AZ Trade Test 2

Question 1

What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8-inch thick drywall on a wall at right angles to framing members?

Answer 1

24 inches

Question 2

Which of the following is required for a 3’8” wide by 4’ long floor opening near the center of a wood-framed span?

Answer 2

Single Header and Double Trimmer

Question 3

What is a lengthwise grain separation between or through the growth rings of lumber called?

Answer 3

Shake

Question 4

What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor slabs?

Answer 4

4 inches

Question 5

What is the MAXIMUM slope for a ramp?

Answer 5

1:8

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a bifold door?

Answer 6

Top track, lower track, insert bottom pivot, insert upper pivot

Question 7

How long will it take to excavate a trench that is 8 ft deep by 4 ft wide by 100 ft long? The hourly production rate is 40 BCY and the ability w/an efficiency factor of 75%.

Answer 7

4 hours

Question 8

A contractor plans to use materials or methods other than those standard in the industry. The conctractor should do which of the following?

Answer 8

Specifically state this in the agreement

Question 9

In drywall, what is J-trim used for?

Answer 9

to provide a finished edge

Question 10

A contractor is about to sign an agreement with a representative of a corporation. What should the contractor do?

Answer 10

Verify that the representative has the authority to bind the corporation

Question 11

Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints to space them in feet?

Answer 11

2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches

Question 12

A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a MINIMUM of how much time before backfilling?

Answer 12

48 hours

Question 13

Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following?

Answer 13

Increases its wetness

Question 14

Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing method is being used?

Answer 14

Platform

Question 15

What is the maximum allowable slope for an excavation in Type B soil?

Answer 15

45 degrees

Question 16

What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles?

Answer 16

5 inches

Question 17

What is the MAXIMUM spacing for double floor joists that are separated to allow insulation of piping?

Answer 17

4 ft on center

Question 18

What is the required minimum length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to wood studs?

Answer 18

1 1/8 inches

Question 19

Where would the most specific information about the size and location of the windows be found in a set of construction plans?

Answer 19

In the window schedule

Question 20

A driveway rises 18ft in a horizontal distance of 190 ft. What is the percent grade?

Answer 20

0.09

Question 21

What size hinges are typically used when two hinges are used to hang a 1 3/8-inch interior door?

Answer 21

3 1/2 inches

Question 22

Where is temporary horizontal bracing attached when erecting trusses?

Answer 22

Near the ridgeline of the truss

Question 23

When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney?

Answer 23

When a chimney is greater than 30 inches

Question 24

Brick is being installed where the temperature is above 80 degrees for the duration of the work. All mortar should be used how soon from when it was mixed?

Answer 24

2 1/2 hours

Question 25

What is the allowable MINIMUM specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations NOT exposed to weather?

Answer 25

2,500 PSI

Question 26

Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 26

Interior slabs on grade

Question 27

Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line?

Answer 27

10 ft

Question 28

What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required by OSHA to have handrails?

Answer 28

6 ft

Question 29

A topographic map is being used to determine cut and fill requirements. The contour interval is 2 feet. Across a distance of 200 feet there are 10 contours. What is the slope of the grade?

Answer 29

0.417361

Question 30

What is the definition of flame spread?

Answer 30

The propagation of flame over a surface

Question 31

Which is required for the minimum stud size and maximum spacing when a wall supports two floors in addition to a roof?

Answer 31

2x6 at 16 inches

Question 32

What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry partition wall?

Answer 32

16 inches

Question 33

What is the approximate optimum hourly production rate for a wheeled backhoe hauling units? Struck capacity for the bucket is 6 loose cubic feet and the bucket fill factor is 100%. The cycle time is 2 minutes, the soil type is moist loam with a 25% swell factor.

Answer 33

6 BCY

Question 34

Which is true about the placement of flexible insulation batts located in floor joists above an unheated crawl space?

Answer 34

They should be well supported between joists

Question 35

A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?

Answer 35

3/8 inch

Question 36

What is the minimum distance that is required for the separation of oxygen cylinders from fuel gas cylinders?

Answer 36

20 feet

Question 37

What is the minimum slope for a swale if it is located within 10 feet of a foundation and is used as part of the method for diverting water from the foundation?

Answer 37

0.02

Question 38

The escape devices for a trench over 4 feet deep must be within a maximum of how many feet of the worker?

Answer 38

25

Question 39

A jack rafter is face nailed to a hip rafter. What is the minimum number of 16d common nails that should be used?

Answer 39

3

Question 40

How is the hand of a door determined?

Answer 40

By the location of the hinges when the door is viewed from the inside

Question 41

What is the MINIMUM compressive strength for concrete used in a foundation wall that will be exposed to weather?

Answer 41

2,500 PSI

Question 42

In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs?

Answer 42

In one direction only

Question 43

What is the MINIMUM roof slope REQUIRED for modified bitumen roofing?

Answer 43

1/4 inch in 12

Question 44

What is the maximum allowable length for float glass jalousies?

Answer 44

48 inches

Question 45

Generally, how often will exterior brick surfaces that are painted require repainting?

Answer 45

3-5 years

Question 46

What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space?

Answer 46

1/4 inch

Question 47

The amount of water per sack of cement is what controls all EXCEPT:

Answer 47

set up speed

Question 48

What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding?

Answer 48

1/2 inch

Question 49

What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an underfloor space and each corner of the building?

Answer 49

3 feet

Question 50

What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls?

Answer 50

Load-bearing headers

Question 51

What is the required safety factor for components of a multiple lift rigging assembly?

Answer 51

5 to 1

Question 52

Plastic veneer used on the exterior can be installed up to which maximum height above grade?

Answer 52

50 feet

Question 53

750 feet of pipe is being laid at 0.5% slope. On a topographic map that has 6 inch contour intervals, approximately how many intervals will be depicted on the map from one end of the pipe to the other?

Answer 53

8 contour intervals

Question 54

Using which of the following would cause the GREATEST increase in the insulation value when re-siding with aluminum?

Answer 54

Perforated reflector foil

Question 55

What is the MINIMUM vertical reinforcement spacing for a reinforced concrete foundation wall that is 7 feet high and 10 inches thick on type SP soil?

Answer 55

56 inches on center

Question 56

What is the minimum square footage of a net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area?

Answer 56

5.70 square feet

Question 57

What is the MINIMUM grade fall away from foundation walls?

Answer 57

6 inches within the first 10 feet

Question 58

A non-exempt employee of a contractor covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act works 60 hours during a workweek The agreement is to pay the employee $400 each week regardless of the numbers of hours worked. What should be the employee's gross pay for this workweek?

Answer 58

700.5

Question 59

All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction EXCEPT

Answer 59

easier installation of plumbing and wiring

Question 60

A foundation drain shall extend past the outside edge of the footing at least how far?

Answer 60

12 inches

Question 61

A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds how many inches?

Answer 61

30

Question 62

What is the required minimum thickness of perforated sheet metal plates used to cover crawl space ventilation openings?

Answer 62

0.070 inches

Question 63

A simple set of cleat stairs will be installed in a basement. The distance between the basement floor and the first floor is 8 feet. How many treads will be REQUIRED for these stairs?

Answer 63

13

Question 64

A plank measures 3"x16" and is 24 feet long. How many board feet of lumber are in 26 of these planks?

Answer 64

2496

Question 65

Personal fall arrest systems used with a body belt shall limit the maximum arresting force on an employee to how many pounds?

Answer 65

900 pounds

Question 66

Plaster coats shall be protected from freezing for a period of not less than how long after set has occurred?

Answer 66

24 hours

Question 67

In general, what is the MINIMUM concrete covering for steel reinforcement in a footing?

Answer 67

3.0 inches

Question 68

Equipment needs for a project are best estimated by which of the following?

Answer 68

calculating the number of hours or days it is needed

Question 69

For multi-whythe masonry, what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units and reinforcement?

Answer 69

1/4 inch

Question 70

Foam siding backer board must be separated from the interior of the building by at least how many inches?

Answer 70

2 inches

Question 71

Which of the following is considered ethical behavior?

Answer 71

Failing to disclose one subcontractor's bid to another

Question 72

If a jobsite walkway is required to have cleats due to its slope, what is the maximum allowable spacing for the cleats?

Answer 72

14 inches

Question 73

The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be

Answer 73

not less than a 1/4 inch and not more than 1/2 inch

Question 74

Why are the nailing holes in aluminum and vinyl siding elongated?

Answer 74

in case of expansion and contraction

Question 75

An owner hires a construction manager for a project. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to subcontractors?

Answer 75

The subcontractors are prime contractors

Question 76

What MUST be done with the taxes withheld by an employer between the time that they are withheld and the time that they are sent to the IRS?

Answer 76

The taxes must be held in a separate account and not used for anything else.

Question 77

What is the recommended minimum distance from the bottom of the ceiling framing to the top of the ceiling grid system in suspended ceilings?

Answer 77

3 inches

Question 78

The following is from the restrictive covenants on a customers lot. 1. No detached single-family dwelling unit or any part thereof shall be erected nearer than 25 feet to any front lot line or side street lot line. 2. No building shall be erected nearer than 10 feet to any interior lot line. How close can a home be placed to the front lot line?

Answer 78

25 feet

Question 79

What is included in a company's balance sheet?

Answer 79

Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity