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1
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What is the MAXIMUM recommended spacing for 5/8-inch thick drywall on a wall at right angles to framing members?

A

24 inches

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

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Single Header and Double Trimmer

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

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Shake

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4
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What is the maximum slump that concrete should have if it is to be used for floor slabs?

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4 inches

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5
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What is the MAXIMUM slope for a ramp?

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1:8

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6
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Which of the following is the correct sequence for installing a bifold door?

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

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7
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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%.

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4 hours

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8
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A contractor plans to use materials or methods other than those standard in the industry. The conctractor should do which of the following?

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Specifically state this in the agreement

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9
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In drywall, what is J-trim used for?

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to provide a finished edge

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10
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A contractor is about to sign an agreement with a representative of a corporation. What should the contractor do?

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Verify that the representative has the authority to bind the corporation

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11
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Unless otherwise specified, what is the standard guideline for spacing contraction joints to space them in feet?

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2 1/2 times the slab depth in inches

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12
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A concrete block foundation wall that is adequately braced should be cured for a MINIMUM of how much time before backfilling?

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48 hours

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13
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Increasing the slump of concrete does which of the following?

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Increases its wetness

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14
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Wall framing is being constructed one floor at a time. What type of wood framing method is being used?

A

Platform

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15
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What is the maximum allowable slope for an excavation in Type B soil?

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45 degrees

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16
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What is the typical exposure of 3-tab asphalt shingles?

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5 inches

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17
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What is the MAXIMUM spacing for double floor joists that are separated to allow insulation of piping?

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4 ft on center

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18
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What is the required minimum length drywall screw for installing 1/2-inch gypsum board to wood studs?

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1 1/8 inches

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19
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Where would the most specific information about the size and location of the windows be found in a set of construction plans?

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In the window schedule

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20
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A driveway rises 18ft in a horizontal distance of 190 ft. What is the percent grade?

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0.09

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21
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What size hinges are typically used when two hinges are used to hang a 1 3/8-inch interior door?

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3 1/2 inches

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22
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Where is temporary horizontal bracing attached when erecting trusses?

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Near the ridgeline of the truss

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23
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When MUST a saddle be installed on a chimney?

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When a chimney is greater than 30 inches

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24
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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?

A

2 1/2 hours

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25
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What is the allowable MINIMUM specified compressive strength for concrete in foundations NOT exposed to weather?

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2,500 PSI

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26
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Air-entrained concrete MUST be used for all of the following EXCEPT:

A

Interior slabs on grade

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27
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Scaffolds MUST remain a MINIMUM of how many feet from a 50-kV power line?

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10 ft

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28
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What is the maximum height above a lower level that a jobsite walkway can be before it is required by OSHA to have handrails?

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6 ft

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29
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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?

A

0.417361

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30
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What is the definition of flame spread?

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The propagation of flame over a surface

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31
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Which is required for the minimum stud size and maximum spacing when a wall supports two floors in addition to a roof?

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2x6 at 16 inches

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32
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What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement can be placed from the top of a masonry partition wall?

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16 inches

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33
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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.

A

6 BCY

34
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Which is true about the placement of flexible insulation batts located in floor joists above an unheated crawl space?

A

They should be well supported between joists

35
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A concrete masonry foundation wall extends below grade and will require parge coating using Portland cement mortar. What is the minimum allowable thickness?

A

3/8 inch

36
Q

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

A

20 feet

37
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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?

A

0.02

38
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The escape devices for a trench over 4 feet deep must be within a maximum of how many feet of the worker?

A

25

39
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A jack rafter is face nailed to a hip rafter. What is the minimum number of 16d common nails that should be used?

A

3

40
Q

How is the hand of a door determined?

A

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

41
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What is the MINIMUM compressive strength for concrete used in a foundation wall that will be exposed to weather?

A

2,500 PSI

42
Q

In which direction should drywall be fastened to steel studs?

A

In one direction only

43
Q

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

A

1/4 inch in 12

44
Q

What is the maximum allowable length for float glass jalousies?

A

48 inches

45
Q

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

A

3-5 years

46
Q

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

A

1/4 inch

47
Q

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

A

set up speed

48
Q

What is the MINIMUM lap of rabbeted horizontal lap siding?

A

1/2 inch

49
Q

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

A

3 feet

50
Q

What is NOT required in exterior nonbearing walls?

A

Load-bearing headers

51
Q

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

A

5 to 1

52
Q

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

A

50 feet

53
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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?

A

8 contour intervals

54
Q

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

A

Perforated reflector foil

55
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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?

A

56 inches on center

56
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What is the minimum square footage of a net clear opening area for an egress window in a second floor sleeping area?

A

5.70 square feet

57
Q

What is the MINIMUM grade fall away from foundation walls?

A

6 inches within the first 10 feet

58
Q

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?

A

700.5

59
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All of the following are benefits of platform construction as compared to balloon construction EXCEPT

A

easier installation of plumbing and wiring

60
Q

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

A

12 inches

61
Q

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

A

30

62
Q

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

A

0.070 inches

63
Q

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?

A

13

64
Q

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

A

2496

65
Q

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

A

900 pounds

66
Q

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

A

24 hours

67
Q

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

A

3.0 inches

68
Q

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

A

calculating the number of hours or days it is needed

69
Q

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

A

1/4 inch

70
Q

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

A

2 inches

71
Q

Which of the following is considered ethical behavior?

A

Failing to disclose one subcontractor’s bid to another

72
Q

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

A

14 inches

73
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The REQUIREMENT for the thickness of masonry unit bed joints for the second course shall be

A

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

74
Q

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

A

in case of expansion and contraction

75
Q

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

A

The subcontractors are prime contractors

76
Q

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?

A

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

77
Q

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

A

3 inches

78
Q

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?

A

25 feet

79
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What is included in a company’s balance sheet?

A

Assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity

80
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A

AZ Trade Test 2 (1 decks)

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