R' value indicates
• What is the standard clearance between ends of vinyl siding panels and trim in inches?
• According to OSHA, what is the maximum distance that a scaffold plank may extend over its end support?
• Perimeter fastening for tile roofing areas from either side of the hips or ridges and edges of eaves and gable rakes include how many tile courses or not less than how many inches?
• What is the thickness of the concrete slab in inches?
• According to code, what is the minimum required width of a footing in soil rated at 2000 PSF for a single-story building with 8 inch thick masonry walls?
• What is the exterior overhang specified?
• How can compaction of sandy soil be effectively increased?
• A stairway with handrails on only one side must have a minimum width of how many inches?
• Which one of the following is a test for concrete consistency?
• What is the minimum thickness of fiber cement panel siding?
• What criterion is most important when determining the depth of a footing in frost-prone areas?
• On a topographic map, two contour lines are at elevations 130 ft and 140 ft, with a contour interval of 50 ft. What is the percentage slope?
• In concrete construction, by how much can the use of certain plasticizers extend the workability time?
• According to ADA, what must be the minimum dimensions of the landing at ramp termination?
• What is the minimum depth of a hearth in front of a masonry fireplace?
• According to the Code, plain concrete for basement walls and foundations shall be what minimum compressive strength (psi)?
• The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than 5 percent for a minimum of _____ feet.
• What term describes the moisture content at which soil attains maximum dry density?
• What is the primary purpose of using fiber reinforced plastic or zinc-coated reinforcing bars?
• The minimum clear height above and below a mezzanine floor area shall be _____.
• To remove air bubbles from already laid concrete, what action is best?
• Which code standard applies to sprayed foamed-in-place roof insulation for type III and IV buildings?
• Which exterior finish is specified for the two-story house?
• The factor most influencing the R-value of blown-in insulation is its density.
• What is the effect of vibrating freshly placed concrete?
• A bank on an excavation site has a 3 to 1 slope; how many inches per foot will the bank rise?
• When installing drywall on a ceiling you should:
• Which of the following would cause crazing (superficial cracking) on the surface of concrete?
• Which of the following best describes the minimum overlap required for vertical joints of a weather resistant barrier used on exterior walls?
• Where should the drip edge be installed at the eave relative to the underlayment?
• In an attic with two layers of insulation, vapor barrier should be placed relative to the insulation on which side?
• How much clearance should be left between the ends of a panel and the trim on vinyl siding?
• Emergency egress lighting shall provide illumination for how many minutes?
• If you have eight employees moving into a new building, what safety precaution is required by OSHA?
• According to OSHA, what type of guard (or safety) is required for a power saw?
• What additive should be added to concrete to make it pump easier?
• Floating and troweling too early will cause which condition in concrete?
• In construction, what is the primary purpose of a vapor barrier in a crawl space?
• What is the minimum depth of a hearth in front of a masonry fireplace?
• Which of the following is a softwood?
• The designation 'R' after a license number indicates which of the following?
• Curing in concrete continues until the relative humidity in the concrete drops below what percent?
• Zinc-coated reinforcing bars are intended to protect against what?
• What is the maximum temperature allowed from a constant heat source behind drywall?
• What slope multiplier factor is used in calculating roof material quantities?
• The minimum depth of wire wall ties embedded in mortar of solid masonry unit is?
• The maximum vertical spacing for fireblocking is defined between which building elements?
• Which thickness (in mils) is used for vapor barriers under slabs in typical practice?
• Fiber reinforced plastic or zinc-coated bars are used mainly to provide?
• What is the frame around a door called?
• In earthwork, the term lift refers to which description?
• Which statement describes the method for attaching steel studs to the top and bottom tracks using pan head screws?
• What type of door offers the best fire protection?
• When framing openings in floors with a header and trimmer joists, what is the maximum header joist span allowed with a single member header?
• What type of door has stiles, rails and raised panels?
• In high wind regions, which is the maximum allowable nail spacing for roof underlayment?
• When installing brown cellulose insulation in an attic, how many inches of insulation are needed to have a R38 if the R factor is 3.1 per inch?
• What is the minimum flange width specified for tracks used in structural steel framing?
• What is the maximum slope allowed on a finished grade?
• What is used to maintain the position of reinforcing steel in a concrete wall?
• Which roof system is used for the roof structure in another section of the plans?
• For a 30-foot driveway with a 5% slope, what is the rise in inches?
• Which gauge is considered standard for exterior flashing in typical installations?
• What is the maximum mortar thickness allowed in a masonry wall besides the starter course?
• What is the minimum footing width of a one-story light-frame-construction building?
• Solid blocking is required for floor joists that exceed which nominal size?
• Where gypsum board panels meet at outside corners, these corners should be protected with:
• How far beyond the edge of the support should 10-foot scaffold planks extend?
• Structural steel framing shall have a minimum flange width of which value?
• In storage, oxygen bottles must be separated from combustible materials by at least how many feet?
• Which statement correctly converts a slope of 3:1 into inches per foot?
• What is the minimum net clear width for egress window openings?
• Which soil type should not be assumed to have a presumptive load-bearing capacity for foundations?
• Type X gypsum board refers to the panel's
• What is the minimum footing width on solid rock?
• What is the height of the foyer expressed in feet and inches?
• How should a drip edge be installed at the eave?
• The standard ASTM D 226 applies to which component of a clay tile roof installation?
• According to OSHA, powered concrete trowels that are manually guided shall be equipped with which safety device?
• Which term refers to the structural element with a minimum width of 12 inches in light-frame construction?
• If a base load is 30 cubic yards and material expands by 25%, what is the expanded volume per load?
• Exterior doors are more energy-efficient if they are which type?
• How many cubic yards of concrete is needed for the floor slab less the garage and fireplace areas?
• All materials permissible for use as underlayment for hardwood flooring except which?
• The minimum distance that end joints shall be offset in double top plates is how many inches?
• What is the maximum distance that a cement plasterer's scaffolding platform can be from the face of the wall without additional fall protection?
• On a roof slope of 5/12 using 3-tab asphalt strip shingles in severe climates, the approved ice protection membrane must extend from the roof eave to a minimum of how many inches inside the exterior wall?
• What length should a #6 screw have when attaching 1/2 inch gypsum board to load-bearing steel studs?
• What is the inner piece around a door frame called?
• What is the maximum exposure allowed for 24 inch No. 2 preservative-treated taper sawn wood shakes on 4:12 pitch or steeper?
• The barricades must be placed at what setback distance from the projected edge of the opening?
• Which product is used to protect outside corners of gypsum board panels?
• If a header is composed of two 2x12s, how many members does it consist of?
• In a valley with asphalt shingles, metal flashing width must be at least how wide?
• For a basement excavation that measures 30' x 30' with a depth of 7' and a 3' setback on each side, what is the closest bracket for total excavation in cubic yards?
• Which type of hydrated lime is best to use with Portland cement for mortar?
• When can the moisture curing process of concrete begin?
• In framing, cutting the door opening's sole plate typically occurs after which event?
• In high wind areas, what is the maximum spacing for nailing underlayment?
• What is not allowed to be done to planks for scaffolding?
• Where should the vapor barrier be installed in a typical insulation assembly?
• A notch in the top or bottom of a floor joist may not exceed what fraction of the joist depth?
• How close can your string line be to the cinder block wall you are building?
• To what structural element is the roof decking attached in the described plan?
• During trenching, OSHA requires that stored materials be kept at least how far from the trench?
• Minimum reinforcing bar arrangement for slab-on-ground with turned-down footings?
• Which additive is used to enhance mortar bonding between masonry units?
• Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel when serving an occupancy load of how many or more?
• On graded sites, the top of exterior foundation must extend above the elevation of what at the discharge point?
• In single-family dwellings, what is the minimum net clear opening width for emergency egress or rescue windows in sleeping rooms?
• What is the main purpose of bull floating a newly placed concrete slab?
• What term describes the moisture content that yields maximum dry density under compaction?
• For single-family dwellings with occupant load less than 10, what is the minimum tread run for stairs (excluding spiral stairs)?
• If a floor joist is 12 inches deep, what is the maximum notch depth?
• A grade rises 86 feet in 277 feet horizontal. What is the slope percentage?
• Crazing in concrete is primarily caused by what during curing?
• Notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed what percent of the joist depth?
• What is the purpose of ventilating a confined space?
• Which item is used to maintain reinforcing steel position during concrete work?
• In concrete mixes, plasticizers extend workability time by approximately which range?
• Which exterior door construction offers better insulation and durability?
• What is the maximum span for a header composed of two 2x12s over an opening with a clear-span floor, roof, and ceiling above it?
• In concrete masonry units, which ingredient is primarily associated with increased compressive strength?
• What is the thickness of the gypsum board used on a curved wall?
• At what stage of the framing would the sole plate be cut out for a door opening?
• What is the kind of molding installed on the vertical wall used to accept aluminum soffit panels?
• A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after which step?
• What is the maximum load-bearing soil capacity specified for sandy soil classifications?
• In a weather-exposed foundation detail, the minimum air space around an untreated wood girder is specified as how many inches?
• In solid masonry construction, wire wall ties are embedded into mortar to a depth of at least how many inches?
• In framing the space provided for a door, door jamb and space for adjustment is known as the _____.
• What does the 'R' after the contractor's license number represent?
• What is the minimum overlap for vertical joints of felt or paper used as a weather resistant barrier on exterior walls?
• Brick veneer supports what?
• At what minimum platform width does fall protection become required on scaffolding?
• For a 5' x 5' stairwell opening, which framing arrangement is recommended?
• What gauge is standard for exterior flashing?
• What is the metal called that is used to keep water from seeping into a house?
• An exterior house wrap will do all of the following except:
• Exterior gypsum sheathing fasteners should be spaced how far apart?
• What is the mil rating of the vapor barrier that must be installed under a concrete slab?
• Which material is used as a base for interior veneer plaster finish?
• What is the load bearing value (PSF) of sandy gravel?
• Which term describes the outermost horizontal members that define the truss's shape?
• How many stringers are needed for each run of stairs?
• What is the maximum allowable notch depth as a percentage of joist depth?
• What is the minimum illumination in an active construction storage area?
• What are the width and height dimensions of the gypsum board used on a curved wall?
• The total run of a stairway can be defined as which quantity?
• If you peel off siding and the wood is dark brown and crumbly, what is the probable cause?
• What is the minimum pitch for a concrete roof system?
• The building span is 36 feet wide and located in an area where the snow load is 30 pounds per square foot. What is the maximum span that a header of 2-2x10's can support, if the dead load includes a roof, ceiling, and 1 clear span floor?
• Which of the following shall not be assumed to have a presumptive load bearing capacity for foundations?
• The top of a 4-inch concrete slab is at one foot above the benchmark. What is the elevation at the bottom of the slab in feet?
• What is the proper way to attach base shoe molding on a hardwood floor?
• Which statement best describes Type X gypsum board?
• The space framed for a door, including jamb and adjustment space, is commonly called the rough opening.
• Which of the following is NOT true about lightweight concrete?
• What is the square footage of the stairway landing?
• What size screw should be used to attach steel sheathing to a metal structure?
• If the house has 24 windows over two stories, how many windows are on each story?
• The optimum moisture content of the soil is the amount of moisture at which:
• A window with panels that move vertically is called which of the following?
• In the context of soil bearing capacity, what does PSF stand for?
• The minimum mezzanine clearance height is commonly expressed as which value?