Alain's Test - Green Clip

Question 1

A carpenter weights 195 pounds. their tools weigh 150 lbs and the material weighs 290 lbs. The total weight that a job-built scaffold must support is:

a) 635 lbs
b) 1270 lbs
c) 1905 lbs
d) 2540 lbs

Answer 1

d) 2540 lbs

Question 2

The proper procedure for insuring the accuracy of reference lines required for a floor tile application is to:

a) locate centre of floor from the short wall, snap line, then 3, 4, 5
b) snap diagonal lines from the corners fo the floor, then lay out lines with a straight edge
c) measure in from the centre of the door opening then lay out lines with a framing square
d) determine centre of floor from the long wall, snap line, then 3, 4, 5

Answer 2

d) determine centre of floor from the long wall, snap line, then 3, 4, 5

Question 3

When performing “tilt-up” wall construction procedures, to counteract the shifting of the centre of gravity (created by large openings at one end of the it is of Utmost importance to:

a) add additional reinforcement at the stress points of the wall openings
b) provide randomly spaced lifting inserts for the tilt-up wall panel
c) attach tag-lines to the open end of the tilt-up wall panel
d) provide engineered spacing of the lifting inserts for the tilt-up wall panel

Answer 3

d) provide engineered spacing of the lifting inserts for the tilt-up wall panel

Question 4

When framing floor openings that require double headers at each end, the LAST? member to be placed in the framing assembly is the:

a) inside header
b) tail joists
c) outside trimmer
d) outside header

Answer 4

c) outside trimmer

Question 5

A man basket weighs 475 lbs, a carpenter weighs 210 lbs, tools weight 195 lbs. With a 10:1 ratio a cable must be able to support:

a) 2100 lbs
b) 4050 lbs
c) 6850 lbs
d) 8800 lbs

Answer 5

d) 8800 lbs

Question 6

The proper procedure for laying out a door knob when a template is not provided is to:
a) line up the faceplate with the edge of the door and locate a pencil mark through the hole provided in the latch unit

b) set a combination square for 1/2 the door thickness, mark the edge, reset the combination square for the required backset, mark the face
c) use a pocket tape to mark both the edge and the face of the door
d) build a template out of 1/4 inch thick material and mark the required layout

Answer 6

b) set a combination square for 1/2 the door thickness, mark the edge, reset the combination square for the required backset, mark the face

Question 7

The National Building Code states that the minimum snow load that must be considered for a building that measures 5 m wide (being constructed in Churchill, Manitoba) will be:

a) 1.3 kPa
b) 1.5 kPa
c) 1.56 kPa
d) 1.76 kPa

Answer 7

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Question 8

In order to rectify a “binding” door hinge you would:

a) straighten the pin in a bench vise
b) place shims between the hinge leaf and the gain toward the butt side of the hinge
c) give it a blow with the hammer
d) place shims between the hinge leaf and the gain toward the knuckle side of the hinge

Answer 8

d) place shims between the hinge leaf and the gain toward the knuckle side of the hinge

Question 9

Timber framework transverse to the length of a structure usually designed to carry lateral as well as vertical loads is commonly referred to as a:

a) bent
b) T-shore
c) abutment
d) inverted U-shore

Answer 9

a) bent

Question 10

When stripping the formwork from the underside of a suspended concrete floor slab, the first operation is to:

a) loosen the screw-jackets
b) remove the U-heads
c) lower the stringers
d) release the wedges

Answer 10

a) loosen the screw-jackets

Question 11

When performing a through boring operation on a piece of finished stock the correct procedure to follow is to:

a) bore a pilot hole first, then bore the through hole
b) bore from one side then the other
c) bore a clearance hole on both sides, then bore the through hole
d) bore a countersink hole on one side, then bore the through hole from the other side

Answer 11

b) bore from one side then the other

Question 12

Specifications call for 12” x 12” acoustical ceiling tile to be applied to a ceiling that measures 14’ - 3” x 18’ - 5”

The size of the border tile will measure:
a) 6 1/4 “ x 7 1/4 “

b) 7 1/4 “ x 8 1/4 “
c) 7 1/2 “ x 8 1/2 “
d) 8 1/2 “ x 9 1/4 “

Answer 12

c) 7 1/2 “ x 8 1/2 “

Question 13

When pouring concrete in a concrete stair form, deflection of the middle of the stair form can be stopped by:

a) adding diagonal reinforcement to the apron of the stair
b) installing bracing to the sides of the stair form
c) slowing down the rate of pour
d) adding an inverted stair horse to the centre of the stair form

Answer 13

d) adding an inverted stair horse to the centre of the stair form

Question 14

In order to provide safe access to a work surface located 12’ - 0” vertically from the base of the structure, the minimum length of the ladder required will be:

a) 13’-0”
b) 14’-0”
c) 15’-0”
d) 16’-0”

Answer 14

d) 16’-0”

Question 15

Specifications call for 1” x 2” nominal strapping to be applied 24” o/c horizontally to a wall that measures 8’-0” high and 32’-0” long.
The amount of strapping required will be:

a) 96 lin ft
b) 128 lin ft
c) 160 lin ft
d) 192 lin ft

Answer 15

c) 160 lin ft

Question 16

The type of sheathing insulation that will provide the best R-value is:

a) fibre-glass rigid
b) polystyrene rigid
c) urethane rigid
d) polyurethane rigid

Answer 16

d) polyurethane rigid

Question 17

When laying out the seat cut for a valley rafter on an unequal pitch roof, use:

a) L.P.F.R. of Hip or Valley & 12”, mark on 12”
b) Total Rise & Total Run, mark on total run
c) L.P.F.R. of Hip or Valley & unit rise, mark on unit rise
d) Total Rise & Total Run, mark on Total Rise

Answer 17

b) Total Rise & Total Run, mark on total run

Question 18

In order to form an isolation joint between a column and a slab, the best material to use would be:

a) polyethylene
b) plywood
c) bituminous board
d) tar paper

Answer 18

c) bituminous board

Question 19

The part of a wooden pile that prevents belling of the top of the pile while it is being driven is the:

a) pile shoe
b) pile ring
c) pile cap
d) pile casing

Answer 19

b) pile ring

Question 20

A cabinet door which allows only half of the space to be accessed at one time is a:

a) flush door
b) sliding door
c) overlay door
d) lipped door

Answer 20

b) sliding door

Question 21

The proper installation of vinyl siding calls for:

a) tight fitting end joints and large head nails driven home
b) gaps at end joints and large head nails not driven home
c) tight fitting end joints and adhesive and nails in alternate courses
d) gaps at end joints and large head nails driven home

Answer 21

b) gaps at end joints and large head nails not driven home

Question 22

The National Building Code states that the projection of a handrail installation required width of a stairway shall be no more than:

a) 25 mm
b) 50 mm
c) 75 mm
d) 100 mm

Answer 22

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d) 100mm

Question 23

The National Building Code states that the minimum length of landing exterior stairs is:

a) 600 mm
b) 900 mm
c) 1070 mm
d) 1100 mm

Answer 23

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b) 900 mm

Question 24

The National Building Code states that non-bearing walls parallel to the floor joists should be supported by joists beneath the wall or on blocking between the joists.

Such blocking shall be not less than:

a) 19 mm x 39 mm lumber, spaced not more than 0.6 M apart
b) 38 mm x 89 mm lumber, spaced not more than 1.2 M apart
c) 38 mm x 184 mm lumber, spaced not more than 2.4 M apart
d) 38 mm x 235 mm lumber, spaced not more than 4.8 M apart

Answer 24

b) 38 mm x 89 mm lumber, spaced not more than 1.2 M apart

Question 25

The first step in setting a metal door frame in a masonry wall opening is to:

a) level the head jamb
b) plumb the lock side jamb
c) check the diagonals
d) plumb the hinge side jamb

Answer 25

a) level the head jamb

Question 26

The best method of preventing a fireplace mantle from cupping in time is:

a) priming
b) kerfing
c) pressure treatment
d) scoring

Answer 26

b) kerfing

Question 27

In order to prevent base cabinet doors from “Racking” and “Sagging”, shims should be provided:

a) at high spots in the floor
b) between the face-frame and the hinges
c) at low spots in the floor
d) between the counter-top and the gables

Answer 27

c) at low spots in the floor

Question 28

When performing a window installation, the first step in setting the window is:

a) squaring the sash
b) plumbing the side jambs
c) shimming the head jamb
d) levelling the sill

Answer 28

d) levelling the sill

Question 29

The ceiling of a room measuring 6’-8” x 12’-0” has 2” x 8” joists spaced 16” o/c running the width of the room, with 3/4” x 1 1/2 strapping spaced 16” o/c the length of the room.

1/2” x 4’ x 8’ gypsum board panels (installed with their long dimension parallel to the joists) are specified as the ceiling finish.

The number of pieces of strapping required to provide continuous support for the edges of the gypsum panels will be:

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25

Answer 29

a) 10

Question 30

Windows in a 100M long concrete foundation wall are located 25M from each end and every 25M o/c. Each window has a vertical control joint located in the centre of the window’s width.

In order to meet minimum requirements as set out in the National Building Code, the total number of control joints needed for the wall will be:

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

Answer 30

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Question 31

A 35M long driveway is to be provided with a 4% slope. If the elevation at the curb is 2.75M, the elevation at the upper end of the driveway will be:

a) 4.05M
b) 4.15 M
c) 4.51 M
d) 4.52 M

Answer 31

b) 4.15 M

Question 32

The National Building Code states that the distance of a smoke alarm from a bedroom, measured following corridors and doorways, shall not exceed:

a) 5M
b) 10M
c) 15M
d) 25M

Answer 32

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a) 5M

Question 33

Of the following wood species, the one that is classed as “open grained” is:

a) Douglas Fir
b) “Long leaf” yellow pine
c) Spruce
d) Oak

Answer 33

d) Oak

Question 34

The proper procedure for placing concrete in a stair form is to:

a) start at the top of the form and fill downwards
b) start at the bottom of the form and fill upwards
c) start int he middle and fill both ways
d) spread a thin layer over the form soffit then fill from top to bottom

Answer 34

a) start at the top of the form and fill downwards

Question 35

The metal reinforcing in concrete stair forms should be placed:

a) in the upper part of the “effective depth”
b) as close to the tread surface as possible
c) in the lower part of the “effective depth”
d) in the most convenient place to simplify concrete placement

Answer 35

b) as close to the tread surface as possible

Question 36

A 2’-6” x 6’-8” exterior door is to be hung with three hinges. The top hinge is to be located at 6” from the top of the door to the top of the hinge, the bottom hinge is to be located at 10” from the bottom of the door to the bottom of the hinge and the intermediate hinge is to be centered between the top and bottom hinge.

Measuring from the top of the door, the distance to the centre of the intermediate hinge will be:

a) 32”
b) 34”
c) 36”
d) 38”

Answer 36

d) 38”

Question 37

The first fitting operation in trimming a window is to:

a) cut the side casings to length and miter the top ends
b) cut the apron to length and return the ends
c) cut the head casing to length and miter each end
d) scribe and cut the stool to fit

Answer 37

d) scribe and cut the stool to fit

Question 38

The National Building Code states that when ribbon boards are used, they shall be let into the studs and shall be not less than:

a) 19 mm x 19 mm lumber
b) 19 mm x 89 mm lumber
c) 38 mm x 89 mm lumber
d) 38 mm x 140 mm lumber

Answer 38

b) 19 mm x 89 mm lumber

Question 39

The fist step in the order of operations when laying out a template for bolts is to:

a) determine the diameter of the bolts
b) lay-out the centrelines of the template
c) determine the distance between bolts
d) lay-out the centrelines of the bolts

Answer 39

b) lay-out the centrelines of the template

Question 40

When a job-site situation requires that a miter be cut in a counter top that contains no backsplash the best method to use would be to:

a) place the counter-top on edge and cut with a fine tooth handsaw
b) place the counter-top upside down, with the use of a straight edge, cut with a portable electric circular saw
c) place the counter top right side up and with the use of a job built template, make several passes with a router
d) place the counter top on end, snap a chalk line and cut with a saber saw

Answer 40

c) place the counter top right side up and with the use of a job built template, make several passes with a router

Question 41

When fitting a door which is 1/4” too big in both width and height into an existing jamb assembly, the proper procedure to follow is:

a) saw both top and bottom and plane both edges
b) saw the bottom only and plane one edge
c) saw both top and bottom and both edges
d) saw the top only and plane one edge

Answer 41

b) saw the bottom only and plane one edge

Question 42

Where required by the National Building Code, doors shall be provided with a deadbolt lock with a cylinder having no fewer than:

a) 2 pins and a bolt throw of not less than 1/2”
b) 3 pins and a bolt throw of not less than 3/4”
c) 4 pins and a bolt throw of not less than 1”
d) 5 pins and a bolt throw of not less than 1”

Answer 42

d) 5 pins and a bolt throw of not less than 1”

Question 43

The miter angle that would be cut on the ends of the bottom wall plates for a gazebo incorporating the shape of pentagon will be:

a) 36°
b) 45°
c) 54°
d) 67.5°

Answer 43

c) 54°

Question 44

The National Building Code states than when ribbon boards are used, they shall be let into the studs and shall be not less than:

a) 19 mm x 19 mm lumber
b) 19 mm x 89 mm lumber
c) 38 mm x 89 mm lumber
d) 38 mm x 140 mm lumber

Answer 44

b) 19 mm x 89 mm lumber

Question 45

The first step in the order of operations when laying out a template for bolts is to:

a) determine the diameter of the bolts
b) lay-out the centrelines of the template
c) determine the distance between bolts
d) lay-out the centrelines of the bolts

Answer 45

b) lay-out the centrelines of the template

Question 46

When a job-site situation requires that a miter be cut in a counter-top that contains no backsplash, the best method to use would be to:

a) place the counter-top on edge and cut with a fine tooth handsaw
b) place the counter-top upside down, with the use of a straight edge, cut with a portable electric circular saw
c) place the counter-top right side up, with the use of a job-built template, make several passes with a router
d) place the counter-top on end, snap a chalk line and cut with a sober saw

Answer 46

c) place the counter-top right side up, with the use of a job-built template, make several passes with a router

Question 47

When the application of 1” x 6” nominal T&G finished flooring is specified to run lengthwise in a room measuring 11’-11” x 18’-6” the total lineal feet of finished flooring required will be:

a) 481
b) 500
c) 518
d) 537

Answer 47

a) 481

Question 48

After adding mass to the wall, balance between the wall and the counter-weight can be maintained by:

a) enlarging the base of the fulcrum
b) moving the fulcrum toward the counter-weight
c) positioning the fulcrum at either end of the needle beam
d) moving the fulcrum toward the wall

Answer 48

d) moving the fulcrum toward the wall

Question 49

A roof with a slope of 3:4 and a span of 26’-0” will have a hip rafter of line length of:

a) 16’-3”
b) 16’-6”
c) 20’-9 3/4”
d) 20’- 10 1/2”

Answer 49

c) 20’-9 3/4”

Question 50

A roof with a 1/4 pitch and a span of 28’-0” will have a common rafter line length of:

a) 15’-7 7/16”
b) 15’-7 7/8”
c) 16’-1 1/4”
d) 16’-3 1/2”

Answer 50

b) 15’-7 7/8”

Question 51

A collar tie is located 1’-8” down from the ridge on a roof with a 1/6th pitch. It’s length will measure:

a) 5’-0”
b) 10’-0”
c) 15’-0”
d) 20’-0”

Answer 51

b) 10’-0”

Question 52

When excavating directly adjacent to and lower than the foundation of an existing building, permanent support for the foundation fo the existing building can be provided by means of:

a) shoring
b) underpinning
c) tiebacks
d) needling

Answer 52

b) underpinning

Question 53

The national building code states that where panel-type underlay is required to be installed over plywood, OSB or waterboard, the minimum offset between the joints in the underlay and the joints in the underlying subfloor shall be not less than:

a) 100 mm
b) 200 mm
c) 300 mm
d) 400 mm

Answer 53

b) 200 mm

Question 54

When it becomes necessary to level off a horizontal lift of concrete between pours, assistance for levelling is provided by means of a:

a) key strip
b) grade strip
c) furring strip
d) rustication strip

Answer 54

b) grade strip

Question 55

Reinforcing steel for square or rectangular columns is normally placed before setting the:

a) first side form
b) second side form
c) third side form
d) fourth side form

Answer 55

a) first side form

Question 56

When performing a slump test, the correct placement and proper consolidation of concrete placed in the slump concentrate can be described as:

a) the conc is filled immediately to the top and rodded 12 times with a piece of 1/2” rebar 24” long
b) the conc is filled in 2 equal layers, each layer rodded 10 times with a 2” x 2” stake 12” long
c) the conc is filled in 3 equal layers, each layer rodded 25 times with a 5/8” diameter, bullet-nosed rod 24” long
d) the conc is filled in 4 equal layers, each layer rodded 24 times with a 3/8” diameter, bull-nosed rod 28” long

Answer 56

c) the conc is filled in 3 equal layers, each layer rodded 25 times with a 5/8” diameter, bullet-nosed rod 24” long

Question 57

Concrete is placed in 6” diameter by 12” high nonabsorbent cylindrical molds when collecting specimens for a:

a) flexural strength test
b) compression test
c) modulus of rupture test
d) consistency test

Answer 57

b) compression test

Question 58

The vertical distance between walers from the bottom edge of a wall form is 8” when using the single waler system, and when using the double waler system the vertical distance is increased to a maximum of:

a) 12”
b) 16”
c) 20”
d) 24”

Answer 58

a) 12”

Question 59

When a flight of stairs has a tread rise of 7 3/4”, a tread run of 10 1/4”, and a total rise of 8’-4 3/4”, it’s total run will measure:

a) 10’-2”
b) 10’-3”
c) 10’-4”
d) 10’-5”

Answer 59

b) 10’-3”

Question 60

When cutting square corner pieces out of gypsum board panels, the acceptable procedure to follow is:

a) score both faces with a utility knife until the corner breaks off
b) saw one line and score the other with a utility knife
c) score both sides and strike with a hammer handle
d) cut out with the cutting edge of a drywall hammer

Answer 60

b) saw one line and score the other with a utility knife

Question 61

When a gable roof has a 1/3 pitch and a gable stud spacing of 16” o/c starting from the corner of the buildings gable stud located two and one half spaces away from the corner will have a line length of:

a) 1’ - 1 5/16”
b) 1’ - 9 3/8”
c) 2’ - 0 1/2”
d) 2’ - 2 5/8”

Answer 61

d) 2’ - 2 5/8”

Question 62

When constructing formwork for a cast-in-place concrete lintel, the first order of operations is to:

a) install and tie reinforcing bars
b) cut and install shoring
c) build and place side forms
d) insert and snug up wedges

Answer 62

b) cut and install shoring

Question 63

When locating and cutting openings for electrical wall outlets in pre-finished plywood wall panelling, an acceptable procedure to follow after a cake of chalk has been rubbed on the edges of the electrical box is to:

a) fit the panel, fasten it and cut from the good side
b) measure from all edges, transfer marks and cut and fit
c) locate centre of electrical box, drill hole in panel, then cut and fit
d) fit the panel, transfer marks, remove panel and cut from poor side

Answer 63

d) fit the panel, transfer marks, remove panel and cut from poor side

Question 64

A boardroom wall measuring 29’-4” in length is to be finished with the application of 4’-0” x 8’-0” architectural grade wood paneling placed vertically. Specifications call for a balanced installation. The width of the two end panels will each measure:

a) 30”
b) 32”
c) 34”
d) 36”

Answer 64

b) 32”

Question 65

When laying out the seat cut for a hip rafter on a roof with a 1:2 slope, use:

a) 6 and 12, mark on 6
b) 6 and 12, mark on 12
c) 6 and 17, mark on 6
d) 6 and 17, mark on 17

Answer 65

d) 6 and 17, mark on 17

Question 66

When framing up a boxed cornice, the standard order of operations generally used are:

a) soffit first, then lookouts, then ledger strip
b) ledger strip first, then lookouts, then soffit
c) fascia first, then ledger strip, then lookouts, then soffit
d) lookouts first, then fascia, then soffit then ledger strip

Answer 66

c) fascia first, then ledger strip, then lookouts, then soffit

Question 67

The national building code states that in gypsum board application, where the ceiling sheets are supported by the wall sheets around the perimeter of the ceiling, this support:

a) will require single nailing at this location
b) may be considered as equivalent to nailing at this location
c) will require drywall clips at this location
d) may require extra taping at this location

Answer 67

b) may be considered as equivalent to nailing at this location

Question 68

On a roof with a slope of 1:2 and a span of 26’-0”, then length “per” foot run of the hip rafter will be:

a) 17.99”
b) 18.00”
c) 18.03”
d) 19.21”

Answer 68

a) 17.99”

Question 69

A circle has diameter of 7200 mm

What is the number of square meters of plywood required for sheathing?

a) 22
b) 23
c) 40
d) 41

Answer 69

d) 41

Question 70

The reason for the recess on the underside of better quality door casing is that:

a) it prevents cupping of the casing due to shrinkage
b) it allows casing to come up tight on both wall and jamb
c) it decreases sound transmission between rooms
d) it allows for more insulation between jamb and framing

Answer 70

b) it allows casing to come up tight on both wall and jamb

Question 71

When stair handrails at landings change direction or height the handrail is fitted with a:

a) volute
b) turnout
c) upeasing
d) gooseneck

Answer 71

d) gooseneck

Question 72

When exterior finish specifications call for 3” brick in conjunction with 1” thick rigid insulation, the distance that the sill will be placed inward from he edge of the foundation wall will be:

a) 3”
b) 4”
c) 5”
d) 6”

Answer 72

c) 5”

Question 73

The national building code states that where a ceiling construction has a suspended ceiling with lay-in panels or tiles which contribute to the required fire-resistance rating, additional fire resistance shall be provided by means of:

a) fire-retardant material sprayed on the ceiling grid
b) type X gypsum board laid on top of panels or tiles
c) hold-down clips
d) heat sensor activated sprinkler system

Answer 73

c) hold-down clips

Question 74

The national building code states that when edge supported plywood sheathing is applied to a roof not used as a walking deck, with a maximum support spacing of 600 mm, the minimum thickness of sheathing shall be:

a) 7.5 mm
b) 9.5 mm
c) 12.5 mm
d) 17 mm

Answer 74

d) 17 mm

Question 75

The preferred method of producing the strongest structural floor is usually accomplished by means of:
a) cross bridging every 4 feet in the jots span with sub floor

b) sub floor panels installed with the long dimension perpendicular to floor joists and end joints staggered
c) cross bridging and blocking every 4 feet in the joist span with sub-floor panels installed with the long dimension parallel to joists
d) sub-floor panels installed with the long dimension parallel to floor joists and uniform end joints

Answer 75

b) sub floor panels installed with the long dimension perpendicular to floor joists and end joints staggered

Question 76

The national building code states that when applying sub-flooring using 19 mm OSB, O-1 Grade sheathing, the maximum spacing of floor joists shall be not more than:

a) 300 mm
b) 400 mm
c) 500 mm
d) 600 mm

Answer 76

d) 600 mm

Question 77

The national building code states that fasteners for runners of exterior metal framed walls shall be spaced at intervals of not more than:

a) 200 mm
b) 300 mm
c) 400 mm
d) 600 mm

Answer 77

b) 300 mm

Question 78

When installing a window in an exterior metal framed wall, the window should be fastened to the wall with:

a) nails
b) adhesive
c) bolts
d) screws

Answer 78

d) screws

Question 79

The national building code states that the extension of chimney liners above the chimney cap shall be not less than:

a) 25 mm
b) 50 mm
c) 75 mm
d) 100 mm

Answer 79

b) 50 mm

Question 80

Before using a table saw, always check for

a) cleanliness of the floor and surrounding area
b) adequate lighting and cut collection
c) proper clearances and blade condition
d) excessive noise levels and distractions

Answer 80

c) proper clearances and blade condition

Question 81

When performing a ceramic tile application, it is usually best to install tile on the:

a) end walls first
b) top edge first
c) back wall first
d) bottom edge first

Answer 81

d) bottom edge first

Question 82

In a parquet floor installation, proper alignment is determined by:

a) starting the installation from an end wall
b) working from centre lines located on the floor
c) starting the installation from a side wall
d) working from doorways and openings in the floor

Answer 82

b) working from centre lines located on the floor

Question 83

The primary purpose of applying caulking between the bottom plate of an interior partition and the subfloor is to:

a) reduce water leakage
b) eliminate squeaking
c) improve airtightness
d) decrease sound transmission

Answer 83

d) decrease sound transmission

Question 84

The number of 24” x 48” ceiling panels required for a room measuring 16’-0” x 18’-0” will be:

a) 35
b) 36
c) 37
d) 38

Answer 84

figure out

Question 85

The hand signal shown tells the crane operator to:

a) boom up and lower the load
b) boom up
c) boom down and raise the load
d) boom down

Answer 85

b) boom up

Question 86

When rigging material or equipment a “snatch Block” is used:

a) when there is no provision for a tag line
b) when necessary to change the line pull direction
c) when chain is used instead of rope or cable
d) when snatching multiple pieces of material or equipment

Answer 86

b) when necessary to change the line pull direction

Question 87

When installing large units of insulated glass in window frames, the max number and proper placement of neoprene setting blocks is:

a) 2 only, at each corner of the lower edge of the unit
b) 2 only, at quarter points along the lower edge
c) 4 only, at each corner of the unit
d) 4 only, at quarter points along the lower edge

Answer 87

d) 4 only, at quarter points along the lower edge

Question 88

When applying rubber weather stripping to an aluminum door frame, the strips should be cut:

a) the protect three sides only
b) slightly shorter than the aluminum frame
c) with miter and scarf joints at all connections
d) slightly longer than the aluminum frame

Answer 88

d) slightly longer than the aluminum frame

Question 89

The national building code states that joints in adjacent courses of wood roof shakes shall be offset by an amount equal to not less than:

a) 19 mm
b) 25 mm
c) 40 mm
d) 50 mm

Answer 89

c) 40 mm

Question 90

The best way to get air movement under wood shingles or shakes is to:

a) install ventilation baffles at the peak of the roof
b) provide roof turbines every 12’-0” of roof length
c) employ spaced sheathing under the shingles or shakes
d) allow 1/4” gaps between sheathing panels

Answer 90

c) employ spaced sheathing under the shingles or shakes

Question 91

The national building code states that when applying asphalt shingles, a starter strip shall be installed along the lower edge of the roof, and extend beyond the eaves by at least:

a) 6 mm
b) 12 mm
c) 19 mm
d) 25 mm

Answer 91

b) 12 mm

Question 92

In roof framing, the term “Projection” refers to:

a) the inclined distance that a rafter extends beyond the wall pate
b) the height of the top edge of a rafter above the wall plate
c) the horizontal distance that a rafter extends beyond the wall plate
d) the amount that a water rests on the wall plate

Answer 92

c) the horizontal distance that a rafter extends beyond the wall plate

Question 93

A common rafter and a hip rafter have line lengths of 14’-2 3/4” and 19’-7 7/16” respectively.

Measuring from the corner of the building, the first common rafter will be located at:

a) 13’-3”
b) 13’-4”
c) 13’-5”
d) 13’-6”

Answer 93

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Question 94

A gable roof has a 1:2 slope with a span of 26’-0”. The unit run will be:

a) 6”
b) 12”
c) 17”
d) 24”

Answer 94

b) 12”