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The unit of run on a common rafter is ____ inches A. 8 B. 10 C. 12 D. 16
12
How old must an employee be before h/she is allowed to work in the construction trades?
16
What is the minimum width of scaffolding
20 inches
The top of the ladder should extend ____ feet above the top of the roof
3 feet
In residential construction, stairways should have a minimum width of: A. 30in B. 34in C. 36in D. 39in
36in
What is the number of common rafters needed for a building 48ft long and ceiling joist 16" o.c.? A. 37 B. 39 C. 74 D. 89
37 Solution 48' x 12" = 576" 576" divided by 16" = 36 + 1 = 37
A scaffold must be able to hold ______ times the load it is expected to carry
4x the load
Safety meetings should be held every ____ days
5 days
Bathroom tile should extend over the tops of showerheads a minimum of: A. 4in B. 6in C. 8in D. 10in
6 inches
What is the rough opening height of a door opening for a 6'8" door if the finish floor is 3/4in thick, 1/2in clearance is allowed between the door and the finish floor, and the jamb thicknesss is 3/4in? A. 6' 8" B. 6' 9" C. 6' 10" D. 6' 10-1/2"
6' 10"
At what height do scaffolds have to ahve safety rails?
7-1/2 feet
If you store hardwood flooring in a heated building, the temperature should not be more than _____ degrees. A. 72 B. 75 C. 80 D. 85
85
What are Cripple Studs?
A stud above a door opening or below a windowsill
______ shows all bids received with the name of each contractor and the amount of each bid
A bid opening report
You are bidding a job that requires a 6% insurance bond based on the total cost of the project. You have calculated the cost of the job in materials and labor to be $93,500.00. How much will your bid be increased due to the bond? a. $561.00 b. $5,600.00 c. $5,610.00 d. $56,100.00
C. $5,610.00 $93,500.00 x .06 = $5,610.00
One story buildings should have a minimum foundation depth of? a. 24 inches b. 18 inches c. 12 inches d. 6 inches
C. 12 inches
How many parties are there typically in a bid bond? A. 1, the contractor B. 2, the contractor, the owner C. 3, the contractor, the owner, the surety D. 4, the contractor, the owner, the surety, the architect
C. 3, the contractor, the owner, the suret
What is the actual size of a piece of 1" x 8" #2 pine? a. 1" x 7 ½" b. 34" x 7 ½" c. ¾" x 7 ¼" d. 1" x 7 3/8"
C. 3/4" x 7-1/4"
What is the margin of safety when operating a table saw? a. 1' b. 2" c. 4" d. 6"
C. 4"
The maximum allowable water pressure in residential water distribution systems is __________. a. 40 pounds per square inch b. 60 pounds per square inch c. 80 pounds per square inch d. 100 pounds per square inch
C. 80 pounds per square inch
Which is the smallest wire gauge? a. 3 b. 1 c. 0 d. 00
A. 3
Which one of the following listed circuit breakers is NOT a standard ampere rating as per the NEC? a. 75 amperes b. 90 amperes c. 35 amperes d. 110 amperes
A. 75 amperes
Having your employees use the necessary safety equipment is part of a: a. Risk Reduction strategy b. Risk Transfer strategy c. Risk Avoidance strategy d. Risk Acceptance strategy
A. Risk reduction strategy
What is the equation to calculate amperes?
Amperes = Watts / Volts
When is asbestos most dangerous? a. Encapsulated b. Friable c. Forming d. None of the above
B. Friable
If a subcontractor on a construction project is not paid, what type of lien can be used to enforce payment? A. UCC lien B. Mechanic's lien C. Mortgage lien D. Tax lien
B. Mechanic's lien Mechanic's liens are used in situations where a contractor or supplier to an improvement to property go unpaid for their services or materials.
What are Joists?
Boards and run parallel on ceiling and under flooring
In cabinet work, butt hinges are used on _____ doors. A. Solid B. Flush C. Lipped D. Overlay
Flush
When preparing an estimate, in what category would you consider equipment and general maintenance? (Profit, direct costs, indirect costs, overhead)
Indirect costs
What is a "bird's mouth"
It's also called a Rafter Seat. It is the notch cut in a rafter that lets it sit on the double plate. It is formed by the plumb heel cut and the seat cut, which is a level line.
What are the shortened studs above and below openings called? A. jacks B. shorts C. stubs D. shorts
Jacks
When preparing a bid, which of the following is normally the most difficult estimate (profit, overhead, labor, materials)
Labor
The first step in determining an accurate cost of a construction project is
Making a complete material takeoff
The rounded outside edge of a stair tread that extends beyond the riser is called: A. nosing B. coving C. Housing D. turnout
Nosing.
What is the majority of hardwood finished flooring made from? A. Oak B. Douglas Fir C. Hemlock D. Pine
Oak
Define the roofing word "run"
One-half the span distance (except when the pitch of the roof is irregular)
When preparing an estimate, general administration, office help and bad debts are considered
Overhead
The three basic ladders used in construction are:
Step ladder, Extension ladder, Straight ladder
In interior corners, the joint between moldings/baseboard are generally: A. butted B. mitered C. coped D. bisected
Coped Definition: when one piece is cut at a straight 90 degrees and the other is shaved on the side so that it sits perfectly onto the face of the 90 degree cut
How deep is a standard closet? a. 16 inches b. 18 inches c. 22 inches d. 24 inches
D. 24 inches
In an attic, what is the minimum clearance? a. 24 inches b. 28 inches c. 30 inches d. 32 inches
D. 32 inches
For the issuance of a plumbing permit, which of the following is normally required? a. Design plans b. Complete specifications c. A description of the use of the building d. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following is another name for asbestos? A. Chrysotile B. Tremolite C. Amosite D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of the following should be on a written quote sheet? A. Warranty information B. Schedule of work C. Subcontractor identifications D. Contractor license number
D. Contractor license number
What is "pitch" for roofing
The angle which the roof surface makes with a horizontal plane. It is the ratio of the rise to the run Unit of Rise/Unit of Span
Who should be contacted if the working drawings are unclear during the process of takeoff and bidding
The architect
What is "span" for roofing
The distance between the outside edge of the double plates. It is measureed at right angles to the ridge board.
Define the roofing term "tail"
The portion of the rafter which extends beyond the wall of the building to form the overhang or eave.
True/False: the contractor shall furnish drinking water to a jobsite
True
What is Slope
Unit of Rise/Unit of Run
How many people must a contractor have working for him/her before he/she must have a safety program?
1
To form a contract, there must be an offer, an acceptance and an intention to be legally bound between the parties. What else is required to form a contract? A. Consideration B. Indemnification C. Credit D. Damages
A. Consideration Consideration is an essential element in the formation of a contract. It is the benefit each party gets or expects to get in a bargained for exchange. Common forms of consideration are money, real estate and personal property.
What is the purpose of the fascia board? a. Esthetics b. Waterproofing c. Drainage d. Protection
A. Esthetics
The critical path method calculates the _________ amount time that all planned activities will take over the course of a project to be completed. A. Longest B. Shortest C. Earliest D. Least
A. Longest
What is the purpose of a prevailing wage law on public contracts? a. To level the playing field between local and non-local workers b. To ensure that the government pays the lowest possible price on contracts. c. To help workers earn higher wages d. To allow companies to save money
A. To level the playing field between local and non-local workers
Which is the most durable wallpaper? a. Vinyl b. Hemp c. Foil d. Burlap
A. Vinyl
What is a conceptual estimate? a. A preliminary estimate based on the owner's ideas of design. b. It is the actual budget for the project developed by an architectural/engineering firm. c. An owner's initial estimate of cost. d. An estimate based on blue-prints
A. a preliminary estimate based on the owner's ideas of design
What types of trees does hardwood lumber come from? a. Deciduous (leaf-barring) b. Trees grown in the north c. Coniferous (cone barring) d. Evergreens
A. deciduous (leaf-barring) Hardwood trees only grow leaves so it makes this easy to determine.
When installing floor joists, it is very important to A. have the crowned edges up B. fasten them securely C. notch and size thee ends for width differences D. fasten the girder end first
A. have the crowned edges up
Which of the following types of joints can be used to join dissimilar piping materials? a. Mechanical b. Soldered c. Welded d. Brazed
A. mechanical
What is another name for saber saw? a. Portable electric jig saw b. Builders saw c. Drywall cutter d. Reciprocating saw
A. portable electric jig saw
What type of plan does a general contractor typically implement to ensure that the craftsmanship of construction meets standards established in the contract? a. Quality Control Plan b. Schedule of Values c. Critical Path d. Site Plan
A. quality control plan
At the electrical service provided for a residence, the service-drop conductors shall have a MINIMUM clearance from final grade of _____. a. 8 feet b. 10 feet c. 12 feet d. 15 feet
B. 10 feet
What is the rodding clearance for a 3" drain? a. 12" b. 18" c. 30" d. 40"
B. 18"
How long must an employer keep pay records that are used to compute an employee's pay, like time cards and work and time schedules under the FLSA? A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 4 years D. 5 years
B. 2 years
How high are standard kitchen cabinets? a. 38 inches b. 36 inches c. 34 inches d. 32 inches
B. 36 inches
For scaffolding, what is the minimum railing height? a. 48 inches b. 42 inches c. 40 inches d. 36 inches
B. 42 inches
A conductor with THHN marked on the insulation has a temperature rating of ______. a. 90 degrees F b. 90 degrees C c. 75 degrees F d. 75 degrees C
B. 90 degrees Celsius
Unused latex paint in solidified form is __________ .a. a hazardous waste b. a non-hazardous waste c. flammable d. corrosive
B. non-hazardous waste
How is the 3-4-5 method applied in layout situations? a. To find perpendicular lines b. To square two lines at 90° c. To find parallel lines d. To get vertical measurements
B. to square two lines at 90 degrees
What is the board on top of the roof called
Ridge Board
Copper with a green stamp is used in a Med Gas system. What grade of copper does the color denote? a. M b. L c. K d. Both B and C
C. K A green stamp denotes the heavier grade of K copper.
What is the main disadvantage of running a business as a sole proprietorship? a. Pass-through taxation b. Government regulation c. Personal liability d. Self-management
C. Personal liability
When a vertical wall is correctly installed, it is said to be? a. Square b. Vertical c. Plumb d. Upright
C. Plumb
What materials are best used for exterior siding? a. Redwood and Pine b. Cedar and Pine c. Redwood and Cedar d. Fur and Redwood
C. Redwood and Cedar
In a set of blueprints, where would you find the required window sizes? a. Elevation plan b. Window plan c. Window schedule d. Architectural plan
C. Window schedule The window schedule would be found on a drawing in a box format of detail.
A horizontal drain pipe with a diameter of four inches is required to have __________. a. A cleanout installed vertically b. A cleanout installed at the beginning of the piping run c. A cleanout installed at the end of the piping run d. A cleanout with a flush-mount plug
C. a cleanout installed at the end of the piping run
What type of water valve should be installed on a water heater? a. Check Valve b. Stop and Waste Valve c. Full Port Valve d. Needle Valve
C. full port valve
Two basics types of construction contracts are?
Competitive bid and negotiated
The minimum gauge for galvanized steel valley flashing should be? a. No. 36 b. No. 34 c. No. 30 d. No. 28
D. No. 28
Why are plumbing traps required to be vented? a. To avoid traps being drained of their liquid seals b. To convey sewer gas to outside air c. To enable drains to drain better d. All of the above
D. all of the above
The air pressure for an air powered nail gun should not exceed what PSI? a. 40 psi b. 120-150 psi c. 160 psi d. Manufactures set the maximum psi.
D. manufacterers set the maximum psi
What is the amount the fascia extends below the soffit called? A. nosing B. projection C. drip D. return
Drip
What do you call a heavy beam supporting the inner ends of floor joists? A. Sill B. Pier C. Girder D. Stud
Girder
Tileboard is a type of: A. fiberboard B. plywood C. hardboard D. tile
Hardboard
The horizontal wall member supporting the load over an opening is called a: A. plate B. header C. truss D. rough sill
Header
What is the piece on top of a door jamb called that holds that weight?
Header
When preparing a bid, a contractor must consider (labor and material, overhead, profit, profit/overhead/labor/material)
Profit, overhead, labor, and materials
What is the total run of a shed roof rafter? A. One half the width of the building B. The span minus the thickness of one of the walls C. The span minus the thickness of both walls D. The span of the roof
The span minus the thickness of one of the walls.
Define the roofing word "rise"
The vertical distance from the top of the double plate to the upper end of the measuring line
What are Hip rafters?
They extend diagonally from the corners formed by the plate to the ridge board.
What are common rafters?
They extend from the plate to the ridge board at 90 degrees to both.
What does T&G stand for?
Tongue and groove