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Construction Tools and Techniques, Exams of Advanced Education

Chamberlain College of NursingAdvanced Education

A wide range of topics related to construction tools and techniques, including the use of leveling rods, measurement of fill dirt, backfill materials, foundation materials, grading, blueprint symbols, building code requirements, fire safety, insulation, windows, roofing, scaffolding, demolition, and various construction tools and hardware. Detailed information and answers to multiple-choice questions on these construction-related subjects, making it a valuable resource for students, professionals, or anyone interested in the technical aspects of the construction industry.

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CSLB general b practice questions #1
1. It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit because the rod
is:
A. Straighter
B. Longer
C. Easier to read
D. Graduated to 64 h - Answer- longer
1. Fill dirt is measured in:
A. Cubic yards
B. Square yards
C. Cubic feet
D. Square feet - Answer- cubic yards
1. What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed?
A. Silt
B. Gravel
C. Clay
D. Sand - Answer- clay
1. The best type of material to set a house foundation on is:
A. Loam/peat
B. Clay
C. Gravel
D. Sand - Answer- gravel
1. What does "rough grade" refer to in excavation and grading?
A. The natural grade at the worksite
B. The grade prior to grading
C. The final grade
D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade - Answer- The grade
approximately conforming to the finish grade
1. How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure?
A 18
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CSLB general b practice questions

  1. It is better to use a leveling rod than a yard stick when using a transit because the rod is: A. Straighter B. Longer C. Easier to read D. Graduated to 64 h - Answer- longer
  2. Fill dirt is measured in: A. Cubic yards B. Square yards C. Cubic feet D. Square feet - Answer- cubic yards
  3. What backfill should be used after concrete forms have been removed? A. Silt B. Gravel C. Clay D. Sand - Answer- clay
  4. The best type of material to set a house foundation on is: A. Loam/peat B. Clay C. Gravel D. Sand - Answer- gravel
  5. What does "rough grade" refer to in excavation and grading? A. The natural grade at the worksite B. The grade prior to grading C. The final grade D. The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade - Answer- The grade approximately conforming to the finish grade
  6. How many days can earth from a trench be piled up against a structure? A 18

B. 7

C 5

D 14 - Answer- 7

  1. The minimum allowable distance between a structural excavation (a house) and a large scale utility excavation (eg. a swimming pool) is: A. 30 feet from the utility excavation B. Same as the depth of the utility excavation C. 25 feet from the utility excavation As specified by the utility company - Answer- Same as the depth of the utility excavation
  2. The following symbol on a blueprint represents: A. Earth B. Slope C. Brick D. Wood - Answer- earth
  3. The following symbol appears in what trade? A. Foundation B. Welding C. Electrical Grading - Answer- welding
  4. Public buildings must provide adequate sanitary facilities for the physically handicapped. How wide must the access be to the toilet? A. 28 inches B. 24 inches C. 32 inches D 36inches - Answer- 32"
  5. If a contractor finds something that does not meet Code when he/she gets a plan that has been approved by a building official, what should be done? A. Consult an attorney B. Refer the plan to the building official who approved it C. Proceed, the plan was approved D. Consult the State Housing Code - Answer- Refer the plan to the building official who approved it
  6. How many fire exits are required in bedrooms in buildings of four stories or less? A. Four B. One C. Three D. Two - Answer- one
  1. The minimum size for an attic access opening is: A. 24" x 24" B. 22" x 30" C 30" x 30" D. 24" x 26" - Answer- 22" x 30"
  2. What is not used to produce mulch? A. Sewer sludge B. Manure C. Straw D. Peat moss - Answer- sewer sludge
  3. Which of the following tool would be the MOST accurate for determining the relative elevations of points in the landscape? A. Level B. Transit C. String (line level) D. Ruler - Answer- transit
  4. Where is a stepped-footing or stepped foundation used? A. Excavation B. Hilly terrace C. Irrigation Landscaping - Answer- hilly terrace
  5. You can prevent condensation on a cold water line in hot weather by using: A. Foil B. Paint C. Plastic pipe D. Insulation - Answer- insulation
  6. The best insulator is: A. Blanket B. Styrofoam C. Batted D. Aluminum - Answer- batted
  7. What is the difference between blanket and batted insulation? A. Length B. Thickness

C. Backing D. Foil on one side - Answer- length Where do you position the vapor barrier when placing insulation in sub-flooring? A. Upward B. With a double-foil face C. Downward D. Never install vapor barrier in sub-flooring - Answer- upward

  1. Which R-value of insulation would be used most often to conform with the State Energy Commission requirements, when insulating an attic during new construction? A. R B. R C. R D. None of the above - Answer- R
  2. How should you install insulation when installing attic side vents? A. It doesn't matter B. Covering the vent opening C. 12" away from the vent opening D. Below the elevation of the vent opening - Answer- 12" away from the vent opening What is the easiest insulation to install in older homes? A. Loose-fill B. Styrofoam C. Batted D. Blanket - Answer- loose-fill Insulation for furnace flues should be: A. Triple-wrap loose B. Triple-wrap tight C. Single-wrap tight D. Single-wrap loose - Answer- Single-wrap tight Where should a vapor barrier be installed? A. Ceilings only B. Floor only C. Between insulation & exterior walls D. Between insulation and interior walls - Answer- between insulation and interior walls

80/2 = 40 boards) - Answer- 40

  1. If studs are spaced at 21 inches on center, how many are needed for a wall 28 feet long? A. 17 B. 16 C. 32 D. 35 - Answer- 17 (16 + 1 for the starter = 17)
  2. What is the length of the rafter in the roof shown in question #38? A. 30 feet B. 12 feet, 9-1/2 inches C. 16 feet, 6 inches D. 24 feet, 9 inches - Answer- 12 feet, 9-1/2 inches
  3. If /2 inch equals 1 foot, what does 1/8 inch equal? A. 3 inches C. 4 inches B. 5 inches D. 2 inches - Answer- 3" (1/8 = .125; 1/ =. .125 divided by .5 -. 25x12=3)
  4. If there are 150 nails to a pound and you want to order 100/ extra for a job that you estimate would require 3000 nails, how many pounds will you need? A. 30 C. 20 B. 35 D. 22 - Answer- 22 (3000/150 = 20 20 x 10% = 2 20+2=22)
  5. How many 3" x 8' boards would it take to cover the front of this building? A. 20 B 40 C. 60 D 80 - Answer- 60 (Each boardis 25'K8'= 2sq ft Area of gable = 4 x 20/2 = 40 sq. ft. Area of house - 20 x 4 = 80 sq, ft. 80 + 40 = 120/2 - 60)
  6. What is the smallest angle in this triangle? A. 30 degrees B. 60 degrees C. 90 degrees D. 45 degrees - Answer- 45
  7. What is the smallest angle in the triangle below? A. 30 C. 60

B. 45 D. 90 - Answer- 30

  1. What is the volume of air in this building? A. 70,000 CF B. 95,000 CF C. 60,000 CF C. None of the above - Answer- 70,000 (Gable -40 x 5/2 = 100sq.ft. Front wall - 40 x 15= 600 square feet 100+600=700SF 700 x 100 - 70,000 CF CF is Cubic Feet)
  2. How many cubic yards of concrete would you order for a 12" x J2" footing around a 40' by 22' patio (including the slab)? A. 12 C. 16 B 4 D. 18 - Answer- 18 (Slab: 40' x 22' = 880 sqft; Convert 4" into feet = .33' 880 x .33 = 290.4 cu. ft.; 290.4/27 = 10.76 cu. yd. Footing: 40+40+20+20 (count corners twice) = 120' x 1' = 120 cu. ft/27= 4.44 cu. yds. 10.76 + 4.44 -15.20 round up to 16 cu yds.)
  3. The total square footage of the house is: A. 1020 B. 960 C. 1440 D. 1760 - Answer- 1400 (32 x (16+14+15) = 32 x 45 = 1440 sq. ft.)
  4. How many square feet of patio are there? A. 680 B. 720 C. 540 D. 400 - Answer- 720 ((10x32) + (10x40) = 720)
  5. How many cubic yards of concrete will be required for a 4 inch thick patio slab? A. 13 B. 9 c. 7 D. 11 - Answer- 9 (720 x 4/12 —240 cu. ft. 240/27 = 8.9 cu. yd.)
  1. A fire extinguisher should be maintained and tested: A. Every year B. Every 6 months C. Every 2 years D. Every 1-1/2 years - Answer- Every year
  2. What should be the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher in a workspace? A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 100 feet - Answer- 75 feet
  3. What type of fire extinguisher is needed in a computer room? A. Halon B. Carbon tetrachloride C. Sulfur dioxide D. Carbon dioxide - Answer- Halon
  4. In trenches 4 feet or deeper, ladders should be spaced: A. 50 feet B. 75 feet C. 100 eet D. 150 feet - Answer- 50'
  5. When setting up scaffolding for a 2-story building, what is the most important thing to do? A. Erect a permanently fixed back rail B. Obtain a DOSH permit before erecting C. Make sure scaffolding is attached properly to the building & footing is checked D. Have a bucket of sand with your tools - Answer- Make sure scaffolding is attached properly to the building & footing is checked
  6. What is the minimum width of a scaffold platform? A. 12 inches B. 18 inches C. 20 inches D. 32 inches - Answer- 20"
  7. When demolishing a 5-story building, where to you begin?

A. Top outside B. Bottom inside C. Middle D. Top inside - Answer- Top outside

  1. What type of shoes should you wear when working on a 4:12 sloped roof? A. Leather-soled B. Rubber-soled C. Cleats D. Sandals - Answer- Rubber-soled
  2. The side rails of all ladders, to service a platform, must extend at least how many feet above the upper landing, unless suitable handholds are provided? A. 2 C 3 B. 2-1/ D6 - Answer- 3
  3. The minimum distance between a metal ladder and electrical equipment is: A. 2 feet B. 3 feet C. 4 feet D. 6 feet - Answer- 4'
  4. How often should the safety valve on a portable air compressor be popped? A. Daily B. Monthly C. Weekly D. Bi-weekly - Answer- weekly
  5. A mobile crane with booms over 200 feet require a load-indicating device when the capacity is greater than: A. 10 tons B. 25 tons C. 40 tons D. 50 tons - Answer- 50 tons
  6. How long must an employer keep medical records regarding asbestos exposure in the workplace? A. 3 years C. 7 Years B. 5 years D. 30 Years - Answer- 30 years
  1. Which framing members are laid out first when you start to frame a wall? A. Top plates B. Sill plates C. Studs D. Rafters - Answer- Sill plates
  2. Which type of framing is common in California? A. Western B. Platform C. Western or platform D. Neither western nor platform - Answer- Western or platform
  3. What is "E?" - Answer- double plate
  4. What is the purpose of "A"? - Answer- edge nailing
  5. What is "B?" - Answer- decking
  6. What does "D" provide? - Answer- shear transfer blocking
  7. Second and third floor studs must be: A. 3" x 6" B 3"x4" C. 2"x5" D 2"x4" - Answer- 2"x4"
  8. The best building material that offers the most insulation is: A. Aluminum B. Wood C. Brick D. Concrete - Answer- wood
  9. To cut rivets and nails, the best tool to use is: A. Tinsnips B. Cold chisel C. Hacksaw D. Wire cutter - Answer- hacksaw
  10. What is classified "rough hardware?"

A. Staple B. Gutter C. Lock D. Hinge - Answer- staple

  1. If the nail you are using has a tendency to split the board, which type of nail should you use? A. Finish B. Common C. Loop D. Button-head - Answer- finish
  2. The disadvantage of blunting a nail is: A. It damages the wood B. It doesn't hold as well C. It is harder to drive in D. It bends easily - Answer- It is harder to drive in
  3. What is the minimum nailing when attaching a 4 x 4 header to a king stud? A. Four 8d C. Six 16d B. Six 8d D. Four 16d - Answer- four 16d
  4. At what degree angle should hardwood flooring be nailed? A. 30 B 45 C 60 D 90 - Answer- 45
  5. Before you finish a cabinet, the first thing you should do is: A. Apply filler B. Check all surfaces C. Add hardware D. Sanding - Answer- sanding
  6. What do paint-grade wood cabinets require? A. Sanding, priming and finishing B. Sanding and finishing C. No sanding
  1. Which saw would you use to cut a square hole in a sheet of plywood? A. Auger B. Table saw C. Reciprocating saw D. Circular saw - Answer- Circular saw
  2. Which of the following should you use when cutting a short board with a table saw? A. Your hand C. A metal wrench B. A leather glove D. A push-stick - Answer- A push-stick
  3. When cutting plywood with a table saw, the good side should be facing: A. Down B Up C. Either up or down D. Never cut by hand - Answer- up
  4. When cutting a round hole two square feet in area, in a sheet of plywood, use a: A. Circular saw B. Radial saw C. Table saw D. Jig saw - Answer- jig saw
  5. When cutting plywood with a handsaw, keep the good side facing: A. Down B. Up C. Either up or down D. Neither up nor down - Answer- up
  6. What should you do when operating a portable saw? A. Safety goggles are optional B. Make sure it is grounded C. Stand in front of the saw D. Wear rubber gloves - Answer- Make sure it is grounded
  7. When cutting plywood with a circular saw, keep the good side facing: A. Down B. Up C. Either up or down D. None of the above - Answer- down
  1. What type of saw would you use when cutting a 2" diameter circular hole in a piece of wood? A. Circular C. Table B. Jig D. Radial - Answer- jig
  2. When cutting plywood with a radial arm saw, keep the good side facing? A. Up B. Down C. Either way D. Neither way - Answer- up