Jim's Practice Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
- In balloon framing, the studs are:
a. 2x4 16” on center
b. Continuous from foundation to the roof line
c. 2x6 24” on center
d. Seated on top of joist and deck sheathing
A
Continuous from foundation to the roof line
2
Q
- Four entrance cables providing service to a house indicates:
a. 120 volts
b. 100 amps
c. 240 volts
d. three-phase service
A
three-phase service
3
Q
- What does voltage measure:
a. electrical pressure
b. electrical power
c. electrical flow
d. alternating current
A
electrical pressure
4
Q
- Match the breaker amperage with copper wire sizes of 8,10,12,14:
a. 50,40,30,20
b. 15,20,30,40
c. 40,30,20,15
d. 20,30,40,50
A
40,30,20,15
5
Q
- What is the maximum number of shut-offs to disconnect all power for a main panel?
a. One
b. Four
c. Six
d. does not matter
A
Six
6
Q
- In most cases chimney deterioration is caused from:
a. Water/moisture caused by condensation
b. Wind
c. Improper height
d. Nesting animals
A
Water/moisture caused by condensation
7
Q
- Given that you have a #6 AWG copperwire, 100-ampmain breaker and a panel rated for 150 amps, what is the service amperage?
a. 100 and all is good
b. 150 and oversized panel
c. 60 and a safety hazard
d. 200 and all is good
A
60 and a safety hazard
8
Q
- In receptacle wiring, which slot is hot?
a. Small
b. Left
c. Large
d. Right
A
Small
9
Q
- A crack that increases along its path is called?
a. angled crack
b. vertical crack
c. horizontal crack
d. v-crack
A
v-crack
10
Q
- Which of the following is not part of the structural inspection?
a. Foundation walls
b. interior finish material
c. roof framing member
d. Girders and floor joist
A
interior finish material
11
Q
- Which of the following is a sign of water penetration through a foundation wall?
a. Rotted girder or joist
b. Efflorescence on the wall
c. Water stains around the floor drain
d. Delamination of the sub floor
A
Efflorescence on the wall
12
Q
- The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation should be:
a. Cemented, if possible
b. Sandy or clay type soil
c. Dry and have plenty of vegetation planted
d. Sloped away from the foundation at the rate of 1” per ft. for at least the first 6’
A
Sloped away from the foundation at the rate of 1” per ft. for at least the first 6’
13
Q
- Three entrance cables providing service to a house indicates:
a. 120/volts
b. 100 amps
c. 120/240 volts
d. Three-phase service
A
120/240 volts
14
Q
- Two basic forces individual structural components are subjected to are?
a. Wind/gravity
b. Snow/rain
c. Compression/tension
d. All of the above
A
Compression/tension
15
Q
- The recommended minimum clearance between a floor joist and the dirt floor of a crawl space without having to use treated lumber is:
a. 24”
b. makes no difference
c. 18”
d. 12”
A
18”
16
Q
- What is the maximum space most building codes allow balusters or railings to have between them?
a. 12”
b. 5”
c. 4”
d. 18”
A
4”
17
Q
- Efflorescence:
a. Is a white salty deposit which appears on many masonry walls and floors
b. Can deteriorate the metal siding
c. Should not be used on wood surfaces
d. Enhances the drainage on surface soil
A
Is a white salty deposit which appears on many masonry walls and floors
18
Q
- Which is the steepest roof?
a. 2/12 slope
b. 4/12 slope
c. 3/12 slope
d. 6/12 slope
A
6/12 slope
19
Q
- How might a rafter spread be noticed from the exterior of the home?
a. A hump in the ridge line
b. Waviness over the roof surface
c. Separation of the soffits from the wall
d. A sunken area on the roof
A
Separation of the soffits from the wall