Test Questions Flashcards
Wall ties for veneer should be spaced no greater than:
32x24
Parapet walls must extend:
30 inches high
Reverse Board-and-Batton siding should be attached to:
Furring Strips
Which door frame must be hung before drywall is installed?
Pocket Door
Where is a roof most likely to leak?
In the valley
At what stage would the builder cut out the sill plate in a door opening?
When walls are erected and braced
What is the maximum temperate allowed from a constant source behind drywall?
125 Degrees
What type of fastener is used to attach steel studs to runners?
Pan Head
Curing in concrete continues until relative humidity drops below:
80%
What is the minimum slope on which asphalt shingles can be installed?
2:12
What is the ideal size of head and bed joints in masonry?
3/8
Why are cabinets scribed to the wall?
To make cabinets flush and eliminate gaps
What isn’t required when submitting shop drawings for fire protection systems?
Name of monitoring company with contact info
When installing un-faced batt insulation, how is it secured?
Pressure fit
Un-faced insulation installed in wall cavities will do all except:
Act as a vapor barrier
10ft planks used on scaffolding should not extend over edges of support more than:
12 inches
Which of the following can be used as backfill outside a foundation w/o being compacted?
Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
Underlayment for clay roof tile shall comply with:
ASTM D226
On HOUSE wrap, how far do you lap the edges and ends?
2in on edges / 6in on ends
What is the minimum screw length for attaching 1/2in gypsum board to wood studs?
1 1/8in
1/2in drywall + 5/8 penetration = 1 1/8in
When should finish flooring be installed?
Before interior trim is installed
A kind of moulding installed on the vertical wall used to accept aluminum soffit panels.
F channel
How far can you dig below the bottom edge of the safety box in a trench?
2ft
In concrete masonry, which of the following increases compressive strength?
Cement
OSHA requires 2 guards (top and bottom) on which saw?
Portable circular saw
When framing openings in floors w/header and trimmer joists, what is the maximum header joist span allowed w/a single member header?
4ft
What is the purpose of ventilating a confined space?
Eliminate hazardous atmosphere
Pressure treated lumber is required in which application?
Sill to concrete slab on grade
Windows intended for use as an emergency escape must have finished sill height not more than ____ above the finished floor.
44in
A lot shall be graded to drain surface water away from foundation walls for a minimum of:
10ft
When floor joists are supported by masonry walls, the joists shall have a minimum bearing distance on each end of:
3in
When installing vinyl siding horizontally, fasteners shouldn’t exceed:
16in horizontal / 12in vertical
What is the minimum gauge of sheet metal veneer wall ties?
22 gage
What % of a wall stud can be notched in a wood framed bearing wall in light construction?
25%
When dropping debris w/o chutes, barricades are required to be _____ from the projected edge of the opening.
42in High / 6ft Back
The minimum depth of a footing should extend:
Below the frost line
The minimum distance a ladder should extend above the roof:
36in (3ft)
Untreated wood siding should be how far from the earth?
6in
The minimum door height above and below a mezzanine floor area should be:
7ft
What does brick veneer support?
It’s own weight
The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than 5% for a minimum of:
10ft
According to OSHA, a trench that reaches a depth of 4ft shall be supplied w/a ladder or means of egress. The maximum lateral distance a person should travel to reach this ladder shouldn’t exceed:
25ft
How much clearance is needed between the bottom of the roof sheathing and the insulation for a cornice vent?
1in
What is the maximum notch that is allowed at the end of a joist?
1/4 of depth
How should a drip edge be installed at the eave?
Beneath the underlayment
The loss of slump concrete is usually due to:
Low water content
What is the minimum size width for metal flashing used in a valley w/asphalt shingles?
24in
What type of power tool requires specific training of operators before they are allowed to operate it?
Powder Actuated
The wood framing member that supports a header over a door is called:
Trimmer
What is the reason for bull floating a newly placed concrete slab?
Embed large aggregates, fills holes, and level concrete surface
What is the minimum height of a guardrail on a residential deck?
36in
What type of door offer best fire protection?
Solid Core
What is the horizontal span or length of a stairway called?
Total run
A bank on an excavation site has a 3:1 slope. How many inches per ft will the bank rise?
4in
3:1 = rise or drop of a 3ft length is 1ft.
For a 1ft length, the rise/drop is 12 divided by 3 = 4in.
If you’re using a mason’s line to build a wall, how far should the string be from the wall?
1/16 in (a line width)
The minimum clear height of an egress door in a dwelling is _____ in height from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop.
78in
What should be added to concrete to make it pump easier?
Hydrated Lime
The vapor barrier of insulation should be installed:
On the warm side of the wall
In most construction sites, water is allowed to be added to concrete as long as:
The water/cement ration isn’t exceeded
The classification of Type “X” gypsum board refers to the panels:
Fire Resistance
Weep screeds shall be a minimum of ____ corrosion resistant weep screed or plastic weep screeds
.019in
For open valleys, valley lining of two piles of mineral-surfaced rolled roofing is permitted. The bottom layer shall be ____ and the top layer a minimum of ____ wide.
18in; 36in
According to the code reinforcement bars in concrete which is cast against and permanently exposed to earth must have a minimum concrete cover of at least:
3in
What is the minimum thickness of brick for the exterior wall of a fireplace?
8in
Structural steel framing shall have a minimum flange width of:
1 5/8 in
Where does the vapor barrier go in an attic that has two layers of batt insulation?
Below the insulation
When framing a rough opening for a door using metal studs, the rough opening should be ____ wider than the door.
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches
An untreated wood girder beam that sets in a pocket of a concrete foundation wall that is subject to the weather shall have a minimum airspace of:
1/2in
What is the maximum vertical spacing for fire-blocking?
Floor and Ceiling
What screw size should be used to attach steel sheathing to a metal structure?
Selp-tapping #8
What is the actual size of a 2x4 dry piece of framing lumber?
1 1/2 x 3 1/2
A minimum tread run for stairways (other than spiral stairs) in single family dwellings having an occupant load of less than 10 is:
10in
When workers are required to enter a trench, shoring is required if the trench is what minimum depth?
5ft
According to code, asphalt shingles installed on a roof w/a slope of 4:12 or greater require an underlayment of:
1 layer #15 non-perforated felt
What is the definition of a confined space?
- has limited or restricted means of entry
- isn’t designed for con’t employee occuancy
- is large enough/so configured that an employee can enter and perform assigned work
How close to a plastic or canvas tarpulin can you place a portable heat source?
10ft
According to the code, an escape window in a bedroom shall have a minimum clear opening width of:
20in
When installing drywall on a ceiling you should:
stagger seams
Which type of hydrated lime is best to use w/Portland cement for mortar?
Type S
Which isn’t true about lightweight concrete?
A. Magnesium tools should be used
B. Finishing should start earlier
C. More troweling and finishing should be performed (ANSWER)
D. It’s made w/expanded aggregate
According to code, foundation plates or sills shall be anchored to the foundation w/bolts spaced not more than:
72in apart
What is the maximum mortar thickness allowed in a masonry wall besides the starter course?
3/8in
What is the minimum size screw for attaching gypsum board to steel studs?
6
In insulation, the “R” value is the:
Measure of thermal resistance
What is the correct method of building a masonry wall?
From the corners to the middle
When framing a 5ft opening in a wood joist floor for a stairwell you should:
Double header and trimmer joist
How much overlap should planks on scaffolding be that are not immovable?
12in
When should concrete curing procedures start?
As soon as possible after finishing
What is the load bearing value (PSF) of sandy gravel?
3,000 PSF
According to OSHA, ladders (or steps) are required in all trenches or ditches at ____ or more in depth for an adequate means of exit.
4ft
What is the minimum reinforcing bar requirement for a slab-on-the-ground w/turned down footings?
1 #4 reinforcing bar in top and bottom of footing
Which one of the following is a test for concrete consistency?
A. Sand Cone
B. Slump (ANSWER)
C. Compression
D. Air
All of the following roofing materials can be reused except:
A. Cement Tile
B. Metal Roofing
C. Clay Tile
D. Aggregate Materials (ANSWER)
As the temperature of the concrete mix increases, what is the effect on the concrete mix?
There is a loss in slump
Notches on the end of joists shall not exceed ____ % of the joist depth.
25% (1/4th)
The maximum depth of a notch in the top or bottom of a floor joist is ____ of the depth of the joist.
1/6
A concrete slab should be bull floated as soon as possible after:
Screeding
What is the maximum allowable spacing between fire blocking in a concealed wall?
10ft
Exterior gypsum sheathing fasteners should be spaced ____ apart.
7in
What is required of the header when framing a stairwell opening that is 5ft wide by 5ft long?
Install a double header
What is the maximum spacing of ceiling joists in a shower w/ 1/2 in water resistance gypsum board w/the tile attached using adhesive?
12in
What type of gypsum board is recommended for use as a base for an interior veneer plaster finish?
Blue Board
What type of door has stiles, rails, and raised panels?
Raised panel door
The maximum depth of a notch in the end of a floor joist is ____ of the depth of the joist.
1/4
Which of the following statements about holes bored in a 2in by 8in joist for piping or electric cables is true?
They must be placed at least 2in from the top or bottom of the joist.
When using exterior insulation board, how far below the grade must it extend?
12 in below
What screws are used to attach steel studs to the top and bottom steel track?
Pan Head Type S
How large of a hole can be drilled into a steel stud?
1 1/2 in
While trenching and excavating, OSHA requires at least ____ of clear, unobstructed distance from the trenches edges to the top on edge of the dirt or soils pile.
2ft
