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1
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In order to comply with MIOSHA, all power cords must be

A

GFI Protected

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2
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MIOSHA rules state a ladder must extend what minimum distance above the upper landing surface?

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3 feet

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3
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MIOSHA rules dictate the minimum distance between power lines and a portable non-metallic ladder. What is the minimum distance allowed?

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10 feet

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4
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Which type of exposure to asbestos fibers is considered the most hazardous to your health?

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Inhaling

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5
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A hole is defined as a gap or void in a walking-working surface of at least

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2 inches

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6
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Which piece of personal protective equipment is an employee responsible for providing?

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Safety toe shoes.

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7
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As the general contractor on the job site, you are responsible for overseeing the excavation and grading of the site. The soil conditions on the site consist of mostly clay. From the choices below, select the answer that is not true concerning the compaction of clay.

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As water content of the clay increases, the density will also increase.

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8
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When building a slab on grade, what action would be performed last?

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Placing reinforcing steel.

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9
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Bleeding” is defined as the

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water rising to the surface of the concrete.

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10
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As the general contractor for a project, you are responsible for overseeing the pouring of the concrete slab foundation. When should the subgrade be lightly moistened prior to pouring the slab?

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Prior to pouring the concrete.

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11
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The project you are working on requires a poured concrete foundation and was originally scheduled to start in October. Due to circumstances beyond your control, the start of the project is delayed until December. When is it acceptable to pour concrete over frozen subgrade?

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Never

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12
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The chemical change that hardens concrete is called

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hydration

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13
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The main benefit of using roof trusses instead of a conventionally framed roof is?

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Roof trusses are capable of longer spans between support.

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14
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Insulation is rated for heat reflectivity using which symbol?

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R

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15
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When constructing a brick veneer wall, which of the following statements would meet proper construction and code requirements?

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Supporting structure is built before attaching the veneer.

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16
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Costs related to building a home such as materials, rented equipment, labor costs are best described as

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Direct Costs

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17
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When placing a ladder against a 28 foot wall, what is the recommended distance from the bottom of the wall to the ladder?

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7 feet

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18
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A test used to determine type of soil and bearing capacity.

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Soil borings

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19
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Represents the total heat transmission loss through structural materials

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U

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20
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Indicates types and location of siding, shingles, windows, and doors.

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Elevation plan

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21
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From the choices below, select the term that best describes what is used to support a door header?

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Trimmer stud.

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22
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What word best describes sheet metal used to protect the house from water leakage?

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Flashing

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23
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Insulation in new construction must be installed

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at the exterior wall joist headers (band joists).

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24
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Which type of drywall would be required above a bath tub?

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M.R. D.W.

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25
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Residential plan views are generally drawn _________ scale.

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1/4

26
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What is a story pole used to check when framing?

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Height of horizontal framing members.

27
Q

With painted wood siding, peeling results when ______________ in siding is drawn from the wood by the suns heat and pushes the paint from the surface.

A

Moisture

28
Q

An access opening to a crawl space through a perimeter wall shall be a minimum size of

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16” x 24”

29
Q

Wall studs are 16” on center and no adhesive is used. Spacing for screws for 1/2” drywall is (Drywall either direction)

A

16” on center

30
Q

When nailing 1/2” O.S.B. board to floor joists, what is the minimum nail size?

A

6D Common

31
Q

Holes shall not be drilled closer than _______ inches to the top or bottom of a joist.

A

2

32
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Weep holes shall be located immediately _____________ the flashing.

A

Above

33
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Minimum penetration for drywall screws should be_______ into wood.

A

5/8

34
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An approved vapor retarder shall be placed between the base course and a concrete slab of which of the following:

A

Basement floor

35
Q

On a 4:12 roof, underlayment shall overlap each other by a minimum of

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2”

36
Q

Wall studs are 16” on center and no adhesive is used. Nail spacing for 1/2” drywall is

A

8”

37
Q

All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______ of the floor area.

A

8%

38
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Studs in non-bearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed ______ of a single stud width.

A

40%

39
Q

Chimneys shall extend at least _________ higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet.

A

2 feet

40
Q

The opening limitation between guard rail balusters shall not allow a ______ sphere to pass through.

A

4”

41
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A building inspector has been notified of a life threatening condition on a job site. When may the building inspector review the job site?

A

Anytime

42
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Concrete foundations without brick ledges for masonry veneer must extend a minimum of _____ inches above finished grade.

A

6”

43
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Fireplace dampers shall be located not less ______ inches above the top of the fireplace opening.

A

8”

44
Q

An emergency escape window well shall have a minimum horizontal projection and width of

A

36”

45
Q

2 pieces of 1 1/4” x 10” x 8’ long = _________ board feet.

A

16.67

46
Q

All of the builder’s suppliers offer terms of 2%/10, net 30, 1.5% per month penalty over 30. The builder has one statement in the amount of $15,000 dated January 1, one statement for $6,000 dated February 1, and one statement for $5,000 dated March 1. What is the total amount the builder must pay to settle these statements on March 5?

A

$26,401 - $26,900.

47
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The outside measurements of a 12-inch thick concrete foundation wall are 20 feet x 50 feet. The distance from the top of the foundation wall to the top of the footing is 4 feet. Both sides of the foundation wall will be formed using 4-foot by 8-foot plywood sheets.

How many sheets of plywood will be needed to form the foundation wall?

A

35

48
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Determine the cost per square foot to construct the following concrete forms.

Labor Required = 11 Hours
Cost per Hour = $10.64
Total Square Feet of Concrete Forms = 100 square feet

A

1.17

49
Q

You are bidding on a job with a total direct cost of $48,000. The overhead for your company is 10% of direct costs. What would you need to bid in order to make a profit of $7,100?

A

59,900

50
Q

A homeowner has a contract with a builder for $2,200. The owner gives the builder a $225 deposit. After three months, the balance of the contract is due with a simple interest rate of 15%. What is the payment amount that the homeowner will give to the builder?

A

2,050

51
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What is the diagonal measurement of a 12 x 16 wood deck?

A

20’

52
Q

A benchmark on a site plan has an elevation of 118.42 feet. Finish grade has an elevation of 115.22 feet. The finish grade is how many feet lower or higher than the benchmark?

A

3.20 lower

53
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The required ventilation for a 3,000 square foot roof is 1/300 of the horizontal roof projection area. The ventilation will be evenly split between ridge vents and soffit vents. How many square feet of soffit vent are required to comply with the ventilation requirements?

A

5

54
Q

A new construction home requires 20,000 square feet of common brick. How many bricks will be required?

A

140k

55
Q

What type of tie is used to attach masonry to other masonry structures?

A

z-bar

56
Q

What is the top stone of an archway called?

A

Keystone

57
Q

What type of plan indicates the size, dimensions, and thickness of the basement walls?

A

Foundation Plan

58
Q

A residential blue print drawn to 1/4” scale shows a window which measures 1 inch wide by 3/4 inches tall. What will be the actual window size?

A

4’ x 3’

59
Q

When 1/2” subfloor is used, when are you required to use doubled floor joists?

A

Where a partition is run parallel to floor joists.

60
Q

Spacing of trusses should be within what maximum tolerance specified by the plan?

A

1/4”

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