NASCALA - Common Quetions

Question 1

MM -­‐The average mortar joint is?

Answer 1

Pg. 107 3/8”

Question 2

MM -­‐ Which block is best suited for running vertical conduit?

Answer 2

Pg. 182 : Two Hole Block

Question 3

MM - What is the largest area usable for glass block?

Answer 3

Pg. 115 : 144 sq. ft.

Question 4

Carp - When is the best time to install the final flooring?

Answer 4

Pg. 972 : After everthing is done but before the trim.

Question 5

Carp - What is used to prevent snow and rain behind a chimney?

Answer 5

Pg. 714 : Cricket

Question 6

Carp - What type of door prevents warping?

Answer 6

Pg. 596 : Solid Core

Question 7

Wood Truss - How much weight can be on a UNBRACED trust?

Answer 7

Pg. 15 None.

Question 8

Wood Truss - How do you store wood trust?

Answer 8

Pg. 3 Upright.

Question 9

QC - What is a duplex nail used for?

Answer 9

Pg. 48 For nailing braces & reinforcing wales.

Question 10

QC - Which is a benefit of using a vibrator?

Answer 10

Pg. 124 you can use a stiffer mix.

Question 11

Post Tension - The correct order for post tensioning?

Answer 11

Pg. 30 - Before electrical and mechanical, but after the edge forms and other embedded items.

Question 12

Rebar - What force is reinforecement used to prevent?

Answer 12

Pg. 2-1 : Tension.

Question 13

Rebar - What is used to hold reinforcement bars in a wall?

Answer 13

Pg. G-17 : Ties

Question 14

Rebar - Which reinforcement bars need to be least exact?

Answer 14

Pg. 10-4 : Longitudinal.

Question 15

P & E - Ground water does which of the following?

Answer 15

Pg. 164 : Changes according to the season.

Question 16

Gypsum - What is the best application for veneer plaster?

Answer 16

Pg. 221 - One Coat

Question 17

Roofing - Which is the proper method for a BUR for a 1/4” per foot (12”) slope?

Answer 17

Pg. 292 : Pitch Bitumen.

Question 18

Roofing - Hip roofs use which type vents?

Answer 18

Pg. 403 - Inlet openings beneath eaves.

Question 19

OSHA - Oxygen and gas need to be separated by?

Answer 19

1926.350(a)(11) : 20 Feet.

Question 20

OSHA - Handrails for a fall proteciton system is used if a walk board or platform is less than?

Answer 20

1926.451 (b)(2)(i) : 18”

Question 21

ANSI A117.1 How much turn around room is in a handicap bathroom?

Answer 21

Pg. 47 : 60”

Question 22

Basic B-Law : How to figure the quick ration?

Answer 22

Pg. 13-8: Current Assest minus inventory divided by Current Liabilities = Quick Ration.

Question 23

Basic B-Law : When is the form 940 due?

Answer 23

Pg. 14-7 : January 31st.

Question 24

Basic B-Law : Pick the correct way to reduce risk on a joint venture?

Answer 24

Pg. 2-6 : Bonding or Insurance.

Question 25

Basic B-Law : Which of the following is true for a Balance Sheet?

Answer 25

Pg. 13-3 : Assets = Liabilities + Owners Equity.