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1
Q

To get air bubbles out of already laid concrete it is best to __________.

A

Vibrate

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2
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How close can your string line be to the cinder block wall you are building?

A

1/16 inch

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3
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What is the height from the first floor to the landing?

A

61 1/2 inches

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4
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What is the screw spacing for 1/2 inch gypsum on a non-load-bearing wood stud wall?

A

12 inches

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5
Q

The “Total Run” of a stairway is ___________.

A

The sum of the tread run

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6
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How close to a plastic or canvas tarpaulin can you place a portable heat source?

A

10 feet

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7
Q

A bank on an excavation site has a 3 to 1; How many inches per foot will the bank rise

A

4 inches per foot

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8
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What is the minimum footing width on solid rock?

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12 inches

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9
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Why are cabinets scribed to the wall?

A

To make cabinets flush to the wall and eliminate gaps

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10
Q

Osha requires 2 guards (top 2 bottom) on which of the following saws?

A

Portable Circular Saw

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11
Q

Curing in concrete continues until the relative humidity in the concrete drops below _________ Percent.

A

80

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12
Q

What types of door offers the best fire protection?

A

Solid Core

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13
Q

Which is the best method to compact sand and gravel?

A

Puddling and Vibration

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14
Q

What is the maximum temperature allowed from a constant heat source behind drywall?

A

125

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15
Q

What type of gypsum board is recommended for a base for an interior veneer plaster finish?

A

Blue Board

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16
Q

Using a superplasticizer admixture to increase the workability of concrete has a short-lived time of?

A

30-60 minutes

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17
Q

The “Total Run” of a stairway is ________.

A

Sum of the thread run

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18
Q

What is the actual size of 2x4 surfaced dry piece of framing lumber?

A

1-1/2 by 3-1/2

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19
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What is the minimum width perpendicular to the length of a k-series for a steel bearing plate anchored in a concrete or masonry wall?

A

6 inches

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20
Q

Where is a roof most likely to leak?

A

Valley

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21
Q

What is the height of the foyer in inches

A

203 inches

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22
Q

Asphalt Shingles installed in warmer climates with a slope of 4 in 12 or more should have a minimum underlayment of:

A

1 layer of #15

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23
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The proper compaction of soil is best achieved by:

A

Using the right amount of moisture

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24
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How much siding is needed on the rear of the house?

A

1,087 sq ft

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25
Q

Allow 10 % for starter and waste. Slope multiplier factor 1.3.

A

17

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26
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If the blueprint does not disclose exterior doors rough opening, then the standard practice would be to frame the width________.

A

2 inches

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27
Q

What is the normal lap for bevel wood siding?

A

1 inch

28
Q

Where does the vapor barrier go in an attic that has 2 layers of batt insulation?

A

Below the insulation

29
Q

When framing a rough opening for a door using metal studs the rough opening should be ________ wider than the door.

A

2 1/2 to 3 1/2

30
Q

The vapor barrier of insulation should be installed?

A

On the warm side of the wall

31
Q

Unfaced insulation installed in wall cavities will do all of the following except:

A

Vapor Barrier

32
Q

If you are using a mason’s line to build a wall, how far should the string be from the wall?

A

1/16

33
Q

What type of connection should be used when an I-Joist and a beam meet?

A

Joist Hanger

34
Q

What material will be least likely to chalk when painting an exterior wall?

A

Elastomeric

35
Q

The top and bottom horizontal member of a truss is called?

A

Chord

36
Q

Which of the following classes of asphalt shingles would have the best fire rating?

A

Class A

37
Q

What is the result of the vibration of the concrete material?

A

Reduction of Voids

38
Q

How is reverse-board-and-batten siding attached?

A

To the furring strips

39
Q

You should excavate beyond the building lines 3 feet in each direction to allow for setting forms

A

325.1 to 350.0

40
Q

What is the gauge of an average brick tie?

A

22

41
Q

What is the minimum size of a bed joint in a masonry wall at the foundation?

A

1/4 inch

42
Q

If you are using a mason’s line to build a wall, how far should the string be from the wall?

A

1/16

43
Q

What is the minimum width of a footing for light frame construction?

A

12 inches

44
Q

As the temperature of the concrete mix increases, What is the effect in on the concrete mix?

A

There is loss in slump

45
Q

Refer to the illustration of a 2 story house w/lap siding, (Plans at test site). How many stringer are needed for each run of stairs?

A

3

46
Q

All of the following are standard deformed rebar sizes EXCEPT?

A

12

46
Q

On an exterior wall, a contractor is putting brick on the outside, sheetrock on the inside and insulation in between. Where should the vapor barrier be put?

A

Behind the Sheetrock

47
Q

How should a drip edge be installed at the eave?

A

Beneath the underlayment

48
Q

How many yards of material can the scraper move in one hour in a one-mile round trip?

A

80 cubic yards

49
Q

What is the smallest sized screw that can be used to attach 1/2 inch gypsum board to lead-bearing steel studs?

A

6 to 1 inch

50
Q

In concrete masonry, which of the following increases compressive strength?

A

Cement

51
Q

What must be done with existing flashing when reusing to ensure proper adhesion?

A

Primer

52
Q

Where gypsum board panels meet at outside corners, these corners should be protected with:

A

Corner bead

53
Q

Which of the following is most important when rescuing someone from a permit-required confined space?

A

Supplementary oxygen

54
Q

How many acres is the site for the house plan?

A

1/3 acres

54
Q

Which of the following is the proper starting place for laying parquet flooring?

A

In the center

54
Q

In concrete, certain plasticizers can increase the workability time by _________.

A

30 to 60 minutes

55
Q

The loss of slump of concrete is usually due to which of the following?

A

Low water content

56
Q

What is the proper way to attach base shoe molding on a hardwood floor?

A

Nailing it to the baseboard only

57
Q

What is the maximum vertical spacing for fire blocking?

A

Floor and Ceiling

58
Q

What type of door has stiles, rails, and panels?

A

Raised Panel Doors

59
Q

In framing the space provided for a door, door jamb, and space for adjustment is known as the ____________.

A

Rough Opening

60
Q

How many cubic yards of concrete would be required for the footer only?

A

10 to 12 cubic yards

60
Q

The top of a 4 inch concrete slab is one foot above the benchmark. What is the elevation at the bottom of the slab?

A

.667

61
Q

Which one of the following is a test for concrete consistency?

A

Slump

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