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Question 1

Parts of a masonry arch?

Answer 1

extrados, spring line, soffit

Question 2

How long must all records for employment taxes be kept

Answer 2

4 years

Question 3

A vernier would be used with:

Answer 3

surveyors transit

Question 4

Concrete cover is defined as

Answer 4

the distance from the face of the concrete to the nearest face of the rebar.

Question 5

The most commonly used accelerating admixture is

Answer 5

calcium chloride using 2% by volume of the cement

Question 6

Lumber piles shall not exceed __________ feet in height when handled manually.

Answer 6

16

Question 7

What would reduce the lateral pressure on concrete forms?

Answer 7

slower placement

Question 8

What is the minimum allowable roof slope if asphalt shingles are applied over one ply of fifteen pound felt?

Answer 8

4:12

Question 9

Steel decking should be lifted how?

Answer 9

by wrapping both chokers around the bundle

Question 10

The ice dam membrane should extent to at least ______ inches inside the wall line.

Answer 10

24”

Question 11

Of the following test used by OSHA standards, which tests are used to determine soil classification?

Answer 11

plasticity test, thumb penetration test, penetration test

Question 12

If the exposure for three-tab asphalt shingles is five inches, the head lap would normally be ____ inches.

Answer 12

2”

Question 13

The size of the space required to install a prefabricated control joint in a gypsum wall is ______ inches.

Answer 13

1/2”

Question 14

OSHA requires masonry walls taller than feet to be braced.

Answer 14

8’

Question 15

The minimum lap for 6” lap siding is _____ inches.

Answer 15

1”

Question 16

Who pays the Federal Unemployment Tax?

Answer 16

The employer pays the tax.

Question 17

A cohesive soil with an unconfirmed compressive strength of 1.5 ton per square foot or greater is classified as ________.

Answer 17

type A

Question 18

What is the MINIMUM difference between work levels without protected sides or edges that require a fall protection system?

Answer 18

6’

Question 19

Doors must open in the direction of travel when the occupant load is more than _________ persons.

Answer 19

50

Question 20

Which machine would be appropriate for landscape work?

Answer 20

Lightweight dozer

Question 21

Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within feet of an exterior wall.

Answer 21

10’

Question 22

If the run of the standard rafter is 12’, what is the run of the king hip?

Answer 22

17’

Question 23

The height of a kitchen base cabinet is ___________.

Answer 23

34-1/2”

Question 24

All employees must file a Form _____ with their employer.

Answer 24

W-4

Question 25

Protruding objects may not protrude more than __________ inches into the path of travel.

Answer 25

4"

Question 26

If a sheet of plywood has a 32/16 panel identification index, it may be used as a floor decking with a maximum span of ___________.

Answer 26

16"

Question 27

Eye protection near dangerous working conditions __________.

Answer 27

is required at the employer's cost

Question 28

Corrugated metal deck may have an opening of less than ________ inches in diameter prior to deck reinforcing being required.

Answer 28

6"

Question 29

Location of wood trusses along the bearing support should be within ” of the plan dimensions.

Answer 29

1/4"

Question 30

Which of the following types of steel deck would be the strongest?

Answer 30

Cellular

Question 31

A 32" wide door should have a _______ wide rough opening.

Answer 31

34"

Question 32

The profits from which of the following forms of business are not taxed as ordinary income:

Answer 32

C-Corporation

Question 33

Which of the AIA documents is for release of lien?

Answer 33

G706A

Question 34

A lien waiver releases the owner from:

Answer 34

paying twice for services or materials

Question 35

Backsights are always ___________________.

Answer 35

added to a benchmark elevation

Question 36

Reinforcing bars placed in a footing and permanently exposed to earth should have a concrete cover of _________ inches.

Answer 36

3"

Question 37

What provision gives the owner the right to require the contractor to repair and correct defective work?

Answer 37

Warranty Provision

Question 38

The type screw used to attach 1/2 inch drywall to metal studs is ________.

Answer 38

Type S

Question 39

Sweep indicates that the bar joist ___________.

Answer 39

are not installed straight lengthwise

Question 40

Oxygen cylinders, regulators, hoses, and fittings shall be kept away from _________ as per OSHA.

Answer 40

Oil and Grease

Question 41

The penetrometer is used to __________.

Answer 41

measure the bearing capacity of cohesive soils

Question 42

In long runs of slabs or walls, the exact spacing of bars specified on plans ______ critical.

Answer 42

is not

Question 43

The common drinking cup is __________.

Answer 43

Always prohibited

Question 44

The best procedure to install drywall to prevent nail pops is to _________.

Answer 44

Use shorter shank nails

Question 45

A load-bearing stud may be notched to a depth not to exceed ______ of its width.

Answer 45

25%

Question 46

Which of the following would not be shown on the as-built drawings?

Answer 46

Final draw amount

Question 47

Except where otherwise specified in the OSHA manual, the scaffold platform must be at least _________ inches wide.

Answer 47

18"

Question 48

The most typical mortar joint is _____ inch thick.

Answer 48

3/8"

Question 49

What is a contract surety bond?

Answer 49

A three-party contract between the owner, the contractor, and the bonding agency

Question 50

The certificate of occupancy is issued to _____________.

Answer 50

The owner

Question 51

Quality of cement depends primarily on the __________.

Answer 51

water-cement ratio

Question 52

What is the minimum number of urinals and toilet seats for 200 employees?

Answer 52

4

Question 53

When not specified, what is the minimum standard coverage of concrete on steel in a footing?

Answer 53

3"

Question 54

A panel identification index of 32/16 on a sheet of plywood indicates that _______.

Answer 54

the plywood may span 16 inches if used as floor deck

Question 55

The weight of a coated vapor retarder for a built-up roof is usually between ___ and ___ pounds per square.

Answer 55

45, 80

Question 56

Which of the following approves subcontractor request for payment?

Answer 56

contractor

Question 57

The Building Code allows you to cut a ______ inch notch at the end of a 2 x 10.

Answer 57

2-1/2"

Question 58

Which of the following is not a method of attaching steel decking?

Answer 58

Adhesive

Question 59

How are value engineering proposals added to a construction project?

Answer 59

By Change orders

Question 60

Every employer is required to furnish two copies of Form W-2 to each employee from whom tax has been withheld before .

Answer 60

January 31

Question 61

On stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides enclosed, at least __________ shall be installed.

Answer 61

1 handrail

Question 62

The use of electrical cords for hoisting or lowering shall __________.

Answer 62

not be permitted

Question 63

Which of the following would be optionally included in the schedule of values?

Answer 63

punch list

Question 64

A handicapped accessible parking space must be at least ____________ inches wide.

Answer 64

96"

Question 65

The prime contractor pays a plumbing subcontractor $10,000 during the calendar year. In reporting this income to the plumber, what income tax form is the contractor required to file with the IRS?

Answer 65

Form 1099

Question 66

At the time concrete is placed, metal reinforcement may __________.

Answer 66

be rust covered

Question 67

A building constructed using 12 x 12 wood columns and 6 x 12 wood beams would most likely be classified as Type ______ construction.

Answer 67

IV

Question 68

Most structural steel is ASTM-__________________.

Answer 68

A-36

Question 69

Which of the following extinguishers will extinguish a Class B fire?

Answer 69

foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Question 70

Which of the following are problems caused by asbestos?

Answer 70

lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, asbestosis

Question 71

The bearing capacity of hard clay would be _________ psf.

Answer 71

6,000

Question 72

Stairs shall be installed at angles to the horizontal of between __________ degrees and __________ degrees.

Answer 72

30-50

Question 73

All of the following are precast panel types of layouts

Answer 73

floor and roof structures, single-story panels, complex structures

Question 74

The water-cement ratio is the ratio by __________ between these two ingredients.

Answer 74

weight

Question 75

A handrail for a stairway should be constructed _____ above the leading edge of the treads.

Answer 75

should be between 34 and 38 inches

Question 76

Which of the following is not acceptable when grouting stressing pockets?

Answer 76

having chlorine as an additive

Question 77

The document used to notify the contractor that his bid has been accepted is the ___________.

Answer 77

letter of intent

Question 78

The total area of mezzanines shall not exceed ______of the room in which it is located.

Answer 78

1/3

Question 79

Tests have shown that "tack" welding can reduce the strength of a bar by percent of its capacity.

Answer 79

35-40

Question 80

What is the minimum height that a chimney shall extend above the point where it passes through the roof if the roof slope is 6:12?

Answer 80

7'

Question 81

Float or ship scaffolds shall not be used to support more than __________ persons and a few light tools.

Answer 81

3

Question 82

In the open web joist designation of “18K7”, the 7 indicates the ______ of the joist.

Answer 82

Chord section

Question 83

Addenda are ____.

Answer 83

changes to the bid documents before bids are accepted

Question 84

One square of 235# shingles will cover ______ square feet and weigh ________ pounds.

Answer 84

100, 235

Question 85

Whenever there is danger of falling through a skylight opening, it shall be guarded by a fixed standard railing on all exposed sides or a cover capable of sustaining the weight of a __________ pound person.

Answer 85

200

Question 86

If the difference in elevation between the basement and first floor is 9' -4", how many treads will the stairs have?

Answer 86

15

Question 87

The nominal size of an 8 inch stretcher block is ____________.

Answer 87

8 x 8 x 16

Question 88

Five stretcher courses of brick with one header course describes which of the following types of bonds?

Answer 88

common

Question 89

All equipment used in site clearing shall be equipped with a roll-over canopy structure of not less than __________ inch steel plate or 1/4 inch wire mesh with openings of no more than one inch.

Answer 89

1/8"

Question 90

The number and size of nails required to toe nail a stud to a sole plate is __________.

Answer 90

4 @ 8d

Question 91

A hallway more than 24 inches long must have a clear width of ______________.

Answer 91

36"

Question 92

Which of the following is not a masonry mortar type?

Answer 92

P

Question 93

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act provides for subminimum wage provisions for which set of employees?

Answer 93

Student Learners

Question 94

The typical exposure while using roll roofing is inches.

Answer 94

17"

Question 95

Any requirements for warranties would be listed in ________________.

Answer 95

The specifications

Question 96

Which of the following would not be included with a progress payment?

Answer 96

Letter of Intent

Question 97

The maximum slump used in reinforced foundation walls should be __________ inches.

Answer 97

3"

Question 98

Which of the following would not be considered a submittal?

Answer 98

a copy of a portion of the blueprints

Question 99

Which of following would not be considered a current asset?

Answer 99

office building